Summer '09!

WOW! It has been a ridiculously long time since I blogged last. I am so sorry guys! Lol.

I do now even know where to begin. Summer '09 was absolutely amazing. Amazing - to say the least. I would definitely say that it was the best summer yet! I am sad to see it leave, but I am truly looking forward to the new year. I am finally a senior. =] It's such an exciting time in my life, and I just cannot wait to see how the journey unfolds.

I did A LOT this summer. (I will be very general here because there is just so much to say.)

I went to a youth scholar camp at Lebanon Valley College, which was an absolute blast! I met so many great people and learned what being a teacher is all about. It confirmed that teaching is definitely my calling. There is nothing I would rather do in the entire world. "It's not about teaching them how much you know, it's about showing them how much you care." I highly recommend the Daniel Fox Youth Scholar's Institute Camp at Lebanon Valley College to anyone. (It's one of those camps that you can pick a major and all.) This past summer was actually the 35th anniversary of the camp. It was just an incredible experience.

I also went to UNC Music Camp. It was nice. I met so many more incredible people. People in the South are so friendly, laid back, and very religious. I just can't get enough of the South. =] Camp was great, except for the nasty swine flu outbreak. (I lasted at the camp the entire time, however, I got the swine flu a day after I got home from the camp. But, thanks to lots of rest and Tamiflu, I am 100% okay. I am actually happy that I got it over with. =])

I also did a lot of college related things this summer. Spent the day with my friend, Wyatt, at UNC and met lots of great people there. Met a couple band directors at different colleges and etc. (Too much stuff to list! Lol.)

We also spent a wonderful week in August in Ocean City, NJ. - The only good thing about NJ! We had perfect weather - 85 and sunny every day! =] It was a great trip.

I did volunteer work this summer and I also worked a lot, which was really fun. I love Gracie's. =]

Anyway, that pretty much sums up my summer. It was crazy busy, but so so fun. Hope that all is well.

Yours truly,
Aim