Very special post here today folks!
I want to give a big ole thank you thank you thank you to Ryan V. for being the first one to donate to the Path of Papers Send Kate to Uganda fund!!
Ryan V. is an amazing guy! Not only is he generous, but hes an amazing musician! Watch him jam on youtube or on facebook! If youre in Richmond, you'd be wise to give him a listen.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smKJPAqtD8c&feature=related
http://www.facebook.com/ryanvillamusic
I'm honored, and we really appreciate it! Thanks Ry!
Saturday, October 29, 2011
http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/uganda.htm
Need to figure out which shots I need to get! Think it may just be typhoid and figuring out some malarial drugs...
I'm debating if I want to take any malarial meds. If I do get malaria ( which I managed not to do throughout the 2 1/2 years I was there as a PCV while only taking mefloquine semi regularly), I can always buy a quick fix over the counter there... something to think about! I've been mentally preparing myself to have a case or two of diarrhea.. super fun! But since I'll be shocking my system with meat for the first time since I left (!!) and probably bad water, its kind of inevitable.. lets just hope it doesn't take days off my trip.
A member from the organization where I work is very excited to give me candy, some tshirts and toys for the kids and some jewelery and wraps for Sharifa. I'm so excited to give these out and be able to share her generosity.
Also, I've decided I do need to take part of this trip as a vacation for myself. I haven't figured out how best to do that. I'd like to go somewhere new where I can relax with a Pilsner ( warm or cold, really) and enjoy some great scenery... but a trip to the Karmoja with Rick sounds like a blast too..we're meeting up this week ( finally!) to revist whats possible... we'll have to see!
very excited!
Need to figure out which shots I need to get! Think it may just be typhoid and figuring out some malarial drugs...
I'm debating if I want to take any malarial meds. If I do get malaria ( which I managed not to do throughout the 2 1/2 years I was there as a PCV while only taking mefloquine semi regularly), I can always buy a quick fix over the counter there... something to think about! I've been mentally preparing myself to have a case or two of diarrhea.. super fun! But since I'll be shocking my system with meat for the first time since I left (!!) and probably bad water, its kind of inevitable.. lets just hope it doesn't take days off my trip.
A member from the organization where I work is very excited to give me candy, some tshirts and toys for the kids and some jewelery and wraps for Sharifa. I'm so excited to give these out and be able to share her generosity.
Also, I've decided I do need to take part of this trip as a vacation for myself. I haven't figured out how best to do that. I'd like to go somewhere new where I can relax with a Pilsner ( warm or cold, really) and enjoy some great scenery... but a trip to the Karmoja with Rick sounds like a blast too..we're meeting up this week ( finally!) to revist whats possible... we'll have to see!
very excited!
Sunday, October 16, 2011
To do lists!
Here are all the things I need to do before getting on the plane to Uganda:
1. Meet again w/ Rick to discuss travel plans
2. Email Peter and find a cheap laptop to bring for him ( ....)
3. Find out which shots I need to update..and get 'em!
http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/uganda.htm
4. Meet with Momma O and compose a list of what needs to be communicated while I'm in Iganga
5. Send emails and make phone calls to my Ugandan friends to let them know when and for how long I'll be coming
6. Send a mass email to friends/family telling them about my trip and requesting that in lieu of birthday presents, they help to pay my airfare!
7. Find old GRE scores, decide if I want to retake them, and take steps towards that and looking into what school in NY have non profit management programs that are interesting to me.
8. pack
1. Meet again w/ Rick to discuss travel plans
2. Email Peter and find a cheap laptop to bring for him ( ....)
3. Find out which shots I need to update..and get 'em!
http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/uganda.htm
4. Meet with Momma O and compose a list of what needs to be communicated while I'm in Iganga
5. Send emails and make phone calls to my Ugandan friends to let them know when and for how long I'll be coming
6. Send a mass email to friends/family telling them about my trip and requesting that in lieu of birthday presents, they help to pay my airfare!
7. Find old GRE scores, decide if I want to retake them, and take steps towards that and looking into what school in NY have non profit management programs that are interesting to me.
8. pack
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