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Monday, June 27, 2011

Country Stampede


So this weekend I went to country stampede.  Probably the best day this summer, and whats even better is that I got to make that memory with my Aunt.  First off I need to thank my Aunt and Uncle for letting me have the tickets.  I got to see Mary James, Greg Hanna, Joey and Rory, Collin Raye, and Saywer Brown.  All amazing acts, all amazing musicians.  Country Stampede is all about the country music.  This year, the big names that perfomed were Jerrod Neimann, Brad Paisley, Lady A, and Blake Shelton. 

I will post at the bottom some of the acts that I got to see.    My favorite part was Sawyer Brown.  I amazes me the energy that he has on stage.  Mark, the lead singer, is also a cancer survivor. 

I will also provide the links to there websites.  hope you enjoy!  You may have to listen hard and turn up the volume.  My videos are kinda jumpy.

mary-james.comgreghanna.com; joeyandrory.com; collinraye.com; sawyerbrown.com

Saturday, June 25, 2011

End of Week Five

Well this is end of week five and it also means that camp is half way over.  Sad to say actually.  I'm really gonna miss it out here.  It also means that I need to work on my tan and get rid of my horrible tan lines, but that is in the plans for tomorrow.

Camp today was pretty simple.  we watched a movie in the morning, went to lunch went swimming and watched another movie.  Next week will be harder, we have to work around the set up crew for Wild West Fest.  Not going to be fun

Thursday, June 23, 2011

Week Five_Thursday

This marks the end of a really short but long and tiring day.  We took the kids to go see and support one of our own kids.  Brandon was in a camp for drama.  And like most specialty camps they have an end of camp celebration,  musical camps have final concerts, well for drama camp they have a final performance.  I never thought I would see children that young have that much passion for the art of acting.  It is amazing to see that.  Brandon is a natural talent, and I hope and pray that God allows him to take that path through life. 

I went to the pool today with the K-2 group and once again I got sunburned.  I even screened up three times, with SPF 50!!!!  This is ridiculous.  Not only did i burn I'm scorched.  My doctor says that you are only allowed two really painful burns in a life time...I just hit number three...skin cancer here I come.  Its funny how its only my back that get really bad, all three times.  Something needs to be done about that...So I bought aloe finally and started using it, it only lasted about 15 minutes, but my skin is so hot that it burns right through it.  So tomorrow I will most likely go and get a bottle of vinegar and take a vinegar bath, not sure when.  My aunt noticed that I was in pain and gave me these pain pills, they are stronger than ibuprofen but still over the counter, and let me tell you they are amazing,,,i just found a new pain killer!!!!

Today is also the start of Country Stampede.  And I am so excited.  My aunt and uncle are going Friday and Saturday, and They were so gracious to give me their other VIP ticket for Sunday and I get to experience CS for the first time in my life.  Just to name some big names...Brad Paisley, Blake Shelton and Lady A are all playing this weekend.  The Stampede takes place in Manhattan.  So excited!!!

Camp today wasn't bad, we are still trying to figure out the discipline thing and I hope that before the end of summer we actually get things in order...But then again there will always be issues with that. 

This weekend is also the funeral of our beloved Mae Wheeler back in St. Louis. 

I'm kinda starting to miss home, not being able to see my other family is kinda heart breaking.  This is the longest that I have been away from them and not getting to see them is sad.  But on the other hand I get to bond with my other family, which before last summer I really knew nothing about.  I'm thankful for this experience.  I have grown up so much since I left home.  Now hopefully I can get my act together and finish school and actually do something with my life. 

I know that this is a little bit of everything, but as I look at my clock I can't help but remeber that I have to open in the morning. And with that, as much as I would like to sit here and spill my entire brain out to you all, I must go for the night and try to get some sleep.  I will update you all tomorrow! 


So Until then my faithful readers

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Week Five_Wednesday

Hey all my wonderful readers.  How are we all doing today?  I am fine today thank you for asking.  Camp today went really well, The behavior was in better check today, thank God. Lauren and I got a lot done today, got all of the files up to date and in working order, it needed to be done, especially since we are expecting a visit from the inspector before the end of camp.  My sunburn is driving my insane!!!!  Nothing new there. 

