I did alot over the past seven summers.
I..
worked in the kitchen
taught first aid
taught every Handicraft badge
taught Swimming
taught Emergancy Prepardness
taught Wilderness survival
worked in the Trading Post
jumped into the lake fully clothed
broken the rules by jumping into the lake fully clothes during a thunder storm in a non designated swimming area.
become a vigil member of the Order of the Moon
hiked every hike
shot a bullseye in Archey
built the Rendevous firebowl
painted all the totem poles
gone on the boys Wilderness Survival campout
gone on Girls outpost
lead in/participated in Flag retirement and flag ceremony
lead the singing at Flag
got a grommit.
got a speeding ticket in Montpelier
gotten stitches
cleaned the grease trap.
hiked into Bartlett on snowshoes during the winter
became BSA lifegaurd certified
won the iron chef competition with dutch oven Mac and Cheese
won Bartlett Jepordy
deap cleaned the camp.
babysat the directors kids and got paid for it while at camp
gotten yelled at by my directors
cut trails
bushwack across several hikes
visited old wilderness survival areas and OA bowls.
put up teepees
played awesome games of capture the flag
explore Bear Lake county
became an honorary member the liberty ward
participated in campfire skits
sat on the roof at watche the stars
watch the sunrise on Shermans Peak
gone to Astronomy observations
picked Huckleberries
cooked breakfast for the whole staff
tore down the flagpole
carved 'Camp Bartlett Staff 2008' into the top of the current flagpole
became an Area Director
danced in the rain
gotten really sick
broke into the handishack without her director knowing.
climbed the BFFT
swam the mile
been in Staff City
helped turn the the Aframe into living quarters
ran down cardiac hill
learned the true story of Old Ephraim and seen the trap that caught him
kayaked down the river
cleaned up probably a hundred cut fingers from scouts
pioneered the first aid area
swam in Bear Lake
ate Raspberry shakes at Labeaus
made midnight 'runs' to the Ranch Hand
searched for lost scouts and scoutmasters
trained four years of Handicraft staffers
spoke on Honor Trail and Value trail
ran the Value Trail
played pranks on people
did polar bear
did polar bear in the original 'bear wallow' at midnight.
wrote my name in the Nature Lodge, Handishack, Commissary desk, First Aid office, upstairs, Barchie's Cabin, Waterfront tables, boys showers,
watch countless people get fired
watch people turn into someone else
gone throught three dirctors
kept a journal of every day at camp.
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Signs from the Heavens: Reasons for leaving Bartlett.
People keep asking me why I'm not going back to camp. Here are some pretty good reasons. I think. :)
In 2004 I wrote my name in the Nature Lodge. In 2010 it was painted over.
In 2004 I helped to create the 'new' Handicraft area. In 2010 I helped to create the 'new' Handicraft area.
In 2004 I played a curtain in 'Alvin and Maggie' I did the same a few times in 2010.
I like the number 7. 8 is a pretty ugly number.
In 2004 Handicraft taught a brand new merit badge- Sculputure. In 2010 I introduced the new merit badge- Pulp and Paper.
One of my first Friday Night campfires I carried a torch. I did the same in one my last Friday night campfires.
I'm 21 now. I'm an adult.
I told myself I would go to camp untill I got a grommit. I got one this summer.
I officially spent more time on Senior Staff than on Junior Staff.
I was the oldest girl upstairs this summer.
Boys that were once CITS on my staff are now leaving on missions.
The Handicraft mascots that have been mascots my entire seven summers were destroyed.
I finally got in trouble for staying up late.
I finally got stitches.
I fulfilled my bucket list.
In 2004 I wrote my name in the Nature Lodge. In 2010 it was painted over.
In 2004 I helped to create the 'new' Handicraft area. In 2010 I helped to create the 'new' Handicraft area.
In 2004 I played a curtain in 'Alvin and Maggie' I did the same a few times in 2010.
I like the number 7. 8 is a pretty ugly number.
In 2004 Handicraft taught a brand new merit badge- Sculputure. In 2010 I introduced the new merit badge- Pulp and Paper.
One of my first Friday Night campfires I carried a torch. I did the same in one my last Friday night campfires.
I'm 21 now. I'm an adult.
I told myself I would go to camp untill I got a grommit. I got one this summer.
I officially spent more time on Senior Staff than on Junior Staff.
I was the oldest girl upstairs this summer.
Boys that were once CITS on my staff are now leaving on missions.
The Handicraft mascots that have been mascots my entire seven summers were destroyed.
I finally got in trouble for staying up late.
I finally got stitches.
I fulfilled my bucket list.
Friday, December 17, 2010
Things
That bug me:
Disrespectful kids and the parents who let them get away with it.
People who use vulgar language over facbook.
People who don't pay for piano lessons.
Girls who think they need a boyfriend to be happy.
