11. Making the little things the big things

On summer adventures, sugar highs, and going to a party.

The rest of that summer passed in a blur of joy and adventure.

Riding hypomanic and s'more sugar highs, our days were always full. There was nothing more colorful or fun than a manic break back then, except when you put two such breaks together. And that is exactly what we did. Riding the brazen boldness of Maura’s confidence and the Jedi-like brilliance…