Hi I'm Pyro the Troublesome Pirate.
I'm 22 and I enjoy reading, writing, cooking, and my summer home Camp Daisy.
I like:
Inu Yasha
Naruto
Bleach
The Chronicles of Narnia
Ella Enchanted(not the movie, don't even get me started on that abomination)
Cowboy Bebop
AN ADULT NO MORE
I am hereby officially tendering my resignation as an adult. I have decided I would like to accept the responsibilities of an 8 year old again. I want to go to McDonalds and think that it's a four star restaurant. I want to sail sticks across a fresh mud puddle and make ripples with rocks. I want to think M&Ms are better than money because you can eat them. I want to lie under a big hickory tree and run lemonade stand with my friends on a hot summers day. I want to return to a time when life was simple. When all you knew were colors, multiplication tables, and nursery rhymes, but that didn’t bother you, because you didn't know what you didn't know and you didn't care. All you knew was to be happy because you were blissfully unaware of all the things that should make you worried or upset. I want to think the world is fair. That everyone is honest and good. I want to believe that anything is possible. I want to be oblivious to the complexities of life and be overly excited by the little things again. I want to live simple again.
I don’t want my day to consist of computer crashes, mountains of paperwork, depressing news, how to survive more days in the month than there is money in the bank, doctor bills, gossip, illness, and loss of loved ones. I want to believe in the power of smiles, hugs, a kind word, truth, justice, peace, dreams, the imagination, mankind, and making angels in the snow.
So... here's my checkbook, and my car-keys, my credit card bills. I am officially resigning from adulthood. And if you what to discuss this further, you'll have to catch me first, because, "Tag! You're it!
-Author Unknown
MY FRIEND
Firelight, tissues, moonlight, and tears,
this I'll remember the rest of my years.
Camp has been something so special to me,
counselors who show the way, the ones who lead.
Tents and cabins, trails and paths,
all these memories make me laugh.
Love in my heart will always burn bright,
because here at camp, everything’s alright.
Horses, canoes, crafts, and arts,
at the end of summer, I hate to part.
Tears flow gently down my cheek,
even though I'll be here next week.
Closing campfires and saying goodbye,
no one at camp can do anything but cry.
Can't believe this is the end,
but you I'll always love, my friend.
-Kim K.
RECIPE FOR A CAMP COUNSELOR
Combine one level head and one loving heart with equal parts of enthusiasm and energy.
Blend in ability to work with others and appreciation of individual differences.
Add a double measure of humor and the desire to help girls grow. Fold in the imagination of an elf and the memory of an elephant. Top with a rugged constitution and resilience to adapt to new ideas.
When seasoned with the training and steeped in experience, this recipe will serve many girls well. Scouting
I wear the pin of a Girl Scout; I try to live the Law.
I have often said the Promise, when life held only flaws.
But it's not the pin nor the Promise, nor just the Law I live
That causes me to love this Scouting - It's the feeling Scouting can give.
You have to live it to know it: When the sun has sunk down low
You must sing with other Girl Scouts, around the campfire's glow.
You must plan a cookout with them, and have it spoiled by the rain,
You must sing instead of crying, and make the plans again.
You should hike for many a mile, under a clear blue sky.
Then sleep in the open country, and watch the stars go by.
There are no words to express it, it can't be told in song.
You just must experience it; it will not take you long.
It is brought out when you are singing, as loud as you can sing.
And again in the peaceful silence, when a flag is taking wing.
Then when you salute Old Glory, you know that you belong,
And Taps cannot end this feeling, after the day is gone.
You will want to meet tomorrow, in hope that you can live
To pass on some of this feeling, only Scouting can give.
So it's not the pin nor Promise, nor just the Law I live,
That cause me to love Girls Scouting - it's the feeling Scouting can give.
- Adapted from Majorie Sullivan
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
Monday
"The world is divided into 2 kinds of people, those who know what camp is and those who never will."
Tuesday
~ Life without camp is like bagels without cream cheese.
Wednesday
~ When its getting dark, you're miserable and the task at hand seems endless, then this is the time to dig your sense of humor out from the bottom of your pack, wear it on your spirit and lighten your load.
