July. What a month.

To me, it seems like the days went by super fast, but it feels like events such as SSP were longer than just a month ago. I don't even know where to begin in this crazy month.
July 2nd was our big day, SSP! We went to the airport at about noon, ate lunch, and made our way to San Francisco. Maddie, Ashley, and I wore flowers in our hair, the only way to go to SanFran. When we got there, the McClain family met us, and we sat around while we waited for our enormous grey van, like so.

Me. Waiting to go and sleep.


The graduates, the Gilbert girls.


The whole gang!

The van FINALLY came and we were on our way, out of our way, actually, to Monterey for a Christian festival. We stayed at a cabin in Aptos, CA, we like to call it "the creepy Grandma house." And boy, was it creepy. It had so many stairs, a windy staircase, and it just smelled and looked like a place where a Grandma would live. Finally, we got some sleep, and prepared ourselves for the next morning.
Saturday, we headed to the Mazda Speedway to Spirit West Coast, that was something. We honestly didn't want to be there, so we went to the Fisherman's Wharf in Monterey. There were so many seals!!!

They were so silly! They're piling on top of each other, and making weird noises. We loved those seals.
Sunday, we finally head up to Loleta for SSP! We were a little late, but we weren't the last, luckily. I can honestly say that week made my day, if not my life. I had the best work group anyone can ask for. THUG LIFE!
I'm truly blessed to now have these people in my life. I love each and everyone of them! :)
Although my last year was a sad one, I looooved the staff. They made the week so much fun! These people made me happy everyday.
And as the week came to a close, I got myself ready to be an SIT at the Zona site. That staff was lovely as well! I couldn't imagine being on staff with anyone else for a week. These people made me apart of their family, and I felt like I fit in, which is a major plus. It was fun getting to know the campers too, I'm really glad I got to learn all of their names. I have a feeling I'll be ready to take on staff next year! I also got the three best pieces of mail. Ever. One was from one of my best friends, Stephanie. She was going to send me puppy chow, but didn't. But I did get a nice letter which made me smile. I also got a letter from another one of my best friends, Maddie. In it was a lovely letter, and a Dove chocolate inspirational wrapper, which was perfect for the service I was doing. The last piece of mail was from my older sister/best friend Heather, and I'm pretty sure it's my fav. She sent me a burned CD full of NSYNC Christmas! YAAAY! I've been listening to it everyday. I love it. Mail makes me happy.

Downsides, I've never been more than ready to move out in my entire life. Struggles with my family, I just need to get out. Only 19 more days, and I start the college life. Yip yip!

Well, that's all for now. More soon :)

Love,
Brittany Lauren