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Kedong Upper East

I received the official word this morning from the Dorm Facilitator at RVA that I have been assigned to the 9th grade girls’ dorm room in “Kedong Upper East” (KUE).  Perhaps my apartment won’t be quite as beautiful or luxurious as the apartments…

Fundraising

Fundraising.   At first glance, this word evokes thoughts of political campaigns, non-profit organizations, grand charity events, mentally-nagging brochures that leave you feeling guilty until you at least skim over them, pledge forms that linger on one’s desk, and a…

Whirlwind Weekends

the month of may was filled with whirlwind weekends!   the first weekend was Brett’s performance in Pilgrim, and Kenya planning. the second weekend was Mass Mailings weekend for my Kenya brochures and Mother’s Day lunch in Georgetown. the third…

Through the Unknowns…

My sister, Nora and I were talking yesterday about me moving to Africa  Yesterday, I received some e-mails from RVA that really hit home, and made me get emotional about the reality that I really am going to leave home in 11…

Elise's Bachelorette Weekend

My friend, Elise, is getting married on May 31.  We are so excited for her!  So, what do you get when you put 10, childhood girlfriends together in 1 condo at Ocean City for 48 hours of fun girl time…