Independence Day

So Wednesday was Independence Day, thus we took the day off and celebrated. We went the Salto de Jimenoa for some hiking, then rapelling, some rock climbing, some more hiking and then some cliff jumping. It was a blast. I took a disposable waterproof camera so pictures will be posted once I get home or if I get ahold of someone else's camera. Last sunday I "learned" how to kayak. The only part I mastered was the wet exit, but again it was a ton of fun. The first work team has come and left and so now we are just kind of working around camp trying to get some projects ready for the next work team. I've been cutting/trimming a bunch of trees as well as planting some sod. Every night this week we've been having dinner at someone who is on camp staff's house. It has been fun to get to be with them and there families and see their homes. This weekend Eric (the other intern) and I are going to one of the local Vida Joven (Young Life) leader's house for a few days. It should be pretty fun, Any and Achu were here for the week when the first work team was here and we look forward to seeing their lives and how they do Young Life.
I'm going to do my best one of these days to post some pictures. We have the day off on wednesday do hopefully it will happen then.

Also check out the new JL audio logo, I mean Younglife logo.

Phone number

Here is the number if you want to call me, I do get free incoming calls. I'm an hour ahead of you until you turn clocks forward, then we are the same. I usually have the phone on me after 6 my time.
829.804.5542

I had a personal best score today in frisbee golf, 5 under.

And the song, it's too late to apologize.... is on right now. Domican kids are dancing in the dining area.

Later

Blogs are like club talks

Blogs are like club talks in that you spend a bunch of time planning them and then totally shoot from the hip. So I was thinking about my blog today in the shower, because that is where I plan my club talks, and I totally wiped out. Yeah I fell in the shower. No worries...I'm fine. Anyway, everything here is going well. I'm having alot of fun and everyone here is pretty fun. The beauty of Young Life/Vida Joven is that everyone knows everyone, so the first few days are spent playing the name game. Anyway I have a cell phone, but it is charging right now and I can't remember the number, but when I do I'll post it and you can call me. I get free incoming calls. Ok so now managing 3 "g-chats" I'll update soon hopefully. The camp has internet but it is finicky. I'll try to post some pictures and my phone number soon. We hiked to some sweet waterfalls today. That's it, I may have ADD

Bon Voyage

Nothing says goodbye like beer and wings. Had a great time tonight with "Us" at BW3's. It's been too long since all of us have been together. My bags are packed, my room is clean...really clean, and just a few more things to get done before I go to bed. Thanks to Dan, I will have "The Wire" seasons 3 and 4 on my Ipod, and I am very excited about that. Here's to the beginning of what will hopefully be a great life experience and six weeks that I will look back on as life changing. How's that for some expectations?

If for some reason you want to send me mail, here is the info:
Pico Escondido
c/o (your name)
Unit 3029 – YLDR
3170 Airman's Dr.
Fort Pierce, FL 34946

Please be aware that YOU will have to pay $1.25 per pound to RECEIVE packages that people send you. This is in ADDITION to the postage they pay to send a package to Florida. For example, if your mom sends you a 10 lb. package, you will have to pay $12.50 when it arrives. Mail goes out and is delivered through our mail service EVERY OTHER TUESDAY - that's once every 14 days! Letters and such should me mailed AT LEAST one week before mail day and packages should be sent close to 2 weeks beforehand.

Mail days for this spring are as follows: February 19^th , March 4th, and March 18th. This means that if your family & friends send you any mail AFTER March 12th, it will not make it to you.

If you would like to gamble, you may also try the Dominican mail system. I do hope someone does this, I guess you would have to find the address of camp.

This is my blog

I plan on becoming famous because of this sweet blog. Follow now, so when I am famous you can say I 'm not really into it anymore, now that he's sold out.