And thus it began..

This is my first blog post, and first blog for that matter, so please bear with me as I decide what direction to take this in.

I'm sitting here in my living room, contemplating what to do with my Friday-well, the rest of my Friday anyway- and I got the urge to finally start a blog. This is something that I've been wanting to do for a while now, just as a way to express myself and tell stories. I love telling stories! Some are funny, some are heartfelt, and some are filled with exasperation at daily life. I may even just through in little quips of the thoughts I have. Who knows? 

Soon, I'll be finishing up a summer job that has changed my life. I wouldn't say that these changes have been extreme by any means.  More like minute experiences that ever so slightly shifting my behavior and way of thinking. Kind of like a stone thrown in a small stream.  One stone barely changes the flow of the water, but add many more, and you can change the entire direction of the stream. 

I loved being a Sports Camp Counselor.  The people I got to meet and befriend are incredible. Whether it was a group of 13 year old children, going 16 strong. Or a few fellow counselors chilling at lunch together. I loved it all! Sure there were a few kids and counselors that made me want to throw something very far. But, that was all part of the experience. Besides, there were way to many enjoyable experiences to let a few awkward or confrontational mishaps to get in the way of how friggin awesome my summer has been!

A few passing thoughts about what I've learned..
-Do not underestimate anyone, you will be surprised by how a stranger can influence you.
-Do not hold grudges. Forgive/Apologize ASAP. You do not want that poison festering inside you.
-Be Open to everyone, Make friends. Growth happens outside the comfort zone.
-Sadly, Stereotypes begat stereotypes. (explanation: Stereotypical people treating others like stereotypes is a vicious circle. Especially when everyone becomes oblivious to their own actions.) Something a bit harder to fix and avoid. 
-Girls are still as complicated as ever...

I apologize if this post is a bit bland. I was attempting not to mind dump on the page because I have so much to write. Get out there and enjoy life! Happy Day!