I realize that I haven't written in about oh, 2 months but a LOT has happened that has prevented me from being an avid blogger for both this and our daily mpie blog. Spring break was here, then I planned an awesome surprise visit to the states, planned for summer, and now session one is in full swing. I couldn't have asked for a better trip home - I got very surprised reactions from my mom and Sam, collaborating cooking dinner with my Dad, slept with my dog every night, ran around Westfield with Dana, and spent the weekend in NYC getting surprised by my best friend Toast (Jackie Burns to most of you), and seeing a fantastic show with Westfield, Delaware, and Maryland friends alike.
Dessssssmondddddd
Testing my new 'zoom panoramic' camera setting while playing Clue with Zahler, Megan, Max, and Dana
Last weekend we welcomed the new summer volunteers into our house, which meant moving out of the apartment and moving in full-time to Krysta's room - I had previously been going back and forth when the spring break volunteers were here. Lucky for me, Krysta is a fantastic new roommate and even made me a sign saying "bienvenidos jackie pants!" (my coveted nickname here in Ecuador).
I'm really excited to have fresh new, energetic minds filling the Manna house. For the better part of this year my work with Agriculture has been solo, with guest stars to help me run charlas and complete surveys. Now with three new volunteers we're able to plan many more charlas, promote them extensively, finish up surveying, and work more intensively with Fundacion Añamisi by working in their garden once a week and planning a charla series with them.
Dessssssmondddddd
Testing my new 'zoom panoramic' camera setting while playing Clue with Zahler, Megan, Max, and Dana
Last weekend we welcomed the new summer volunteers into our house, which meant moving out of the apartment and moving in full-time to Krysta's room - I had previously been going back and forth when the spring break volunteers were here. Lucky for me, Krysta is a fantastic new roommate and even made me a sign saying "bienvenidos jackie pants!" (my coveted nickname here in Ecuador).
I'm really excited to have fresh new, energetic minds filling the Manna house. For the better part of this year my work with Agriculture has been solo, with guest stars to help me run charlas and complete surveys. Now with three new volunteers we're able to plan many more charlas, promote them extensively, finish up surveying, and work more intensively with Fundacion Añamisi by working in their garden once a week and planning a charla series with them.
Me and Jen biking through Quito last weekend
Me and Jen celebrating her 19th birthday!
until next time,
Jackie
Thanks for the shout out and link! LOVEEEEEEE YOU.
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