Well let me tell you, my kids are a whole mess of fun. We have five girls and three boys and we have been going non-stop since they got here yesterday and it has been so much fun.
Last night we had opening campfire and then played this game called Ultimate (which is pretty much like capture the flag and flashlight tag where you sneak all over camp at night) and whoo day, my kids totally dominated and by dominated I mean we were the only group to successfully capture a flag (which we totally swiped from the staff) and we almost got another one with a great joint effort between our boys and girls.
It has been raining ALL DAY LONG but luckily we have been making the best of it which includes lots of rainy day songs and puddle stomping. My kids are bouldering right now (climbing a rockwall in the lodge) and I'm on my hour off...even though they're good, its a nice break.
I'm gonna jet.
Monday, May 30, 2005
Sunday, May 29, 2005
The Day Has Come
I'm so excited and I just can't hide it....
Camp starts today!I have a group, which is of no suprise because there are only four female senior staff, one of which is currently not here. I am really excited though. I have Pathfinders, which is 3rd-5th graders with Levi...so I feel we are going to be having a good week. One of the girls in my group this will be by third year in a row being her counselor. We are going to be going going going all week long and are gonna be super tired, but thats ok, we'll just see how things go without an H-Hour.
We had a day off yesterday which was nice...went to Wal Mart (twice) and then Jordan and I had a hot date with Steve Smith ::wink:: lucky us. I also finally got more than 7 hours of sleep which was much needed and good so I can be pumped and ready for the youngins today and the hot bowl of Cocoa-Wheats is definitely a good start to my morning.
A lot has been going on but I don't realy have time to catch up everything now, I need to get dressed and scoot to church.
Camp starts today!I have a group, which is of no suprise because there are only four female senior staff, one of which is currently not here. I am really excited though. I have Pathfinders, which is 3rd-5th graders with Levi...so I feel we are going to be having a good week. One of the girls in my group this will be by third year in a row being her counselor. We are going to be going going going all week long and are gonna be super tired, but thats ok, we'll just see how things go without an H-Hour.
We had a day off yesterday which was nice...went to Wal Mart (twice) and then Jordan and I had a hot date with Steve Smith ::wink:: lucky us. I also finally got more than 7 hours of sleep which was much needed and good so I can be pumped and ready for the youngins today and the hot bowl of Cocoa-Wheats is definitely a good start to my morning.
A lot has been going on but I don't realy have time to catch up everything now, I need to get dressed and scoot to church.
Sunday, May 22, 2005
Internet at Last
Most of you are well aware of my slight amount of internet addiction, well I would like to point out that I have successfully gone almost a week without ANY form of internet and I have been quite alright without it, but I figured I would take advantage of this internet access to do a little updating.
Oh man...they are running us ragged here this summer but in a good way...
The past few days we have been doing this "Great Amazing Race" deal which has had us running (Micah is the coolest guy) all over the place and doing all these crazy challenges. My team definitely came in last BOTH days but what we lack in athletic ability we make up for in encouragement and incredible good looks. We also have been going through Bible studies which are going to be more intense then past summers and we had (whoot whoot) awesome worship last night. Oh, and I have also been learning sign language from one of the guys here (I can sign all of "You are my Sunshine") and I got CPR certified...Go me...
Man though, I have been having such a great time, this summer is going to be so awesome (I am still expecting mail)
Yes, this is not a very good post, perhaps I shall write something better later, when I am not as tired and worn, but that is a little insight into what I have been up to. Hopefully I will get some pictures up soon.
Oh man...they are running us ragged here this summer but in a good way...
The past few days we have been doing this "Great Amazing Race" deal which has had us running (Micah is the coolest guy) all over the place and doing all these crazy challenges. My team definitely came in last BOTH days but what we lack in athletic ability we make up for in encouragement and incredible good looks. We also have been going through Bible studies which are going to be more intense then past summers and we had (whoot whoot) awesome worship last night. Oh, and I have also been learning sign language from one of the guys here (I can sign all of "You are my Sunshine") and I got CPR certified...Go me...
Man though, I have been having such a great time, this summer is going to be so awesome (I am still expecting mail)
Yes, this is not a very good post, perhaps I shall write something better later, when I am not as tired and worn, but that is a little insight into what I have been up to. Hopefully I will get some pictures up soon.
Sunday, May 15, 2005
Aching
I want to note...my E-N-T-I-R-E body hurts at this very moment. Why you might ask? Well there is a very simple answer to that. Upon arriving at camp to camp to do what I thought was going to be working for Dads, Lads, and Gals I totally got told that I wanted to be a lifeguard and therefore must complete lifeguard training.
