I love to write and tell people's stories (everybody has one). But some of the best days on the job are being able to get out from in front of the computer and just hang out with the people you are writing about. It wasn't anything over the top, extraordinary or life changing.
It was just spending time with some Flushing students and their teachers at Covenant Hills Camp in Otisville. They climbed rock walls, flew across the lake on a zip line, climbed obstacles 35 feet in the air to end up sitting in a canoe and did very amusing (but creative) team building activities. It was clear they were having a good time, and they let me join in a bit.
Who says work can't be fun?
Photo by Ryan Garza
Some of the best memories I've had as a journalist include the experiences I've had. I've flown upside down and barrel rolled in a stunt plane, sat in front of TV screens upon TV screens in an ESPN van at NASCAR, watched a wedding take place in the infield at NASCAR, met the cutest little girl fighting cancer, hung out with a beekeeper who's allergic to bees and met some pretty interesting characters along the way.
My job may be stressful and crazy at times. But I soak in all the great and exciting times as well. I wouldn't have it any other way.
Check out the latest story on the students spending the day at Covenant Hills Camp. Do it.
By Sarah Schuch | The Flint Journal
OTISVILLE, Michigan — Who said learning couldn’t be fun?
Seventy-two Flushing middle school gym students spent the day at the camp climbing a 40-foot rock wall, riding a zip line 900 feet across a lake and participating in team building exercises, among other activities at Covenant Hills Camp in Otisville.
“They have to work together. They have to listen to each other,” said Ron Gill, Flushing Middle School physical education teacher. “They have to talk to each other and encourage each other. Otherwise they won’t accomplish the goal.”
Check out the full story with photos on mlive.com.
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