Happines, Gum, and Other Adventures

So that is Megan. She is pretty much my bestest friend ever! She is great at everything. Except motivating me for class. We do a lot of things together. Mudding. Couching. Studying. Eating. Stuff like that. She is a good listener too! Once she made me mad. So I gave her a black eye...With make-up. Life has been pretty good lately. Amy and Megan have been here for me to talk to, and its been really nice. They give good advice. I am graduating in 66 thats
right 66 days! And I am more than excited. Camp training starts pretty soon. Caitlin and I are gonna die waiting though. I have decided that I am going to take a break from school in the fall. I know what you are thinking. What? Don't stop! You'll never go back. But I have got something better in mind. I have done a lot of praying and thinking and I know what I need to do. So I will be taking an 18 month "break" if you will. I am nervous. But I know its what I have to do. So I am gonna do it. All my life I never dreamed of doing such a thing, and then my cousin Morgan decided to. And I toyed with the idea for awhile. Then I decided it wasn't right for me right now. So I started applying to schools and such. And nothing felt right. And I was getting frustrated. Then one day. Bam! It hit me. So we will see in a few months what comes of it. School is going great! I am doing good in most of my classes. Even though I missed a whole week of class because I was sick. Once I get caught up in Lit I will be doing amazing! I have made some amazing friends this year, and its made a big difference in how happy I am. Its so great. I am just so happy. Honestly, I have never been at a better place. I know that a month ago I felt like my life was falling apart. But I picked it back up and pushed forward! Now here I am. And I am so grateful I have those in my life who are willing to help me through anything, even if they don't realize they did it!

Hot Plasma...Hot Dog

I am graduating in ten weeks. Then I am going to Italy for eighteen months to do some "work." I am going to buy a piano. And a canolli. I have a bff Jill. She answers to Megan. I had a reunion with some high school pals. That was exciting. They are all growed up. I am not. I lack a motivation to complete the semester. I made it to astronomy but I wrote a blog instead of paying attention. I got thirty bucks for not doing drugs. I am on codine though. Oh well. I want a cookie. Cookie. Cookie. Cookie. I don't like outer space. I am not moving to Phoenix. That would blow. Never use tissues with Vic's on them. Your eyes will sting. I think that I am done. PS I put this picture up because I like my cousins. Even if Morgan is going to Spain tomorrow

There's a Tree In the Meadow?

So I know that camp ended forever ago. But I am a slow poke and am just barely getting it put up. It was pretty much the most amazing experience of my life. I have never done anything like it, and I hope I can continue to do it. Working at a boy scout camp was the last thing I expected to do. But then one day out of nowhere I decided to go. And so I applied for the position and I got on. Then I decided I didn't want anything to do with it, and I was going to spend my entire summer being miserable. But you know me, I had the job so I stuck with it. And turns out I was wrong. The memories, the friends, the experiences. I have never felt so secluded yet so relaxed. Its hard to explain really. There is no electricity. No internet. No cell phones. I guess I learned that those aren't the important things in life. Its all about relationships. Relationships with friends, with family, with strangers. I have to admit, I am not one for being dirty. I love to shower everyday. But there. Its basically impossible to stay clean. And it doesn't even matter. The bears were no fun to deal with and neither were the scout masters. But I think of the people I worked with. I was so lucky to have people that didn't judge me for this or for that. You are accepted for what you are and that is that. It is something I recommend to anyone. Even if they think its a terrible idea. Cause guess what! I thought it was gonna suck too. And now look what happened. I made so many good friends! And I learned so much about myself. Pretty much amazing!

Facepaint and Fun

So we are pretty much amazing right? We match. Megan, Katie, and Kamber all have the same hair to. Its like we are in the third grade again. And we called each other before school to make sure we wore the same thing....Anyways. Go basketball. I love this picture especially cause Becca is squatting down. And she is still taller than Amy. Loves for my girls....

My Toes Are NUMB

In the hours of cold, the hours of waiting, the peace and the calm, the inviting spirit. An amazing experience. None other could match. No mourning, no pain. Simply joy and celebration. Entertaining conversations and a pink scarf to match. Leave us with memories. A decades worth. And then some. Mexicans and Jesus. Horchata and orange soda. What kid could eat that? What adult for that matter? I am sorry we are late. Its not all my fault. Five hours later. Six and then seven. Sleep with an electric blanket. It all becomes worth it. Thanks for the memories, thanks for the light, the life, and the joy. And we are left to say....Good times....Good times