Out side of camp, I got to learn how to pit cherries...Its not that bad actually, now I didn't really get to do a whole lot of them, but I had fun while I did do it.  You learn something new everyday!

Today I also had my second lesson for my bible study, and I would like to take a second to talk about God.  I believe that God has put me here for some reason.  Now whatever that reason may be, I don't know.  I believe that He gave me this job because it is what he wants for me in life.  I have discovered that if you follow in His path and do what he wants you to do, all will be well with you.  For some people, this takes a while to learn, and I'm glad that I learned that early.  I have walked in His footsteps since last summer, and I cannot tell you how well things are going for me.  I have this amazing job, I got to travel on my own across the country, I got to witness my cousins wedding, and I got the chance to grow up outside of my home back home.  I have been given many many chances to follow His plan for me, and up until last summer it seems that I have been fighting Him tooth and nail.  I know that dance was my passion and not something that I was destined to do, especially because of my injury.  Music, is another example, while it is my passion and life, its not really the best career move for me, because like most of us naturally talented people with voices, we just aren't good enough to make it to the big leagues.  Which honestly is fine wit me.  I have gotten to sing with so many different people, some famous too.  Like Mae Wheeler.  And if any of you have seen The Hangover, The Female Cop...Yes Ive even gotten to sing with her. She is actually a St. Louis native.  Another example, the drummer for Beyonce...Yep you guessed it, I actually know her, her and I took lessons together from Pauline Stark...  My passion for children, like singing, is a God given talent, I believe that that is Our Lord's plan for my life, and I for one am glad that I have this.

I know that this is cutting it short...but I have to hit the sack, considering its 11:32 pm and I have an early day!  More to follow on this story...hope it wasn't too boring!

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Week Five_Tuesday

Hey all, I have fallen a little behind on my posting, but that is ok.  Yesterday was a needed vacation of blogging.  So here I am and its another day behind me.  Kinda sad if you think about it, Hays has really grown on me, yes its a small town, but small towns have a lot of perks.  Especially a town that is all about farming.  Monday really wasn't anything to ride home about to begin with.  Today however is.  Now before you go any further, most of this may be more negative than most will want to read.  So fair warning. 

Today was complete disaster.  So let's start off with the positives.  Every counselor that we have on our payroll today was there, minus Eileen.  The afternoon went really fast.  The rest of the day is pretty bad, we had behavior issue after behavior issue.  I cannot stress enough the stress that our kids caused today.  I had one counselor go home early because he couldn't handle it anymore...understandable.  We took the kids to the library to see a juggler, which was fun.  The kids really enjoyed it.  Lauren at one point took all of the counselors and had a small on the run meeting, out list of things just got bigger.  Especially since we found things from last week that really needed to be picked up after they were used last week.  Not really the highlight of my day. 

the best part of my day today was that the fam and I went miniture golfing after a steak dinner.  We had a lot of fun and I enjoyed myself, which is a positive. 

On another note, I am recovering from three days of sunburns.  And its rough!, but nothing I can't handle

Saturday, June 18, 2011

U2



There are many different bands that I have grown up with, and one of them that stuck with me was U2.  First introduced to me when I was about 6 years old.  My dad and I have a special bond over our love for music.  Many of the bands I listen to have been brought to my attention by my dad.

U2 formed in 1978 after Larry Mullen pinned a 'musicians wanted' ad to the notice board at Dublin's Temple Mount School. Adam Clayton had discovered rock'n'roll as a thirteen year old, buying his first acoustic guitar and then talking his parents into buying him a bass guitar. 'It just sounded good to me. Deep and fat and satisfying.'
From the beginning, U2 were marked out by their passion. "A band before we could play" was how Bono put it in early interviews. Edge remembers reading UK music papers NME and Sounds every week and then hearing about this 'wild kid called Paul Hewson.'
The four teenagers, who initially called themselves 'Feedback', rehearsed in Larry's Dublin kitchen, Bono on vocals, The Edge on guitar, Adam Clayton and Larry making up the rhythm section of bass and drums. Inspired by punk, but insulated from the standoffish cool by the Irish Sea, Feedback had become 'The Hype' and then 'U2' and were soon building a local reputation based on the passion of their performances.
'I suppose a watershed moment would have been seeing The Jam on Top of the Pops, 'remembers `Edge. 'And realizing that actually not knowing how to play was not a problem... music was more about energy and trying to say something and not necessarily about great musicianship.'

