Monthly Archives: August 2011

My most recent facebook post was: the transition from the very urgent reality that is “must take care of 150 teenagers in rural Nica making media and art” to the very solitary “must write 4 pages to turn in on … Continue reading →

I’m home. I know this because I am writing this post from a brand-new Mac, and because: There are no sups who chatter loudly outside my room beginning at 5:30 am My cell phone no longer resembles a toy phone, … Continue reading →

It’s paradise. I’m at the Corn Islands, with my bestie Maribel, and her kids; and my cousin Brandon; and my Mom. They’ve all gone to sleep, but I’m still at the lodge, listening to the bright blue waves crash upon … Continue reading →

I can’t write much, because I’m in a freezing cold hotel room and my fingers are getting chilled. Things are finishing. The sups finished, my APD went home. We had final meetings, did last minute paperwork, and my mom came. … Continue reading →

    This last week in communities has been a very special time for volunteers, as they put the finishing touches on community projects and take advantage of every last moment to spend with dear friends and family. The corn … Continue reading →

It’s date night for us vol-less Senior Staffers. We had sushi at the trendiest of restaurants tonight, and took in a a movie- Water for Elephants. We needed this after a long day of paperwork, punctuated by Ensas with lime … Continue reading →