Oh I won't hesitate no more... no more.
The funny thing is, I didn't miss it. Not really. Of course, there's the occasional instance where I would have liked to be sleeping in my nice comfy bed, but I grew quite accustomed to the ground. Every once in a while, it may have been nicer to get more than 5 hours of sleep, but I had so much to do, I hardly noticed my exhaustion [until I stopped, that is]
Korea was lovely. As previously stated.
Camp was amazing. The thing is, I am so incredibly excited about it, that it's almost disappointing when someone can't quite relate to it... Call me dumb. Tell me I'm expecting too much, but it was such an important experience to me, that I'd almost rather not talk about it if I know the persons reaction wont satisfy me.
Ha. That sounds even worse now that I've typed it out and read it.
Ah well. Life goes on. I miss some of the people from there more than I missed some people from here. I guess a better phrase for this entry is
"Home is where the heart is."
I was a leader at camp. In charge... and I received some of the greatest compliments of my life when my team told me how much they appreciated my leadership. Knowing you've made a difference in someone's life is such an amazing feeling-- Maybe that's why I'm drawn to the education field?
I lead overnight hikes into the wilderness without a guide... I drove my team up and down mountains and walked with them through lava tubes... we excelled at the teamwork challenges and competitions... and we re-wrote and memorized a rap and dance in 20 minutes. I loved it.
I'll risk sounding extremely corny by stating that I feel strangely empowered by the whole thing. I got to do some "soul-searching," so to speak, and I'm currently quite content with my chosen direction in life.
That said, I'm also... a fine mixture of amused, confused, and annoyed by a couple things. It's a don't ask, don't tell sort of deal, sorry to say, but I still felt compelled to type it down. Somehow it's making me feel better.
Anyway. A more light-hearted update is sure to come, once I finally get all my pictures edited and find some good highlights to share. I'd work on it now, but I've felt slightly ill since I took a spill down my stairway this morning. Pain pills are a lie.
To end with a quote from a lovely friend:
Don't let the muggles keep you down.
Ta.