The kids are a comin'

The kids are arriving this Sunday! I've found out I've got thirteen 9-10 year olds for the week. I'm super excited to say the least! I think they will really change the dynamic and the environment at camp - I can't wait. This means I've now moved from the 30+ bunk room to the smaller cabin with two other counsellors. There's no heat, lighting or electricity in general (did I mention its extremely cold lately? Where the F are you summer?!) but hey reppin' the rustic camp lyf yo' where nobody cares about showering daily anymore and we live on s'mores.

Went to get a social security number today with the other newbies. The place reminded me of centrelink a lot actually - just a tad scummy with the staff thinking they are the security of the world. Because we finished up early we got to take a drive downtown Minneapolis, and had breakfast at this uptown diner (I think I'll get diabetes from that meal). Needless to say I can't wait to finally go out and check out some bars and live music, it looks amazing.

More random drives here and there which have been awesome. I was told that if any opportunity arises to get off camp, even if its just for a bit, should be taken up. After being here for so long I guess you can start to get sick of it. Went to Goodwill which was mad, picked up two jumpers and two hoodies for less than $20 all up. Been pumping a lot of songs in parking lots which has made me laugh till my stomach hurts (there was 7 of us stuffed in the car at the time) including niggas in paradise and thrift shop - mah jaaayyums!!! Went to this secluded beach late at night with a few of the girls, as well as other little adventures here and there. I'm so glad a couple of the local people have their cars here, seriously. Trips to the gas station always manage to turn into adventures!

There's only a few people who are 21 and over here so one night after dinner we decided to go out to a bar for a few drinks. Of course this turned into many many drinks, and it was hilarious. I don't think there was any other people our age there and there was terrible karaoke going on but we had a great time. It was my first time trying to work out the whole tipping thing too, so what started as tipping 1 or 2 bucks, after I started feeling merry I think I tipped the bartender like 10 bucks one time. Jesus. I need to seriously watch myself!

Here is a pretty tame picture of our group -

I promise to take more photos eventually!!!

Things I've noticed about America:

- There are more American flags per square mile than people (maybe a slight exaggeration)

- They have drive-thru ATMs and pharmacies (what the hell?)

- They still think I mean a g-string when I mention thongs

- S'mores are delicious and I wish it was a thing back home 

Anyway gotta get to sleep as we're up at 6.30am to jump in the lake. I swear the weather better have picked up by then (it's been so cold and drizzly - I left Melbourne to get AWAY from that shite!!!)

Eva xox