Summer Camp
My new job is like being at Summer Camp all the time. Sometimes I can’t believe I actually get paid for this. It’s really fun. I’m here ALL the time. I haven’t had a day off in like 3 or 4 weeks. I’m working 13 hours a day. I eat every meal here. I’ve stayed overnight here twice (sleeping on the back of a raft for an hour at a time). I’ve had a couple of beers here. I’ve rafted twice. I’ve ridden my bike (only a couple of times). We’re really busy, but it’s still fun. Running pumps, filters, fixing the dirty water issues, basic facility stuff… It’s still engineering and maintenance, but the location and atmosphere makes the biggest difference. Plus, I’ve never had a real job before where I could wear shorts! It’s a nice perk. The only downsides are the lack of any other kind of life, and never seeing Brian. He’s nice enough to bring meals to me when he’s in the area. Everyone’s jealous.
I’ve been able to get out to ride a few times. I think if I keep riding my SS here I could be really strong. I rode the Titus this morning, though, and it was a welcome relief. I needed gears and suspension today. It was a good ride with B and a few Ranks and Arleigh.
Next weekend I’ll finally have some days off. I’m headed to see my little bub-ra, Doug. He lives in San Diego, but is coming home to Atlanta to visit the family. So, I’m headed south for a few days.
The following weekend is the MS 150 — 200 miles from Monroe to Myrtle Beach with the company of the Ranks. I’ll see how that goes. Since I haven’t been riding much, I don’t know how the knees will do, and I’ll definitely have to bring a full tube of Butt’r.
I’ll post pics of the place later. We’ve cleaned up the water, and the crowds have come to check it out. We’re getting good reviews from the kayak clubs.
Also, since I started working at the Whitewater Center and seeing a sports nutritionist, I’ve lost 11 pounds! My days are much more active overall even though I’m not riding as much. Whoo-hoo! 11 pounds!
Sounds like your having fun at the new job. Congrats on the 11 pounds. I need to change the way I eat as well.
I’m glad you are like your new job! Lucky you to be active all day long, and outside. Hopefully you’ll have more reasonable days and nights this fall. Have a safe trip.