Oh goodness... When I said busy summer, I really meant it didn't I?
Well folks, let's give you an update shall we?
JULY
I went on a mission trip. It was great. I went with my church youth group (plus some more from another youth group) to Seattle, WA. We were there for almost a week. We sorted through clothes at a donation center for foster children, we served lunch to the guys at a drug rehab center, and packaged a bajillion won tons at a food share. As well as serving the community, I got to know many many great people.
AUGUST
I went to Polk County fair. I was showing rabbits, photography, art, educational displays, and I made two speeches. I had a prepared speech about demodex mites and the problems they can cause for dogs, and I did an impromptu speech. The impromptu speech was interesting. The topic I pulled out of the can was: "There are two spots left on Noah's ark. Choose from grizzly bear, ostrich, dolphin, elephant, or field mouse. You have to be the animal and explain why you deserve the last spot on the ark." Yep. I chose field mouse. It was pretty funny. Anyway, one of my educational displays and my art exhibit went to State fair. I was also selected to do my prepared speech and another impromptu speech at State.
Last week, I went to a horse camp. I met lots of awesome people and I got to ride a horse. Loved it. I learned some new things about riding and I got to do a basic barrel race at a trot. As well as horseback riding, there were all kinds of activities. Arts and crafts, bible study, free time, swimming at the lake... oh. And mucking stalls. That's great fun. I think the best part was the fact that my riding instructors quoted Monty Python and the Princess Bride. That totally made my week!
ANOTHER RANDOM UPDATE
I have a job! I'm working at a physical therapy place. They have several other offices in different cities. In the basement are stacks and stacks of boxes. The boxes are full of files... Seven years worth of patient files. My job is to scan all the files, one by one, in to the computer system. Yes, it's rather tedious, but at the same time very cool. It's my first real job, and a pretty good one at that. Much better than flipping burgers (no offense to anyone who is passionate about their burger-flipping job).
And that's about it. I shall not forget to update in September.
Hope you're all having a wonderful summer and looking forward to the new school year!
Enjoy last minute pool parties, ice cream cones, picnics... plus more!
