I am lucky today

1. that all of my toes are still intact

2. that my feet are not sliced or punctured

3. that my blood was not sucked out

4. that I was not shot

5. that I was not attacked

6. that I am only slightly burnt.

Why?

I went creek-stomping with a friend today.

We went on a bike ride and found a bridge with a beautiful view.

We slid down underneath and climbed around.

We eventually took our shoes off and waded in the water for a good stretch.

I felt earthy. I felt mother nature run through my veins; it doesn't make sense unless you've been there, unless you've felt it.

So we had a genuine afternoon adventure.

And an adventure is not complete unless there is a bit of danger:

1. Snapping turtles.

2. Broken glass.

3. Tiny leeches.

4. I began singing and whistling when I heard other humans, for I feared they may think we were wildlife and shoot us.

5. We saw "big dog" paw prints.

6. I put sunscreen on my face, but I wanted color on my arms and legs. I am only slightly lobsteresque at this point.

But don't worry Mom,

nature camp prepared me.

And growing up in the country made it even better for reminiscence.

This adventure made a most quality Sunday afternoon, I must say.

Now to take our tiny treasures and guess at their origins...

.baby food bottle. jawbone. sole of an old children's shoe. tile-lookin button thinger.