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19th June 2007 Gidge	- From: Life in Captivity Erica, I really appreciate your commentary. It's a fantastic resource to hear a realistic description of these camps. Like Deb and Lauren, I wish you could write more about your life there, and the pictures are wonderful. All the best, Gidge
15th June 2007 Deb	Incredible - From: Life in Captivity Oh, Erica, you're having the kind of life experiences all humans should have. I wish you'd write more, post more pictures. I'm starting to get so upset that I'm not going to make the safari next month--even though I know it's a completely different experience than you're writing about here. And BTW, your apartment is gorgeous--didn't expect that! Looks like it could be in L.A. Strange. I love you, girlfriend. -Deb.
15th June 2007 Lauren	Wow! - From: Life in Captivity So interesting, Erica. I know you're incredibly busy there, but I'd love to hear more about all of this. Do you find your students in the Civic Education class receptive? Do they have different ideas about government than you? So many questions I want to ask.
8th May 2007 nah	poh - From: Welcome to Nairobbery! nahui!
8th May 2007 kaka	puka - From: Welcome to Nairobbery! :-) ;-) :-)) 8-) 8-)) 8) ;) :)
10th April 2007 mom	more top rated photo's - From: You Know You're in Sudan When.... the photo's are just wonderful, all the natives with their beautiful colors, and esp. the childrens faces welcoming their rock star! can't wait to see more. take care, we miss you sooo much!! love mom
29th March 2007 Cousin Katie	Thinking of you! - From: You Know You're in Sudan When.... Hi Erica! Just wanted to check your blog and see what you are up to. Amazing entries as always. Take care! love, Katie
2nd March 2007 Kathie	Missing You - From: You Know You're in Sudan When.... It is a snowy morning here in Bedford, New Hampshire. I am enjoying a cup of coffee before making what will be a slow commute to work, and am thinking of my friend thousands of miles away...... I miss you and hope that you are doing well. I love you!
23rd February 2007 guest	hi - From: Hanoi, Vietnam: 2006 yes, I was talking about the pagodas and temples. They were all built by Vietnamese. The architecture is somewhat similar to Chinese but it's not Chinese, and you may see Chinese characters upthere but it is because Vietnamese used to use Chinese character to write until they were introduced to the Roman Alphabet. Feeling that it takes only a few months to master writing using the Roman Alphabet while it takes year to memorize all characters, they adopted the Roman alphabet as the official writing.
Jeff 21st February 2007 Poz	Two thumbs up! - From: You Know You're in Sudan When.... Great blog! poz
12th February 2007 Diny	Powerless? - From: You Know You're in Sudan When.... Erica... howdy ho buckaroo! I see that you're finally over the robbery? Love this posting/photo collection. About the 'powerless' thing... isn't it interesting? Seems like they leave everything up to Allah (hence the saying 'Insya Allah'). Do you think that they think that their living situation is because of God's will? Anyhoo... glad to hear from you again. My blog >> [http://accordingtod.wordpress.com]
Erica 11th February 2007 egipsey	response - From: Hanoi, Vietnam: 2006 hi guest, thanks for writing. i was not referring to the mustard buildings but to the pagoda and temple that i visited which were definitely built by the chinese. granted i only had a short time there so sadly did not get to see much.
9th February 2007 guest	buildings - From: Hanoi, Vietnam: 2006 HEY. Did someone tell you those buildings in Hanoi was built by the Chinese or you made assumption of it? Well, either way, you are deadly wrong. They were built by the Vietnamese ancestors, all by Vietnamese. QuÑc Tñ Giám, Hoàng Thành, Vn Mi¿u...those are ancient buildings of Vietnamese.
26th December 2006 Diny	Kudos and sorry - From: Welcome to Nairobbery! Hey Erica, kudos for you trying to do something local. That's what I usually do when visiting new places of course, never been to Nairobbery I'm sorry for your loss... hate to think that your custom made salsa shoes are now masterless. How long will you be in States?
20th December 2006 Sal	Long walk from brooklyn - From: Welcome to Nairobbery! Hey darling - Sorry to hear about your loss- Shame you had to leave brooklyn to be roobed -I recently got a pair of tango shoes for the south american outing- but we'll talk about on new Year's eve...
19th December 2006 ZIO	LOST - From: Welcome to Nairobbery! WELL ERICA LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AT CHRISTMAS IN YOUR NEW SHOES.IF I KNOW YOUR FATHER HE'LL MAKE SURE YOU'LL HAVE CLOTHES ON YOU BACK AND SHOES (COMFORTABLE) ON YOUR FEET.
