Being a girl scout during my elementary years was one of the best times in my life. That was the time when I learned to interact with the people around me. I also learned that being open to others does not make you weak; instead, it makes you stronger as you get to learn from each other.
True, there are still small scars in my once-flawless legs up to now because of scrapes I got from rocks and twigs whilst trekking but I had no regrets because I loved each one of our many camping trips. In fact, I had my most memorable moment when I earned the respect of my troop mates after I successfully led a fellow girl scout to safety whilst she was having an epileptic attack; she thanks me up to this day.
Conversely, my classmates who were known for their misbehavior in class but proved to be very dependable during our excursions gained my respect as well. Ultimately, I learned to live by the Scout motto: Be prepared! And when we say that, it goes true with both the mind and the body; the mind must always be alert and anticipative of unexpected events, and the body must always be in great condition – this includes bringing the proper tools and complete supplies.
Tags: camping, Campsite, Girl Scout, Outdoors, Recreation, Sleeping bag
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