Eureka High School Reunion

It is hard to believe the Eureka High School class of 2002 graduated 10 years ago. Tonight I get to meet up with old friends and reflect over the past 10 years. Since High School I have gotten a BA, MA, and spent the last year living in the Philippines. With any luck, the next 10 years will be as exciting and challenging, though hopefully a little more comfortable :p

Back In The USA

If feels so weird to be back in the United States. Everything seems so quiet, unpolluted and beautiful. Walking around Humboldt County almost seems like there has been an Apocalypse, because there are so few people compared to how I have been living. The sunny 70 degree weather seems freezing. The food is  delicious, cheep and varied, and having heated indoor  pluming is amazing!

Hoop Haul

People say June is the hottest month here, let me tell they are not kidding. Without the rain things have really heated up. Not that is was ever cold mind you. On top of the heat I have been super busy finishing up projects and preparing to move back home to the States. Since my time in the Philippines is coming to an end, I wanted to utilize all my left over hoop supplies. I don't know how but I managed to create 12 more hula hoops for my center over the past few days. Now off to  cram all the hoops on a crowded Jeepney (public transportation) and deliver the goods.

College Donation

I am pleased to write that our goal of raising 15500 pesos (for tuition, uniform, & books) has been reached! Jennilyn will now be the first girl at my center to ever go to college! Thank you to all the sponsors coming together to help a girl who was abandoned at age 4, go to school to study communication. 

Summer Rain

This is the first rain in a long time. It is the middle of the hottest months in the Philippines, so any change in weather no matter how unexpected is very welcome. Just wish I had the predictive powers to bring an umbrella with me in the morning.