That Time I Fell Into The River (And Almost Drowned).

Dress: Aeropostale.

Hat, Shoes: Thrifted.

So, Erin and I have been making going down to the Kent park a weekly thing. It's fun, we both enjoy nature, exploring, and taking pictures. Two days ago we found a new little spot down by the river to take pictures. Everything went fine, and when we were getting ready to go back I said, "Wait! I want to get a picture of my hat." So, I hung my hat on a branch and the wind knocked it down in the water and since it is my favorite hat, I instinctively reached over to get it. Bad idea. I slipped bottom first into the river which was really strong that day and let me tell you, this isn't any little river. Before I knew it, the river current swept me away and under and started carrying me down...I was drowning. Something I never thought would happen to me because I was a competitive swimmer. I couldn't keep my head above the water and every time I tried to grab onto a passing rock, my hands slipped and I was carried away further. Erin was running down the side, screaming my name in sheer panic. Luckily, after being carried down a ways I managed to grab onto a rock. I had my camera in my hand (my head went under but I kept my arm straight up in the air to save my camera), and Erin asked me, "Do you want me to save you or the camera?" Lulz, of course I had her take my camera since I knew I was safe now and then she helped pull me out.

The whole thing was certainly scary and eye opening to how something can happen so quickly. I lost my shoes and my hat in during the whole thing and I'm quite upset over the hat. I wear that thing almost every other day! Hat or no hat though, I'm just thankful that I made it out without seriously getting hurt or something worse. It's funny for Erin and I to think back on now because we were just saying how unlucky I was, but definitely one of the scarier moments in my life.

Anyways, stay dry everyone and have a good weekend!

With much love, Lauren.