Read the blog entry below and answer the question that follows:
at first i dreaded going to sixth grade camp. i was sure the food would be poisonous, i would freeze to death in my sleeping bag, and the other kids in my cabin would never talk to me. but was i wrong! in fact, it was the best week ever! i went horseback riding and participated in a ropes activity with a zip line course. after the course, i climbed to the top of a pole using only ropes and carabiner clips, and then i rappelled off the top. i even made a new best friend. oh, by the way, the food was delicious. it tasted better than my mom's! (but don't tell her.)

review the first sentence:

at first i dreaded going to sixth grade camp.

what is the connotation showing here?

the author was impatient and could not wait to get to camp.
the author was worried he/she might not enjoy camp.
the author welcomed the opportunity to go to camp.
the author was excited about going to camp.