Way back in the day, (August 2007), I was at summer camp. While I was there I worked with children of course, teaching them about the lovely art of writing, facilitating discussions around gender, and playing games like capture the flag. But, I also found time to grow friendships as well. See a group of us staff made time to hang out everyday. We went into the small closest town and bought blingy rings that sparkled in the sun, crazy glasses that made us look like stars, face paint, boas, pizza pockets, you name it- the strangest things become fascinating when you are away from the bustle of the metropolis and in small town america. It seems like so long ago...
But today was a glorious day where we gathered together again. And even thought the sports pub was smoky to the point of making me nauseous, I had a great time! I watched the playoff game with the Steelers and the Jaguars. Most of the pub was rooting for the Steelers, so we were a little on the outs in regards to that one. (I don't even really like watching football, but it was a fine game to sit and watch.) Then, and here is the best part, we played pool. I am just ok at pool. Every once in awhile I get a lucky shot, but mostly I just move stuff around on the green with no clear intention. This isn't even about winning or losing (although my team did win the 4 out of 7 match- however 3 of those wins were because the other team scratched), its about being with friends and realizing that how blessed I am.
This was a perfect way to play before starting back to the grind on Monday. Even though I am coming down with a cold and feeling kinda crappy physically, it was great to laugh and joke and be competitive. So to my NCC pool peeps- thanks for the fun night out, maybe by the next time we hit the town they will have enacted the no smoking indoors rule : ) cause there were some chain smoking chimney stack people up in there! To all my other peeps- hope that the new year is treating you well and that you are enjoying 2008 so far!
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