Moving with La Fille

I'm as you already know; I (La Fille) am moving to Bellingham. I am moving into the first place that I will pay for and have in my name.

My mom and I just reserved a U-Haul to pack all my things into and I have managed to get one of my guy friends from school to help me and my dad move in (still working on finding a second). 

This is currently our living room/dining room border.

Filled with a small percentage of my things. It may look like a small amount, but it's a mountain! 

I honestly can't wait till the day where I get in my car with MudLynn and drive to our new home. 

It's exciting, yet terrifying.

New Hair Coming Soon... And Maybe a Tattoo?

Hey guys, I just wanted to update you on what's going on! I just went to the salon for a hair consultation with my usual hair stylist to get an estimate on how much it would cost to add more pink to the underside of my hair. Turned out to be less than I thought it would be, which is great! So I scheduled that for the 28th of this month since I didn't want to schedule it for the 4th, which is when I go with my dad to rent a U-Haul to move my goods to the apartment. You can see the pink in my hair a bit in this photo. Yes, we even dyed the mini's hair pink. She's cute with it.

Oh! And I have decided to get a tattoo but I'm not sure when. I'd like to get it before I move back to Bellingham, but you know; I'm nervous because it is my first tattoo. It's gonna be a small daisy on the second toe of my left foot. It's from a Girl Scout song that we would sing at camp all the time.

SONG

I have a daisy on my toe,

It is not real, it does not grow. 

It's just a tattoo of a flower,

So I'll look neat, taking a shower. 

I have a daisy on my toe,

It is not real, it does not grow. 

It's on the second toe of my left foot,

It's got a stem, but it's got no root.

BECAUSE IT WOULDN'T LOOK GOOD! 

I have a daisy on my toe,

It is not real, it does not grow...oh oh oh oh.

essie Gel Setter polish

I am going to start this off by saying that I am going to make this a trial by trial test. First trial was at camp, which didn't go too well. I had it on for about 4 days and then it started chipping. I think it would have stayed on longer if I wasn't lugging tack from racks and onto horses. So, once I finish working on the trail rides and parties, I shall do this trial once more in hopes to see different results. I only have polish on 3 fingers now.

The Week Ahead

Outside my window… The weather is sunny and warm.

I am thinking… about how I need to pack all of my stuff at home for the move to Bellingham.

I am thankful… That I have made many new friends at camp.

From the dining hall/kitchen… I had some waffles.

I am hearing… The clicking of keys as my fingers type on my Macbook, my laptop playing music and the tv playing.

I am watching/listening… Poldark and Selena Gomez's "Good for You".

Always one of my favorite things… is watching Netflix and riding.

I am reading… Nothing.

I am making… Nothing.

I am writing… This blog post!

A Few Plans for the Rest of the Week… Today - I have been cleaning and packing my things into rubbermaid as well as doing laundry. This will basically be the whole week. I don't have anything important until next week. I will be spending my time blogging and packing.

MudLynn Update… She is doing well, getting excited for Bellingham. Or at least I'd like to say so.

College Update… I am all registered for classes next fall and I am so excited to move into the apartment.

Riding Update… I am still riding western as I finish up working at the camp doing trail rides and a pony party.

Guys, Camp is Over... Back to Civilization I go!

Camp has been real. It was an amazing experience because we sent kids home happy, as well as work experience. I also made so many new friendships and connections.

Did I mention that I met a few people that will be at Western?! I did, I met five! I am super excited to see them on campus and hang out with them on the weekends. I will definitely call out their camp name across Red Square.

 It was hard to say goodbye to many of the staff. Some live far, some live close; so it's all about the strength of the friendship.

I am not done with St. Albans yet though, I am going to keep working there this month by helping Arrow with trail rides and pony parties. So it's more time at camp and a little more in my pocket for the apartment. 

Camp is a great experience and I highly encourage you to encourage your teenagers to take advantage of the summer experience and job offer. This young kids that attend camp look up to you as inspiration and role model.

Camp Life vs. Home Life

Camp life is awesome. Don't get me wrong, I love it. But sometimes a biffy (Bathroom in the forest for you) and one staff building with showers and wifi gets a bit old. That is when I miss home life.

Camp life is great because it gets me outside and working with kids and horses. I greatly enjoy teaching lessons, feeding the horses and riding them when I have a chance. I also like volunteering for driving the van for in-day and out-day to pick up or drop off kids. Drop-off means one thing: Krispy Kreme treat!

However, camp is so much fun. We sing lots of songs, have fun, play games and many other things. Closing campfire is the saddest day for me because I always have one or two campers crying on my shoulders saying that they don't want to leave camp. But then I get mail from the campers saying that they want to come back next year and go to horse camp again! One even said that they want to pass the Wrangler-In-Training program and get a clipboard and this girl is from California! It's so touching to hear that they miss you and you've inspired them to want to come back again. I've received letters and a few trinkets like hand drawn pictures or a crafted key chain in the mail.

"Don't Stop"

Mud got a collar stamped by Noodle!

Home life though gets to me and two things stick out: MudLynn and Mom. It's weird being away from Mom again but it is kinda what it is going to be like when I move back to Bellingham in September. I miss doing things with my mom like watching TV or shopping. MudLynn however is always a wagging butt. She greets me when I come home on the weekends as though I've been gone for a whole year! I am super excited for her to move into the apartment with me in September! It's going to be a great year!

 I am super excited to go back home again this weekend and relax with Mud!

essie gel-setter

I am so excited to try this product. I am a huge fan of gel manicures, so I decided to give it a go. We shall see how this goes and review it for you guys!

P.S. I am still here, just busy with camp all the time.