So It's Fun

Well. We finished up WAFA Friday, so we're all pretty official now. And any time someone gets even the tiniest bit of hurt, we all stop, (1) asses the scene for any other dangers, (2) ask: what happened to you?, (3) put on our "gloves," (4) ask if there's anyone else, (5) see if they're dead or alive, etc. It was really boring being in class for 8 hours every day, especially after just getting done with exams, but it was a nice way to meet everyone and become friends with everyone. There are some siiick people in my guide class. It's weird being around so many boys. When I lived in Birmingham, I had a couple guy friends, but mainly friends that were girls. Then when I lived on the Eastern Shore, I had mainly friends that were boys. Then at Samford, because there are maybe 5 boys on the whole campus, I mainly have friends who are girls. But here - oh dear. So many boys. It's weird flip flopping so much. There are 6 girls in my guide class, and 13 boys. And that's just in my class. There are fewer girls in last year's class. So yeahh. Boys everywhere. But it's fun. The girls in my class are sweeeet. I love them. Everyone is so different, but so great. I will try to talk about them in more detail later. And then the older girl guides are so great too. Kait, who is a second year guide, is ballllin'. I want to be her best friend. And I want her to marry Jeff (they're like bff already - so close to marriage). Hopefully neither of them will read this. But anyways..

Yesterday was my first time on the river. It was pretty fun. The water was at 400 cfs (cubic feet per second), which is realllly low, so it was a pretty boring/slow trip most of the time. But a good time, none the less.

Today though. Oh boy. We went down the river again, but WE guided. Like I, Elizabeth Marie Vincent, was in charge of a boat. On my second day on the river. It was so hard and frustrating, but also really fun. I totally sucked it up, but that's ok - it was my first time ever. It's so tricky using the currents and the stupid huge oars to navigate the boat around rocks and the shore. Somehow the older guides make it look effortless. But do not be fooled. It is ridiculous. So hard. There were two other people in my guide class in my boat, so we took turns, and we were all drenched in sweat by the end. And we only guided for sections of the 5 mile stretch. I can't imagine doing the whole thing. But soon I'll be tough enough and I'll be able to do it. Hopefully.

Hmm. Tomorrow we are going to swim in the 40ish degree water. So that should be a lot of fun. And a little chilly. And then we're guiding down the river again, but we're going to spend the night in Brown's Canyon. So that should be interesting. I'm not a huge camper. And I freakin' hate sleeping bags. But we'll see what happens. It should be fun and hopefully bonding.

Every day here is so full. Like when I think about what I did yesterday morning, it feels like last week. And even this morning. Or this afternoon. Feels like forever ago. But it's good. Staying busy is good - keeps my mind off of stupid things. But it also keeps my mind off of important things. I keep forgetting to skype with people. :( And I really need to email some people at Samford about the concert in the fall. And I just finished my mom's Mother's Day card, but I haven't put it in the mail yet. So everything is good and bad. I get Tuesday afternoon and all of Wednesday off though, so that should be really nice. Sleeeeeping in. Yes, please.

Ok, I'm going to bed now. I'm already about 2 hours past my bed time. But here is a picture I took yesterday. This is what I see if I walk down the road about a block. Every single time I look out the window I see just how majestic and awesome God is. It is crazy.