i had a really great weekend on the girls camping trip. one for the books (or the blogs as the case may be). i enjoyed relaxing and spending time in the company of such wonderful individuals. it was nice to be able to connect in new ways and with people i didn't know very well. i swear there's nothing like bonding in nature. however, any kind of bonding is pretty incredible. it's something i haven't been able to figure out or put my finger on what it is exactly, but it can't be forced and it can't be contrived. i'm looking forward to seeing everyone again.
one of my favourite parts about camping is being dirty. well, not exactly. it's more that fact that it doesn't matter if you're dirty, smelly or messy, because you're CAMPING! plus, everyone else is in the same state. it's lovely and kind of freeing.
i got a crazy burn on my back from being in my bikini, and for the first time i have a slight tan on my stomach! i'm no longer sheet-white on my torso. very lightly toasted is nice. this burn on my back is killing me though. that was very foolish of me.
some trip highlights were:
• swapping stories in the rain
• trips to the beach
• potluck dinner
• beaver presentation
• banana boats around the campfire
my eyes leaked tears of happiness as she told me her surprising news. the term "unknown pleasure" has taken on a completely new meaning for me. i have a renewed faith in miracles.
i'm covered in bugs.
6 comments:
"Beaver presentation"?!?!? What kind of camping trip was this! ;)
And glad to hear that Joy's having "unknown pleasure"!
Tara came back all excited about the best part of the trip: Super-Duper Beaver. (Or something like that.) She had a ball!
no no bud. tears of happiness, not my sister joy. I'M having unknown pleasures :p
yes, the super-duper beaver man. he was my least favourite part of the beaver info session, but i'm glad tara enjoyed him, i think that was the whole point.
oh Les, i am thrilled u had a nice time camping!!!! :) i cannot wait to hear about ur unknown pleasure when i get home.
also, i am thrilled for the following reasons:
a) that u too love the aspect of feeling/being dirty among the company of other dirty people (haha, i think that was my favorite part about sleeping outside at manitoulin too)
b) that u got to wear ur bikini
c) that u ate banana boats.
(i did too!)
camping is beautiful.
and bonding is nature is even more beautiful.
so nice to hear it was lovely!
-shan
Hey!
I love this post.
Tell me you made s'mores also. They are definitely my favorite part of camping! haha.
I have a question for you regarding a health/beauty campaign. Can you shoot me an e mail at
adrienne@matchstick.ca
and I will give you the details!
Thanks,
Adrienne
I like that I know what crepuscular means!! Go Beavers.
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