The Last Days of Summer

If I had to make a list of the symbols of Gen X 's formative years, this giant slide would definitely make the list. I remember being at a carnival as a six years old - climbing the colossal staircase and racing down on a rectangle of burlap. 

I call these kinds of slides Gen X slides

I remember standing at the top of the slide like I was on top of the world. I refused let fear take over as I stood looking at all the faraway people below. Instead, I chose to embrace the rush. I think I'm in that place in life again now....

This week my family and I went to Oaks Park in Portland and it was my little one's first time to go to an amusement park. She loved it more than I would have even expected. Whether it was the mini roller coaster, or the kid-sized hot air balloons, she was fearless. 

May your last days of summer be full of sweet moments, and firsts, and fearlessness.