Day 8 Challenge: All about blogging, why you blog, started, and continue to do it.

I started blogging a long time ago and I enjoyed it. I like being able to remember what I did a few days ago, months ago, and years ago. I also enjoy writing and blogging allows me to do that on a regular basis.

I believe I first started blogging when I first got Xanga. I remember I used to write about what I did every single day. I stopped doing that after I while and eventually stopped using Xanga. A few years later, I created a Tumblr, but soon realized that I couldn't write the stories I wanted on there. So, I decided to create a blogger to help me remember memories again. I think it's fun and I like treasuring memories.

There's lots of people who blog or used to blog. Some people may blog about travels. But once their adventures end, so do their blog. There are some people who decide to make a blog as a way to pick up some money, but even some of those end sometimes. I don't know why, but I always get sad when I find out that a blog that I like ended, especially one that I connected with or been following.

For my blog, I decided to include the archive of all my blog posts. My oldest one on blogger dates all the way back to 2011. I like that I can just read my blog from past years and that its easy to find, which was also why I included the search button. I guess that's also why I get bothered when blogs don't have a search button or a more efficient way to look at posts from the past. I don't always have something to write for my blog, so I try to be creative because I want to keep it alive. A lot of people dont know this about me, but I like to analyze how I've changed through the years and one of the best ways to do that is through my writing, looking at old pictures, and thinking of who I was in the past.

Day 7 Challenge: Name 10 things you do now that you weren't doing 10 years ago and name 5 things you hope to do in 10 years.

Sometimes people don't realize how much they change until they make a reflection of their lives. Sometimes it's the realization that a kid or someone young doesn't know who or what you are talking about. In some cases, it might be the people that you are surrounded by that changes. One thing is for sure, there are definitely changes in my life. I do hope that it changes for the better.

Here's a list of 10 things I do now, that I wasn't doing 10 years ago...

1. I didn't start driving until I was 18. And, now I rely on it as my main way to travel and a great way to
2. I have to pay bills now :(.
3. I work now even though it's not where I want to work at.
4. I 'm continuously worried about my career life.
5. I watch less t.v. now.
6. I'm less of a clean freak.
7. I actually have my own phone to use and go on social media.
8. I'm not stuck and not where I want to be in life.
9. I have more opportunity to hang out with friends.
10. I'm not going to school.

5 things I hope to do in 10 years...

1. Go to Italy
2. Begin my dream job
3. Be debt free
4. Understand myself better and have better goals
5. Explore more of California

Hiking in Hidden Falls, Auburn, CA

I first heard of Hidden Falls when I was discussing with one of my co-workers about hikes. Michael mentioned Hidden Fall in Auburn. I never been to that place so I was interested in going. We were originally going to go a few months ago, but it didn't happen until last Saturday.

I didn't want to drive, but Xeng offered to drive us there. Xeng wanted to leave before 7am, but Michael didn't arrive until after 7ish because he woke up pretty late. I was glad we left pretty early, especially since I usually leave around 9 or 10pm during my other hikes and I'm always the one driving.

Once we got there, we waited a few minutes for Xeng's friends. While we were waiting, we looked at the board, which showed a map. We also grabbed a few maps. I was surprised that they had them. I was also shocked that there were several trails we could take to get around the area. I'm used to going to places with only one trail to the destination and back.

I forgot which trail we took when we first started walking, But, I remember that it was pretty sunny and that there wasn't enough shade, nor was there much to see.

While we were looking at the map, I realized that I really want to go to the viewing dock. In order to get to the dock, we had to cross the bridge.

When we were walking on the trail, we noticed this stream and we went down and explored it.

I thought it was really nice. I should have explored it more. But, everyone else seemed like they were in a rush and wanted to leave early.

I think one of the cool things that I saw was a dog swimming in the water.

I realized too late that my camera's brightness was low. So, that's why some of my pictures turned out really dark.

We knew that the deck was pretty close and we found out that we were close to the waterfall. It was nice that there was a deck to to see the waterfall. We were glad that there was still water running, but we realized that there wasn't a lot of water.

After we were on the viewing deck, we wanted to walk more of the trail. We noticed another viewing deck and checked it out. I thought it was nice and we there no longer than 5 minutes because the rest of the group complained that it was too hot and no shade.

 After checking out the viewing deck, we walked down another trail. This trail, however, was much harder. We didn't realized it until we went through it. It was very steep and we kept walking up and down.

When we were done with the trail, I was relieved. It was hard and that meant it was so much closer to being done.

I thought that this hiking spot was great. It was well maintained and that there was also many trail. There are benches and a picnic table. Also, I thought that the bridges and the viewing deck were very nice and they were new.

I know we didn't see the waterfall last, but I wanted to put the waterfall last. I wished we were able to enjoy the view longer, but Xeng's friends were on a rush. They seemed on a rush during most of the hike. It sort of reminded me of me since I sometimes try to finish the hike first. I feel that this hike made me realize that I rush too much in life and that sometimes I just need to slow down and enjoy.