When was the last time you spent 3 hours just talking to someone about your lives, dreams, quirks, and goals? During my 4 day out trip to Gambier Island with the Leadership Development campers I got to do just that. It was a 3 hour paddle to and from the island. That could either be the longest canoe ride of your life or the shortest.
I had never talked to Caleb before we became co counselors for Leadership development. He seemed like a nice guy but other than that I didn't really know anything about him. Now I would say he is one of the most amazing people I have ever met. He is going to spend 8 months after camp backpacking through Chile and next summer in Toronot doing a 30 day out tripping camp with at risk youth. He regrets nopt taking theatre and would live in Norway if he could go anywhere. He would want the super power of being able to understand every language and loves the smell of bookshops. He has his grandfather's medal of Honor and would describe himself as sorbet ice cream.
The next time you find yourself on a bus, elevator, in line or just around someone you never get the chance to talk to, ask them a random question. You will be amazed at what you might learn.
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