RLCC, Wait What? Not RLCA?

This week is incredibly busy for me, but I'm loving every minute of it! Not only am I working this week at my University, but I am also a dorm mom at my childhood camp. For years I traveled with my parents to this camp, and eventually became a camper. Whenever I worked as "faculty" it was washing dishes in the kitchen for the majority of the day, but this year it feels like I received a promotion! Now I am a dorm mom.

I never realized what a difference there was between high school students and where I am now. In reality I have only been graduated for three years, and one would think that in those three years, a person could change, but not so drastically. I listen to my girls talk and it makes me realize how different I am after three years of college. Especially in seeing the youth ministers interact with their youth groups. They are blocking hallways, singing loudly past lights out, pushing the faculty to see how far they can go. It makes me step back and thank this crazy college experience. Thank you for letting me grow up a little.

On the plus side, being back at camp after 1 year of not setting foot there is such a relief. It was always my favorite "mini-vacation" and I always looked forward to camp. You know that place? That place where you love to visit year after year and it always makes you feel slightly nostalgic? Yeah, that is camp for me. And to think after all these years I get to help in a dorm instead of the kitchen! It may not seem like much, but it just shows how things can go full circle. My mom used to be in the dorms, I grew up in the camp as a camper, and now I'm in the dorms. Wow :) Got to love Round Lake Christian Assembly (RLCA) ... despite the whole name change to RLCC. 

Ashland Orientation Palooza!

This week my fellow Orientation Teamers (O-Teamers for short) got to wear our purple polo's once again! We had two drive-ins this week for Ashland University, and I must say they were amazing. For those of you who do not know what a drive-in is, it is our first orientation for the incoming freshmen class. They visit the University for a day going through informational sessions, checking out ways to get involved on campus, and much more.

So let's recap the two drive-ins from this week!

((The O-Team arrives the night before))

June 19-20 

This night was super relax. It was so nice to see everyone again, and it really gave us a chance to get to know each other as a team better. My friends car was smoking, but luckily it got fixed. We ran a bit late throughout the drive in day, and had some confused parents and students, but we managed to make things work out for the best.

June 22-23

One of the best drive-ins I have ever worked! The night before we went to a bonfire and got drenched in the rain, and when we got back to the house, it was game time! Our director bought us huge marshmallows and we decided to use them for indoor marshmallow football! The entire night was a blast, and I got to talk to O-Teamers who I did not really know before hand. I loved it :) The drive in went smoothly. Only a few minor hiccups, but nothing major to report. The skits finished early leaving us a lot of extra time in JAM (Just ask Me) sessions for the students & O-Teamers. Yay for not running late!

The 2011 Orientation Team at Ashland University!

Here's to my fellow O-Teamers! 

The End of an Era

Day 30 - A Picture of Someone You Miss

I know that it has been a struggle for me to make it through this, and it lasted more like 50 days than 30, but this is it. My 30 day photo challenge now reaches its end, leaving me wondering what else I can possibly blog about for all of you :) With the end of an era, there is only one picture I can think to post.

This is a picture of my grandmother. She passed away in December, 2010. She was the heart of my family, and honestly it is so difficult to type this, as I am beginning to tear up just thinking about her. She was the joy in our lives, not to mention the most hilarious woman, and incredibly skilled baker. I will always miss her, but every Christmas as I bake her recipes I will remember her :) Love you Grandma!

The Wrap Up Begins

Day 29 - A Picture that can Make You Smile

 

This picture of my family always makes me smile. Together  the four of us have been through so much, and they have truly brought me to where I am today. Seeing pictures like this remind me how truly blessed I am. To have a family that loves me despite my flaws and stands by my side through everything cannot help but bring a smile to my face. What can I say, I love my family :)

Eternal Solitude

Day 28 - A Picture of Something You're Afraid of

There are not a lot of things that scare me. Yes there is a small fear of bugs, but that is beside the point. I have been cliff diving, white water rafting, and even scraped up my legs rock climbing. But there is one thing that does scare me more than the usual every day life things.

The fear of dying alone scares me. I look forward to the day I can find someone to share my life with. And the thought of being alone for the remainder of my life terrifies me... it has been my one biggest fear since.. as long as I can remember.