Five years after the release of How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb, in March 2009 the band released No Line on the Horizon. Their 12th studio album was written and recorded in in Fez, Morocco, Dublin, Ireland, New York and Olympic Studios in London. The album calls on the production talents of long-time collaborators Brian Eno and Danny Lanois, with additional production by Steve Lillywhite.

Friday, June 17, 2011

Week Four

This post marks the end of week four.  This has been a week.  Camp was decent, we had our moments.  The highlight was getting paid, the down part, read my previous post.  I have been a little distracted this week and my posts show it.  I think its more that I am really tired all the time.  And I know why, I'm not used to working long days and being in the sun all day.  Its taking its toll. 

This weekend I am mowing the grass again and going to a wedding for a family friend.  Lauren and I will meet up sometime this weekend to get the key back to me.  I am a little tired, and last night I even went to bed early.  The other thing that happened to me was my mom had her doctor's appointment with Dr. Mah and she starts her fourth type of chemo next week.  Not really happy news, but not bad news either.  My mentor passed away on Wednesday night.  she was 77 years old and died from colon cancer and Leukemia.  It was a sad thing to hear, but it was her time to meet her maker.  She is with our Lord and Savior. 

Summer is going by really fast out here, six more weeks and before you know it I will be on the way home for another wedding and school..

So until next time....

Thursday, June 16, 2011

Mae Wheeler

So this in a little more important than what happened at camp yesterday.  This morning I was informed that a legend of music from St. Louis has left this earth.  She is with our Lord and Savior.  She Will truly be missed. 

"Singer Mae Wheeler (pictured), known to generations of St. Louis music fans as “Lady Jazz," died this evening at her home in Maryland Heights after a long illness. She was 77.

Wheeler, known for her charity fundraising efforts as well as for a musical career that spanned six decades, had been battling colon cancer since 2006, and was diagnosed two years ago with leukemia. Her doctors had sent her home from the hospital last month, saying that further treatment would be ineffective. In recent weeks, Wheeler was surrounded by and cared for by family and friends, including a granddaughter who established a Facebook account for her so friends and fans could send their best wishes. During that time, she gave a final interview to Terry Perkins of the St. Louis Beacon, which you can read here.

Born on May 15, 1934 in Memphis, TN, Wheeler moved with her family to the St. Louis suburb of Richmond Heights when she was five. She graduated in 1951 from Douglass School in Webster Groves, and according to published reports, later attended Forest Park Community College for about a year, majoring in music and communications, before meeting her husband Jimmie Lee, who was in the landscaping business.

The couple had five children, but when Jimmy Lee died of kidney disease in 1964, Wheeler was left as the family's sole breadwinner. She worked as a restaurant cook, took in laundry, and cleaned houses to make ends meet, but never gave up on her desire to sing. Wheeler eventually broke in to the music business at the tail end of St. Louis' Gaslight Square era, crediting fellow singer Jeanne Trevor for helping her to get her first gigs at places such as Vanity Fair, the Black Horse, the Dark Side and the Red Carpet.

Wheeler often referred to herself not as a jazz singer, but as a “song stylist" who interpreted a wide variety of material, from jazz and blues to pop, rock, Broadway and more. In the 1970s and into the 1980s, Wheeler was a regular performer at Hannegan's on Laclede's Landing and also worked at other spots such the Moose Lounge in north St. Louis and an early incarnation of Kennedy's, also on the Landing. In later years, she performed frequently at the now-defunct Brandt's in University City, as well as at other restaurants, lounges and clubs around town.

