I realize that if you are not familiar with the deep rocky coastline of New England, you many not understand the meaning behind my blog name. You see, I grew up in New Hampshire—The Granite State. I was born in tiny town where everyone knew my name and I could walk to my school, the library and the general store. I spent most of my summers barefoot and exploring the 97 acres behind my house, picking up tiny salamanders and wading into the marsh. I love New Hampshire. Someday I want to move back and have a big farm house, with chickens and kids running around the back yard. Currently, I live in Arkansas as I finish up my undergrad degree but I'm hoping to move back home come May. That's why I named this blog The State of Granite. Moving back to my home state has been on my heart and I find myself constantly drawing upon my upbringing to inspire my daily life and make decisions about my future. Just as I was in my childhood, I love the simple. I take study breaks in the trees, I find peace on weekend walks in the woods, I pray while laying in the grass and still LOVE curling up by the wood stove. This blog encapsulates this and keeps me thinking about these goals and moving toward where I want to be and who I desire to become.