19th December 2006 Lauren	Not the shoes! - From: Welcome to Nairobbery! My heart aches for you, sweetie. I've been in need of new dance shoes myself (tap, I think). Maybe while you're in the city, we could make a shoe-replacement outing followed by a parasite-free lunch.
19th December 2006 fabi, a friend from a third world home	I got you that present for x-mas FIRST!!! - From: Welcome to Nairobbery! Erica, I know how do you fell.....I already got you a pare at the Colon Teather shop!!!..my friend Gary from NY is visiting me so he ´ll bring it to you soon...!!!..Girl you are a brave little crazy downtown girl at any downtown city in this world!!! XOX Fabi
6th December 2006 diny	libertarian erica - From: Bye Bye Banda! Things I've Learned this Past Year you should write a book about your 12 month in aceh. your list should be listed everywhere. mind if i post in in my blog?
29th November 2006 Diella	Good Luck! - From: Bye Bye Banda! Things I've Learned this Past Year Hi Erica, I am pretty sure that you are the girl who responded my email for salsa class :) You ended up in Calang and we never met. I learn that you will leave Aceh soon and head to Africa Good luck!! Your blog is very good. Missed a chance to meet you personally. Take care--Diella
14th November 2006 Mohammed Ali	I commend you - From: The Local's Guide to Banda Aceh I have a lot of respect for the work you are doing. I would love the opportunity to do what you are doing. Some of us sit in our homes just thinking of ways to help the people who survived the greatest and most facinating natural disaster in recenty history...But you and your collegues have stood up and done something. I appreciate the pictures you have shown us also. Your parents must be extremely proud of you. Keep up the good work Mohammed UK.
10th November 2006 cousin Al	- From: The Local's Guide to Banda Aceh Great site, pics, and philosophical comments, especially people who talk on planes. Best of luck in Africa and hope you enjoy it as much as you did here. Hope you are getting better and stay safe.
23rd October 2006 Deb	Wow... - From: Bye Bye Banda! Things I've Learned this Past Year ...suddenly I'm feeling a little envy of your experience. I love your list. Makes me wish I'd gotten to Aceh, instead of just meeting you in Vietnam. On to the next great adventure, and I'll see you there! (Or somewhere in the general vicinity.) Can't wait to see you at Christmas time!! xo
22nd October 2006 Fabi, a friend from a third world home	- From: Bye Bye Banda! Things I've Learned this Past Year For a person that hadn´t sleep in two days , is not bad!... You go girl!.....Imagine how much of these expierences are waiting for you in Africa!!!...and in South America...and in ...oh well, so many places! You have a special soul that drives people around you to enjoy life, be happy and learn salsa!!...I miss our Salsa social on miercole s´night!
22nd October 2006 Greg	I love sleep - From: Bye Bye Banda! Things I've Learned this Past Year love all yours thoughts 'cept "3. if i could have one superpower in the world, it would be to never have to go to sleep. " I love sleep to much, my super power would be that I dont age while I sleep :)
22nd October 2006 mom	- From: The Local's Guide to Banda Aceh beautiful photo's !!! i think you should bring a whole new industry to B.A. tourism. get well and stay safe. xoxo
22nd October 2006 cuz steve	Geat! - From: Bye Bye Banda! Things I've Learned this Past Year great thoughts, great blog - be safe
10th October 2006 Don G	Erica the Great! - From: Day 11 of Ramadan month I've had such strong feeling that you are not just ordinary NGO-time killing girl...keep on rockin' this world Erica the Great!!...wherever you go....Africa,South America.... Lot of things to say! Speech is silver but silence is gold...whatever to say ,I will say nothing.. You are really special naturalized Acehnees girl. Sampai jumpa kembali Don G
5th October 2006 Jo Offer	Big respect - From: Day 11 of Ramadan month You get big respect for joining in with the fasting. I never quite managed it. I used to snack during the day and then still join in the banquets in the evening, doh! Reading your posts makes me homesick for Aceh. Big love to all there, love Jo.
5th October 2006 mom	missing you. - From: Day 11 of Ramadan month this particular blog more than any other has left me filled with emotion. you have had a wonderful year. so few of us ever have the opportunity to impact the lives of others in such a way, your success comes from your heart as well as your mind. i wish we had you here to enjoy in person but i know when you dream of home it is your family and friends here at" home" that you are thinking of. you will succeed in all that you endeavor. Buona Fortuna. Ti Amo, Tanti Baci xoxo
4th October 2006 Zio Donald	The gift - From: Day 11 of Ramadan month Erica you have been given the gift of seeing special inner family experiences & memories so few of us will ever see first hand. Cherish those memories in a special place. When you return it will be difficult to recall them on the scale you now enjoy. Hurry home Love Zio & Zia
3rd October 2006 Kathie	I miss you! - From: Day 11 of Ramadan month Enjoy the next few weeks, my friend. I look forward to seeing you when you return, and hearing about your plans for the next adventure!