Over the course of her career, Wheeler worked with hundreds of St. Louis musicians and singers, and also appeared with nationally known entertainers including Pearl Bailey, Count Basie, Sonny Stitt, Mitch Miller and Arthur Prysock. As best as can be determined, she released two recordings, Live in 2000, and Just Friends in 2002. Both seem currently to be out of print.

Wheeler also became known as an event producer and philanthropist, putting on the first version of what would come to be called “The Divas Show" in 1996 at Westport Playhouse. Subsequent editions of the concert would follow annually for the next dozen years, showcasing many St. Louis female vocalists and raising money for Wheeler's favorite charity, a scholarship fund for high school graduates with C averages who wanted to attend college. One of the best known recipients of one of Wheeler's $1,000 scholarships is drummer Kim Thompson, who put the money toward her education at Manhattan School of Music and has gone on to become a successful professional musician, performing with pop singer Beyonce and many others.

“Maybe now, she'll reach back," Wheeler said of Thompson in a 2010 interview with Kenya Vaughn of the St. Louis American. “In doing all of this I just want people to know that we need to help one another. Plus, I want these children to know to always reach for the sky and don't ever stop trying to be a winner."

Wheeler moved from her longtime home in Richmond Heights to Maryland Heights in 2007, as her old neighborhood was bought out for a redevelopment project. Her final production “Unforgettable Legends" took place on Halloween night 2010 at the Sheldon Concert Hall. Mae Wheeler is survived by two daughters, MarYam Aaten and Mary Wheeler, and three sons, Steve Wheeler, Kenneth Wheeler and Khamaron Wheeler, as well as 16 grandchildren and at least 18 great grandchildren. As of this writing, there's been no announcement made yet about funeral arrangements or a memorial service.

For more about Mae Wheeler's life and career, see the embedded video below, which is a segment aired on local PBS affiliate KETC's program Living St. Louis earlier this year when Wheeler won a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Arts and Education Council of Greater St. Louis. You also may enjoy the video below that, which features an brief informal conversation between Wheeler and a fan at Brandt's back in 2006.

A personal note: Although I didn't know Mae Wheeler well, I had a chance to perform with her (and for her) a few times in recent years at various benefits and all-star shows, and to cover her as a journalist. I liked her as a person, and admired her philanthropic efforts and fighting spirit. The St. Louis community certainly is diminished by her passing, but our town also benefited greatly from the things she did while she was passing through. Rest in peace, Lady Jazz."
http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/news.php?id=82940

I have had the honor of singing and playing with her several times in my life, she was, is one of my inspirations.





Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Week Four- Day Fourteen

Another day down.  Today was interesting.  Not a whole lot went on today.  The kids played kickball again, one group went to the pool and one stayed back and watched a movie.  I bought popcicles, but we didnt get to eat them because the freezer that we have at the building is really old and horrible at freezing things fast.  So hopefully they will get the chance to eat them tomorrow...we will see.

It seemed like after Eileen left today, the behavior dame broke and all hell broke loose again.  But this time we noticed that the kids seem to respect her more, but we need to work on that the rest of this week.  We did tornado drill this morning and discovered that one of our kids is claustrophobic.  Not a big deal for drills, but it may become one if we actually have to use the bomb shelter for a real tornado.  I guess we'll deal with that issue when we have to cross that bridge, if we cross it...knock on wood please!!!  Tomorrow hopefully will be better with the behavoir.  Today we had a kid actually get kicked out of the aquatic center because he wouldn't listen to the lifeguards, I know all about that.

One last thing I want to talk about tonight is that I recently learned that a friend of mine's grandmother died the other day, so I ask that you keep him and his family in your prayers for a while, while they deal with this time of sorrow.  The funeral is tomorrow. 

This week so far has been really easy, but then again its only Tuesday.  We started the CIT program today, and the CITs are loving it, so far.  Tomorrow is the first talent show for the Summer Blast Camp, and man are they pumped about it.  So much that they asked for a dress rehearsal! 

