Since we talked last summer camp has officially come to a close. I've already facebooked a couple of staff telling them that they can come back now. It feels like they just went home for the weekend and I will see them bright and early Monday morning at 8 AM. But I won't. I'm sad, but not. I look forward to experiencing what camp is like in the off season. I like to think of myself as a behind the scenes person like in the movies, or the water bottle squirter in the NASCAR pits. You never think of the water bottle guy as important, but if he didn't do his job the driver would get dehydrated and might not be able to finish the race. AND what if the squirter squeezes too much? We would have an unfortunate H2O situation. (Call me Gordon). Anyway, you get what I mean. I am just as valuable and important as I was during the camp season. Plus I knew I would be a great secretary if the whole college thing never worked out. Muskrat always thinks it weird that I like walking to the post office (it's a small town) and answering phones. Needless to say I'm excited to split my time between the office and camp.
Speaking of camp we had a board meeting today. I'm not sure how often they happen, but the board of directors came up to camp to talk about how to better the camp and upcoming events. It was great to meet all of them. The board of directors range from an ex-Orange County, CA Superintendent, Dentist, former camp staff, and Property Manager (shout out to Dad! woot woot). I made them salad. Well before that I took notes and looked very cute professional in my blue dress, black cardigan, multi colored high waisted beaded belt, and orange flats. Around lunch time, I excused myself and proceeded to make a very delicious salad (at least that's what everyone said) which Muskrat so graciously set out the ingredients for on the counter. With the grace and ease of a waiter at Olive Garden I balanced the salad and plates safely through the rain to where the meeting was being held. I consider my salad a success and hopefully next time I am asked to do something more challenging like macaroni and cheese, or waffles (my personal fav).
I have a confession. I haven't been a very good vegetarian since I've been at camp. At first i was just being nice. I didn't think there would be other veggies here, so i didn't want to be that new girl coming in and requesting all these exceptions and substitutes. I thought the cook would hate me. So when asked I said that I only don't eat pork and seafood and other then that I wasn't picky. Now I feel like there is a 10 pound brick in the pit of my stomach. It's not that food wasn't good, I'm just not use to it. Here I am struggling to get down the real meatloaf, and another staff member plops down next to me with a very much greener looking plate. When I inquire how she got such a deliciously vegetarian looking meal she replies with "i asked." The verse quickly popped into my head "ask and it shall be given unto you." Long story short now that I make my own meals...I'm proud to say I am a vegetarian. :)
Hi Beans;
ReplyDeleteSo, you were hanging with the big wheels at the board meeting eh, nice, I'm sure you represented well. I'm happy you didn't dump the tray of salads, that would have been awful. It is true that every team needs support staff, and support jobs are great training for leadership, watch and learn.
Should I send you a can of Big Franks? At $5.00 a can plus shipping it would be the most expensive "hot dog" you ever ate. Good luck with the diet, try to keep it balanced.
October 4 is Monday Night Football with the Pats at Miami on ESPN, check the schedule. I am seeing you hosting a football party so the Seattle fans can see how it is done.
Have fun, be safe, learn lots, remember you are loved, keep in touch.
XOXO; Dad