Church Camp of Nonchurchyness

Got home Wednesday from the camping trip. Ari came and visited me on thursday which was awesome. We got to catch up on all the ridiculousness that has happened so far this summer... and as this summer has only been a few weeks now, one would think that that would be a small amount of ridiculousness, no?

No. Large amounts of ridiculousness. SO MUCH RIDICULOUSNESS. About as much as when I just realized I was using the POWERTHIRST voice in my head.

What has the internet done to me?

Anyway, she came over and we talked and swung/swinginginginged, and then ate pizza made so much better with garlic and basil. And then we went back to the swings and swang/swung/swinginginged! Theeeen she drove us around and around and up and down and right and left and somewhat in circles for a few hours... not really sure how many. It was awesome though! We rocked out, and sexydanced, and made our throats hurt from singing/yelling. Then she headed home, and I started planning what to throw together for camp :).

Woke up the next morning, did chores for my dad at some point, showered at some point, packed... added stuff to my packing. Si came and got me and we headed up to Seattle to get J. Got him, and through the power that is Si and I shoving stuff into too small spaces got all his shiiiz into the car. (TINY CAR and this is the girl whose driving makes me laugh when anything is said about mine.) Then got on the ferry! Loooong ferry. Hour long. Si got jo-jo's on the ferry, I mooched.

Got to caaaaaamp! We stayed in SL, and were about an hour late showing up, but it didn't matter. Walked in and was home.

These people, those who are my camp people... I can be all of myself around them. Or at least, all of myself that I let anyone see, I can let all parts of me be seen there. I can cry there, in that space, in front of and with people. You try to do a Spectrum, an honest one, without crying.

Anyways, being hugged and held and loved was great. Si and Kr and Ca and I ended up sharing a room on the upper level, didn't go to bed until nearly 3am because I was out listening to guitar and uke and card games and singing and talking and laughing so much my face hurt. Eventually went to bed...

Where we learn the next morning that I do indeed talk in my sleep, thank you very much, but loudest at church camp. Maybe only at church camp? It's the only time I've heard reports of it, but it is one of the few times I sleep in the same room as other people. Actually, Kels and Si reported it when we were all sleeping in the same bed, so it does happen outside of church camp.

I was informed, in the morning, that after I passed out around 3, *I* had a mumbled conversation with myself, and then exclaimed loudly something about macaroni and cheese being on my face.

Normal? Me? Surely you jest.

Anywho, I apologized, as I was apparently loud enough to wake two of the three other people in the room with my ramblings. Still fucking hilarious though :D

Got up, went to breakfast... WAS A STUPID. A complete and total blithering idiot.

I had french toast.

There is MILK in french toast.

I did not think about this until a bit later, when my insides informed me that I was a dumbass, and I was sick for 3 hours. Finally got some pepto into my system and went to my room and slept for another 2-3 hours. If I had needed any proof that I am indeed lactose intolerant? Yeah, that fucking proved it.

I'm really sad that I missed the morning program, but I was plenty well enough for the afternoon activities, and got to screenprint my first shirt, after Si made one for me, cause she wasn't sure I was going to be able to function enough to make one for myself... So much love :)

The one she made for me says "We are made of Dreams and Bones" which is a favorite quote of mine (and a possible tattoo), and the one I made has a sun on it, that I will be modding to be the tattoo that I want to get. Really enjoyed screenprinting, and would love to do more of it in the future.

Si and I went out of camp to get stuff for s'mores, then came back and watched people play ultimate bump, and whiffle ball. I shot some hoops for a bit, or at least tried to. Then Dinner! Delicious foods omnom.

Back to the SL for evening program (metaphors -> poetry), then somewhere in that day we all talked about the items that we did or didn't bring that showed both where we were in being a young adult and in our faith or lack thereof. I didn't bring anything, but realized after I had shared that I could easily have talked about this thing here. This blog.

Got affirmated and loved on and the like, and affirmated others... its a lot harder doing it face-to-face vs on a piece of paper.

Anywho, finished evening program, then headed to the fire!!! Sat around, sang songs, made s'mores, got marshmellow on all of my clothing, thought about things. Sang more songs, butchered some for the hell of it.

Back to the SL around 1, up until 3 talking and playing "What Do You Like In Your Milk?", then to bed. Awake again at 8:30, quick shower and then packed everything up before breakfast. Breakfast, then morning watch (OMG the buck that came and watched us for a little...). Not feeling alone.

Back to the SL for hugs and goodbyes and more hugs and pictures and hugs. Got a really great guyhug from B, who it was great to spend time with again. Same with D, and J... church camp. A great place to get hugs, or buttmassages. Depends who you hang out with :P

And then home. I zoned for most of the drive, Si drove so that was ok. So very tired.

Home, took a nap, and theeeen...