I'm sitting on the bus on the way back out to camp for another week. Its just dawned on me that I only have 2 more weeks left and it's definitely a catch 22 feeling. I have been having an absolute blast and it is with out a doubt the best experience of my life. I love all the people that I have met and have formed some really great friendships, most of which are with Aussies :O haha (apparently, I'm an adopted Aussie now too, sorry NZ).
I have loved every minute of the past 7 weeks but at the same time it has been the most mentally and physically draining experience (even harder than my post graduate year at uni... Can't believe I just said that!). Being up at 6.30am every morning, going to bed if I'm lucky before 12am, spending a full day in 40degree heat and trying to entertain a bunch of children is a lot harder than I initially imagined. And that's why I'm so gutted that this experience is almost over but so relieved at the same time. It's a very strange feeling.
One thing I am not going to miss are the bugs! They are everywhere and I have bites all over me (it's disgusting). The other night a counsellor just got casually bit by a scorpion, no biggie. And sweating constantly, yea I won't miss that either. I shower and then 5 minutes later I'm dirty again. I look like an absolute mess during my 'working week' but it makes the weekend so much sweeter when I get to put a little effort into my appearance. I actually get excited about putting make up on.
Austin for 4th of July was the best! It was 4 days away from children and we defiantly took full advantage of this! There was 9 of us who went and we went a tad bit/a lot crazy. Austin is the coolest city and I'm so glad I had the chance to visit it. Having an accent is the best asset a lady can ask for. We did not have to buy a drink pretty much the entire trip as they are just handed to you as soon as you open your mouth. Our group consisted of British, Irish, Australian and kiwi ladies so a good range haha. Austin night life is insane, so much better than anything on offer in New Zealand. There are even police officers riding past on horses! It was definitely hard going back to camp after having such a fun break. We were all pretty glum last week but we made it though to the weekend which is our savior. Love the weekend. Air conditioning + no children or bugs equals heaven! And now the countdown begins...