Thursday
"School friends can do anything and have a great time, but camp friends can do nothing and have the time of their lives!"
Friday
Dream like you will live forever,
Live like your going to die tomorrow,
Love like it's never going to hurt
Dance like no one's watching.
Saturday
Live life to its fullest!! go to camp!!
Sunday
"To the world you might be one person, but to one person you might be the world."
-Authors Unknown Adapted by "Pokey"
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
Monday
"The world is divided into 2 kinds of people, those who know what camp is and those who never will."
Tuesday
~ Life without camp is like bagels without cream cheese.
Wednesday
~ When its getting dark, you're miserable and the task at hand seems endless, then this is the time to dig your sense of humor out from the bottom of your pack, wear it on your spirit and lighten your load.
Thursday
"School friends can do anything and have a great time, but camp friends can do nothing and have the time of their lives!"
Friday
Dream like you will live forever,
Live like your going to die tomorrow,
Love like it's never going to hurt
Dance like no one's watching.
Saturday
Live life to its fullest!! go to camp!!
Sunday
"To the world you might be one person, but to one person you might be the world."
-Authors Unknown Adapted by "Pokey"
101 RANDOM THINGS ABOUT CAMP
1. Don't be afraid to get dirty or wet.
2. Take time to get to know all the campers.
3. Take lots of pictures.
4. The name of the lake is Lake Odanata.
5. Keep track of all the little jokes and memories.
6. Take time to walk through camp alone and enjoy your surroundings.
7. Beware the Crazy Naked Man.
8. Every time you walk across the Sleepy Hollow Bridge, hold your breath, make a wish and throw a rock over the side. Then your wish will come true.
9. Invite your friends and family for open house. They'll get an understanding of where you work.
10. Learn the words to Pickin' Flowers.
11. If you're being pushed into a pool or lake, don't struggle. You'll end up in there anyway, and you'll get hurt.
12. When walking past Juliette Low, address them as thus: Hidee Ho Juliette Low!
13. The big pine tree by the barn is the silent tree. Don't talk after you pass it while going to the barn.
14. If you don't know the answer to a question a girl asks, find out.
15. Take time to look at the big wheel chandelier in the Dining Hall.
16. Go to flag on time and set a good example for the girls.
17. Do the all-camp Kapers.
18. The walkie is not a toy; it is a means of communication.
19. Keep a list of the girls' names and take a group picture so you remember returning girls.
20. Wear sunscreen and bug spray.
21. Father/Daughter weekend is the perfect time to teach the Ronald McDonald song.
22. You will eventually be able to distinguish all voices over the walkie.
23. Squaw corn takes tomato sauce, not tomato paste or soup.
24. Learn all the names of the trails.
25. Sing on the porch with the girls after meals.
26. Yes, random is the most overused word at camp and we like it that way.
27. When putting the flag up, put your hand over your heart at the first clip until the end of the Pledge of Allegiance. When taking the flag down, put your hand over your heart when the flag starts going down, until the last clip is taken off.
28. Don't forget the fire bucket and rake at campfires, Juliette Low doesn't like theirs stolen all the time.
29. Take time to eat with the Primitive girls at least once.
30. There's nothing better than a camper letter in the middle of December.
31. The day will come when you will take time off just to clean your tent.
32. Write things down so you will remember them.
33. Don't hold back on special meals: It's not every day you get to dress up as your fave Spice Girl.
34. Hot logs and coals, when immersed in water, makes the coolest sound.
35. Close the latrine lid.
36. What is known as Sleepy Hollow today, was once called IPESI, and then IPESI was moved to where it is currently now.
37. Sleep is important, but those late night bonding sessions are priceless.
38. Don't be afraid to randomly sing.
39. We get two hours of time off a day- that's enough. Spend the rest of the time with the kids.
40. Don't stack the plates.
41. Take a cold shower at least once.
42. Enjoy your camp name because you'll hear it yelled in public at least once.
43. The easiest way to clean utensils is to put them in 3 separate piles and wash one pile at once.
44. Swim with the kids.
45. Take time to get to know everyone on staff.
46, Do something crazy; camp is the perfect time.
