this is what I call home
a picture of what words can't describe about my spring break travel experience around California
Monday, May 25
Thursday, May 21
just call me... WFR (pronounced woofer)
I am officially a Wilderness First Responder! Shoo wee, I'm glad I've got it but man did it wear me out! I came home Tuesday afternoon and after some dinner went to sleep. I slept until 10:30am, which if you don't know - is sleeping WAY in for me! These couple days at home in my parents house in Winder have been a blessing. Sitting around in my pajamas until way past lunchtime, drinking coffee, watching Cash Cab, running errands, and not doing a whole lot other than being with family is niiiice! I'm envisioning that every time I come home for a few days this summer it's going to look a whole lot like this visit. =)
The course was 10 days of pretty much 8-5 in and out of the classroom learning and practicing. I met and got to know the other 18 people in the class and became good friends with a handful. I really do enjoy meeting and getting to know new people and this opportunity was no let down. We had a lot of good times and good conversation, even if we were in podunk Milledgeville...
Berry is beckoning me... I'll be driving through Rome tomorrow into the backwoods of southeastern Alabama to work a day course with the Berry Outdoor Leadership Development Program, BOLD, that I work for throughout the year. It fits right in because I'll get to stay and celebrate Danae's big 2-1 birthday before returning to Winder on Sunday for my dad's big... umm, just a big ole birthday ;)! I came to the conclusion today that I'm floating around Georgia for the summer if anyone ever asks - because that's the only thing I can think of that fits. I don't really have a home base, other than my parents house, but I won't even be there for the majority. Soon comes a few days of YMCA Camp High Harbour Trailblazer training in NE Georgia near Clayton, hopefully a little backpacking trip, and up next - my big 2-1 birthday on June 3rd! Wow, things sure do sneak up on me...
The course was 10 days of pretty much 8-5 in and out of the classroom learning and practicing. I met and got to know the other 18 people in the class and became good friends with a handful. I really do enjoy meeting and getting to know new people and this opportunity was no let down. We had a lot of good times and good conversation, even if we were in podunk Milledgeville...
Berry is beckoning me... I'll be driving through Rome tomorrow into the backwoods of southeastern Alabama to work a day course with the Berry Outdoor Leadership Development Program, BOLD, that I work for throughout the year. It fits right in because I'll get to stay and celebrate Danae's big 2-1 birthday before returning to Winder on Sunday for my dad's big... umm, just a big ole birthday ;)! I came to the conclusion today that I'm floating around Georgia for the summer if anyone ever asks - because that's the only thing I can think of that fits. I don't really have a home base, other than my parents house, but I won't even be there for the majority. Soon comes a few days of YMCA Camp High Harbour Trailblazer training in NE Georgia near Clayton, hopefully a little backpacking trip, and up next - my big 2-1 birthday on June 3rd! Wow, things sure do sneak up on me...
Sunday, May 10
the return
I've made it back to the East coast and it seems like I've been 'busy' but really I think it's been just right!
I was picked up at the airport by both parents and my brother, Ryan - couldn't have asked for anything more! I was happy to be home after a long day of smooth traveling and especially happy to see my brother for the first time in four months.
After unpacking only what was necessary I started in on the jet-lag battle of sleep. My couple days in Winder were spent visiting with my parents and brother, a handful of friends, my church family, my grandfather and his wife, and re-packing for a reunion trip to Berry. I set sail for Berry and after just one stop-over at Waffle House (because of the jet-lag battle again) for coffee I entered the Bubble for the first time since December. The welcoming committee struck gold: Hannah yelling my name and us making a run for our first embrace, Kimmy and Danae coming outside because of the commotion, and entering a townhouse of love to tell stories and exchange gifts... perfect! The week was shared with my best friends and filled with relaxation, exactly what I needed. Throw in a suprise dinner with the BOLD staff, coffee and conversation with Nathan and the girls, and babysitting Olivia and catching up with the Sands with Stephie. I was thankful for the handful of items that I was packing up to take home, opposed to all the other cars in the parking lot packed to the brim.
Leaving the Bubble again, I made my familiar trek back through Atlanta to Winder again for just another night. This afternoon was spent with Kristi, finally we got to spend some time together. We checked out the new shopping center in Barrow County, yes there is a Target - believe it... and snagged some dinner only to continue our catching up another time because I would be off again the very next day. After a little Mom's day celebration I traveled down past the Gnat line into Milledgeville. I'll have to post a picture from my trip - I saw a double rainbow for the first time ever, it was beautiful. I've made it to the Georgia College & State University's Outdoor Center Lodge where I'll be staying during my Wilderness First Responder Course - 8 days and I'll be on my way back to Winder.
I guess we'll see where I go from there =)
I was picked up at the airport by both parents and my brother, Ryan - couldn't have asked for anything more! I was happy to be home after a long day of smooth traveling and especially happy to see my brother for the first time in four months.
After unpacking only what was necessary I started in on the jet-lag battle of sleep. My couple days in Winder were spent visiting with my parents and brother, a handful of friends, my church family, my grandfather and his wife, and re-packing for a reunion trip to Berry. I set sail for Berry and after just one stop-over at Waffle House (because of the jet-lag battle again) for coffee I entered the Bubble for the first time since December. The welcoming committee struck gold: Hannah yelling my name and us making a run for our first embrace, Kimmy and Danae coming outside because of the commotion, and entering a townhouse of love to tell stories and exchange gifts... perfect! The week was shared with my best friends and filled with relaxation, exactly what I needed. Throw in a suprise dinner with the BOLD staff, coffee and conversation with Nathan and the girls, and babysitting Olivia and catching up with the Sands with Stephie. I was thankful for the handful of items that I was packing up to take home, opposed to all the other cars in the parking lot packed to the brim.
Leaving the Bubble again, I made my familiar trek back through Atlanta to Winder again for just another night. This afternoon was spent with Kristi, finally we got to spend some time together. We checked out the new shopping center in Barrow County, yes there is a Target - believe it... and snagged some dinner only to continue our catching up another time because I would be off again the very next day. After a little Mom's day celebration I traveled down past the Gnat line into Milledgeville. I'll have to post a picture from my trip - I saw a double rainbow for the first time ever, it was beautiful. I've made it to the Georgia College & State University's Outdoor Center Lodge where I'll be staying during my Wilderness First Responder Course - 8 days and I'll be on my way back to Winder.
I guess we'll see where I go from there =)
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