A Memory with my Girls
Saturday night I sat alone, by myself, with nothing do. I was
desperate to get out of the house, so I opted for a stake dance at my church
which stopped being cool, like . . . three years ago. I was skeptical in the
first place because I knew my best friend was out of town for wrestling state,
and I didn’t think I would find anyone to talk to. Luckily I was able to find
my two main freshman girls who I love dearly! As I laughed like I was still
fourteen with my cousin Bailey, I reminisced back to a found memory this past
summer.
This last summer was a big one. It was the last summer
before I head off to college, since I’m starting BYU this up coming summer.
Summer 2012 had many “lasts”. My last summer life guarding, my last summer
playing night time games around the block with the neighborhood kids, my last
summer doing borderline stupid things that make really good stories, and my
last girls camp. Girl’s camp is a four day “camping” trip (complete with
cabins, indoor plumbing, fresh showers, and kitchen with cooks included) that
the young women in our church stake took every year in June. Much like the
dance I just attended, girls camp gets more fun each year until you hit age
sixteen, then it starts to go slightly down hill. Nevertheless, I was going
into my second year being on of the youth camp leaders, I was partnered with my
old best friend from sixth grade, and I was determined to make the best of it.
Morgan and I were assigned to be leaders over the third year
girls, which would be the freshman girls this year. I was anxious to be a role
model for these girls. I wanted them to love me and everything I taught them.
Morgan and I planned to the nines, preparing lessons, activities, and of course
the cuuutest decorations for our . . .
“cabin”. The girls arrived and I tried to be as bubbly as I could be; a couple
of times in past years I would get stuck with the “too cool for you” leaders
that really put a damper on my experience and I was resolute to make these girls have the best year at camp EVER!
Erika, Lavada, Samantha, Denyse, Nizhoni, Robyn, Gabbie, See
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When I have nothing to do I reminisce as well! The year I went to girl’s camp was amazingly fun, but then again I was fifteen at the time. It is wonderful how you are a role model to the younger girls. Everyone needs one and I think you are a positive individual with a lot of self control and values. It is good to have someone to look up to with your personal traits, especially when someone is going through hard times. You and Morgan were perfect to lead the freshman, because freshman tend to be a little misplaced and ignorant. They need seniors to set them in their place! Lovely blog.
ReplyDeleteIt is truly amazing how one similarity can bring people of all different backgrounds together. The years that I went to girl's camp I always felt a sort of companionship with girls that I never talked to outside of camp. The way that you and Morgan took the time to get to know each one of the girls definitely changed their experience for the better. It always means more when you feel needed. Reminiscing can be a good reminder of what we need to do everyday. Mary Kay Ash said, "Everyone has an invisible sign hanging from their neck saying, 'Make me feel important.' Never forget this message when working with people." I think that your blog was a good reminder to find a way to make people feel important!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely story about girls camp! (I wish scout camp was a little more friend making, like this!) I agree how lame stake dances are, but that’s why you bombard the YSA activities! :) I feel bad how our time as teenagers is coming to an end. I tend to get lost in the present, but this blog has shown me how I too, have come to a lot of My Last’s. There is still time for more lasts and I’m sure the borderline stupid things won’t end in high school. (well, I hope:)
ReplyDeleteI love how a few days can change a relationship so drastically in either direction. It allows for change to flow throughout our lives so much quicker. Mending relationship and building them can occur so quickly, it’s almost magical. Keep up the good work inspiring others. And thank you for all that you do. :)