I hope I find it soon, cuz I leave in the morning for nearly 6 days at Girl's Camp! The weather forecast includes rain parka's and mosquito repellent. Lots of repellent. And long underwear. My faithful hubby went up to the site on Saturday to set up tents and cots and make things homey. I hear he was incredibly useful relative to some other bodies roaming the campsites. That's my hubby, ever reliable. He IS a camper at heart. I secretly think he's laughing inside because he knows how Im so NOT a camper. Perhaps my occassional mention of pedicures and lunches out were a clue. He said he's worried the cot is going to be too hard for me. (Now that's real love...worrying about the Princess and the pea!) I can tell you right now he's right. We are sardined (yes, I just made that up...c'mon Websters, get on board) into a tent with 5 women. Side-by-side. He's worried about that, too, because he knows me well. And now that I mentioned that...my sisters and my mother are on their knees as well, praying that everyone will have forgiving hearts where I am concerned.
I have a feeling this week is going to be humbling. Haven't had to share this much personal space in a long time. I mean, at my age, you have to worry some noise is going to slip out and someone you don't know very well will hear it, and hopefully not hit the floor laughing just to make that moment that much more embarrassing! Especially if it's in the middle of the night. I'm a little worried about that. Okay, a lot. My body is crazy when I travel. It must have something to do with nerves. I know I sound OCD; I'm really not. But I am feeling a little anxious. Will there be enough fiber in my diet this week? Spirtual fiber, yes. Insoluble fiber, I doubt it!
I have a feeling this week is going to be humbling. Haven't had to share this much personal space in a long time. I mean, at my age, you have to worry some noise is going to slip out and someone you don't know very well will hear it, and hopefully not hit the floor laughing just to make that moment that much more embarrassing! Especially if it's in the middle of the night. I'm a little worried about that. Okay, a lot. My body is crazy when I travel. It must have something to do with nerves. I know I sound OCD; I'm really not. But I am feeling a little anxious. Will there be enough fiber in my diet this week? Spirtual fiber, yes. Insoluble fiber, I doubt it!
But this is a time for reflection, instrospection, relaxation, star-gazing and hopefully a nap or two. I'm in dire need. So this may be exactly what the doctor ordered. I'm not one to guess. I'm excited to see my daughter in this social setting for a week and admire the woman she is becoming. She has a smile that lights up the room, let alone a campsite! She loves nature and has so much respect for it, also. I will love watching her exist in nature. I know it will be a week I won't soon forget.
So, Mom. This is me looking at the glass half full. Setting aside my anxiety and replacing it with a positive attitude. Not only will I make friends with mosquitoes as they attack my back side while using the port o potty, but bond with some new friends as well as we drift off into slumberland!
So, Mom. This is me looking at the glass half full. Setting aside my anxiety and replacing it with a positive attitude. Not only will I make friends with mosquitoes as they attack my back side while using the port o potty, but bond with some new friends as well as we drift off into slumberland!
Off I go...the Happy Camper!
6 comments:
Can't wait to hear all about it. Watch out for West Nile...
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I hope it ends up being a great experience for you. I was supposed to go--but, sadly, it didn't work out. So my husband is going as a Priesthood presider instead. I'm almost jealous. ALMOST... ;)
It's been many many years, but I remember Girl's Camp like it was yesterday. You will have a great time! And what a neat opportunity you have to share in such a special experience. Which camp are you going to? I wonder if it is the same one we use to go to? Have fun! Don't leave your food out! ; )
Oh, hilarious. I will pray for you. It's going to be GREAT! Do you hear me? G-R-E-A-T! :) There's gonna be some blogging when you get back. Looking forward to it.
Count some stars for me....
Wow--I'm impressed with the half-full glass! Not sure I could do as well. As for sleeping at night, forget that. Just hope you have enough adrenalin to last each morning till naptime!
You can eat snakegrass for more fiber; they'll teach you about that! Leave a flap open. (The tent, not yours.) Good luck.
You are so lucky to see Mal in that setting. I know she will be right at ease with friends and nature. Proud of you both. Have a great time, and fall in the lake.
At least you won't catch chicken pox this time around.
This is from the voice of experience (aka I just got back from camp). Yep, you guessed it...while putting up the tent I tooted. Right in front of the first year girls. I fell over laughing, but they didn't know if they should laugh or not. THe second morning the same thing happened. So I got branded with the nickname "Stands Down Wind." And I survived. And laughed A LOT!! Just don't hold it in--it is SO much worse!
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