Summer 2011

So far I'm not entirely sure how to go about describing my summer. I really wish I had access to all the pictures we have taken up to this point, but alas... I do not (BUT one of my goals is to get my own camera and document my adventures).

I already wrote a list about what I've learned (and yes Mindy, we learned how to put a helmet on properly so if you descend quickly and happen to land on your head, it actually does its job instead of sliding off for you to crack your head open). And the only other way I can think of is pictures... So my dear reader I think you will just have to wait and see.

Also, today I took my car into the shop. At approximately 10:00 am today I should have a car with a fully functioning driver's side door, AC, windows that roll down, a left front blinker, a rear-view mirror, and a host of other random small things. I am pretty freaking excited :)

Wobbly Log

Today was my first day on the course. Needless to say it was an adventure. Started off with rain (and I'll just tell you now that it ended with much more rain). Despite the rain, however, this was such a great day. In the last two days I have.... (bet you didn't think this was going to be a list. Guess again)

So in the last two days I have...

Gotten my food handlers permit

Been CPR/First Aid certified

Learned how to tie various knots (Partner, Barrel, Figure 8, Fisherman's, and Prussic)

Learned how to use a ATC, Figure 8, and Gri Gri as belay devices

Learned how to set up a zip line

Learned how to actually belay someone as they are in the harness/air

Learned how to put on a helmet

Learned how to put on a harness

Also learned how to check a helmet and harness to make sure it's safe

Been rained on, a lot

Frozen

Scribbled down at least four activities that I will use in my classroom someday

Wanted to rub it in other people's faces that my summer job is cool than their summer job

Been really tired

Read, a lot

Done homework

Finished my laundry

So it has been an exceptionally good day/two days. I'm excited for the rest of this summer. I will try to get pictures of adventures, but of course they pulled the cameras out right after I was done crossing the wobbly log. Oh well I suppose.

Careful What You Wish For....

Remember that one time that I was actually planning and hoping to work two jobs, take classes during the summer and still find time to breath? Yeah me too. I dunno what I was thinking, because that's exactly what I got for this summer, and it may kill me.

Feeling Pink

It's kind of like feeling blue, but more like this...

Possibly some of this.

At any rate, today feels like a Pink kind of day.