Even my dirt is dirty

If you were to look up the word EXHAUSTION in the dictionary, I'm pretty certain you would see a picture of Lellie, Jen, Amanda and me. This has been by far the longest workday of the trip for me. We left the bunkhouse at 7:30 and didn't return until 5. Sure, that may not sound long to you while you sit in your air conditioned, roof-covered office, but imagine spending that time outside in the heat, humidity, sudden downpour and heat again, all the while digging holes. And of course, loving it!

Today we did the first day prep for a KaBoom playground build. KaBoom is an organization whose goal is to have a play area within walking distance of every child in America. They have vowed to build 100 playgrounds just in the Gulf Coast area. We worked on the Craig Elementary School build which is number #49 out of 100. The first day involves unloading a semi-trailer full of playground unassembled equipment, marking off all the various areas and digging holes, serious holes, for the posts to be cemented in on the full build day. On Friday 300 volunteers from the community, school parents, and the Mariott organization will come together to "build a playground in a day", but today we made sure everything was ready for that to happen.

Thanks to the great leadership of Traynor from Planet Recess we all had great fun but at the moment I couldn't be more tired. And I'm sure the soreness will be here soon. My shower will have to wait until after dinner at which point I can distinguish between my dirt and my bruises.

But right now they are lining up for dinner so I better join them. I may be exhausted but I'm never too tired to eat!

-Becky
(I'm too tired to spellcheck so my apologies to the Editorial Dept)