Becoming One with Nature

So, I created this blog a few months ago, but I could never think of anything to write about! I just moved into an apartment with my boyfriend, and I contemplated writing about our entertaining daily encounters, like no matter many times I ask, the toilet seat is ALWAYS up. I started going to a personal trainer in the beginning of August, so I've been trying to eat healthy, and my trainer puts me through some pretty grueling work outs (down 14 lbs woo woo!) But, after speaking to my friend Laura, an avid blogger herself, I decided that I don't need a focus, per say! I will be writing about life as a big kid :)

This weekend was one of the first in a while that Ryan (aforementioned boyfriend) and I didn't have plans, so we reconnected with my college roommate and her husband and road tripped to Wells State Park, MA and became one with mother nature. Well, I thought camping would be a fun, different thing to do, however after telling people my plans I started getting a little nervous. My mom responded by laughing for 5 minutes straight and saying "you can't go camping!," another friend responded "HAHAHA what bet did you lose?. Granted, I don't know why I didn't think of this sooner, considering when I was living at home and my dad would tell me that I had to go outside and rake leaves or something, I would cry and beg and plead to get out of this chore because obviously the worms on the leaves were going to attack me?? (As I'm sure I'll get to in later posts, I have plenty of irrational fears)

So after a $300+ trip to Dick's Sporting Goods, and a 5 and a half hour drive to Massachusetts we arrived at our weekend home, the woods. Putting up the tent went better than expected, many thanks to the couple we went with and their camping experience! But first thing was first, it was 40ish degrees, and some people may not find this to be a cold temperature, but 2 pairs of pants, boot socks, uggs, a snow hat, and 3 layers of shirts/sweatshirts later, I was adequately warm enough to sit by the fire and enjoy some cocktails. The next day was actually pretty warm, which I enjoyed for about a half hour, until the BEES came out to play! Irrational fear #2. I hate bees. I ended up running around the campsite, with my ears plugged (because no matter what people say the buzz is the worst part).

Basically, this weekend was one I will never forget. I've never been so open/okay with peeing in the woods, now I'm a professional squatter (TMI?) I learned how to cook vegetables on a fire thing (is it a grill?),  and I got to  spend some quality time with some great friends.

Next Weekend: MS Walk Fundraiser! Can't wait to share stories about that too!