my dad made a list of things we have to do next christmas. our christmas tree is mysteriously odorless, so next year he wants “a christmas tree that smells like a christmas tree.” he also wants the members of our family to start trusting one another, so “no buying presents for yourself” prevents my mother from picking out all of her own gifts. i really thought that you could spell ‘claus’ with an e for an olde english look, but apparently my dad wants me to “learn to spell.” and next year, everyone is required to make a list. that means everyone!
i made my own mental wish list. i wish that my mom will achieve all of her goals. i wish my dad will get to travel in europe again soon. i hope that my brother maintains his untroubled, easygoing outlook on life. i hope all my friends find whatever they’re looking for and that they stay safe wherever they go. i wish camp could stay true to the jewell i know and love.
speaking of camp, reunion is on saturday! i’m so excited to see alana and rachel and hilary, who always says, “welcome home” and gives me a hug when i visit jewell. chels and william and i are driving up at 6:30 saturday morning and we’re sad that there won’t be any snow! at least i’m not sick this year, and i have my brand new sleeping bag to snuggle in. i’m kind of nervous to talk to mo about maybe staying there this semester, and about my application for camp orkila. no, i’m really nervous. i don’t really want to take that tangible step toward leaving my camp jewell days behind.
quote of the day: “sleep in heavenly peace.” – silent night
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