Thursday, September 30, 2010
Two times farther than ever before...
Morning from Hazy Bangkok!
Yes, it is morning here, 8:04 a.m. to be exact. Got in about an hour and a half ago. The 17 hours from LA to Thailand could have just as easily been one hour... it was a total time vacuum. Slept pretty good, I think, but would wake up with no concept of how long I'd been asleep - strange feeling.
I was thinking as the plane was descending that when we landed, I would easily be twice as far away from home than I have ever been in my 32 years... kind of a crazy thought. In case you are wondering specifically how far Bangkok is from New England, it is inside the full stretch of my pinkie and thumb on the map (as if I was making the "hang loose" sign - which, come to think of it, is a far under used hand gesture!) So bottom line, I am really not THAT far away right now as I type, just a day and a half or so.
By the way, I have beat you all to October... wait 'til you get here... really great this year :)
Next flight boards in a little over an hour and then less than 4 hours separates me and Kathmandu!
Have a good sleep :)
sar.
Yes, it is morning here, 8:04 a.m. to be exact. Got in about an hour and a half ago. The 17 hours from LA to Thailand could have just as easily been one hour... it was a total time vacuum. Slept pretty good, I think, but would wake up with no concept of how long I'd been asleep - strange feeling.
I was thinking as the plane was descending that when we landed, I would easily be twice as far away from home than I have ever been in my 32 years... kind of a crazy thought. In case you are wondering specifically how far Bangkok is from New England, it is inside the full stretch of my pinkie and thumb on the map (as if I was making the "hang loose" sign - which, come to think of it, is a far under used hand gesture!) So bottom line, I am really not THAT far away right now as I type, just a day and a half or so.
By the way, I have beat you all to October... wait 'til you get here... really great this year :)
Next flight boards in a little over an hour and then less than 4 hours separates me and Kathmandu!
Have a good sleep :)
sar.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Beautiful day in bean town
My route is Boston to LA (6 h) - LA to Bangkok (17 h YIKES!) - Bangkok to Kathmandu (4 h). Arrive in Nepal at noon on 10/1.
Thanks for all the well-wishes. Miss everyone already, not even out of MA yet :)
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Welcome to Nepal 2010 - whoop, whoop! (a.k.a. the "Sarah Blog-Chin-Ski")
Hi Family and Friends!
Welcome to my first-ever blog! For those of you who know my stance on social media (serious non-adaptor), this blog may seem like a pretty big leap forward... which, I agree, it is! When I recently shared that I was considering keeping a journal of my upcoming adventure in Nepal, I was encouraged to join the 21st century and "blog-it". All the credit for the cutting edge idea goes to two of my favorite colleagues, Maria & Mary Jane - THANKS!
Many of you have asked me what prompted this trip and why on earth would I be going so far away when there are plentiful volunteer opportunities closer to home. The answer to both questions is wholly selfish: I set a goal for myself earlier this year to expand my horizons (literally). I realized that my "global perspective" was lacking. The volunteer piece came into play because I also realized that as luckily Rich and I are for all we have, I haven't done even a moderately good job at giving back. Habitat for Humanity's Global Village program (HfH, from here on out) was particularly attractive because I could satisfy both my goals! Who doesn't love that kind of efficiency!
For those interested in learning a bit more about HfH and the 2010 Nepal/Everest Build specifically, check out the previous posts.
My plan is to post at least once a day while I am away (29 Sept - 16 Oct). Here's to hoping that any of my beep-bop-boop gadgets work 7,500 miles away from home :) I have figured out how to get posts up using a few different methods, so hopefully at least one will work!
I hope it will be fun reading for you, and for me, I am sure it will feel like you've come along for the adventure!
My love and thanks,
sar.
p.s. I love to write but am the world's worst speller... no editing allowed, please and thank you!
Welcome to my first-ever blog! For those of you who know my stance on social media (serious non-adaptor), this blog may seem like a pretty big leap forward... which, I agree, it is! When I recently shared that I was considering keeping a journal of my upcoming adventure in Nepal, I was encouraged to join the 21st century and "blog-it". All the credit for the cutting edge idea goes to two of my favorite colleagues, Maria & Mary Jane - THANKS!
Many of you have asked me what prompted this trip and why on earth would I be going so far away when there are plentiful volunteer opportunities closer to home. The answer to both questions is wholly selfish: I set a goal for myself earlier this year to expand my horizons (literally). I realized that my "global perspective" was lacking. The volunteer piece came into play because I also realized that as luckily Rich and I are for all we have, I haven't done even a moderately good job at giving back. Habitat for Humanity's Global Village program (HfH, from here on out) was particularly attractive because I could satisfy both my goals! Who doesn't love that kind of efficiency!
For those interested in learning a bit more about HfH and the 2010 Nepal/Everest Build specifically, check out the previous posts.
My plan is to post at least once a day while I am away (29 Sept - 16 Oct). Here's to hoping that any of my beep-bop-boop gadgets work 7,500 miles away from home :) I have figured out how to get posts up using a few different methods, so hopefully at least one will work!
I hope it will be fun reading for you, and for me, I am sure it will feel like you've come along for the adventure!
My love and thanks,
sar.
p.s. I love to write but am the world's worst speller... no editing allowed, please and thank you!
Global Adventure Packing 101
Q: What about the trip is making me most nervous (right this second)?
A: Packing... do I have the right stuff?!?
A: Packing... do I have the right stuff?!?
Considering I have made about a dozen trips to CVS, procured a sample of every "wicking" fabric known to man, and have my very own tool belt... one has got to believe I am ready! Something tells me I'll survive either way.
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| Everything under the sun |
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| All bagged up |
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| Tool Donation (50 lbs. worth!) |
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
About Habitat for Humanity - Global Village
What is Habitat for Humanity International?
- A nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry.
- We seek to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action.
- To accomplish these goals, we invite people of all backgrounds, races and religions to build houses together in partnership with families in need.
- Habitat for Humanity was founded in 1976 by Millard Fuller, along with his wife, Linda.
- Today, we have built over 350,000 houses around the world, providing more than 1.75 million people in 3,000 communities with safe, decent, affordable shelter.
How does it work?
- Through volunteer labor and donations of money and materials, Habitat builds and rehabilitates simple, decent housing alongside our homeowner (partner) families.
- Habitat is not a giveaway program. In addition to a down payment and monthly mortgage payments, homeowners invest hundreds of hours of their own labor (sweat equity) into building their Habitat house and the houses of others.
- Habitat houses are sold to partner families at no profit and financed with affordable loans.
- The homeowners’ monthly mortgage payments are used to build still more Habitat houses
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