Paige Dwyer-Experience (2)

Over the summer my family took a trip up to New York to stay for a week on Lake George. We rented a cute lake house just for the 5 of us. This was a new experience for us city folk. I am used to staying in hotels or at relatives' houses, but never in a small house basically secluded directly on the edge of a lake. I have to admit I was somewhat hesitant when we first arrived. I do not care much for the woods or lakes. I can't stand bugs and insects or the murky water where you can't even see your feet on the bottom. However, I slowly warmed up to it. My dad and I would wake up early each morning and take a nice walk along the lake. It was a rewarding experience. My dad and I had time to reflect on life in general and what the future holds for me, as well as appreciate the beautiful landscape around us. It was perfect because early in the morning in the month of July, it is surprisingly rather cool out. I wasn't concerned about mosquitos or other pesky insects. I just enjoyed a nice stroll with my dad. This vacation was a learning experience for me. I learned to not be quick to judge and to give things a chance before I assume anything. It turned out to be a great bonding experience for my whole family because there was no electronics. We spent all day out on the lake and all night playing card games and grilling out for dinner.