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You eat a granola bar in the woods, alone, pretending to look for firewood just to get away from the conversation about Alex’s "chakra alignment." To salvage the trip, your mom rents a kayak. A tandem kayak. You have to share with Alex.
Alex proceeds to play a single TikTok audio on repeat for forty-five minutes. You stare out the window at the trees, wondering if bears are friendly if you offer them a snack. You arrive at the campsite. It is beautiful. A lake shimmers in the distance. The pines smell like Christmas. For ten seconds, you feel peace.
"Yeah. It was fine." You: "It was terrible." Mom: "So, next year?" -ENG- Camp With Mom and My Annoying Friend Who ...
Today. Not yesterday when you ate gas station pizza. Today .
Your mom cries a little in the driveway. "Did we make a memory?" she asks. You eat a granola bar in the woods,
Your mom tries to make gluten-free pancakes using a frisbee as a plate. Alex pokes at the food and asks, "Is there dairy? I’m also dairy-sensitive on Tuesdays."
Did you survive a camping trip with a chaotic duo? Share your war stories in the comments below. Alex proceeds to play a single TikTok audio
Do not comment on the suitcase. If you do, you will be forced to carry it to the campsite. The Car Ride: The Calm Before the Storm The drive to the campsite is a masterclass in passive aggression. Your mom plays her "road trip mix" (think: 70s yacht rock). Your annoying friend—let’s call them "Alex"—immediately asks if they can connect their Bluetooth.
You eat a granola bar in the woods, alone, pretending to look for firewood just to get away from the conversation about Alex’s "chakra alignment." To salvage the trip, your mom rents a kayak. A tandem kayak. You have to share with Alex.
Alex proceeds to play a single TikTok audio on repeat for forty-five minutes. You stare out the window at the trees, wondering if bears are friendly if you offer them a snack. You arrive at the campsite. It is beautiful. A lake shimmers in the distance. The pines smell like Christmas. For ten seconds, you feel peace.
"Yeah. It was fine." You: "It was terrible." Mom: "So, next year?"
Today. Not yesterday when you ate gas station pizza. Today .
Your mom cries a little in the driveway. "Did we make a memory?" she asks.
Your mom tries to make gluten-free pancakes using a frisbee as a plate. Alex pokes at the food and asks, "Is there dairy? I’m also dairy-sensitive on Tuesdays."
Did you survive a camping trip with a chaotic duo? Share your war stories in the comments below.
Do not comment on the suitcase. If you do, you will be forced to carry it to the campsite. The Car Ride: The Calm Before the Storm The drive to the campsite is a masterclass in passive aggression. Your mom plays her "road trip mix" (think: 70s yacht rock). Your annoying friend—let’s call them "Alex"—immediately asks if they can connect their Bluetooth.