Military Memories

Culver Military Academy and Summer Camps. When my parents introduced the idea to my rebellious sister she thought they were crazy. She considered it a punishment, sure she'd been late to curfew once or twice. Yes she'd talked back, but Military Camp? Yet, when she'd arrived she realized she was wrong. The fresh cut green grass, the new riding hall. The flag poles with three flags flying high. She saw something more. People, other teenagers walking around in uniforms conversing amongst themselves. She has 6 weeks there. Six weeks to prove herself. Six weeks to show what she could do.
I observed what she was learning. What she was proving to herself and others that she could accomplish. She was proving that she was worth while. That she knew more about herself and was more confident. I decided that was where I wanted to go. I wanted the same oppertunity that my sister was provided with.
So I went last summer explored and made some close friends. Yet this year, this year I found myself. I found myself smiling everyday and meeting new people that improved my mood. These people became my family for six weeks. For six weeks I surrounded myself with amazing people that without this camp I would never have met. This camp made sure that I am who I need to become.
Before I went to camp I sat in my room on my laptop, blogging, reading, writing, or walking my dog. Yet, camp made me gain the confience I was lacking. Camp made me want to go out and meet new people. Camp made me want to show people me. I've always cut myself short saying I couldn't go with certain people or groups because of who I wasn't. Yet now I'm ready to show everyone who I am.
At this camp I have more memories with real friends than I've had all my life. I have opened up and found more of myself than ever. I was happy and I knew myself.
At this camp I found me...
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