My allergies flare up when camping because of, well, everything in the air that I'm allergic to that I can't get away from by going indoors (I have pollen allergies and hay fever that are exacerbated by camp fire). I feel wretched in the morning if I don't have allergy meds.
I use a jet boil for boiling water. Using a pot takes forever. And I need coffee in the morning.
I don't shower or use port-a-potties, but that's just me. I like primitive camping and I hate port-a-potties. If you go potty outdoors, be mindful to check your bum for ticks afterwards. I learned that the hard way. 
Your eyes will take awhile to adjust to the dark if you're staring into the fire, so keep your headlamp handy. I keep mine set on infrared though so I don't blind anyone. And be sure to look into the woods to see what critters are around. You might catch an owl watching you, which is pretty cool (or scary, depending on your outlook).
I don't particularly like sleeping with bugspray on. So baby wipes are a must for me.
Have a blast! I love camping and now I think I'll have to go this fall. I live in WV, so I need to take advantage of the outdoors.
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