jessie's diary

July 4, 2017

Dear diary,

Today was the second day of our canoe trip. After we got to the campsite and lugged all of our canoes onto the beach, Bender insisted that we all follow him without question. We all love Bender, everyone thinks he's the best counselor, so of course we did. 
After floating with our lifejackets downstream for more than ten minutes cluelessly, Bender motioned for us to follow him onto a beach. It was obviously private property, and there was a massive party going on in the secluded cabin on this random beach. We continued after Bender farther into the woods and we found a stream. He literally made us walk upstream even further into the woods, and we were all looking at each other like, "Is he crazy?" as we walked.

And then we all stopped. 

Right in front of us was the most beautiful scene. A waterfall surrounded by trees, light creeping in between the leaves and illuminating the clear water. Cliffs on either side, and rocks perfect for sitting. 
Everyone kind of just knew what to do. We all sat together on rocks and didn't talk for a good five minutes, just being there together, during the best four weeks of the year. It was the definition of contentment. I hope everyone gets to feel that many times.

- Jess

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That was the happiest day of my year, I think. I'm trying to catch up on some posts, so expect some more posts throughout the week. You lovelies know what to do, just stay lovely ;)