Friends and family,
I've completed my first full week of summer camp helping out with a 3rd grade class. Wow, are they rambunctious group of kiddos with attitudes I didn't dare attempt when I was in the 3rd grade...or ever! However there are a handful of precious kiddos that keep me coming back for more.
Third Grade Boy: Do you have a boyfriend Ms. Rachel?
Me: Yes!
Third Grade Boy: Does he take care of you?
Me: What do you mean by that?
Third Grade Boy: ...is he nice to you?
Me: Yes, he's very nice to me.
This brief exchange between me and this third-grade (fatherless) boy made me wonder about his home-life and confirmed the fact that I was making a difference, even if for only two months. I will be bringing my camera to camp this week so I can share pictures of my precious third grade team. We call ourselves the Green Bears! They picked it themselves.
Fourth of July weekend was AMAZING!
Saturday, I went to Chesapeake Bay with friends to enjoy the beach.
Sunday, a group of about 20 of us hit up the west lawn of the Capitol and had an amazing smorgasbord that included: hummus & pita chips, fruit salad, potato salad, homemade fried chicken, and cookies. Yummalicious! Here we are waving our American Flag toothpicks to a live performance of God Bless The U.S.A.. "And I proudly stand up..."
The roomies (minus Eva) posing in front of the Capitol acting all silly.
Sunday, a group of about 20 of us hit up the west lawn of the Capitol and had an amazing smorgasbord that included: hummus & pita chips, fruit salad, potato salad, homemade fried chicken, and cookies. Yummalicious! Here we are waving our American Flag toothpicks to a live performance of God Bless The U.S.A.. "And I proudly stand up..."
The roomies (minus Eva) posing in front of the Capitol acting all silly.
And finally a picture with the whole gang. The sky is beautiful!
I have come to the realization that I only have THREE weekends left! Oh my! So much to do and so little time! I still want to see:
* The original archives like the Declaration of Independence
* The American Art Museum
* The Spy Museum
* Tour of the Capitol (offered by an old friend)
* Tour of the White House (that I may or may not have signed up for in time)
* Take a site visit of DC Central Kitchen
I've just completed my first class, Ethics in Philanthropy! Whoot! Right now I'm doing my internship, taking the internship seminar class, voluntary associations class, and I'm helping plan a talent show to raise money for a local non-profit. So, I'm staying real busy, but I'm thinking about you all often. Thank you so so much for the letters, money, and secret packages.
Peace, Love & Service,
Rachel Rachel
* The original archives like the Declaration of Independence
* The American Art Museum
* The Spy Museum
* Tour of the Capitol (offered by an old friend)
* Tour of the White House (that I may or may not have signed up for in time)
* Take a site visit of DC Central Kitchen
I've just completed my first class, Ethics in Philanthropy! Whoot! Right now I'm doing my internship, taking the internship seminar class, voluntary associations class, and I'm helping plan a talent show to raise money for a local non-profit. So, I'm staying real busy, but I'm thinking about you all often. Thank you so so much for the letters, money, and secret packages.
Peace, Love & Service,
Rachel Rachel
sounds like it's flyin by and you are really making a difference and having fun. I'm so happy for you and glad you are enjoying your summer. Can't wait till you come back, we will have chill then. I took a tour of the white house when I was in Americorps... it wasn't all that just really nice rooms each one a different color theme lol. You might like it though :) Love ya and ttyl sis!
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