Ellie Vandenberg and Mary Brody were the first to accomplish the impossible task. I've had a small group of other campers complete their lists and nearly a dozen students who stepped up to the task.
On the last day before Thanksgiving Break I once again had my students start their lists of things that they love. Maybe some of them will get to 1,000 before we get back to school on Monday. In the spirit of Thanksgiving and choosing to be grateful, here are some of the many things I love.
- The Longhouse porch
- wearing socks with Birks
- Patagonias
- stickers all over my water bottle
- Maddie Halkyard's laugh
- doing life with Maddie Halkyard
- Ellyn's quirkiness
- the way Ellyn effortlessly compliments and encourages people
- notes from my students
- the healing power of Diet Coke when I'm feeling stressed
- #tecumsehtuesday on Instagram
- Libby Grace's acceptance of her new name
- when Brooke hides before 1st period
- texting with Fitzie
- bringing back scrunchies
- Chloe's bold questions
- KCraig's dance moves
- the Old Hag's confidence
- reuniting with campers like Mary Cate and Sally
- hearing Liz say, "SAR-ah" all over camp
- new wrists of friendship bracelets every summer
- spontaneous dance parties
- taco triangles for lunch at school
- finishing three friendship bracelets in a day
- when kids low key whip in class after they do well on a paper
- my teacher friends
- getting steps with Trulock during passing period
- hanging out at FBC on Thursdays
- the members of Varsity FBC
- monthly Varsity FBC projects that help others
- talking to Jessica when she shows up in my classroom every period
- getting steps during CNN student news
- Shonda Rhimes "Year of Yes"
- Grey's Anatomy- Mer and Christina forever
- Gilmore Girls- oh holy I love Rory and Lorelei
- Julia Roberts
- Reece Witherspoon
- Bob Goff and everything about him
- calling Bob Goff with people
- Glennon Doyle Melton, momastery and "Carry On, Warrior"
- pictures all over my classroom and apartment
- my Keep Exploring flag
- I finally get to go on Wilderness this summer
- CILT graduation songs
- Alli Kenney singing at chapel
- Kid President videos
- hiking to the Gish with CILTs
- best friend necklaces with Ellyn, Arielle and Smoon
- surprising the kids in my YL cabins with friendship bracelets
- BFF Hannah Conrad
- strawberry lemonade
- calling Audrey "Fudge"
- Grace Andritsch's love for people
- Shauna Niequist's writing
- CILT Reunions in December
- theme dinner outfits
- singing on chairs in the dining hall
- singing Taylor Swift in the car at the top of your lungs
- one on ones at YL Camp
- Real Life at YL Camp
- Big Cookie when we eat it all at once
- side pony braids
- nike shorts and party tanks every day at camp
- pepperoni pizza multiple times a week
- love tank notes
- the Welch sisters
- the Hendricks sisters
- getting Happy Mail envelopes every month
- Clarence stories
- having Haleigh Devoe cadet teach in my class
- living in Choctaw with Ellyn multiple summers in a row
- forever loving Annie Fazzio
- the way Maggie Shadid makes everyone feel so loved
- Hannah Blachly's selflessness
- my neon backpack covered with friendship bracelets
- Gold Rush dance parties
- Empire plotting
- Plunder scheming
- RFAJWD
- chapels in the Green Cathedral
- Day Camp shadow day
- watching my campers grow up and become counselors
- Nikki Lanigan Jones' wisdom and laughter
- hugs from Riley Meyer
- always wanting more time with Maggie Drake
- when FAB clinic is full of all my fav kids week 9
- finishing a whole session of CILT Parent Letters
- immediately being friends with Emma MacAbee and staying friends all year
- Tecumseh staff apparel
- going downstairs in the Barn after leadership to greet kids
- Campaigners in the cubby room
- Sophomores and Seniors last year
- Juniors and Freshmen this year
- Hannah Devoe's awareness and intricate bracelets
- throwing up the peace sign to Mer in the hallway
- hanging out with Grace Freund
- talks with Sydney and our pose for pictures
- Christian concerts with Liz Huston
- overlapping in every part of life with Hools
- Megan Cook "I freaking love you"
- being friends with Emily Glanders for years and years
- KCraig's vision, honesty and dance moves
- top 10 lists with Casey Dawson
- the Houghton's example for life
- Sarah, Ben and baby Annie-- one of my favorite families of all time
- my home team: Arie, Smoon and Ellyn
- Brookie Cookie-- one of my favorite people on the planet
- running charades at the winter staff reunion
- waking up at a cabin at Tecumseh and knowing you get to be there all day
- Thursday night cook outs in Main Field
- Erin O'Awesome "Can I get a what-what?!"
