We’re two five weeks into summer (three weeks of training and two weeks of working), and sheesh it’s getting HOT here in Colorado! I’m the Senior Outdoor Guide this summer, which means I’m simply a guide with logistical responsibility.
The work dynamic this summer is a bit complicated: I’ve been dating Conner Truitt for five months. Conner is one of the other guides, so I’m technically his supervisor. His dad is my boss. It’s been going relatively smoothly (with how much potential for difficult situations there are in that whole triangle). We started out the summer with a wedding in the Truitt family! This wedding was that of Conner’s older, Tegan, to Bethany. They started dating at Spring Canyon three years ago, got engaged here last summer, and are now married.
The wedding itself was beautiful. There were a ton of people here (too many!), but Bethany and Tegan were so joyful. Quite delightful on the whole.
Mr. Truitt’s mom got really sick and couldn’t come to the wedding, so as soon as it was over, he left for Texas to help out. Mrs. Truitt and Conner went to Speech and Debate nationals. It was a stressful week because I unexpectedly had to take over the training. On the upside, I also dogsat Watson.
Raina came up to visit for a day!
After I ran out of training which I could do (I was allowed to train on ground rigging for high ropes and our outdoor climb site, but the Truitts had to be here to officially cert us), we all started working on the hardside construction. A lot of our outdoor program guests stay in the hardsides which are insulated cabins with electricity but no heat or water.
We’re a good bit into the summer now. These first few weeks have been pretty chill, but starting next week we have a pretty hectic schedule. I’m pulling out hairs trying to stretch my guides enough to get everything done and still have off days from time to time!
xoxo,
Ceci
Cecilia Joy 