Everything seems to be going well, and there isn't anything at this point that I would change.  Our counselors are flexible and amazing with the kids.  I feel really confident with this job, and rumor has it that Eileen loves the chemistry between the counselors so much that she wants to ask all of us back next summer....but its just rumor, only time will tell. 

I feel like I've talked your ear off and I'm tired, so since I'm opening up tomorrow morning, I will see you all on another day!

Monday, June 13, 2011

Chemotherapy upahead

Ok, so its been a while since I've updated you all on my mom's condition.  Today she had her appointment with Dr. Mah about where to go from here.  If you don't remember, she was kicked out of the drug trial because her liver function was compromised, and the drug trial was based on the liver function. 

So she is back to square one, her cancer has gone back to the point that it was before she started the drug trial.  She starts chemo next week, she gets to keep her hair, which she is extatic about and her chemo will be one week on and two weeks off.  This is the fourth type of chemo that they will try with her particular cancer.  So hopefully she will pull out of this again.  She is hopeful, at least it sounds like it.

For those of you who have kept her in your prayers, I and my family thank you from the bottom of our hearts. 

May God help us get through this

Week Four- Day Thirteen

Another day gone and behind us, another day closer to the end.  Am I home sick, absolutely not.  Hays is growing on me, its a lot like home.  Today was really good, we followed the pre-concieved schedule of events, and all went fantastically.  Today events included twister, kick ball, breakfast and lunch, a scavenger hunt swimming and free time.  Twister was really fun, the kids really enjoyed it.  Who'd a thought?  The scavenger hunt was really fun for the kids too.  They had a blast finding things in the area.  They all did really well with it and because they all got everything that was on the list and all finished in just about the same time, they all get Popsicles tomorrow, and that they are excited about. Tomorrow has a pretty promising outlook too.

I got a lot accopmlished today at work, Lauren took care of the pool passes for the staff, I cleaned up our movie/office room like full on clean, got the 7:30 shift scheduled for the rest of the summer, as well as other small things.

So overall today was a good day, more than good, fantastic

Sunday, June 12, 2011

Just the Way You Are

One of my favorite new artisits thsus far.  Hope you enjoy it

Saturday, June 11, 2011

A Little Bit O' Country

Prairiesta Weekend!!!! In Light of this weekends festivities, I thought I would share with you one of my favorite country artists.  To get you started, Prairiesta is a four day festival that only happens every ten years.  This year they are celebrating 150 of Prairiesta.  Prairiesta started in 1871 and hasn't stopped since.  If you want to know more about it, the website will be posted at the bottom of this post.  I have pictures that I am putting up of the Parade and the Reenactment camp site.  Hope you like them.  You can find them on my facebook page. facebook.com/pianomaster88

prairiesta.com

The first country singer to win American Idol, Carrie Underwood grew up in the small town of Checotah, OK, and began singing with her church at the tender age of three. Throughout her childhood, she also performed at functions for the Lion's Club and Old Settlers Day, eventually grading to festival gigs in several states. Along with developing her singing, Underwood learned to play guitar and piano. She graduated from high school as her class salutatorian and majored in mass communication at Northeastern State College with an eye on a career in broadcast journalism, but continued her singing career throughout her studies.

http://www.cmt.com/artists/az/underwood__carrie/bio.jhtml
She has become such an amazing artist and her music speaks to you.  One of my favorite songs by her is call Jesus Take the Wheel.

Friday, June 10, 2011

Week Three- Day Tweleve

Hey all, another day down as well as another week behind me.  Today was kind of a free day for the kids, the weather didnt really cooperate with us today, its was chilly up until about lunch time.

It was a good day a lot of kids got stars today.  Be on the look out this weekend for a review...not sure if im gonna do music or a book...

Thursday, June 9, 2011

Week Three-Day Eleven

Hey all, another day bites the dust.  Its amazing how fast this summer is going by, if you think about it this is week three out of ten.  WOW!!! Before you know it I will be back at home.  So today was pretty good.  Eileen was there twice today and it seemed the after she left this morning all hell broke loose.  It seems like today's big issue was the behavior and injuries.  We had a pulled muscle and a kid skid on concrete and landed hard on his knee, which became swollen, of course. But other than that, all is good.