Yes, so for the past three days I have probably spent more time in the pool than I ever have in all my years here combined, I am sun burt all over, and I just ache from all the swimming and skills that I'm just not that good at.
I'm telling you now...Brooke isn't going to actually get certified, but for now I am enduring the training for it.
So moral of the story is...I hurt...and my lips are chapped...and I am hungry but everyone is playing Halo, therefore dinner has been postponed. That's it.
Yes, so for the past three days I have probably spent more time in the pool than I ever have in all my years here combined, I am sun burt all over, and I just ache from all the swimming and skills that I'm just not that good at.
I'm telling you now...Brooke isn't going to actually get certified, but for now I am enduring the training for it.
So moral of the story is...I hurt...and my lips are chapped...and I am hungry but everyone is playing Halo, therefore dinner has been postponed. That's it.
Tuesday, May 10, 2005
High School
Today, I had a marvelous sandwich in a sack lunch prepared by Natasha. Thought I would let you know.
I always knew high school was never really my thing. It wasn't something that I particularly was excited about after middle school and after my first day my freshman year I was pretty much ready to graduate and move on. But despite the fact I was far too cool for high school, even after moving to the Academy, I dealt with it, had a few good laughs, and despite the handful of caring and inspiring people I was priveledged to meet, I walked across that stage, without a tear, knowing I was never really going to wish I was back at high school.
Today only confirmed these feelings.
Today Tasha and I went back to the Academy and looking around at the kids there, how they interact, what they value, how they think...I don't miss any of it. Yes, the jokes and the little spats and behaviors are their own form of cute, endearing, and entertaining, I had no desire to spend more than a few hours there visiting some cool cats.
Then for some odd reason, I managed to get myself roped into spending an hour at Myrtle Beach High School for a chours, band, orchestra thing. Just being in that building makes my stomach hurt.
Sigh.
Not much good dwelling in that. Trust me kids, college is much better.
I always knew high school was never really my thing. It wasn't something that I particularly was excited about after middle school and after my first day my freshman year I was pretty much ready to graduate and move on. But despite the fact I was far too cool for high school, even after moving to the Academy, I dealt with it, had a few good laughs, and despite the handful of caring and inspiring people I was priveledged to meet, I walked across that stage, without a tear, knowing I was never really going to wish I was back at high school.
Today only confirmed these feelings.
Today Tasha and I went back to the Academy and looking around at the kids there, how they interact, what they value, how they think...I don't miss any of it. Yes, the jokes and the little spats and behaviors are their own form of cute, endearing, and entertaining, I had no desire to spend more than a few hours there visiting some cool cats.
Then for some odd reason, I managed to get myself roped into spending an hour at Myrtle Beach High School for a chours, band, orchestra thing. Just being in that building makes my stomach hurt.
Sigh.
Not much good dwelling in that. Trust me kids, college is much better.
Monday, May 09, 2005
All Letters, Gifts, Packages and Other Things Sent Through the Mail Are Accepted and Appreciated
Because I know you are all just DYING to know, I am posting my summer address, do with it what you will (although I will note you will be forever blessed for any and all parcels of mail sent my way ::wink::):
Brooke Currie
226 Camp Rockfish Road
Parkton, NC 28371
And while you are at it...check out this cool link to see where I will be:
Tuesday, May 03, 2005
Your #1 Match: INFP |
The Idealist You are creative with a great imagination, living in your own inner world. Open minded and accepting, you strive for harmony in your important relationships. It takes a long time for people to get to know you. You are hesitant to let people get close. But once you care for someone, you do everything you can to help them grow and develop. You would make an excellent writer, psychologist, or artist. |
Your #2 Match: ISFP |
The Artist You are a gifted artist or musician (though your talents may be dormant right now). You enjoy spending your free time in nature, and you are good with animals and children. Simply put, you enjoy bueaty in all its forms and live for the simple pleasures in life. Gentle, sensitive, and compassionate - you are good at recognizing people's unspoken needs. You would make a good veterinarian, pediatrician, or composer. |
Your #3 Match: INFJ |
The Protector You live your life with integrity, originality, vision, and creativity. Independent and stubborn, you rarely stray from your vision - no matter what it is. You are an excellent listener, with almost infinite patience. You have complex, deep feelings, and you take great care to express them. You would make a great photographer, alternative medicine guru, or teacher. |
How sweet
hand holding - you like to be in constant physical
contact with your special someone but you don't
want to take things too quickly.
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