The lake remains silent, only the splash of fish jumping combined with the soft purr made by the engine blend creating a perfect wake-up song. Forearm lake lies still as glass while the sun peers through the evergreens as if trying to hide behind them. My brother and I bounce with joy at the end of the of the dock trying to shake the anxiety from our bones. He tells me where to go while I take stock of supplies, ensuring we have enough Dr. pepper and snacks for the day. Knowing we can’t waste a single second during the trip, Tyler and I head out into paradise for a week.