Lauren and I got our planning done in record time...43 minutes. Which is good.  That is about all that I have for you for today...

Until tomorrow!!!

Just want to shout out to my grandma...Thanks for reading this.  I love you
And a shout out to my aunt who has been following me for a long time.   Love ya too T!!!

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Breaking Dawn

Calling all you Twilight Fans out there...In case you havent heard the newest edition to the Hollywood adapted version of the Twilight Saga by Stephenie Meyer Breaking Dawn Part 1 comes out in theaters on November 18!!!!   this looks good, now the only question is where will they cut the book for the end of part one?  If you haven't yet seen the trailer, I'm putting it on here!!!!  Hope you enjoy...I know I did!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Week Three- Day Ten

This marks the end of day ten and it was good.  Today went really well actually, I don't really think that there is anything that was negative or wrong today, which in my book is AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The kids learned about a new country today, Egypt of course and most of them enjoyed it.  They got to look at hieroglyphics and learn about the culture.  They played a couple of games that work on soccer skills and they enjoyed that too!  They went swimming in the 5:45 today, but that is because a parent ran late, no biggie!!

Got home and had dinner, I have to do a little  research for tomorrow's country, but nothing big.  So another day down and behind me, and it goes down as a good day in my book.  Almost everyday so far has been a good day.

Lauren and I are getting settled into our roles, not as much stress as there has been.  All is going well!!

So this is a little dry this time,but ya know you can't really expect a really great post everyday...So until next time.... XOXO

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Week Three-Day Nine

This post once again marks the end of another day, I'm a little late on my post today, but that is because my aunt and uncle came home today!!!!  YAY!!!!  So today went fantastically compared to yesterday.  Everyone showed up when they were supposed to, a good sign that the day will go as planned.  We had all but two of our counselors today, and one of the part time counselors actually stayed all day.  So a good day!

We fell a little behind schedule in the morning but we felt that the kids should enjoy a little time on the playground at Washington.  So we pushed things back by about 20 minutes.  We split the kids up and they either worked on soccer skills (this weeks big game) or they made passports and learned about Japan.  This week is International Week, so each day the kids learn about a new county every day.  Its really exciting and the kids seemed to enjoy it, we didn't get to the game or the craft for Japan, but thats ok we can save it for another time.

No issues today.  The kids went to the local community pool and had a blast, there weren't many issues or problems with the kids at the pool, so its all gonna work out. 

So that is all that I have for you today.  I changed the look of my blog, I got a little bored with just one shade of pink.  So I like pink and I love the new look.  Hope you do too!!!!!

Until tomorrow peeps...

Monday, June 6, 2011

Week Three- Day Eight

Hey all, Well this marks the end of day eight and man was it a MONDAY!  To start the day off I had cereal and coffee for breakfast, nothing big there.  I make my ten minute drive to the NCKTC building to park my car, unlocked the building and then proceeded across the street to set up for the parents for drop off. 7:35 rolls around and the first child shows up...I'm the only one there.  Not an issue yet.  After I hit the 15 mark, I started to worry.  Keep in mind that after the first one showed up I was on the phone to find out who was supposed to be there at 7:30, and Lauren texted me the night before and said that we would meet at 7:30 to go over the weeks plan.  Thankfully as the 16th child showed up faithful Ryan and Wonderful Anna showed up.  YAY! NO MORE FREAKING OUT!!!!

So you know its Monday when your boss is calling you to tell you the things that she need made available by the time she gets there and you have two staff members still not show up until after 8:00.  Finally both missing staff members show up at ten after, both saying that they had alarm issues...you know its Monday when..

You know its Monday when have some kids not there, some kids with late arrivals, some leaving and coming back and others with early pick-ups. 

You know its Monday the outside temperature is supposed to be 103 with a matching index, and you are over heated and your stomach hurts.

Needless to say..it was Monday.  We didn't really do much of the planned day, but with the weather and being short staffed, its understandable.