Badly written novels.
Fat people who wear clothes that are too tight.
People who text other poeple while talking you.
When the mail comes late.
Garfield comics.
Badly animated cartoonnetwork shows.
That make me happy!
Chocolate.
Softly falling snow on Christmas lights.
Little kids that hug me.
Spending time with people I love.
Reading a book late into the night on my favorite spot on the couch.
Teaching piano to kids who are really excited about it.
Riding my incredible green bike.
Sleeping in on Sundays.
Reading scriptures and conference talks.
Talking to my family at night before prayers.
That confuse me.
Boys.
Cliques.
APA format.
The weather.
Financial Aid application process.
Relationships.
Piano Theory.
That scare me.
Spiders in my room.
What I'm going to do this summer.
My future teaching career. If it happens.
Change.
That kid on the TLC show with the bleeding eyes.
Never getting married.
The planes and helicopters that fly over my house and make the windows shake.
Doctor Wong.
Needles.
That I'm excited for.
What I'm doing this summer.
Christmas in Bear Lake.
Seeing my Grandma after she goes through the temple tomorrow.
My Astronomy class next semester.
My Swimming class next semester.
Finishing my Bartlett quilt.
One of my best friends coming home this summer.
My sisters wedding.
Going to Cor d'lane in the spring (hopefully) to visit my cousins.
Going to bed.
Disrespectful kids and the parents who let them get away with it.
People who use vulgar language over facbook.
People who don't pay for piano lessons.
Girls who think they need a boyfriend to be happy.
Badly written novels.
Fat people who wear clothes that are too tight.
People who text other poeple while talking you.
When the mail comes late.
Garfield comics.
Badly animated cartoonnetwork shows.
That make me happy!
Chocolate.
Softly falling snow on Christmas lights.
Little kids that hug me.
Spending time with people I love.
Reading a book late into the night on my favorite spot on the couch.
Teaching piano to kids who are really excited about it.
Riding my incredible green bike.
Sleeping in on Sundays.
Reading scriptures and conference talks.
Talking to my family at night before prayers.
That confuse me.
Boys.
Cliques.
APA format.
The weather.
Financial Aid application process.
Relationships.
Piano Theory.
That scare me.
Spiders in my room.
What I'm going to do this summer.
My future teaching career. If it happens.
Change.
That kid on the TLC show with the bleeding eyes.
Never getting married.
The planes and helicopters that fly over my house and make the windows shake.
Doctor Wong.
Needles.
That I'm excited for.
What I'm doing this summer.
Christmas in Bear Lake.
Seeing my Grandma after she goes through the temple tomorrow.
My Astronomy class next semester.
My Swimming class next semester.
Finishing my Bartlett quilt.
One of my best friends coming home this summer.
My sisters wedding.
Going to Cor d'lane in the spring (hopefully) to visit my cousins.
Going to bed.
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Sage Advice
Don't pressure people into things just so you can feel good about yourself.
Don't wait around for people who probably don't care about you.
Don't try to think that there is only one person out there for you.
Try to keep in touch with old friends, don't be ashamed of your own life.
Follow recipes perfectly.
Respect your parents.
Don't fall alseep during Stake Conference.
Don't give into temptations.
Give yourself plenty of stuff to do over a long school break.
Don't assume your coworkers are purpously trying to make you angry.
Don't use sarcasm with first graders.
Make friends with whoever you can.
Don't be afraid to try new things just because the old is so comfortable and familiar.
Save your money.
Give yourself nights all to yourself.
Realize that in order to make a friend- you have to be a friend.
Read a book a week.
Don't say 'I told you so', even you really did.
Don't miss someone who you shouldn't miss.
Don't expect people to feel the same way about you that you do about them. Give them space.
Don't give up the things you love, the things that once defined you.
Pray every morning and every night, even if you feel that you don't want to.
Sometimes you need to hear the truth, even if it hurts.
Take advantage of opprotunities to fix things.
Don't spend so much time on facebook.
Write a blog for you, don't expect attention.
Don't wait around for people who probably don't care about you.
Don't try to think that there is only one person out there for you.
Try to keep in touch with old friends, don't be ashamed of your own life.
Follow recipes perfectly.
Respect your parents.
Don't fall alseep during Stake Conference.
Don't give into temptations.
Give yourself plenty of stuff to do over a long school break.
Don't assume your coworkers are purpously trying to make you angry.
Don't use sarcasm with first graders.
Make friends with whoever you can.
Don't be afraid to try new things just because the old is so comfortable and familiar.
Save your money.
Give yourself nights all to yourself.
Realize that in order to make a friend- you have to be a friend.
Read a book a week.
Don't say 'I told you so', even you really did.
Don't miss someone who you shouldn't miss.
Don't expect people to feel the same way about you that you do about them. Give them space.
Don't give up the things you love, the things that once defined you.
