Summer Jobs

I found an article on sumer jobs through msn.com and picked a few that I like. These are just a few that sound interesting to me.

1. Amusement park worker - Salary: $21,758
Summer sizzle: Amusement parks are a prime summer-job hub, mainly because your options are endless in terms of jobs. Just a few of the positions that need to be filled include performers, ride operators, customer service, mascots, game workers and food staff. (Did I mention the discounts on entry and funnel cakes?)

2. Day-camp counselor - Salary: $20,493
Summer sizzle: Rise and shine! It's true that your days of sleeping in will be short-lived as a camp counselor, but working with kids is never short of pure entertainment and you'll enjoy organizing group activities, like crafts or outings to the pool. Plus, you'll get evenings and weekends off.

3. Executive assistant - Salary: $49,270
Summer sizzle: Although you'll have to trade your bikini for office attire, the chances of finding administrative work are in your favor during the summer. As employees take summer vacation, many companies bring on extra staff to cover their projects. Plus, getting your foot in the door by helping companies tackle projects will do only good things for your résumé.

4. Lifeguard - Salary: $16,782
Summer sizzle: If you can't beat 'em, join 'em. That is, if you can't afford to spend your days poolside for the fun of it, soak up some rays and get paid for it by keeping tabs on swimmers from your guard chair.

5. Resort desk clerk - Salary: $17,585

Summer sizzle: Every resort vacationer is looking for a little R and R, so you'll work to ensure guest's needs are met. On your downtime, you can spend your time enjoying some of the luxuries of the resort yourself.

9. Tour guide - Salary: $22,545

Summer sizzle: While living near a tourist trap or in a vacation town can be annoying at times, it can also work to your advantage. Options are endless when it comes to the things people want to see. You can find a job leading boat tours, bus tours, architecture tours, haunted mansion tours, museum tours ... the list goes on. This summer gig is a great way to learn more about the city in which you live and get paid doing it.

Book Review - The Prophet of Yonwood - City of Ember Series Book 3

The Prophet of Yonwood by Jeanne Duprau

My review

rating: 5 of 5 stars
I finished the audio of the book today and honestly at the end I could not stop to go outside and start dinner.

Nicki is introduced along with her (sister) I think and they go into Yonwood to fix up the old family house. Nicki is one that loves to explore and learn about so many things and loved going out on her own. I can relate to her just because of that. Yonwood is full of people. From McCoy whom everyone thinks is just an old geezer up to no good or Mrs. Brenda who takes things from the Prophet and twists the words. The prophet they claim of the town is only on old lady who needs a caretaker most of the time. I kept waiting and waiting to see how this book ties into the last book and it certainly surprised me at the end!

You will find out that Nicki loves the world so much and its people of the world that she leaves a green notebook behind for someone to find - Lina with as much information she knows about the world.

The main story of the book I really liked. It was more surprising to find out Nicki's father dreams finally are realized in the future.

He is a builder!


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FAIRES TO ATTEND

The fairs that I do go to are with a guild - Hounds Haven

1. Valhalla Ren Faire - Valhalla, CA
May 30 & 31st 09
Had a lot of fun! Randy went with and he spent close to 400 bucks on a matching dagger and sword.

3. Big Bear Pirate Fair - Pedersen's Mill 39115 Rim of the World Fawnskin, CA 92333
June 6th & 7th
Sounds like fun yet Randy is working these days and I have not heard anyone talking of this particular fair yet in the group. It may be a no go?

4. Scottish Ren Fest - Watsonville, CA
June 20
This may be a day trip and depending if Ashley wants to go or not. I invited her to go with but still have not heard from her. Its a bit of a long drive - 4 hours? Valhalla is longer....I'd like someone to go with.

5. Fair Oaks Tudor Fayre - Fair Oaks, CA
June 27th & 28th
I am unsure where Fair Oaks is but with Randy's schedule he is open for this weekend for a faire. I'd like to go but have not heard from anyone about this fair.

5. Big Bear Ren Fair
August 8, 9, 15 & 16th
http://www.bigbearrenfair.com/