For spring break, we took a trip to Atlanta. "We" consists of me, Daniel Wise, Leah, Daniel Watson, Judy, and Mary. Such trips give little time for sleep, cause emotions to go haywire, lead to short tempers, and overall leave everybody having a really wonderful time. It's odd that such a trip that is so physically and emotionally demanding is still one of the better experiences I can have, although I suppose that without the exhaustion there wouldn't be nearly as much fun and excitement involved. And the odd mixture of a wonderful time and a tiring experience is always more enjoyable than having neither. I'm sure anyone who's been on some sort of group adventure can relate: the feeling of being so excited to be on an adventure, wanting to do more than you actually can, passing on sleep, trying to ignore the introvert inside of you craving alone time, wanting to make sure everyone has the best time ever, being tired and trying to ignore the grouchiness seeping down slowly from your tired-induced headache, and wanting to just go back to the temporary home even though the adventures are just beginning.
Either way, I feel like I need to sleep to make up for the lack of sleeping on the trip (5 hours on average a night on an air mattress in a house that was less than quiet and never quite dark) or like I need to cry for an hour to release the emotional buildup (Intense excitement, though also accompanied by stress of things going wrong, the worry of being a sub-hostess (we were in my aunt's house,) the sadness of seeing others upset and not knowing what to do, the pressure from fighting back tears, and the dissapointment in myself for getting frustrated over little things because I was tired and had a headache.)
Stay tuned, more to come in the next few days. At this moment, I need to collapse, both physically and emotionally. I am at Jess's house right now, about to sleep on her couch bed. Jess is a very hospitable person, and I love her greatly for this. Among other things.
Note to all: Thevergaras.blogspot.com is now jessvergara.blogspot.com.
3 comments:
Love having you at my house Andrea Gill! Unfortunately I'm at work as you take over my couch.... :(
i most def agree with every emotion and experience spoken of here being a part of the overall experience. i was emotional, but i still had an amazing time. i think that's because we all care about each other and understand each other's issues. i love you! - Leah
I never heard anything negative about your trip. I only heard of all of your amazing adventures. I'm glad you guys had a fun and safe time. Tracy (mrs. wells)
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