Another friend took me to Mt. Laguna where we hiked
to the summit of Garnet Peak and sat up there for over
an hour talking and drinking a beer. On our honeymoon
camping trip, we surfed Malibu and although it was the
most crowded surf break I have ever seen, it was the
ultimate experience to catch waves there. What a year to be
alive. There were so many great moments that just puzzled
together an epic year. Towards the end of our journey
in California, Travis and I made a huge commitment to
each other and decided to get married in San Diego after
being engaged for 6 months. The growth that we endured
together during this year was exponential and we were
ready to commit to a lifetime together.
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K N I G H T
When I try to tell these stories to people whether it was
a camping trip, a surf session, or an afternoon hike, It’s so
hard to describe how they changed me and made me grow.
I worked at Trader Joe’s and the people I worked with
changed my life. I will always see them as family no matter
how much time passes. A lot of people have questioned
me about why a grocery store is so great to work in. It’s
something I can’t explain because it wasn’t just a grocery
store, or just any Trader Joe’s. It’s the store I worked in, the
people I bonded with each day, and what I made out of it.
That experience became a great metaphor for my life. It’s
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