Krystal\'s GCU Journal » Catholic Charities http://myjournal03.gcublogs.org Kyrstal\'s Life at GCU Sat, 24 Jul 2010 20:59:27 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Happy July! http://myjournal03.gcublogs.org/2009/07/08/happy-july/ http://myjournal03.gcublogs.org/2009/07/08/happy-july/#comments Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:23:32 +0000 krystal http://myjournal03.gcublogs.org/?p=94 Hard to believe it is already July!

It just seems like  yesterday I packed up my dorm room and came home for the summer, and in alittle over a month I’ll be heading back!

On that note, I hope everyone had a good July 4th weekend, and that it was how it was meant to be: Fun and spent with people that are close to you!

I started my job as a camp counselor yesterday, and so far it is going well. This is my 5th year working with Catholic Charities Operation FUN programs for the mentally disabled, and it seems like it gets more enjoyable each time.  This year, I have most of the same kids I had last year and a few new faces, which always makes for an enjoyable summer.

There are some new faces on staff as well, especially since we combined with SYEP (Summer Youth Employment Program) which provides jobs for young people aged 14-24.  So it is a Catholic Charities/SYEP collaboration this summer. 

Everyone  basically has their set schedule of trips already, and for my group, trips include South Street Seaport, Brooklyn Promenade, the Coney Island Boardwalk, and Bowling. Tomorrow is the Promenade and I am excited for this first trip in the first week of camp.

For the next six weeks, this is what I’ll be doing, and I enjoy it!

Till Next time kiddies!

Krystal.

]]> http://myjournal03.gcublogs.org/2009/07/08/happy-july/feed/ 0 End of phase 1, start of phase 2! http://myjournal03.gcublogs.org/2009/05/16/end-of-phase-1-start-of-phase-2/ http://myjournal03.gcublogs.org/2009/05/16/end-of-phase-1-start-of-phase-2/#comments Sat, 16 May 2009 23:38:22 +0000 krystal http://myjournal03.gcublogs.org/?p=44 Well it is official: I can now call myself a Junior in College!

My finals ended May 7th, and now I have this summer to rest and gear up for the next, and last two years in my college career. Its going to be more work, internships, and a whole lot more stuff in order to get the degree that I am working my tail off for! Only 2 more years to go! Yay!

On another note: My summer plans are going to involve work, fun and a combinaton of work and fun!

I’m working at a camp for the mentally disabled, and this is my 5th year doing so. I began as a high school student doing volunteer work for Catholic Charities Operation FUN programs for the mentally disabled, and I joined the staff last summer, and enjoy every minute of it. These kids have taught me a lot, and I could spend a whole day about it, but that is for another time.

As of now, I can finally breathe, and enjoy home!

Catch ya on the flip side guys!

Krystal

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