The Family Camping Trip

so i leave in exactly 24 hours for the family camping trip.

i have to be honest...i'm not a big fan.

i definitely enjoy aspects of it. i don't even mind sleeping in a tent. i love the hiking, and especially enjoy the times with my nieces and nephews (they are the ones that also don't go to bed at an early hour anymore).

it definitely pushes on buttons though, and i'm usually so glad when i can duck out a little early (not in a mean way...you'll see...).

the one that's being pushed lately is the "3rd wheel" one. if you are single, you know exactly what i'm talking about. not always, but in moments, it's hard to be the "individual" family unit...especially when the others are congregating in theirs. always switching seats so they can all sit together. being caught in the middle of their dynamics. frustrating.

it can cause a little lonliness. that's not constant though...and i totally get that life is full of moments like that no matter what someone's circumstances are...and those moments don't need to rule us or mean a thing. however, it's also that i end up with a lot of time on my hands, and i get reallllly bored.

so...here's to another trip. i'm trying to think of things i can be doing to stay more occupied when people are fishing and reading and sleeping...well, and to live up my singlehood a bit too. ;) all things can...and should...be enjoyed...hehe.