16 April 2009

I know, it`s been more than a week this time, but time flies by here. I sware it was only yesterday that I wrote, but meanwhile so much has happened.
This past weekend was Easter Weekend, while trying to get to all the masses I could, I was also left in charge of caterering while Tim went on a conference in Norway. It was a little stressful, but so utterly amazing that they have that much confidence in me that they can put me in charge for four amazing days. To make things EVEN better, I was sick. I couldn`t breath through my nose, I was coughing every few seconds, and I can`t hear out of one ear. I know, I`m pretty messed up, as mom says, all the fresh air and hard work is making me sick.

Let`s go through what`s happened since last time:

8 April- Lynsey and I had the day off and went to Interlaken. The town itself wasn`t horribly exciting, but there was a Des Alpes (bar that we also have here in Kandersteg), and a tour on a little train that we took. It was very funny. I also managed to break a bracket off my braces while eating a granola bar, and Lynsey had to help cut the extra wire. It`s not a problem as I have tons of wax and it doesn`t bother me that much. I did manage to swallow the bracket though, so that should be interesting later.... That night was Staff Night out, but it was more like Staff Night In, as we had a toga party in the Staff Lounge. It was really funny, and a lot of gross drinks, but I still loved it.

9 April- Holy Thursday and I managed to get to mass. As my first day in charge of caterering, I was a little stressed out, but Lynsey was prepared and gave me extra hugs to help out. I love her. Mass was at a Catholic Church, but in German and at 5:45pm because the priest has to come from a city on the other side of the mountain (Oh Switzerland!). It was still a very nice mass, and I could follow along considering the format is the same as the English Catholic Mass. In the whole building there were 15 of us, which included myself, the Priest, the organist, lecturers EVERYONE. I also think I was the youngest by a good 40 years.

10 April- Good Friday, and I managed to get to mass again. Unfortunately the Catholic Church didn`t have a mass, but the Protestant Church did, and Gillian and I snuck away for it. The best part was at the end of the mass we sang Donna Nobis in three parts, exactly the same as we sing at home. It was very fitting, and made me feel a little more contected with everyone at home. That night was Indy`s (GB) last night, so we went to Des Alpes for a send off party. I`ll miss her, my Madagascar buddy.

11 April- I didn`t manage to get to mass (which is really odd because it`s the mass i LOVE to go to at home), but we has a massive campfire including the staff skit, which was halarious. I love Kandersteg and I love the people here. I did miss home, and it didn`t help that I was sick, but Lynsey was always there for me.

12 April- Happy Easter. In the middle of the night, Dave snuck in and put a chocolate bunny under all our pillows, how cute. I woke up, but was too tired to say anything, but I definately thanked him once I got up. Gillian also gave everyone a Cadbury Cream Egg claiming they were sent by the Easter Bunny. That night, Gillian, Irakqui, Ah Ruem, David and I went to the Catholic Church and I was again, in charge of caterering.

13 April- Staff Night Out again and this time was a BBQ on the campsite. It wasn`t too exciting, but I did go for one beer before going to bed by 10pm (Lynsey had gone to bed early too, so I`m not the only pathetic one here).

14 April- Day off and boy was it BEAUTIFUL. This day, Gillian booked the car and her, myself and Lynsey drove to Bern for a couple of hours, followed by Trummelbach Falls. AMAZING. The falls are actually 10 different falls INSIDE the mountain that are composed of almsot 20 different glacial slabs. It was a little chilly, but all together beautiful. I`ll have to get pictures up soon, because I can`t explain how awesome they were. If you ever go to Switzerland, make sure you see these. The day was finished with some girly gossip, and back in time for dinner.

15 April- Lou (Italy) came back yesterday, so we had a girly night and watched `How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days`at her flat. The funny thing was, by the time we started the movie we had 4 guys there (two that live there, and two buddies), but we weren`t changing our movie selection, and they knew it.

16 April- Today I`m on duty (alone this time, not under training) and it`s not that bad. I`ve, for the most part, stayed away from people like Tim and Andrew, so they won`t prank call me, but I have had some strange calls from real people. I think at lunch I had 10 different calls, some people were really nice, and others were a little nasty, but I survived. Only 2 hours left, and I can put the phone away and go to bed. Everyone else is at another campfire tonight, but the weather is a little ugly, so I`m not completely upset that I`m missing it. I only hope I don`t fall asleep before 10:30!!! Wish me luck!!

Creighton Avery