Just finished editing this video. A relaxing weekend and great memories with some friends at the Great Sand Dunes National Park in Colorado.
Music: “The Blizzard’s Never Seen the Desert Sand” by The Tallest Man on Earth
I just finished editing this video, which captures probably the best morning of my entire life. All the video was shot while hiking Grays (14,270 ft) & Torreys (14,267 ft) peaks in Colorado. This area is insanely beautiful.
I took the photos for this video on a day trip to Ft. Collins, Colorado to tour New Belgium Brewery, Odell Brewery, and Coopersmith’s Pub. Please visit these amazing places if you have a chance.
Music: “Cousins” by Vampire Weekend
The word ‘adventure’ has gotten overused. For me, adventure is when everything goes wrong. That’s when the adventure starts.
—Yvon Chouinard
Shot this video while hiking with some friends on up the backside of Pikes Peak Mountain in Colorado.
Music: “Little Hands” by Braids
A short stop-motion video I whipped together of my adventure rafting on the Arkansas river in Canon City, Colorado. I took 800 photos and squeezed them together to make this 2 minute video.
Song: “2 Atoms in a Molucule” by Noah & The Whale
Today was a good day for 2 reasons:
- Well, seriously every day working at Compassion International is great.
- Death Cab for Cutie’s new album “Codes and Keys” released today.
The lyrics in their first single “You are a Tourist” definitely speak to me. This little tune here is my sun shining, windows down, cruisin’ around town, summer jam.
When there’s a burning in your heart
An endless yearning in your heart
Build it bigger than the sun
Let it grow, Let it grow
When there’s a burning in your heart
Don’t be alarmed
When there’s a doubt within your mind
‘Cause you’re thinking all the time
Framing rights into wrongs
Move along, Move along
When there’s a doubt within your mind
When there’s a burning in your heart
And you think it’ll burst apart
Oh there’s nothing to fear
Save the tears, Save the tears
When there’s a burning in your heart
And if you feel just like a tourist in the city you were born then it’s time to go
And define your destination: there’s so many different places to call home
‘Cause when you find yourself the villain in the story you have written then it’s plain to see
That sometimes the best intentions are in need of redemption
Would you agree?
If so, please show me
-Death Cab for Cutie, “You are a Tourist”
Last night I arrived in Colorado Springs for the summer and I’m doing some major exploring until I start my internship tomorrow. This morning I went on hands-down the best run of my entire life on the Pikes Peak trailhead. While gasping for air in the high elevation, lungs & legs burning, I still could do nothing but smile because of the insanely beautiful views I was experiencing. Here are a few photos I took of my playground for the summer. Wish you were here.
Hipster Easter Bunny spotted riding a fixie in Downtown Des Moines
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A little video I made on iMovie about Beza Threads at Drake University. We sold over 100 scarves, which means well over $2000 dollars towards getting child slaves off the streets in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Learn more about Beza Threads and their story here.
Music by Jónsi, “Boy Lilikoi”
