san diego
Hello everyone-I'm not sure how often I'll have internet access so I just wanted to write some thoughts about what is going on here.
I made it to San Diego. My flights were both quite bumpy, but I survived them both, and read a book along the way. It's called "Our America" and is about two young boys living in the projects on South Side Chicago. It's an easy read, and quite a good, and yet sad book.
The camp is beautiful. There are flowers everywhere. The camp has a somewhat strange feel because it is an all boys military school during the year, but during the summer they have an academic program and a sports camp for both boys and girls. I'm in charge of the sports program. There are six weeks total, and one of the weeks is a surf camp.
My overall feeling of the camp is relaxed. I gather from the materials and the office staff that they are pretty go with the flow. I'm not sure whether I like it or not, but I suppose it will make my job a bit easier. I went through some staff and camper files today. It was fun, I suppose-but it's difficult to learn about a person by reading some paperwork.
The only person here right now around my age is Angie, the office secretary. We had dinner last night-she seems to be nice. Hopefully she'll be able to make friends with some of the counselors-she won't have as much interaction with them as I will, so hopefully she can hang out with us some. Tomorrow the rest of the staff comes-it should be interesting to meet them. Hopefully all goes well. They are all coming from London/Australia and two from around the U.S.
The people here are extremely friendly. I am in a coffee shop right now and have struck up conversations about 4 random people. That would never happen in St. Louis or Chicago. It's a very friendly feel. There is also a band playing outside at a nearby restaurant. It's pretty crazy.
As far as how I'm feeling right now, I think this is going to be a good experience. I was unsure until I entered this coffee shop which is fantastic. The people of Carlsbad seem very nice. But, I'm missing home. I'm also feeling like I'm crazy for taking this job and doubting my ability to truely do this well. Hopefully I'll be able to get my act together and plan some great programs.
Anyways, this post is pretty dry so I'll end it now. There's too many people in this coffee shop for me to really think clearly. Lots of noise.
I made it to San Diego. My flights were both quite bumpy, but I survived them both, and read a book along the way. It's called "Our America" and is about two young boys living in the projects on South Side Chicago. It's an easy read, and quite a good, and yet sad book.
The camp is beautiful. There are flowers everywhere. The camp has a somewhat strange feel because it is an all boys military school during the year, but during the summer they have an academic program and a sports camp for both boys and girls. I'm in charge of the sports program. There are six weeks total, and one of the weeks is a surf camp.
My overall feeling of the camp is relaxed. I gather from the materials and the office staff that they are pretty go with the flow. I'm not sure whether I like it or not, but I suppose it will make my job a bit easier. I went through some staff and camper files today. It was fun, I suppose-but it's difficult to learn about a person by reading some paperwork.
The only person here right now around my age is Angie, the office secretary. We had dinner last night-she seems to be nice. Hopefully she'll be able to make friends with some of the counselors-she won't have as much interaction with them as I will, so hopefully she can hang out with us some. Tomorrow the rest of the staff comes-it should be interesting to meet them. Hopefully all goes well. They are all coming from London/Australia and two from around the U.S.
The people here are extremely friendly. I am in a coffee shop right now and have struck up conversations about 4 random people. That would never happen in St. Louis or Chicago. It's a very friendly feel. There is also a band playing outside at a nearby restaurant. It's pretty crazy.
As far as how I'm feeling right now, I think this is going to be a good experience. I was unsure until I entered this coffee shop which is fantastic. The people of Carlsbad seem very nice. But, I'm missing home. I'm also feeling like I'm crazy for taking this job and doubting my ability to truely do this well. Hopefully I'll be able to get my act together and plan some great programs.
Anyways, this post is pretty dry so I'll end it now. There's too many people in this coffee shop for me to really think clearly. Lots of noise.