The Kill Shot (July 15)

Well you guys it's Pump it up Thursday so put on your favorite teams jersey and get ready to act crazy. You best believe that I was repping the Saints all day. WHO DAT!

This morning chill out period was bazerk, as always however Mish mash was the craziest I've seen it all summer. Only 2 registers opened and a line of 20 plus kids waiting outside the door before we even opened. It wore me out like reeling in a 20 pound catfish.

Lunch was nice since camp version of mom and dad ate with us. ( Alana and T-Dog) and afternoon deliveries for me was a fail as always. I'm never doing Summit deliveries ever again cuz it takes me forever to get there just to find put the camper is sleeping, or at the lake.

Special event tonight was full of every single inflatable game a child could

Possibly ever want to play with. The entire field house, large baseball field, and tennis courts was packed dull of adventurous games. Luckily ozark was short a few workers so I was recruited to work a shift. It was a blast being able to experience a special event considering I'm always cooped in the store learning children’s names and breaking the news that they can't buy two twix bars.

Somehow God placed Hannah at the game right next to me so you best believe we were dancing and having a good time, while paying attention to every child...safety first...

Tonight was when the real fun began. I witnessed two murders and a well battled attempt but she ended up gettin neutrilized (which means you can't try to shoot your target for 24 hrs) from 12:15 a.m. When we met at vesper point to 1:57 we lurked around in the dark shadows of Ozark like we were Edward Cullin. It's hilarious to see people creeping around with head lights and water guns. Anyway, I'm pretty upset I didn’t get to take a shower but it was simply way to late. Morning showers aren't so bad I guess..

Till tomorrow.

Carol of the Assassinators (July 15)

This game has gotten out of control! People are being shot at 4:30 in the morning. Counslors are barricading their cabins with children’s trunks, and attached to this email you will find a picture of what was hanging in Cabin 22s window...

On a more happier note it's Christmas once again at ozark. I awoke with donuts and coffee this morning because dear Alana is so thoughtful. After sharing Christmas memories we got to our morning duties of checking sweaty and SMELLY!!!!!! Children out after their tribal competition. Here's something I have learned at camp this summer, I have seriously under estimated the terrible Stench that takes over a little boy when he's been playing in the blistering Arkansas morning sun for an hour. Sometimes I don't know how I go a whole 30 minutes through chill out without literally gagging.

Annnyyway lunch was a big hype for nothing because it ended up being hot dogs instead of corn dogs. Yuck. Plus walking back from lunch I got shot twice by the media team. Right in the neck with water guns! And I was assinated 2days ago, so I was attacked for nothing. Needless to say, lunch time was more disappointing than exciting.

Mish mash came and went and Christmas dinner was upon us. I met up with my adopted cabin and listened to the Christmas story and than had our Christmas Dinner complete with Turkey, gravy, stuffing, and green beans. Oh, and don't forget the cookie that can cause a heart attack and arteries to clog within seconds of digestion. Then walking back to the store I had an audience made up of Alana, Chris Ann, and T-Dog hooting and hollering for my arrival into their presence. It was nice to see 'Ol T-Dog cheering on another team member, since all he does is gripe and complain about the register area and EMAILS not being complete!! Haha

Special event wasn't so special since it was just an extended period of mish mash. Then staff time came which instead of fellowship and phone time, it now consist of stalking and sketch behavior while water guns are being squirted from every direction. Insanity I tell you!!!

But in the mood of Christmas spirit, a wise man once told me, "the perfect way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear." so what if his name is Buddy the Elf, he gives great advice. What a role model. He also told me that in order to be healthy I need to stick with the four main food groups: candy, candy corn, candy cane, and syrup.

..and I say this as I type this email eating on a three muskateer that "Santa" left me on my bed....Chris Ann... Thanks :)

But it's time to go, I've said all I needed to say.

Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!

Techno Titanic (July 13)

Put on your floaties and your bathing suits guys, cuz it's Water World at Camp Ozark!

The store has been surprisingly peaceful, at least for now. I believe that here is the correct place to insert a "knock on wood."

Today for lunch was ham and cheese Stromboli so considering I hate ham and I'm not a fan of cheese I decided to go to the cook out in the small gym today. Luckily a lot of my new counselor, ex store sista, friends had lunch there as well so we caught up on all the hot gossip and made new friends.

The assassination game has gotten down and dirty. Someone was literally decked out in camo tonight waiting to make his kill. I went on a kill mission to the top staff girls house last night and witnessed first hand a water downed Murder! It was hilarious. Killed her right in her sleep, she never saw it coming.

That's pretty much all the rave at camp right now. The kids this session are great. Full of energy and excitement for each new day at camp, which makes it easier to wake up in the morning. I've adopted cabin 22 since I ate dinner with them the other night and am good friends with both their counselors. They are fun to get to know and I look forward to seeing their loud little faces everyday.

