Friday, 4:00 P.M. - We departed from school, drove to Camp Tilikum, and set up camp in the woods.

Friday, 6:30 P.M. - I suspended my tarp from the branches of two trees. I will now look for edibles, dry fire-making material, and then head to bed.

Saturday, 10:00 A.M - I slept 11 hours last night. My shelter is holding up well, which is a relief. This morning I collected water and looked for food. I probably won't eat any of it, though. I harvested Cattails.

Saturday, 12:20 P.M. - I can see a Red-headed Woodpecker from my tarp. I'm just now starting to feel hungry. Mentally, I'm doing okay. Hills are hard. I have to walk slow and stop frequently. I love being in the woods. It's peaceful and quiet. This trip makes me miss summer.

Saturday, 6:15 P.M. - It must have been instinct. After writing my last entry, I hunkered down for a nap. The temperature dropped significantly and suddenly. It hailed at 1:30 P.M.

This afternoon our class gathered to present our edibles and demonstrate our fire-making skills. Fire is hard to make when everything is wet. Afterwards, I drank a lot of water and ate my dandelion leaves. Hiking back to camp, I almost stepped on a Salamander.

I'm holding up well. Yes, I'm looking forward to food. I'm a little absent minded. My train-of-thought will slip here and there and I'll have to fight to get it back.

Saturday, 7:45 P.M. - It's funny how falling darkness looks like fog—cloudy. My head is a bit clearer now. Surprisingly, my stomach has only growled 3 times.

Sunday, 9:00 A.M. - I've started to treasure the moments when the sun comes out. I slept 10 hours. My stomach is definitely asking for food. I hate cardio. I took my sweet time returning from the bathroom, so I wouldn't feel woozy. My depth-perception is a little off and it's harder to focus while walking. I can't imagine how I'd feel if I were sleep deprived.

Sunday, 11:00 A.M. - I've been rescued. Here's what I learned. I will make out like a yellow-bellied salamander, and live whole and holy, soul and body, before God, who is being, goodness and truth. Amen.