Sedulousness

ˈse-jə-ləs-'nes    n.   The quality of being constantly diligent and attentive


     Okay, so I have not be diligent in my blog.  It didn't really come as a surprise since I have had three xanga and  myspace accounts die due to lack of activity.  After starting my internship it became apparent that working with a state funded department meant everything needed to be approved before shared...so I really didn't have a reason to post.  
      However, I do wish I had kept up with my other activities while here in Austin!  I have certainly been kept very busy! I have enjoyed getting to know my co-workers at DSHS and most of the work I've been doing!  I really feel like I have learned a lot!  The city of Austin has been pretty cool, but if I can share a secret : I totally like Fort Worth better! (several Austinites I told this to didn't believe me.)  Don't get me wrong, there are some really cool and fun things to do here. I've liked walking around town taking in all of the fun areas; Guadalupe, South Congress, 6th Street, ect. What I have enjoyed the most has been the amazing views in the hills and some trips to natural springs.  Over spring break my family came in and we all went camping at Emma Long city park.  We took a day trip to West Cave Preserve and Hamilton Pool.  It was beautiful!  Maybe I will get more time to post about some of my other experiences soon. Here are some pictures from my spring break:

my sister and her boyfriend in front of the iconic "jeremiah the innocent"

Texas state capitol

a cave at west cave perserve

these cave are formed by ground water from above washing away the ground below the limestone roof, creating a cave until the limestone falls and the process begins again.

mom and dad on the long hike to the cave

Another shot from inside one of the caves

Hamilton pool is the same type of cave as the previous, but bigger and they let you walk all through it and swim.  It's all natural, very clean, but incredibly cold! part of the water was roped off due to upkeep but it's typically all open.

playing sand volleyball at Emma Long park 

our camp site at Emma Long.  dad's out fishing and on the left you can see my new tent I bought.