Sunday, December 1, 2013
Water Wars
Hello from beautiful and sunny Arizona!
A couple things that you have missed out on these past couple of weeks:
1. I got my team! We quickly adopted the motto "The struggle is real, Fire 7 knows the deal" and I'll tell you why in convenient bullet points!
2. Upon arriving to our first state park we were informed that we were a day early. So we had to camp on the park grounds for one night and setting up the tents in the wind was, of course, a struggle. Little did we know that it was just the beginning.
3. Upon arriving to our second state park we were informed that the sprinklers we were by had not been working since the summer, so there was no need to worry about them. But of course, they come on at 3 AM, I literally couldn't handle it. It was an hour of just pure chaos trying to get everything under control.
3. Naturally, Fire 7 was not done with water, because the first weekend in our second park it rained pretty much all weekend and we had tent leakage. Not only tent leakage, but a collapsed tent as well. Our FEMA trailer was definitely cramped for a couple of days.
Needless to say Fire 7 is officially over water, and luckily we've had wonderful weather since then. But we are never quite comfortable, because the struggle continues on each and everyday. And we love it.
love,
ktv
ps - Oh, and this also happened.
A couple things that you have missed out on these past couple of weeks:
1. I got my team! We quickly adopted the motto "The struggle is real, Fire 7 knows the deal" and I'll tell you why in convenient bullet points!
2. Upon arriving to our first state park we were informed that we were a day early. So we had to camp on the park grounds for one night and setting up the tents in the wind was, of course, a struggle. Little did we know that it was just the beginning.
3. Upon arriving to our second state park we were informed that the sprinklers we were by had not been working since the summer, so there was no need to worry about them. But of course, they come on at 3 AM, I literally couldn't handle it. It was an hour of just pure chaos trying to get everything under control.
3. Naturally, Fire 7 was not done with water, because the first weekend in our second park it rained pretty much all weekend and we had tent leakage. Not only tent leakage, but a collapsed tent as well. Our FEMA trailer was definitely cramped for a couple of days.
Needless to say Fire 7 is officially over water, and luckily we've had wonderful weather since then. But we are never quite comfortable, because the struggle continues on each and everyday. And we love it.
love,
ktv
ps - Oh, and this also happened.
Friday, November 1, 2013
Disney Dudes.
Hello!
So I stumbled across this tonight as I was stalking Todrick Hall, because what else would I be doing with my Friday night?
It has Todrick Hall, a boy band, and Disney songs. So basically it is perfection.
Enjoy your weekend!
love,
ktv
So I stumbled across this tonight as I was stalking Todrick Hall, because what else would I be doing with my Friday night?
It has Todrick Hall, a boy band, and Disney songs. So basically it is perfection.
Enjoy your weekend!
love,
ktv
Sunday, October 27, 2013
ZOMBIE CRAWL!
So, this happened a couple of weekends ago.
And with that image, enjoy the rest of your Sunday!
love,
ktv
ps - In other more important news Corps Members have finally come! Let the adventure continue : )
love,
ktv
ps - In other more important news Corps Members have finally come! Let the adventure continue : )
Sunday, October 6, 2013
My last 24.
Hey!
So I know that you are all dying to know what I did with my last weekend being 24. Well, wait no longer because I am about to tell you!
*Friday: I had a wonderful pizza dinner at our Region Director's house. I almost didn't leave because their basement has carpet and my feet have never felt so much magic.
Then me and some comrades went to Historian's Ale House and had several drinks and were classy. Then we decided to try our luck at another bar. I knew that it was going to be great inside because the bouncer waived the five dollar cover for us. It was at a bar that is almost exactly like Bonnie's for those of you who know what that is (I'm looking at you Shantel and Maya) And stepped back in time to the 1940's because there was a trio of gentlemen playing songs from that era. It was awesome! I got twirled around the dance floor, like a delicate flower, by an older gentlemen. Thank you random bar, thank you.
*Saturday: I awakened and went to my eye appointment, which doesn't sound to exciting, but right after it I purchased Justin Timberlake's 20/20 Experience Part Two, and needless to say (but I will) that was very exciting! And it is everything that I hoped it would be!
Later that evening, I decided to try a pizza place (because you can never have enough pizza! Thanks for that Chicago) called Mellow Mushroom and it was delicious! Way too expensive considering I am not receiving a paycheck at this moment of my life (thanks government shutdown!) but it was my birthday weekend so I was like, yolo!
We then proceeded to Hayters (not a misspelling) which is the worst place in the best possible way. We watched music videos for literally an hour before getting up to dance, because they kept getting progressively weirder. They at one point played "What The Fox Say" so I need not say more. I enjoyed myself more than I should have, even though I felt I had to fight on the dance floor. I turned it into some pretty legit dance moves though.
