Diva vs. The Infirmary Mouse...Round 4.

Things I don't like about living in the woods: 

• Poison Ivy
• Bees
• Raccoons 
• Bears

But, most importantly, one of the main things I don't like about living in the woods....

MICE. 

Living in the infirmary with 9 girls has been such an experience. We've battled a small fridge with 9 girls' worth of food/alcohol, the challenge of having 2 showers, and numerous power outages. However, some of the most memorable/terrifying experiences I have had all summer has been our numerous encounters with mice. Usually, they get caught with one of 3 traps we have spread throughout the house (note: peanut butter is indeed a good bait for mice)...emphasis on the usually. Last week, after a long day of work, I was taking a shower and enjoying the peace and quiet. All of a sudden, I heard an ear-piercing scream emanate throughout the house. Thinking it was Townley or Harriet being crazy like they sometimes are, I continued with my shower, brushing it off and getting back to relaxing. A few seconds later, I heard a tap on my door and within seconds Harriet informed me that not only was there another mouse in our house it was in my room...and they lost it. I quickly jumped out the shower, threw a towel on, and busted out the door, with only ONE shaved leg. Only to find Harriet and Katie with brooms and dustpans moving my bedroom furniture around and searching for the mouse. It's also important to mention that Harriet was standing in a clothes basket, serving as protection, while Katie, "bravely moved around the room searching for the vermon, barefooted". It was seriously something you would have seen in a SNL skit or something. Wanting no part in the mouse hunt, I ran outside my room only to find Townley and Ella standing on top of the couches in our den, focusing intently on the door hoping that a mouse wasn't going to sprint out towards them. Realizing that my bladder needed to be emptied, I ran to our hall bathroom, freaking out and not really paying attention to my surroundings...Bad choice. **Note: the next paragraph contains gruesome sound and imagery**. 

As I went to close the bathroom door, I heard a sound that I cannot describe. I imagine it's what it sounds like when you break your finger or toe. Basically a dainty CRUNCH sound. Anyways, I freak out and look down only to see little gus-gus twitching and convulsing between the door and the frame. 

Diva killed the mouse. And I've never been more tormented. 

Update

So sorry it's been such a long time since I blogged last! Things at Kanuga have been so crazy and hectic in the past few weeks. Here's a small rundown on everything that's been going on:
I was in charge of my first carnival and, typical of the mountains, it rained...thus moving us inside. Although extremely stressful, I think we pulled it off pretty well.
I was also in charge of my first Fun Run. For those who aren't aware what exactly a "Fun Run" is...it's pretty much the opposite of fun for the staff. It's when a big group of children aged 3-14 come and run a road race. Then, after they're finished, their counselors and directors corral them up in order to sign them out. It's pretty hectic to say the least. This summer, one of my main goals was to make it a little less chaotic and more organized for the directors and counselors. I'd like to say that I was successful in this goal, but we'll have to see what the parents think when their evaluations get finished and turned in.
This past week was the first week of Guest Period and I was so relieved to see the number of kids who not only I remembered, but those who remembered me as well. It was cool to think that I must have done something right last year that they remembered me. I even had a mom tell me that I looked like I had lost a bunch of weight since last year...thanks I think? Her two sons were some of my favorite, so I really have to take it as a compliment.
Chad came up last weekend for a visit and it was seriously so wonderful to be with him! We went on a hike and spent a lot of time together in the mountains. It was so nice to be together for a short time, but it made me miss him even more. It's hard to believe that we are about to be seniors in college...what a wild ride these past 3 years have been. Speaking of school, I've been working on Student Government a lot while at camp, and it's making me so so excited for orientation and this upcoming school year! (But that's another blog for another time) 
I get to go home this weekend and I CANNOT WAIT! It's been more than a month since I've seen my family and all I want right now is a home cooked meal, a cold glass of wine, and some front/back porch sittin' with the best family around. I only have to make it through the next 4 days then it's Darlington bound!
The summer staff this year has been so phenomenal and I cannot say enough wonderful things about the girls I am blessed enough to call my hosuemates. We had a fourth of july party at the waterfront last week and it was seriously one of the greatest nights I've had in a long time! I'll include some pictures below to clue you in on the fun that was had by all.
I know that this is a random and eclectic list of things, but I have to catch you up somehow!
Also, if the ReChaco people are reading this...take care of my babies and get them back to me as soon as possible! You guys are awesome!!! (I sent my chacos in for a facelift along with a postcard and a link to my blog...if it's you guys, hope you aren't disappointed!)

 Me and Chad after our hike to Long Rocks

 The girls of the Infirmary...minus Lindsay! 

 Bethany--my boss and one of my close friends! So blessed to work with her.

 So blessed to have these two here with me this summer! 

I get to live here all summer...jealous? you should be!