Dinner was gross as always. At least for first Tuesday. However I enjoyed great company while I harassed 'ol T-Dog and told Monetha stories that for some strange reason people like to hear. We mostly talked about my lack of teeth and how it makes it hard to chew chewy things. We also discussed the ability of my jaw to pop out of socket; the unfortunate birthmark that has been genetically passes down to me, and the strange and rare occassion of my elbow popping out of socket.

Tonight was water world so for the most part the store wasn't very busy considering the waterfront was open and a bunch of mini water games, that includes dunking booths, slip and slides, and a foam pit. Once evening falls upon Ozark the real party begins and a crazy beach party scene takes place on the all purpose courts. The end of the night is finished off in the most perfect way I could ever think of. If I completely hated Ozark, which I don't, but if I did, what happens at the end of Water World every first Tuesday of each session would make my entire summer no matter what. The very last song that is played is a techno remix version of My Heart Will Go On, which is, of course, the theme song to not only my Forbidden lover (Leonardo D.) but to also my favorite movie....Titanic!

Oh what I would give to watch that right now..

Anyway that was July 13th for me. Holy Whales!!! Can you believe that. I have lass than a month left here. 3 1/2 weeks really. Absurd!

Chit chat with you guys later.

Total Eclipse of the Heart (July 13)

Just to say, this title of my email has nothing to do with my emotional feelings, I just have that song stuck in my head.

So today, not much to talk about. I got to have a nice lunch with Raquel, the bestie, and visit with a lot of friends today. All my fellow store sistas came in with their cabins and so if was nice to see them. Plus I got a package from maw-maw (Thanks by the way!) and a letter from the Mexican bestie back home.

Im sure lurking around in the woods, Vampires were out today at Ozark since it was so rainy today. I swear a couple of times I thought I was in forks. (must be a twilight fan to understand). good thing I had my lucky Twilight Woods hands cream that Mrs. Cheryl and Casee sent me in a care package. It really made me play the part of a Cullen. Plus with Chris Piggot (a counselor) walking around camp it made it extra believable, since he is the identical twin of Robert pattinson. ( once again, must be a twilight fan) sorry, all you Harry Potter nerds.

Anyway tonight was western night and everyone was decked out in flannel, cowboy boots, bandanas, pig tails, and dont forget the 2 random kids that had black and green leotards on.....I'm still wondering what they were.

Tonight was stressful due to assassination starting at 8. I have decide to go all out an sent my assassin a creepy letter and tomorrow there will be signs posted around camp also creeping him out. Everything I write him is exerted out of the Bible so it's legit. The top staff in charge of this game says this is the most creative stalking she's seen and everyone says I'll be a legend when all is said and done. I guess all those episodes of Crimnal Minds that me and monie watch are finally paying off..in a non realistic/yet realistic way.

Sad news is I've already been killed. My luck to have been assigned to the girl sleeping right in front of me. So although she is now after my assigned assassin, the plan is still underway and I will have all credit for the creepy stalking that will take place tomorrow.

Annywwaayyy, sorry I blabbed. My eyes are beginning to glue shut and I feel like I'm typing gibberish.

Smell ya later.

The Assassination Game (June 11)

Opening day of session 4!!! I can not believe it. This summer is flying by quicker than a fueled up F-17! I have no clue what that is or if it even exist, but it sounds fast.

840 kids rolled into camp today and surprisingly not too many of them stopped by the store. It was a nice break. However, that meant that many children did not pick up all their pre-ordered goodies from the store, which resulted in us store sistas to deliver them tonight. The day saddened me because my good friends have left me to do bigger and better things but my day was made when Hannah busted through the doors screaming, "Take me Back! Take me back!" all hot and sweaty from standing on the hill and greeting all the cars with excited campers as I sat in one of the only AC buildings on campus.

We finally closed at 5 and I rushed to the chow hall and ate my FAVORITE dinner! Chicken tenders, mashed potatoes, green beans. Yuuummmy. You know how much I love chicken and tators!

Afterword I sized children for uniforms and then Headed to summit where I pulled all 840 uniforms along with the rest of the girls. We were surprisingly fast and got it done in 30 minutes.

I actually got to make it to the end of the campers lifeline (or ozark form of bible study/welcome) and caught the very first part of Tribal Initiation.

Like I said earlier we had to personally deliver all the packages that the children so conveniently didn't pick up, which was chaotic but I got it done in record timing so I treated myself to a cookies n cream ice cream bar....

Anyywwayy-your probably wondering why this blog is entitled "the assassination game" that's because for session 4 every Ozark staff member has been assigned a water gun and a specific top secret staff member that he/she is to assassin. Of course there are specic times of when combat can take place so each of us was placed with 4 pages of ozark original rules. Apparently this game has been played 2 years ago and people get down and dirty and scout on on roofs just to shoot the target. The point of the game is to shoot your target and identify who their target was and then Go after them. Basically like a huge circle it's going to be fun.

My assassin is actually a top staffer so I'm goin to have lots of fun and already have a 3 day plan. I plan on day 1 consisting of a note on his

Pillow with a Ozark version of Jeremiah 6:6-14. Next a creepy scavenger hunt leading him to clues saying I'm watching you. And eventually leading up to signs around camp saying to beware. Hopefully I actually pull all this off and protect myself from whoever Is out to kill me. Hmm-oh well.

