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Today we went on a hike with our good friends Matt and Em. It was the first hike of the season, and it was brutal! It was a STEEP 1.9 mile hike. But the view of the lake was gorgeous once we got there. It was so nice to get out and enjoy the weather. It was sunny and quite possibly more dogs than people were out! Bellingham is a funny place. People love the outdoors and their dogs. They're just another outdoor accessory.

We also went down to Clayton Beach and hung out there for a bit. Dash and Matt played frisbee; Em and I sat on the beach and chatted. I needed a day out with good friends. I don't see enough of Em now that we aren't roommates. 

I am confident that I will sleep amazingly tonight and that I will be sore! tomorrow. Totally worth it though. Tomorrow will be a day of studying, writing papers, and reading. I love weekends. It's a much needed break from hectic weeks.