So that is the negative, the positive, by brother Rhyno started his jazz camp today and surprisingly he has one of my favorite professors I've ever had as his instructor...singer and song writer Reggie Thomas!!!!  Another positive thing is that we really didn't have that many kids today compared to last week.  And our new staff member started today, and to top that Ryan came back this week.  He got married on Saturday so congratulations to him!!!

Now I'm just sitting back relaxing and trying to figure out something to eat....

Until tomorrow...

P.S...In case you didn't already know...IT'S MONDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

Saturday, June 4, 2011

Lady Gaga

Gaga has become a household name over the past year or so.  And she has taken the music industry by storm.  Her music speaks to many people of many ages.  She has practically taken the world between her music and her outrageous outfits.  But still many many people love her.  Many high school students can relate to her and her high school experience.  I know that I can. 

Her music, while most of it is about sex, the underlying theme is completely different, all she really wants is to be heard.  her music is pop and lately she has done a cross-over song "Born This Way".  From pop to country.  And I have to admit I like her country version.  Its different and its her. 

Gaga will survive throughout the ages, whether it be from the radio stations, the gossip about her revolutionary take to music, her message or through her fans, she will survive.  So if you haven't joined the Gaga bandwagon (pun intended) yet, I suggest you do...She will be around for a while...

Friday, June 3, 2011

Week Two- Day Seven

Hey all, this marks the end of week two for the Summer Blast Day Camp.  Today was so much fun, and the day went really well.  Everyone stuck to the schedule that Lauren and I planned out.  The activities today included going to the library, playing I spy, playing find the leader, having a 4square tournament, a water balloon fight, playing pickle as well as drip drip drop and free time.. Needless to say I got soaked by both the kids and the counselors, and vice verse.  Regardless, it was fun and I enjoyed all of it.

 This week has had its ups and downs, but without our amazing staff none of it would be possible.  This past week I have been more focused on the negative when I should have been more focused on the positive and its something that I need to work on.

The good thing is that I have the weekend to work on my side project a little, and do some work outside and hopefully get some music reviews on this thing.  Since this blog has become more focused on my life right now, I have decided that every weekend I am going to try to do some kind of review.

So until then my faithful readers...

Week Two-Day Six

Hey readers, this marks the end of day six, and boy did it end with a bang.  Today went pretty well, no hiccups that we have previously faced.  The day went as smoothly as expected. A few mis-behaving kids, but nothing we cant handle.  Another good thing about today is that we broke our record for number of kids, we had 42 today!!!!! YAY!!!!

When it came time to go over to the shelter, what we call a pavilion at home, one of the counselors decided that he was only going to take a select few of kids (the 4th and 5th graders) to the other side of the dike apparently with lauren's permission to play.  Well of course no one told me and there were other kids from there group that wanted to go.  And to top It off I didn't know what kids he had with him... so needless to say the ending wasn't all that good

Sorry I didn't post this last night, I was just really tired...

Thursday, June 2, 2011

Thursday Latlies

Today I decided to go home for lunch, just for the heck of it.  So I decided that I'm gonna do my thursday latlies.

I am greatful for this amazing team that I get to work with.  They are doing there hardest to make everything work.  And that is all that I really ask of them

I am thankful for family, without them I wouldn't be here.

I am thankful for wireless internet..without which I wouldn't be able to talk to all of you. 

I don't really have much else for this week, but if I think of one then I will type it out when I do my other post at the end of the day!

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Week Two-Day Five

Hey all, Today marks the end of day five.  We had our staff meeting this morning and hopefully it was all taken in and things will go better.  Only time will tell.  Today went smoother than yesterday, but that is because we all followed the schedule that was previously planned out.  Which is a good, thing.  All in all things at camp are going just as well as one could hope.  Eileen hired a new girl today, and now we are fully staffed, at least I think so.  So everything is good. 

I have some research that needs to be done, but that is just about it.  I am going to start working on my project for Eileen this weekend...Hopefully I will get some head way on that this weekend. 

SO my post today isnt all that jazzm but its all i got....

So unil next time