Hello World,
Sorry this post is a day later. I had a busy Sunday that left me really tired. I didn't get a lot of sleep Saturday night because I stayed up and talked to some of the people here. It was a really fun time. I had to be up early on Sunday because of group of us went to Dollywood. I had never been before and wanted to check it out. I will say this, I had a great time and loved the rollercoasters. I do wish the park would have been bigger. It was fun, but I think I am going to stick to Six Flags. I was very sore and tired when I finally got back to my room so I decided to wait until today to type all this out.
It has also hit me that this is my last week here at Blue Ridge. It's really hard for me to believe that I have spent seven weeks here already. The time as gone by so quickly. I love the people I have been able to meet here. I think that is what I will miss the most about being here. I sat around a table last night and just smiled at the people I was with. I truly am going to miss everyone here. However, I am so ready to get home. I have a lot I need to do before school, and I'm missing the people back at home.
*myself, Bekah, and TL*
We took an all staff picture last week in front of Eureka Hall. The picture will hang in the café now, along with all the others. I think it's really cool how I will now be on the wall with my dad, aunts, and cousins. I'm sure that I will come back and find the picture and just reminisce on my summer here.
That's all I have for this blog. Thanks for reading and make sure to click the "follow" button to keep up with my blogs (:
-PK
Hello World,
Well I officially have less than two weeks here in the mountains. It's the strangest feeling knowing that this amazing summer is coming to its end. I have loved being here and getting to know the people and all the great adventures I have had. I have a lot planned for the next two weeks!
I am excited to be home though. I have a lot to do before I head back to IC. I want to look into my classes, get ready for Rush, and maybe pick up a few things for the apartment. I am so excited to move in. I am also excited for Rush. I have a lot of ideas swimming around in my head now. If you want to keep involved with what I and my society is doing, follow us on twitter: @SigPhips and instagram: @phips1916
Being here gets me excited about possible travels I have in my head. One of the trips I am hoping to plan is one to Alaska. I have some family moving there this summer. I would love to be able to get out there next summer. Fingers crossed!
This past week a group of us went out to get some food in Asheville. We went to White Duck Taco Shop. Literally the best tasting tacos I have ever had; 10/10 would recommend. I ended up with the fish tacos and I think it is my new favorite thing to eat. Springfield needs to open one ASAP. I need to go back before I leave for home.
*found this wall behind the taco shop*
That's all I have for this week. My next one should be exciting so make sure you read.
-PK
Hello World,
Yes, I know that this is not my normal day to blog. We have had a lot of trouble with the wifi this week, and I wanted to make sure that I was able to post this weekend. So for right now I have wifi and I am taking full advantage of it. Happy Saturday!
Right now, outside the entrance of Blue Ridge, a tree has fallen in the middle of the road and has taken some power lines with it. The company working on it is hopeful that it will be fixed by tonight. As of right now, there is only one building with power, wifi, and AC: Blue Ridge Center (BRC). It's a busy weekend here. We had four large groups come in last night. Also, last night a group of the staff went to Launch Trampoline Park in Asheville. It was actually so much fun! I had never been to a trampoline park before and wasn't sure if I would feel "too old" for it. But being the child at heart that I am, I had a blast. I would highly recommend going to one. I even think they are opening one back in Springfield, IL soon...
This past Monday, as you all realized, was the Fourth of July! A group of us ended up going to a parade in a town over. We also ended up going paddle boating that afternoon. I couldn't tell you the last time I was able to do that so it was that much better. Later that night we went into downtown Black Mountain for the fireworks. We were even able to find an ice cream shop near by and I got Carmel Ripple in a fresh, handmade waffle cone (talk about heaven). We ate the ice cream while watching the fireworks. It was a lot of fun. I was also able to talk and get to know Maria. She grew up in Columbia but now lives in Italy with her boyfriend. She is such a sweet, kind, and intelligent women. I'm very lucky to call her a friend now.
Today I was able to catch up with my cousin Heather. It was so so wonderful to see her. She's in Asheville for a visit and asked if we could have lunch. We just talked and caught up with what we're doing in life. I haven't seen her in a little over a year and have missed her. It's so cool that no matter where I go, it always seems to work out that I have some family near by. I hope I get to sit down with her again soon. Thank you for a wonderful afternoon Heather!
I'll leave you with the book I am currently reading. It's the Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis. I have a huge book with all seven in one. Right now I am on book five, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader. I have been speeding through them! They just pull me in and are really well written. I would highly recommend if anyone just wants to read a good "fairy tale," as Lewis refers to them. However, I think they are so much more than that...
-PK
Hello World,
I really don't have a lot to say in this post. I don't find myself having a lot of inspiration at the moment. I have been working very late all week and just want to find time to sleep. Tonight I have showered and put on a nice face mask to help me calm down. I am putting on The Cornicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe and going to bed. I am actually in the process of reading all seven of the books and am currently on the third book, The Horse and his Boy. Today I went on a little hiking adventure. I didn't get very far up the mountain only because I found a little river and wanted to just listen and take some pictures. I am hoping that on Tuesday some of us are heading into Asheville for some shopping. I would really love to pick up some t-shirt dresses.
That is really all I have for this week. I think I am just tired from working so much. I do love the amount of hours I get, but sometimes I don't think it would be all that bad to have the morning shift. Anyway, until next week...
-PK
P.S. I would just like to congratulate Ryan Held on making Team USA for swimming. I'll be praying and cheering you on! #Rio2016
