This morning I had to be up for work by 5:30 in the morning. I work at Tim Horton's during ridiculous hours of the morning so I can have my evenings off after school. I work from 6am - 8:15am however I get paid for an extra hour and I get free breakfast when I leave; it's worth it. Today was "Camp Day" at Tim Horton's so we all got to wear jeans and t-shirts to work instead of our uniforms. Camp day is a very important time of year at Tim Horton's because all of the money that is made on Camp Day goes to a fund that sends kids to camp rather then to our store. We got to set up activities in our parking lot and decorate our store so when kids come they can play games. Peggy, one of the supervisors at our store, said she would shave her head if we could raise at least $700.00 dollars at our store. When I left at 8:15 we had already raised $682.00. I think Peggy better start saying good-bye to her hair.

After work I got ready for school. I switched up my jeans because I did not want to smell like coffee at school and I put on my Vancouver Canucks shirt. Tonight is the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs; Vancouver against Boston.

Five minutes into my first period class, I got called down to the office. As it turns out I am being suspended for lying to my principal last week. I was an hour late getting to school one day and I told my principal I was at the dentist when I was actually at the doctor, I just didn't want to have to explain why. He claims he called my dentist and found out I wasn't there, so here I am: sitting in the back of the principals office, suspended. He is a Boston fan so he probably just didn't want this beautiful shirt roaming around the hallways. It's really not that bad back here, it's just really white and has a lot of books everywhere which gives me a very boring vibe. I might take a nap, hopefully they don't mind.

If you haven't figured out what I am doing tonight, I am watching the Vancouver Canucks game. Take my advice, watch it and cheer for Vancouver. They will win the whole series. Go Canucks!

P.S. If I am suspended again tomorrow its because my principal read my blog and doesn't like that I cheer for Vancouver.

Outside Article

Camp Day

Wednesday, June 1, 2011 is a special day for Tim Hortons Restaurant Owners, team members and guests. It's Camp Day! Camp Day is the one day a year when Tim Hortons Restaurant Owners across Canada and the United States donate every penny from coffee sales to the Tim Horton Children's Foundation. In 2010, Camp Day raised more than $9.7 million CDN ($9.3 million U.S.).

What One Cup of Coffee Can Do

Every time a guest buys a coffee at Tim Hortons on Camp Day they will help send more than 14,000 kids - who could otherwise not afford it - on the camping adventure of a lifetime. All children who attend one of the Foundation's six camps are selected from within the communities where Tim Hortons Restaurants are located. Tim Hortons Restaurant Owners work closely with local youth organizations and schools to select children, between the ages of nine and 12, to attend a 10-day summer camp session or seven day winter camp session.
"It's overwhelming each year see how our guests come together support Foundation," says Bill Moir, President, Tim Horton Children's Foundation. " On Camp Day, buying cup of coffee and participating the many activities helps contribute to positive change in child's life. And that's a good feeling."

Additional Fundraising and Special Guests

On Camp Day, guests can expect additional fundraising activities at many of their local Tim Hortons Restaurants. For example, funds are also raised at some Restaurants through a 'Rent-a-Tent' promotion where guests can personalize paper cut-out tents and post them in-restaurant for a donation. Other activities may include: indoor and outdoor games; silent auctions; face-painting; and drive-thru window washing. Some guests will invite special guests, including sports and media personalities, to greet guests and pour coffee throughout the day.