I always forget that, when I go camping for the weekend, I never emerge fully rested or glowing with serenity. Sleeping on the ground and going without modern conveniences (like a shower free of ginormous spiders!) tend to make me somewhat crusty around the eyes, groggy in the voice, and achy in the muscles.
But, oh, the quiet. Hearing nothing but crickets and what I think were cicadas as I drifted off to sleep was absolutely worth it. I don’t realize how full of e-mail dings, air conditioner vents, engine rumbles, and cell phone rings fill my aural sphere until they are unceremoniously cut away. The stillness wrapped around me and massaged away the creaky feelings that camping induces. Getting a good dose of hiking, boating, and eating under my belt was no hardship, either. Full days of activities make the simplest foods even more delicious, even when they already have a leg up by being cooked over a campfire. Is there anything better than toasty marshmallows for dessert? I don’t think so.
I may not be completely alert right now, but the clothes I wore home carried the scents of the forest and campfire smoke. Yes, that’s a good thing.
P.S. We’re all ready. The new guy is coming home tonight. The panic is officially setting in.
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OMG! Puppppppeeeeeeee….
I mean *ahem* I know that you will adjust.
I hope I get a camping weekend in this summer. Time’s a passin’!
Ha. Everyone’s all concerned about the dog figuring out what’s going on. What about me?!
Ooh I can’t wait to meet the little guy! *squeals* Pictures!
Anytime the word ’spider’ is mentioned in a story, I run and hide.
One of the things I’m looking forward to most of all is taking scads of pictures of the dog! Just try and stop me!
what’s his/her name?!?!?!? here’s to hoping it goes really, really well.
Thanks! I’ll be sure to update!
Janet just told me that you got a puppy (I’ve been –and still am– avoiding most of the internet due to that darn harry potter book that I am trying to read) and I am so excited for you! If you think camping is fun, wait ’til you go camping with the dog! I’ll be back soon to get all caught up and read the full story behind Ted!
No Harry Potter spoilers here! I haven’t even started it yet… must finish current Amy Tan book. Teeth are gritted.
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