47. You receive the best hugs from kids you may not even know at the top of the hill.
48. To find camp, turn left directly before the blue water tower.
49. Say Hi to Ranger Dean and his family when they are in camp.
50. The mailing address is Topeka, not Dover. If you put Dover, it will take twice as long.
51. Take time to look at the murals in the infirmary and on the boathouse.
52. Camp sits on two different counties: Shawnee and Osage.
53. Hand goes up, mouth goes shut.
54. There's natural clay in the spillway by Trail's End.
55. Visit the CIT lats.
56. Cereal does not go in the trough! Put it in the trash!!
57. With out fail, the girls will always throw rocks at the trash can by the Trading Post.
58. Make sure your kids really sweep the Dining Hall floor, not just under the chairs.
59. Give good presents to your secret buddy often, you expect the same in return.
60. Keep all your food in Tupperware containers.
61. Go visit the old horse barn.
62. Give the staff house character.
63. CDH was bought in 1925 by Mrs. WC Hindman, and was officially opened in 1931.
64. Some things to remember at meals: Cross your body when passing things; keep your napkin in your lap; cut bread in half; pass salt and pepper together; salt and pepper are married, ketchup and mustard are married; no elbows on the table; don't put mustard on the plates, it stains them; put your sugar in your spoon before putting it in anything else; cut your bread in half before eating it; don't touch above the line on the cups; milk goes in the big glass, OJ in the small glass (no substitutions).
65. Remember that they have spring beds in IPESI.
66. Keep a flashlight and shoes by your bed.
67. Learn your Unit's strengths and weaknesses and use them to your best advantage.
68. Tie the knot of the red sashes for flag on the left.
69. Set a good example and follow the rules.
70. Cookouts run much more smoothly when everybody helps.
71. Recognize birthdays at meals.
72. Attend and participate in All Camps. They're called ALL CAMPS for a reason.
73. Mrs. WC Hindman died on July 1, 1965.
74. Get to know moms and leaders at Mother/Daughter and TCCS: they have great ideas and wonderful stories.
75. The Dr. Pepper clock in the Dining Hall always shows the same time.
76. Don't forget to visit Trail's End and Sleepy Hollow every once in a while.
77. The two back comers of the pool are the unofficial counselor areas.
78. The infirmary's official title is the Chief Medicine Lodge.
79. Don't pet a horses' nose, it may be sunburned.
80. The order after dinner is: 1) Be sure everyone has numbers 2) Announcements 3) Get buckets 4) Spin 5) read the kapers.
81. Kids seem to leave things at the pool cubbies, Dining Hall porch, and Dining Hall cubbies. Always double check.
82. Don't wash dishes while the wheel is spinning. Wait until the kapers have been announced.
83. CIT was first called Pioneer, then it was changed to Top Brass, and finally CIT. Pioneer, today, was once called Hidden Valley.
84. Tie up your tent with a bow and not a knot.
85. Always tell the kids you have 10 minutes less than they really do in order to be on time.
86. Go creekin'.
87. Icy pops are one of the fave treats of CDH.
88. Only pick one plant/flower per 10 that are growing.
89. There are no squirrels in camp ... if anybody can figure this out, we would like to know.
90. Plants to look out for: Poison Ivy, Nettles, Gooseberry bushes, Thistles, Locust Trees, Burrs, and those that have been attacked by Spittle Bugs.
91. IPESI means "whither" and stands for Inspiration, Possibilities, Example, Service, and Ideals.
92. Do a cook's parade for exceptionally good meals. (Done after desert and before spinning.)
93. Dover has the best pie in the county.
94. Wild Strawberries grow on the storm shelter in Primitive.
95. Be a head at dinner and sit with different people.
96. Write campers back when they write you.
97. The bench by the front gate of the pool is the old diving board.
98. Take time to look at the fog lifting off the lake early morning.
99. Bring Kleenex to closing campfire.
100. The best Mulberry tree grows down the road from Juliette Low. It makes a great treat.
101. Remember, you're here for the girls!
-Zokey
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