The Joys of Boys

This past week has been almost enjoyable. Ok, that's a lie, I've had fun.

One day I spent the afternoon with 7 boys- it was . . . almost educational! I learned what NOT to do when you've forgotten matches/lighter to start the barbecue (and that would be try to keep a cigar lit for the entire boat ride and then try to start a small grass fire which you then try to transfer to the barbecue, and in the mean time smoke a whole pack causing you to lose all taste in your mouth). We spent the afternoon eating burgers (because after the whole fiasco of trying to light the barbecue with no matches, someone remembered they did have some after all!), exploring the island and jumping off the cliffs into the water! SO much fun!!


I was also honoured with the company of my father on a small sailing excursion yesterday. The wind was . . . mediocre, but the sailing superior! Though there were no real insightful conversations, the time I got to spend with him doing what he loved, was priceless.


Last night, kind of against my will, I went to the fair. It scared the crap out of me- seeing all the young punks- knowing that one day that generation will be responsible for our country, and ultimately our world.
While the fair was nothing special, just as dirty and expensive as past years, the time I spent with a few friends was momentous.
The part that was of most unforgettable was the ride home afterwards. It began with one of the guys sticking a stuffed whale out the window while singing his own version of "Under the Sea" to the pedestrians we passed.
Suddenly, he lost his hat out the window! The driver made a U-turn as soon as possible and returned to retrieve it. However, the hat was on the opposite side of the road and there was traffic behind us. So we drove further until we were able to make yet another U-turn, this time we were fortunate to have no cars behind us. When we arrived to the spot where we had last seen the hat, it had disappeared. We began inspecting the pedestrians to see if they had claimed it for themselves. Ahead we saw two girls, and just as we were nearing them they tossed a-hat-like object into the ditch!
We pulled over and began searching the ditch- garnished with rocks, water and tall grass- for a grey hat (it might as well of been camouflage). Due to the time of day (nearly 1 am) it was proving to be an extremely difficult task.
Soon, another vehicle began aiding in our search. While they had a flashlight, the search still ended to no avail.
The three of us, now cold, wet and perturbed, returned to the car for our long ride home.



While my time home as been pleasant (except for a few awkward situations), I am more then ready to be returning to school! There are a number of people here that I will miss terribly, and others that I would not care if I ever see again.

To all those heading off to school for their first time this year the best of luck, and watch out for the freshman fifteen! For those returning to high school or university/college, I hope that this year is better then last!
And to my old roommate . . . I MISS YOU!!!!

-the simplicity of boys makes me confused as to why they are so difficult to understand-