*Sunday: I certainly turned up today! And by that I mean I went to brunch with Erin and Lani, we enjoyed a stroll through Wash Park, and ended up at a coffee shop. I'm getting old.
I loved my birthday weekend! 24 I've enjoyed you, but I can't wait to wake up tomorrow with a fully developed brain! Here's looking at you 25.
love,
ktv
PS - I also wore this outfit on Saturday. Go Bulls!
So I know that you are all dying to know what I did with my last weekend being 24. Well, wait no longer because I am about to tell you!
*Friday: I had a wonderful pizza dinner at our Region Director's house. I almost didn't leave because their basement has carpet and my feet have never felt so much magic.
Then me and some comrades went to Historian's Ale House and had several drinks and were classy. Then we decided to try our luck at another bar. I knew that it was going to be great inside because the bouncer waived the five dollar cover for us. It was at a bar that is almost exactly like Bonnie's for those of you who know what that is (I'm looking at you Shantel and Maya) And stepped back in time to the 1940's because there was a trio of gentlemen playing songs from that era. It was awesome! I got twirled around the dance floor, like a delicate flower, by an older gentlemen. Thank you random bar, thank you.
*Saturday: I awakened and went to my eye appointment, which doesn't sound to exciting, but right after it I purchased Justin Timberlake's 20/20 Experience Part Two, and needless to say (but I will) that was very exciting! And it is everything that I hoped it would be!
Later that evening, I decided to try a pizza place (because you can never have enough pizza! Thanks for that Chicago) called Mellow Mushroom and it was delicious! Way too expensive considering I am not receiving a paycheck at this moment of my life (thanks government shutdown!) but it was my birthday weekend so I was like, yolo!
We then proceeded to Hayters (not a misspelling) which is the worst place in the best possible way. We watched music videos for literally an hour before getting up to dance, because they kept getting progressively weirder. They at one point played "What The Fox Say" so I need not say more. I enjoyed myself more than I should have, even though I felt I had to fight on the dance floor. I turned it into some pretty legit dance moves though.
*Sunday: I certainly turned up today! And by that I mean I went to brunch with Erin and Lani, we enjoyed a stroll through Wash Park, and ended up at a coffee shop. I'm getting old.
I loved my birthday weekend! 24 I've enjoyed you, but I can't wait to wake up tomorrow with a fully developed brain! Here's looking at you 25.
love,
ktv
PS - I also wore this outfit on Saturday. Go Bulls!
Saturday, September 28, 2013
Adam Levine wore plaid.
Hello!
In recent news I went on disaster again, this time only for a day. I helped out in a town that got hit by the flood in Colorado. I very strongly suggest that you go and volunteer if you have the opportunity. Here are some expectations for when you go:
1. Expect to work hard. Depending on where you volunteer at, you may be expected to shovel. Scratch that, you will be expected to shovel if you are in good physical condition. Shoveling sand/mud is very, very hard. Don't get me started on shoveling wet sand/mud. I won't expose you to that.
2. Expect to cry. Seeing people that have lost everything, and are still so grateful is why I love humans. Just bring tissues.
I feel that this is needless to say, but just expect to come away a changed person.
In less recent news, I got to go see Kelly Clarkson and Maroon 5 in concert! It was amazing! I screamed, danced, and sang my way through the night. Adam Levine wore plaid and that is all I need to say about that.
love,
ktv
In recent news I went on disaster again, this time only for a day. I helped out in a town that got hit by the flood in Colorado. I very strongly suggest that you go and volunteer if you have the opportunity. Here are some expectations for when you go:
1. Expect to work hard. Depending on where you volunteer at, you may be expected to shovel. Scratch that, you will be expected to shovel if you are in good physical condition. Shoveling sand/mud is very, very hard. Don't get me started on shoveling wet sand/mud. I won't expose you to that.
2. Expect to cry. Seeing people that have lost everything, and are still so grateful is why I love humans. Just bring tissues.
I feel that this is needless to say, but just expect to come away a changed person.
In less recent news, I got to go see Kelly Clarkson and Maroon 5 in concert! It was amazing! I screamed, danced, and sang my way through the night. Adam Levine wore plaid and that is all I need to say about that.
love,
ktv
Monday, September 23, 2013
What just happened?!
I'm not quite sure how, but my job let me handle a chainsaw last week. So, I guess I'm chainsaw certified now! No seriously, here are the pictures to prove it.
And we also did a telethon for the flood victims in Colorado which raised over a million dollars. I would say that we are off to a great start, wouldn't you?
You can't see what the board says, but trust me, we raised over a million dollars! Thanks to everyone who contributed : )
That's all I've got for now. Until next time,
love,
ktv
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