Life is full of Surprises: Picnics

Picnics are wonderful! Picnics are such a summer thing to do, especially if you can find a nice cool spot to have one. Here, it is not too easy to find such a location. But, the students at the center were determined to have a huge picnic with as many students and teachers as possible. We accomplished this task this past Saturday. The day began at 6:30 am when we headed to the center to meet everyone that was going to go. We had so many going that we rented a bus to take us, as well as filled several cars. Michele, Christine, and I were privileged enough to be riding on the (packed) bus. What an experience as music was BLARING and much singing, clapping, and laughing was happening as well. It was a pretty fun ride to our designated picnic spot. Once we arrived, we all piled out with our loads of food, drink, and other picnic supplies. After finding a satisfactory location, we began the set up then ate breakfast. All I can say is there was anything but a lack of food for the 42 people that were there! Following breakfast, a bunch of us headed up the (rocky) mountain on a little hike (this ended up being much longer than any of us bargained for, but the views were amazing!). The bad thing about this . . . very little shade, much sun. We returned from the hike to relax for a bit, but ended up going to the parking lot for some soccer and ultimate frisbee. This was interesting as cars were driving through, we were getting yelled at by taxi drivers about hitting their car, and we were on an angle too. I found out a whole new meaning of "street soccer." Then came lunchtime, as if we didn't eat enough for breakfast, I think lunch was twice as big! All in all, it was a wonderful day, relaxing with amazing friends and just having a great time!