High tide? YOU LIVE IN THE DESERT

by: Jesse Gaver

This picture is why I named my blog High Tide.  

Since I ripped it out of a magazine almost 5 years ago I've carried it around as a reminder that change can either ruin you or make you. Tons of recent changes have tempted me to share this, graduation, friends moving, and starting new a career path, but today there was another significant change particularly inspiring, prompting me to share with you, what High Tide comes from. 

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The full Quote reads:

"Every one of us is called upon,

probably many times, to start a new life.

A frightening diagnosis, a marriage, a move, loss of a job...

And onward full tilt we go, 

pitched and wrecked and absurdly resolute, 

driven in spite of everything,

 to make good on a new shore.

To be hopeful, to embrace one possibility after another-

that is surely the basic instinct...

Crying out: HIGH TIDE!

Time to move into the glorious debris.

Time to take this life for what it is.

-Barbara Kingsolver,

High Tide in Tucson

GRADUATION

by: Jesse Gaver

I can't believe today marks one week since I graduated from The University of Arizona. Coming here almost four years ago I wouldn't have believed the amazing experiences I had in store for me.  moving thousands of miles from home really helped me start to learn and become who I am today. I've meet some of the greatest people ever and I can't believe our journey together is coming to an end.  

Almost three years ago it started out with these two.  Joining a sorority I met Emily and Gabby. The friendships I share with these two has easily been one of my greatest rewards in college (side note: crying as I write this) and i'll know we'll always keep in touch.

I met Elliot two years ago last month (WOW, time flies) also credited to Greek life, we've traveled a lot seen most of western Europe together and are focusing on promising futures. Elliot is how I was subsequently introduced to the group I'd spend the rest of my college days chilling, partying, and vacationing with. (not limited too, I didnt forget you Greg, Alec, nugs and Jeff) Jon, Drew, and TK are all  boys who've become my homies these past two years (like it or not gentlemen) and I can't wait to watch all of them succeed! 

1. Old Main Steps: Emily Me Gabby

2. Old Main Mall: TK, Drew, Gabby, Me, Elliot, Emily, Jon.

3. Jumping in front of Old Main: Em, Jon, Gabby, Elliot, Me, TK, Drew (Note: The size of this picture doesn't do the quality and hilarity of it any justice) 

 I've changed so much since stepping off that airplane almost four August's ago, thanks to these people (and many more not graduating) for  being apart of it! 

Love you guys! 

On my way (on my way) On my way

This time four years ago I found myself freakishly nostalgic for the song Send me on my way by Rusted Root. (Matilda anyone??) But in all seriousness it was one of the biggest transition times in my life, moving away from little ol' New Lenox and taking on college just a few thousand miles away in Arizona. Moving to a completely foreign part of the country (I had never even visited Tucson before I came for school) ant not knowing a single person excited me beyond belief and filled me with fear up to my eyeballs.

Now four years later, as my College graduation countdown ticks away I find myself listening to Send me on my way more and more often.  Even though I dont have a a job, plans, or any financial stability secured for post graduation i'm reminiscing those old fearful feelings, but constantly reminding myself to stay excited for my future.

The video is preeeeetty trippy. I love rusted root.