Intense, like camping

I got back this afternoon, and it certainly felt like home. Immediately I snatched the dog's leash and took him for a walk around the block. He was a rascal but I was so glad to see my pooch it didn't even matter to me.

A few things set in the past couple of days. For one, I love canoeing-I really had a blast rowing twenty miles with Phil. We had a great handle on it too. The whole time I wished it was only us two though. Everybody became a little overwhelming compared to the calm, serene environment we were in. Maybe we were just feelin' a bit more meditative though.

The camping portion was pleasant. Campfires + s'mores = love. Sleeping on gravel was killer though. Every one thought I was nuts for bringing along a pool raft as a mattress, but it was a great decision on my behalf!

Mohican State Park happened to be in the middle of many farms and small towns. Our campsite was about two miles away from two adjacent pizza joints. They were probably the only restaurants around. There was a Dollar General down the road too. That came in handy eventually...

On the way up I couldn't help but romanticize the tiny towns with so many old houses and landmarks. They reminded me of where I lived as a little kid. When we went on a beverage run though, I quickly disregarded any dreamy thoughts about that place. When we finally found a store, the only customers looked so trashy! I remembered the kinds of people who live in these towns. Sometimes they are humble, but other times they remain so secluded from the rest of the world. That doesn't always ring a bell with miss liberal-pants over here. I think if I lived in a place like Loudonville I would stir up some commotion.

After all the canoeing and camping business we all made it back to headquarters in Columbus. We were exhausted (Phil and I). Eventually we got up off our butts and decided to cook! The homemade (baked) eggrolls turned out delicious! The homemade sushi however did not turn out at all. I think we are too Caucasian to get the rice to stick together/cut the nori without the whole thing falling apart. Our end result looked something like a sushi burrito, which was quickly nom-ed anyway.

I really want to go on more about Kanye West, Barack Obama, gay ballroom dancers, the Fox television line up, and snickerdoodle cookies but I'm so tired from the past couple of day! Plus, I have a podcast to listen to.