- Hope College Dimnent Chapel
- starting the day with a vanilla latte
- Taylor Time
- when kids make bracelets during class when they finish all of their work
- painting canvases for people I love
- long talks with Rachel Phillips and her old soul
- Chipotle burrito bowl with white rice, black beans, chicken, pico, cheese and guacamole and chips
- Modern Family
- Parenthood
- Scandal and Olivia Pope
- Friends
- Parks and Rec
- hanging out with my sister Katie
- Chik Fil A waffle fries and chicken nuggets
- road trips with surprise friends
- dinner dates with Cami
- wooden nametags with friendship bracelet string lanyards
- watching kids grow up summer after summer at Tecumseh
- reading Tecumseh Tales when Mike publishes a new issue
- having kids write about why they love Young Life
- Rest Hour Best Hour
- emails from campers after they've gone home
- Sagamore Creed beads on my Sperrys
- cheering for all 5 HSE Volleyball teams
- cross country meets
- chaperoning the Washington DC field trip
- traveling in an airport with 200+ people
- the hotel dance party
- the DC Monuments
- caricatures from 8th graders
- being a director for the Camp T Field Trip
- the Just Dance Competition
- getting to be at Camp for a whole week during the school year
- spending time with all of the HS counselors and seeing them lead study groups
- getting to Overlap with the OE staff
- Adventure Hikes with Ellyn and Choctaw
- fireworks over the Richard G during week 4
- church on Sunday my whole life long
- shopping at J. Crew and Madewell
- The Holiday
- You've Got Mail
- Runaway Bride
- Baby-Sitter's Club
- Adventures in Odyssey (especially with Ellyn)
- Enjoying the Small Things by Kelle Hampton
- Donald Miller's Storyline blog
- Ellison and Evie's giggles
- the precious friendship of Paige, Claire and Megan
- character studies on CNN Student News
- Dad's advice
- laughing till I cry
- quilts from mom
- movie premieres
- anticipation
- still being friends with Krafty after meeting in CILTs 12 years ago
- running into Club at YL Camp
- talking to Jayla during passing period
- Gracie singing so loudly at Campaigners with Ryan
- listening to new songs like Love Yourself on repeat
- Taylor Swift and everything about her
- Hope College
- stories about the paper chain wars, scootering in the hall, Gold Dolphins, mentor girls and Willow Creek
- visiting Grandma in Hanover, NH
- the Wright Way
- Closing Campfire hype
- writing Top 10 Lists
- CILT girl devotions
- the first hour of CILT reunions when everyone arrives and freaks out
- KCraig's dance moves
- skiing at Crystal Mountain with my family over Christmas Break
- the Ellen show
- reading bed time stories to my campers every single night
- finding out about new people who read my blog
- Taylor Swift concerts
- hiking
- when Alli Kenney sings at chapel
- Mike Lang's creativitiy
- Joel and Tom's leadership
- showing up at the musicals and concerts of my students
- No Pants Wednesdays
- being friends with Diggy
- neon YL and CILT hats
- thinking about Ethiopia over Spring Break with the dream team
- stars over Main Field at night
- hanging out with my sister Katie
- living life with Anne and Genna
- sleeping in without an alarm
- when Haleigh laughs till she pees at camp
- hanging out in the shallow end of the pool or lake during swim time
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