This week I went to IU soccer camp with some Cutter's teammates. I haven't been able to see the dogs in a while. I went to Bradford Woods last week and this week I was at the soccer camp. I arrived Wednesday and unpacked. We then scrimmaged some and the coaches decided what team we were on. I was in division 1, team four. For our World Cup we were team Brazil. Everyday, each division would get together and go to the fields. In the morning, we trained and in the afternoon and evening we played 9 against 9. It was a lot of soccer but I loved it!
I have to say, the food was great. But not Bradford Woods great. I liked the meals but I didn't stuff myself. I did still have to play soccer.
I went to bed at 11:00 and woke up around 6:30. My roommate slept past both our alarms. I had to wake him up every day. Without me, my roommate may not have woken up in time for training. During breaks it was fun hanging out in the dorm playing games.
We also did something called the Pizza Cup. We played 15 against 15 and the coaches played and refereed. They were purposely horrible. One team had fouls called on them for being too blue. They wore blue pennies. And we all got pizza.
But that day, to all you Castaway fans, I lost "Wilson". My favorite soccer ball went missing. It was used in almost every soccer game this spring. It was quite beat up but I miss him. Poor Wilson. I did get a new soccer ball at camp that looks like the World Cup ball but it's a size 5, we still play with a size 4.
On Sunday our team made it to World Cup finals and played Netherlands. We lost on penalty kicks. Speaking of World Cup, USA tied but it feels like a loss. It hurts. Good goal Portugal.
I had a surprise in the car when my parents showed up, POPCORN!!! It had been a long time since I had popcorn. I love popcorn.
The dogs greeted me heartily. They seemed to miss me this week. I played soccer with Hoover and then he hogged the air conditioning. He wasn't made for the heat. I had a great week!
Last week was probably one of the best. Although, Saturday was not fun.
I arrived at Bradford Woods on Sunday and passed a football with a friend at Bradford Woods. We were then joined by a few others and the the rest of the 17 campers. We played some fun games and unpacked at our cabins. We had dinner which was delicious as all Bradford Woods meals are. I wished Bradford Woods marketed their food. I'd eat their food everyday. We had a cabin break and came back to the dining area later. The counselors then acted out skits. Some were hilarious. Others I had seen before.
The next day, we had bacon. Glorious bacon. It exceeded my expectations by a landslide. But, it wasn't the only great part of Bradford Woods. We went to the alpine tower next. It was there I conquered my fear of of heights. The tower was 50 ft tall and I feel good about getting over my fear. We had more delicious food. 
On Tuesday, we went canoeing. I sat in the canoe with my friend and another person. We explored the lake and played a survival game with tape. We then went to the archery range and practiced using the atlatl. I only hit the target once. It was a bullseye. Pure luck.
Wednesday we went on an all day hike to a camp site. We stayed there and had a hobo meal. That means we cooked our food over the fire. We also told scary stories. We hiked back on Thursday and did archery and swam. We all got awards. I got "Most Attentive" award. My friend got the "Captain Ham" award.
On Friday, we left. I wasn't that happy leaving bacon behind but I left. I hope I can come again. It was amazing! I want to be a counselor. Then came Saturday.
We had a friendly with Ohio and Kentucky on my ODP team. I didn't feel good in the first game. In the second, I puked. My teammates didn't notice and passed me the ball while I regurgitated. The others waited while I continued and raised my hand for a substitution. My coach, was talking to another coach. I was done for the day and they had to move the game to another field. I went off the field and said to a former preschool teacher who came to watch, "Not the game you expected huh?" I hope to have a better game the next time she comes. My dad always says I should leave everything out on the field. Except my breakfast.
Mum reported Lizzie was the only dog who seemed to miss me this week. She was the one that went to my bedroom to sleep. Also, she was the only one to stay by my side yesterday while I was sick.
I won't blog for a while for I will be at IU soccer overnight camp for five days!
Sunday will be an amazing day. I'm going to Bradford Woods! I loved it the first time. Mum will be in charge of informing me about the dogs. I'll be hiking, swimming and having campfires in the forest. And the delicious bacon. The bacon, oh how I love it! So, I won't be able to blog for awhile.
I have one sled dog story to tell before my big adventure. I caught Lizzie red-pawed. She was lying down in the garden which Mum does not enjoy. This time she flattened some flowers. I took a photo and exposed her as the garden hating dog she is. Well, she might not like gardens, certainly not mum's gardens. That's why I love her, she keeps things exciting. I hope you have a great week.
