Why do we want to be tan?

Its not that I do not enjoy being outside soaking up the suns rays on a beach with friends, because that is one of my favorite activities. I just am completely interested in social interest and social standards of hierarchy change over time. I see being tan as a measure of free time and enjoying the nice weather but it was probably only a little while back when being tan was degrading to your social standing. It amazes me. Or what kids think is cool. About 50 years ago African Americans were fighting for the rights of equality and not being subject to the back of the bus. Now kids all across the country find it "popular" to ride in the back of the bus. I don't know why I question this but I have. All these questions from a sunburn I received on a beach of Lake Michigan.

I have begun my summer of 2010. I am excited and anxious for this summer to unfold. I am staying in the United States this summer, well that is the plan. Sort of weird because the past three years I have left home and the US. From these summers out of country I have been able to understand that God is with me. Very weird at times to admit but I truly believe He is always there. If God was present in my life before I even acknowledged Him then how could he not be with me now as I am seeking Him through the things He has given me. Reasons why this summer is shaping up to be absolutely amazing: I get to spend time with myself and push myself in a direction that God has paved. I get to be close to my family. My first drive in. Learn how to sail? Trips around the great state of Michigan. Trips out of the state. Weddings. Tennis. Probably many other things that just have not run across my mind.

As this summer unfolds, I get to reconnect with a great man, Michael Farran, as he returns back home. I get to attend a wedding. I get to take a math placement test to see if my future is in math. I get to attend a graduation open house for my cousin and hang out with family.

I am ready to experience this summer.

I guess that is what all that build up was leading to.

Life.