Pop Goes the Weasel

OK, so today was the first day that I had a moment where I absolutely did not want to be working anymore. I have a feeling there will be a lot more of those days as the work becomes more and more mundane and routine. So, I will be prepared.

This morning we had checkout. We were late for work because of one of the girls in our house which I can already see will be a point of contention. So that didn't start the day off well. Our boss was mad because we were late and we were all mad because one girl had made us late. Also, it was freezing (literally) and I woke up with a scratchy throat.

But we made it through check out. I had to inspect a bathroom that had the aroma of being freshly used which was awkward and gross. But, the men were better than high school kids are at following instructions and actually doing the 3 things we ask of them. So it was a pretty smooth process.

After checkout, I went to do vending while everyone else stayed in housekeeping. I do vending by myself, so that makes for a peaceful day. It's actually a pretty long and complicated process which includes me carrying a lot of heavy soda and water around. But again, it was peaceful and I ran into the boys all over camp landscaping and maintaining. So I got to stop and chat a lot.

I finished up vending before lunch and went to work in the Washboard for about an hour after lunch. Then Sara and I met Angela back at the Mercantile to do the deposits for the weekend. That took about an hour and a half and then we headed back to the Washboard and were there until 5:00. I was really exhausted by the end of day and definitely still am. I'm also kind of dreading All Clean tomorrow, so let's hope I wake up with a better attitude.

We got invited to Tim (the kitchen manager) and Leah's house for dinner. They apparently invited the whole property and had a make your own grilled cheese station with an incredible variety of fancy cheeses and homemade tomato soup. It was really fun to hang out with everyone in an informal setting and to see some of the moms and kids. We sat and chatted for a long time, but everyone was really tired and we headed back early. Also, I met one of the volunteer couples who had been on vacation the first couple weeks we were here and thier son lives in St. Louis. So I got to talk about Missouri for a while. All and all a good night.

And now, although I have always been a self-proclaimed night owl, I am going to bed at 9:45. Life in the Canyon is extreme... and extremely different. I'm having so much fun, but I'm also so worn out and feel so challenged. It's a great place and I'm becoming more convinced that this year is going to be huge.

I love you all! I'll be back in MO in 5 days! Get pumped!