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ah…playtime!

I woke up this morning with broken legs. My legs are so sore. I hobbled around like an old lady all day. I hope this doesn’t last long.
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In other news, the past two weeks of Camp have been very busy and I’ve been stuck in the office most of the time. But now that it’s the 3rd and last week, the paperwork is done and it’s time to play! I spent most of my day outside taking photos, chatting with old friends, and reminiscing with Brooke, who came to visit today. My 3rd summer running this dog and pony show has been bittersweet but I’m going to enjoy it now. Bring on the waterslide!

the old man returns

Today at Camp, our buddy, Kurt Rambis, came by for another visit! The campers and volunteers had a good time shootin’ hoops with him and I took him around the campus for the usual tour. The rest of the week has been pretty interesting. We’ve found volunteers coupled off in an empty room, kids throwing up, a petting zoo with ponies and bunnies, and we’re almost out of ice packs. What’s funny is that this is all very normal for Camp. There’s one more week left after this one and it will be my last. It’s been fun. It’s been tiring. It’s also time for me to pass it along to the new staff.

zzz…

Camp has started and I’m not used to this 100 mile/day commute. It’s really wearing me out. I’ve been getting up at 6 or 6:15 so I can get to work by 8 am every morning. On top of that, Jes’ cousin Amy and her two friends have been staying with us this week so we’ve been up and out later than usual too. Last night we went out for dinner and drinks in Newport Beach until about 1:30. I was feeling rather strong until about 12:45 when I decided to sit next to Jes in a booth to lean my head on his shoulder for a quick nap. That’s when the bouncer and the bar manager came up to us a couple seconds later to wake me up and tell me that I’d have to leave in order to keep them in compliance with their liquor license. Man! Well, we convinced them that I wouldn’t put my head down again and that we would finish their drinks in a timely manner. This kept us from having to be escorted out. Sheesh…what’s a girl gotta do to get some shut-eye?! Anyway, I was yawning all day today and fell asleep when I got home. It’s about 8:00 pm now and time for dinner. Then I can go back to sleep. Stupid camp. Only 2 weeks and 1 day left.

one more day, just one more day

This month has been crazy at work! What happened to good ol’ July? It used to consist on summer school treatments, no meetings or reports due, fun outdoor activities, and winding down to August. Well, that hasn’t been the case here and I’m just about to lose it. Fortunately, I’ve forced myself to sit down and finish my reports, make my follow-up calls, and take care of all the paperwork that could easily be put off until Fall. Tomorrow is my last day of school and the prelude to Camp. I just need to keep chuggin’ along until tomorrow afternoon when say “Sayonara” to Portable 1 for a month.
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Unfortunately, I have Camp to deal with. It’s my last summer running this zany show and it’s going to be a doozy. I’m especially looking forward to the 100-mile commute each day! Haha. It’s really not that bad. At least I can drive again. I think I’m just ready for a vacation. Maybe Kurt Rambis will pay another visit…GO LAKERS!

8 hours is rough

Ever since I started working for a school district, my lifestyle has drastically changed. No more early morning commutes at 6:45 in the morning for my first appointment at 8:00. No more late nights at the clinic and a lonely, hungry drive home at 7:00. Now I roll out of bed at 7:00, walk the dog, get ready for work, get out the door by 7:50 and start at 8:00. I finish no later than 3:30 and get home before the sun even thinks about going to sleep.
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Well, this morning I decided to be a little more industrious. I woke up at about 6:30, got dressed, went for a 30-minute run, walked the dog, made the coffee, showered, and got to work by 8:15. I even stayed in my office all day and ACTUALLY WORKED until 5:00 pm! What?! I didn’t even get my laptop out to chat-it-up with people. What is going on!? I’m not quite sure. All I know is that I got a crap-load of stuff done and still had enough energy when I got home to wash a sinkful of dishes.
Don’t worry, this won’t last. I already slacked on my potential 2nd run of the day and had Jes run by himself. Now I’m sitting on the couch with my trusty laptop, watching the Tour de France, and waiting for Jesse to make my dinner. Ah, that’s better.

It’s officially Camp season!

Do I smell Camp Escapades nearby? It’s only a month away! I made the 40-mile trek to PTN today for our first orientation meeting of the month and it’s just like old times. The old crew met up today, minus Brooke who has moved to Boston, and the new Coordinators are doing a nice job. It’s been tough to pass off what I poured my heart into last year but I think I’m ready to let go. I’ve decided that I’m going to sit back and enjoy my last summer at Camp. Hopefully Brooke will be able to join me on our last week.