Pray every morning and every night, even if you feel that you don't want to.
Sometimes you need to hear the truth, even if it hurts.
Take advantage of opprotunities to fix things.
Don't spend so much time on facebook.
Write a blog for you, don't expect attention.
Monday, December 6, 2010
My Greatest Hits.
I am taking a leaf out of Charlie Pace's life and writting my greatest hits. This is not too make myself sound extrordinary- because I am most definately not. I am doing it to remind myself how truly grateful I am for my life. Sometimes I get so caught in watching other people's sucess's that I become jealous- I don't think that I have done as much. I was never class President, traveled to another county, won a national competition, been as called as Relief Society President or been extremely popular. However, I have done things in my life that I am truly proud of. I need to remind myself of that and that is when I am happy. I am not trying to be selfish- just reflective... I can't list these in order of importance and some are pinpointed moments and others and just times in my life.
Camp Bartlett. There are too many great moments from camp. It changed me completely. My proudest moments of camp were: Becoming Handicraft Director, having my entire staff together this summer to retire the flag, recieving a grommit from one of my heros-John Anderson, and the moment Maman Lewis came up to me in tears, hugging and thanking me for all I had done for her 11 year old that summer, hanging out with my staff, haning out with Zach and Deanna.
Finally earning my Young Women's Medallion, the day I turned 18 and giving Amy Morgan a big hug.
Swimming: Cheering on my team at regionals my Junior year. The team stunk, we were losing horribly but we were happy and we were together. We screamed and laughed as the boys finished the meet by doggy paddling and corkscrewing the entire 400 relay.
Going to State- even as alternates- hanging out in the hotel, lounging around the pool and going out to dinner .
Being named girls captain my senior, getting my letter and winning the MVP award.
Watching Zach and Chad Sakurata recieve their eagle awards and Zach giving me his mentoring pin.
Being team captian of T.H.Bells N.A.L third round.
Getting a job at CHASP. Having kids give me hugs every day that I go into work.
Finally getting my essay in the schools Laws of Life Essay Contest.
Sitting in the Handishack toasting orange Fanta to Zach Harris before he left on his mission and hours long phone calls with Zach.
My brother's wedding.
Piano Recitals. I feel like a Star.
Creating the school cheer in 6th grade and standing in front of the whole school getting recognized for it.
Having class with all the girls in the Weber States Education Program. Level two was the hardest and best semester of my life.
Thanksmas's
Prom. We went as good friends, but Jeff still made me feel like a Princess. The only formal dance I've ever been to.
Going to devotionals, baptisms, and institute acitivites with Tami, my greatest friend from Snow College.
My art hanging up the school hallway for people to see.
Going to California, St. George, Bear Lake and Wolf creek with my family.
Backpacking through Philmont with Debbie.
Hanging out with my sisters.
Deep talks with my mom.
Soup nights with my family.
Camp Bartlett. There are too many great moments from camp. It changed me completely. My proudest moments of camp were: Becoming Handicraft Director, having my entire staff together this summer to retire the flag, recieving a grommit from one of my heros-John Anderson, and the moment Maman Lewis came up to me in tears, hugging and thanking me for all I had done for her 11 year old that summer, hanging out with my staff, haning out with Zach and Deanna.
Finally earning my Young Women's Medallion, the day I turned 18 and giving Amy Morgan a big hug.
Swimming: Cheering on my team at regionals my Junior year. The team stunk, we were losing horribly but we were happy and we were together. We screamed and laughed as the boys finished the meet by doggy paddling and corkscrewing the entire 400 relay.
Going to State- even as alternates- hanging out in the hotel, lounging around the pool and going out to dinner .
Being named girls captain my senior, getting my letter and winning the MVP award.
Watching Zach and Chad Sakurata recieve their eagle awards and Zach giving me his mentoring pin.
Being team captian of T.H.Bells N.A.L third round.
Getting a job at CHASP. Having kids give me hugs every day that I go into work.
Finally getting my essay in the schools Laws of Life Essay Contest.
Sitting in the Handishack toasting orange Fanta to Zach Harris before he left on his mission and hours long phone calls with Zach.
My brother's wedding.
Piano Recitals. I feel like a Star.
Creating the school cheer in 6th grade and standing in front of the whole school getting recognized for it.
Having class with all the girls in the Weber States Education Program. Level two was the hardest and best semester of my life.
Thanksmas's
Prom. We went as good friends, but Jeff still made me feel like a Princess. The only formal dance I've ever been to.
Going to devotionals, baptisms, and institute acitivites with Tami, my greatest friend from Snow College.
My art hanging up the school hallway for people to see.
Going to California, St. George, Bear Lake and Wolf creek with my family.
Backpacking through Philmont with Debbie.
Hanging out with my sisters.
Deep talks with my mom.
Soup nights with my family.
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