Over night adventure

So here we are, the last day of the epic upperclassmen overnight. Over these past four
days, it was filled with laughter, bonding, love, hate, and just pure amazingness. We awoke at the
crack of dawn, 6:30 AM! And after having all life sucked out of you between nature walks,
mono tone documentaries, swimming with sting rays, and pranks that could last a life time, just
getting up alone was a mission. Last night, we had our big family dinner at Applebee’s.
Everyone (except one of the more retro mentors, Julian) dressed in their best possible attire, as
some may say “we were stuttin’.” After a delicious meal, we headed back to the bus where the
rap battle between Mr. Torri White and Marckenson Dumell occurred, and let’s just say, no one
will ever forget it. As we said our final goodbyes and goodnights of the evening, among
approaching the hotel, a sudden bitter sweetness overcame the atmosphere.
This morning, once on the bus, we settled into our cozy corners, suffocated with oversized stuffed
animals, and soft blankets as frosty, artic air swirled around the bus, grey, gloomy, and heavily
raining outside, perfect for napping. Which was what almost everyone was doing until we
arrived at the aquarium. For an hour and a half to two hours, we were engulfed by the majesty of
graceful stingrays, misunderstood sharks, mesmerizing jellyfish, and tons of playful fish. Not to
mention the uncomfortable amount of screaming children.
Back on the bus once again, on our way to grab some grub at a local fast food chain
restaurant. Just thinking about it makes my mouth water, but it also makes my heart hurt. The
rest of the day was basically cuddling with more teddy bears, our bellies full, and our minds
swimming about these past four days. Finally, we arrive, worn out, sleepy, and hungry once
again, sad, but glad to be home. We say goodbye once again, hopeful to meet up once again, on
Monday morning. -Leandra