Goodbye Feb. vacation, hello Summer vacation

Well today is the first day back to class from February vacation. There are two types of school vacation people. Some people travel to somewhere warmer, and others just hang out at their houses sleeping. This vacation I was one of those people that just stayed home worked, did an AP biology project, and slept. Next vacation I'm going to Florida so it was nice to chill this vacation.
I did get good news over vacation. One the Friday of vacation I got a large envelope addressed to me from my summer camp. Inside was my contract to be a camp counselor! That's right for summer 2016 I will be a camp counselor at my summer camp for 7 weeks! Being a camp counselor is really important to me because I've been a camper, CIT, and now counselor. I was really nervous about my interview, and getting the job. I knew in advance that I was going to be offered a counselor position, but I wasn't sure if it was paid or not. If I didn't get a paid position then I would've gotten an internship where I would work for hours to use for school. I was also nervous because the position I really wanted was the farm barn counselor. The farm barn counselor is the one counselor in charge of the farm class at camp. The farm barn is one of the most popular classes because you learn about farm animals. There is a variety of agricultural animals from rabbits, chickens, pigs, goats, cows, calves, sheep, you name it, and it has been in there. There is two teenagers who help teach the class even though they are not official counselors. I was doubting myself on getting the position because I wasn't sure if I had to be over 18 (I will only be 16 this summer). I do have a lot of experience working with animals, and have many fun activities that would be fun for campers learned about agriculture.
Fortunately for me when I opened up my contract it said that I had been hired as a paid counselor (I get over $1000!) and I'm the farm barn counselor. It is honestly a dream come true. Not many people are willing to spend all summer in cabins with no electricity, with kids 24/7, and in a barn taking care of many animals. Me on the other hand I can't wait. I hope to inspire kids to pursue agricultural careers like me.

My Header Photo

I thought that I should explain my header picture. I took this picture this past summer at Camp Marshall where I was a CIT (counselor in training). One night after we had a luau cookout, every person at the camp got to make a wish. We would light our candles, make a wish, and put the paper lantern into the water. Many of the lanterns caught on fire or sank, but in the end the meaning behind it was really special.