Camp training is going well. My staff are AWESOME. They are super funny and creative and have positive attitudes about everything. They genuinely seem to care about camp and our upcoming campers. You can't teach someone any of those qualities, so it's exciting to see that I am good at interviewing.
The mosquitoes are bigger than I have ever seen before and travel in thick swarms. It's practically biblical. Our international counselors are a bit unsure of what to think about it, but are doing their best (considering that most are covered in red, itchy welts- welcome to America...).
My dad is still here, working hard and providing me with support and strength just by being here. He has done so much in such a short time, I don't know where we would be without him. Tonight he joined my staff and I at the campfire. It's been a long time since I've seen my dad laugh as hard as he did when some of us posed the challenge that you can't eat 6 saltine crackers in a minute and several guys tried. Did you know that you can't eat 6 saltine crackers in a minute? It's absolutely impossible. About 5 of the counselors tried. And failed. And it was hilarious. You probably had to be there, but I laughed harder at my dad who was just quietly giggling as he watched. It is wonderful to share this experience with him.
And... best news ever... wait for it... my favorite little cousin emailed me today to let me know that she is coming to camp! She's about 8 years old now, but I knew from the minute she was born she would be my favorite. And she is. And I couldn't be more excited and thrilled she is coming. I have tried to imagine her as I've been planing activities and training staff and preparing camp. It helps keep me going, because that kid is awesome and she deserves perfection. And now she's actually coming! I'm so excited.
So all in all, despite some itchy ankles, my life is awesome.... And I found my duck (see previous entry)- life is great.
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