Well just informing yall on another day of my life. Hope all is well, where yall are.

Piece ann Balessings.

The End is Near (June 11)

Welcome all you new email readers!! The word has gotten around that my daily blogs are quite "witty" so I've added some excited people to the list.

Today was closing day of session 3 and it was somewhat of a bittersweet day. Although it's exciting for all my close friends to become counselors, I will truly miss my store sistas that I have grown so close to over the past 7 weeks. Today, the store was very calm which was a nice break. However, I know that tomorrow's opening day is going to be rough, Alana may never admit it but I can see it in her eyes. She's not one to freak out but I know deep in her heart she's screaming bloody murder.

After the session ended I helped moved Brooke and Hannah in to their new cabins. Conveniently, their cabins were located on opposite sides of the camp....sweat is the new make up.

Hours passed and I though that I was never going to get my day off but we finally got things together and hit the road to hot springs.

Made it to the Wash N Go with all the other 200 staff members of Ozark and mingled and joked around for a good 10 minutes before I realized I was there to do laundry. Then a scene was created when i had to ask how to work the washer machines..of course. By now, most people who have Been here since 1 are used to my obliviousness of the world around me. After getting clothes rinsed, talking to friends, getting awkwardly macked on by awkward Justin, and clothes dried, I headed to hibachi. Like always, everyone couldn't resist and followed me there..ok ok, maybe I'm a little conceited.. Haha

But dinner was nice and then me and brooke took a what was suppose to be a quick trip to Wally world that ended up being an hour an a half. But on the upside I got some cool rings for only a dollar, an don't forget the animal silly bands!

Anyway it's been a long and tiring day but I'm finally in my comfortable bed getting cooled down by Katrina and Rita (my two fans)...oh and by comfortable, I mean by ozark standards.

Peace and blessings

Forever Young..Yeah Right (July 10)

I would like to start this blog mail off with a formal apology for the lack of blogs that I have sent over the past couple of days. When I say that I've been busy like a waitress on Valentines Day, I mean it!

It seems to be that the last time I updated yall was on Tuesday following the Mena, Ar trip so I shall do my best to pick up where I left off. But the days have been long, and the nights have been short so I can't promise you I'm going to remember everything.

Wednesdy was wacky tacky and man was it Wacky! Not only do they serve dinner for breakfast, which I don't know about you, but I prefer Breakfast for breakfast, but the whole day is backwards so we don't end up opening till 7:30 p.m.! Then of course it had to be raining all day long. Plus there was an extreme serve party that night that I had to attend and half work for. Drinks were all there and ready to be drank/drunk/drinked?..nope that's defiantly not it.  But you get the picture. It was all because of me and dear old courtney's hard work of placing drinks in iced coolers and lugging them around camp nearly killing ourselves....

Anyway the party was fun. As unexpected.

Thursday was disco daze so I was saddened that I chose not to bring back to camp with me my perfectly tie dyed shirt that I made in NOLA on my break. The store was a little lonely so we had the pleasure of restocking and playing in the special event. I was really excited but the whole time we were at the special event all 827 kids were playing the worlds largest game of Bingo sooo.. It wasn't that interesting.

Today has Been crazy as always since it's Final Friday. Camps energy was full of excitement that tomorrow means the Day OFF, but also sadness that this means separation for most of us store sistas. Ultimate solution( Tribal comp.) was this morning and I made it in time to watch the last 3 relay race where Osage took 3rd Session of Camp Ozark. This would have normally made me very excited if I wasn't soaking wet from the torrential downpour that was happening the entire time I was watching. After that build a mountain was for lunch but I should call it.. Build an ant hill. I tend to only get the fritos, beans, meat, and cheese so when I sit down for lunch I never feel like I'm eating a mountain. Mish mash came an went as did the last special event which was CRAZINESS. It was as if the children had never seen the store before. It was like wild monkeys tasting Africa for the first time. It was like Megan hearing that free food was being handed out in the chow hall...haha

A stampede of non stop flowing of children happened for 2 hours getting the last minute buys and draining their camp account. Once we closed the party got started. Me and Hannah did our weekly "it's a hard knock life for us" routine, complete with brooms and dance, then pumped it Up with the best songs to restock too. After waiting for pizza that never arrived and finishing emails that 'ol T-Dog dropped by (alanas husband) I finally decided to call it a night and head back to the staff house. Of course though, I was sidetracked and ended up walking backwards and up a hill to the loft to visit a friend that just got back, talked to another friend on the way back up another hill, jumped in a car to bring me up the next hill, just to get out and talk to another friend. So..needless to say...30 minutes and 4 conversations later I finally made it to the staff house. It's been a quick 2 weeks and I'm saddened to know that summer is going to be done before I know it. This summer has been a great experience and God has shown me so much and I'm excited for the next 4 weeks.

So for those of you who are wondering, yes, I am alive...just real busy!