Sunday Funday.

So lots has happened.
I've returned from Higher Ground Summer Camp.  That was an interesting experience.  I was the assistant counselor for 4G, 16 teenage girls.  There was lots of tears, drama, and laughter, but all and all, I'm glad I went.  It was hard being there at times, but a great opportunity.  I feel like I learned a lot about myself as a person and about other people.  Specifically, I think the subject of emotions is interesting and how people choose to show their emotions.  For example, I don't really show emotions except for that of happiness.  So at camp other types of emotions such as sadness and anger were extremely challenging for me to relate to.  I think this kind of thing might be a common denominator in my previous "failed" relationships.  I'm just not a vulnerable person, not that that's a bad thing.  But at least I'm aware of this when I'm in contact with people who are. Not that I'm never ever open and vulnerable because surely there are times where I have been and can certainly empathize and have an open and honest discussion with people.  But I think the camp situation was a just a drastically different context being that I was out of my comfort zone.  Everything was new.  I didn't know the environment, the people, or the expectations so I naturally kind of retreated to my "safety" zone.  And there were other circumstances in the camp setting that made me feel uncomfortable as well.  Had I been more comfortable I may have been more ready to be more open with the girls.  

Anyway, I met a really cool girl too, Hannah.  We're not that close in age, but we she is so funny and can laugh about anything together.  I hope she has a great first year in college.

I also got to see two of my closest friends and their kids during my travels so that was a definite bonus, Kelly and Emily.  I met Kelly's little girl, TJ for the first time.  And I bonded with Emily's little boy, Michael.  Sweet kids.  :)

I've been back for about a week now and it's so good to be back in civilization.  I missed AC, my own bed, hot water, a garden tub, etc. I'm such a city girl, I know.

Since I've been back I've been on the go!

*Hung out with Ricky; he took me out to Ruby Tuesday b/c he had a gift card
*Headed to Fayetteville and caught up with Carrissia & Taneisa; we went to Cheddar's for lunch and hung out  at Barnes & Nobles
*Lunch and a movie (This is the End--not that great) with mom
*Had a doctor's appointment, all is well; perfect weight, perfect heigh--had my first xray ever (back xray)
*Lunch with Hyzer, Katie, and Hyzer's sister at Applebee's
*Caught up with Leo before I left
*Back to Chapel Hill to celebrate Corrie's  24th b-day at Carrabba's
*Melissa and I did dinner at Pei Wei and went to a house concert at the Bazer's with Taylor Leopold performing; a very talented 18 (or 19?) year old; I hope she has much success!
*Melissa came to church with me and to the Kids Exchange at the Fairgrounds; we met up with Corrie for lunch at The Farmers Market Restaurant
*Movie (Date Night) and pizza with Martha and much needed girl time

Up next....
-Painting w/ Mrs. Puckett
-Moral Monday
-Lunch w/ Amanda
-Beach w/ Melissa & Corrie
-New Bern
-Hopefully more ESY for J...

I don't even want to think about work yet....