Into the Woods

This past weekend I was taken way out of my element, but it was for a very good cause!
I am participating in a program called "Leadership Johnston" Its a yearlong program where a group from Johnston county (where I work) learns all about the county. The ultimate goal in the group is to work on a project of our choosing that will better the community.

So last Friday we set out to Efland, NC for the annual Leadership Johnston retreat. Friday was a FULL day. We did a ropes course, we hiked all over the woods, and we finished it all up with a zip line (lots of fun, but kinda scary). For those who know me they know that this was all way out of the box for me. Ill be honest, I am not an outdoorsy type, but I would like to say that I held my own, and tried things I never thought I would before!

We spent the night Friday, and then Saturday morning was dedicated to coming up with what our year long project would be. I am so excited because the topic that I was passionate about and wanted to do was the one we chose! Johnston county has no real recycling plan, and as a class we are going to work to change that, or at least inform people where and how to recycle.

I got home Saturday afternoon, and was beat. Budge traveled to Greenville for homecoming, and I parked myself on the couch with the remote for the remainder of the day. Oh, and the Pirates actually won!! Which was great news!!

I really wish I had pics to share of my outdoor adventures, but with the hiking, and zip lining it wasn't condusive to carry a camera. However we did have someone taking photos, so as soon as I can get those I can hopefully post some!