Throwback To Summer Of 2013

Today's challenge was to post a picture of yourself 2 years ago. So here is me in 2013 at our local swimming pool in Tekoa. I remember a lot about that summer. I felt very grown up. I had just finished the 8th grade and was heading into highschool. I did a lot of things for the first time that summer.
I went to Silverwood with two of my friends and we had the time of our lives. We spent all day at the park playin on rides and taking pictures. But moat importantly making memories. I also went from attending our VBA to working it with the team from Renton. I made root beer for the first time and did 200 cupcakes for a wedding! I learned so much during thosr experiences.
Our family also took a vacation to Longbeach (not California) and stayed at my great grandfather's beach house. I made a video diary of everyday on the trip and was mortified after every one. I also remember running around the beach house after we got there squeeling "It's so cute! It's so cute!" I did firsts there too. I flew a kite on the beach, rode a tantum bike, and learned how to BBQ on charcoal. (Actually that was the summer I learned how to BBQ)
It was a great vacation and I have maney memories there.
I did other normal things that summer too, like go to the pool, go camping and read like there was no tomorrow. But I treasure that summer beacuse it was the penultimate summer before two of my good friends graduated and I never could have imagined how much I would treasure the memories we made that summer and the following summer!

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