This past weekend was probably one of the more adventurous things I've done in a long time. It all started a few weeks ago whenever I was looking for a roommate and I was over at a friend's apartment asking them if they knew of anyone I could room with... it hadn't worked out with like 5 other people at that point and I was starting to get a little antsy. One of them suggested that they had a lab partner that maybe needed an extra roommate! I had met her once before but hadn't really gotten the chance to talk. The friend gave me her number but because I felt a little weird texting someone that probably didn't even remember me, I didn't text her. Probably a day later, she texted me and we discussed her needing an extra roommate for the next year! I came over to her apartment to check it out and see if I'd like it there because at that time we were pretty sure I could live with them. I stayed over there for a few hours chatting with Calley-Taylor and we were kind of like instant friends! She brought up that her church was going to make a camping trip to the beach and invited me to go. I was so excited! We didn't end up getting to room with each other, but I still have something great that came out of it... a new friend :) So this past weekend, I went camping with Calley-Taylor and some of the people from Wesley in Auburn. Our car was the last of the group's to leave Auburn at around 5:30 on Friday afternoon with Calley, Adam, and Louis in our car. Louis is a very fearless driver... let me just tell you! Calley and I were praying for dear life! On our way, Louis needed to stop in Mobile to get his kayak from his parent's house... His mom was scared to death because the poor thing didn't know that he was stopping by. She was delighted to see him and we were instantly welcomed into her house and chatted away while Louis and Adam strapped the kayak to the car and looked at maps. On the rest of the trip to Perdido Bay, Calley and I told our different stories and the point of pretty much all of them was how we were tired of guys being little sissies and how they need to man up... but then we also talked about what we want in a relationship yada yada, you know, basic girl talk :) Now that I think about it, some of my friends and I all sent each other a list of qualifications about what we want in a guy. Which is a great idea, because if one of us starts to like someone we can remind each other of what we want and if he meets that. I mean, of course physical qualities on the lists we won't hold each other accountable for (even though we may ask if they have these qualities ;)) such as "Amazing clavicle bone", "Plays guitar", "Has good arms", "Can cook" BUT we will hold each other accountable of the really essential things like "Is God number one in his life?" "Is he respectful?" "Does he encourage you?" "Is he honest?" "Is he a good listener?"Anyways, y'all may think that is silly but sometimes you just need good friends in your life to remind you to look at the big picture of what's good for you.
We finally arrived at the campsite at 11, and went exploring with a few people. While exploring, a girl walked through the bushes and asked us if we were crying? It was strange. I think she mistook our laughter for crying. The other groups already had tents set up so we all talked for a little while and then went to sleep late. We were supposed to wake up to watch the sunrise, but that didn't happen. We loaded up all of our stuff and headed to our next destination- Port St. Joe (well, some of us... some decided to stop in Panama City) Which ended up taking us about 5 hours. But it was still a lot of fun! We grabbed something to eat once we got there, and then we headed towards the beach! There were hardly any people on the beach- it was super nice. Later it took forever to get a fire started because of the wind, and we ended up eating bacon and hotdogs! The next day Calley and I chased sea gulls, tried to save a distressed and dying catfish, and almost touched a pelican while the rest of the people went kayaking! I had a great time.
Yay for bacon!!!
I'd say that this camping trip was very much a success and way better than my last camping trip when I was nine... let's just say that it involved thunder and lightning and my brother Andrew eating way too many hot dogs.
As for now, my roommate and I have officially signed our lease! I have also registered for classes this year. I'm going to take Nutrition, Lifespan and Human development, Beginning Spanish II, World History I, and Marching Band (If i make it again). I may even take another class if I decide what major I want before the fall classes begin.
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