#blfac

[genuine-tea-addict]

guess who's back

Back again

[phoenix-likethe-bird]

once upon a time.....

there was a tree. you'll never guess where that tree was...... in a bog. but, you see, this was not your average bog. no, it was a rare bog. some would even call it a rattlin' bog.

[rarebog]

goodbye to

[realboys-eat-soap]

there is nothing better than listening to a CD that you played in and its sounds amazing

[bluelakefineartscamp]

Blue Lake 101

Hello everyone! I decided to make a Blue Lake advice kind of series on this blog for any new people to camp and even some returning campers to just get in the spirit of blue lake and help each other out.

If anyone has a question or is just nervous about camp please feel free to submit it to me through this link or this one.

For this weeks advice I’ll start with making friends at camp. A lot of people are nervous about making friends at camp, I know I was, but after several years of practice I am no longer scared and I’ll talk about the advice I have for ya’ll.

Walking into camp alone can be really overwhelming. When I first arrived at Blue Lake it was a lot to take in. The moment our blue mini van rounded the corner to the big gravel driveway my heart raced. People were walking all over the place carrying suitcases and instruments. Some were reuniting with old friends in warm hugs while their parents rushed them along to their cabins. It was a big vision for my anxiety ridden self to take in. Flash forward 12 days, I was the last one in my cabin, waiting for my parents to pick me up and sign me out. My cabin counselor was playing music and a song came on that I loved, I heard the chords ringing through my ears and I sung out loud. My parents walked in at that moment and my counselor turns to them and says, “She had a great time, she really came out of her shell.” and that made me smile all the way home. The bottom line is just be yourself at blue lake and talk to people. When you get into your cabin say hi to your cabin mates, they will become your best friends. When you get put into your auditioned group, get to know your section and your group. Talk to people even if small talk is not your strong point. My first time at camp I literally turned to someone and said “It’s so hot.” and they responded and we became best friends.

The point I am trying to make is to come out of your comfort zone and just live in the moment at camp.

Good luck!

-Stan

[01tsubomi]

still thinking abt how unreasonably hard it hit me when the camp staff gave the final dismissal at my last concert after 5 yrs of blue lake

“remember, as you go, leave nothing behind.” 

he was talking abt umbrellas but man i felt that

[a-foolish-jester]

Friend: *starts saying something cursed*

Me: I’M GOING TO REMOVE EVERY SINGLE ONE OF YOUR BONES AND REPLACE THEM WITH SPHAGETTI

Friend: I’M ALERGIC!

Me: E X A C T L Y

Friend: Is it cooked?

Other friend: Well, it’s wet and warm in your body, so probably it will end up cooked anyway.

Me: You’re right. She won’t be able to stand without bones. She’d have to slither around and we’re just not made to work like that. So update, replacing the bones with straws

Other friend: Yes

Friend: I’M NOT A COW!

Me: SORRY WHAT THE FUCK!! DO STRAWS HAVE TO DO WITH COWS?!!?

[sheerwillpower]

i’m in sleepy hollow tomorrow for session 2!