29th September 2006 auntie	- From: Day 11 of Ramadan month we will celebrate your home comming with the usual family fan fare. so happy that you will be with us for the holidays.
14th September 2006 Sue Gearan	I AM SO JEALOUS! - From: A View Inside Hey Erica. Once again our pathes never cross. I know you were home this summer and I was working - missed your sunny face again. Anyway, I think what your doing is fantastic and I am totally envious. Each day I am back here in "reality" I think - please take me back to my quiet boat life in th BVI. I keep looking for volunteer or job opps like yours - so rewarding in this crazy world. I'm just back from South Africa and it really makes me realize how lucky we are. Keep up the good work. Hope to meet you and have a long, long chat some day. Big Hug...Sue G :) (aka: Lisa's pal).
25th August 2006 auntie	second home? - From: A View Inside I think mom has a great idea. It looks like the perfect place for a vacation home, on a beautiful beach in paradise. (senza ac. running water, and and no crowds on the beach.) I would love to be with you.xoxoxo
23rd August 2006 mom	2nd home? - From: A View Inside great photo's, looks beautiful enough there to build a vacation home.white sand, blue ocean, not too crowded-pretty good. do you think we can have a.c. installed? and how about a salt water pool and instead of having it heated we could have it cooled. hmmn oh well there's always mexico. xoxo
22nd August 2006 Dena	love the nails! - From: A View Inside Erica, you always bring me right along with you on your journey with your story and it’s images, eloquent as always. The work sounds rewarding and you bringing your flair, fun and lovely self makes it the life experience for everyone. Love ya chica!
21st August 2006 Lauren M	Great pix! - From: A View Inside I love that the banner ad at the top of this post reads "Florence apartment rental Low Cost Everywhere in town. Full deposit refund." Calang sure ain't Florence, but your photos really bring out the charms of the place. Love the chocolate fingernails too. Will you be there long? Or is this a short assignment?
19th August 2006 Francisco	- From: A View Inside yei... it was time for u to get out of Banda... welcome to your new adiction. love and respect.
18th July 2006 Auntie	ciao - From: The Tourist Unk and I will not be attending the wine tasting.( unks eye surgery) Does that mean that they will have extra wine?
17th July 2006 melis-the-sis	some truth here and there - From: The Tourist comment on Dad's comment: Is it possible to ever possible to bring enough wine to a family outing? comment on Erica's blog: OK, the apt is not easy to find, it's true. it's how we keep tourists out of my 'hood. :) xx
Erica 17th July 2006 egipsey	etc from dad - From: The Tourist i read your blog re nyc--it has the punch of a raymond chandler's detective story. anyway all is well here. the pinic was a success even though cousin bob and his kids, verg and his group and pauline, carol and the medford group didn't make it. there were a ton of kids running around a matt's wife had a baby a couple of days later. it was a nice day of idle chat with all the kids. i brought some wine and all sampled the product, however, i didn't bring enough and quickly ran out. we are bracing for a hot spell--90's or better for the next week or so--it will definitly help the garden. there is a critter eating the lettuce and the leaves of the other plants so i put out a trap to try to catch the bastard--no luck so far. rich and emma are in brooklyn this weekend looking for an apartment and bringing some of her school stuff to her job. i am sure your mother will fill in the details of a wine tasting party we are planning to have on 7/31. all the people from the office and their mates will attend and of course harry's new squeeze. we will taste my wine and i will get some additional bottles from ray--it sould be fun. well, it time to start cooking dinner. luv u dad.
14th July 2006 dad	etc. - From: The Boyfriend Visit i read your blog re nyc--it has the punch of a raymond chandler's detective story. anyway all is well here. the pinic was a success even though cousin bob and his kids, verg and his group and pauline, carol and the medford group didn't make it. there were a ton of kids running around a matt's wife had a baby a couple of days later. it was a nice day of idle chat with all the kids. i brought some wine and all sampled the product, however, i didn't bring enough and quickly ran out. we are bracing for a hot spell--90's or better for the next week or so--it will definitly help the garden. there is a critter eating the lettuce and the leaves of the other plants so i put out a trap to try to catch the bastard--no luck so far. rich and emma are in brooklyn this weekend looking for an apartment and bringing some of her school stuff to her job. i am sure your mother will fill in the details of a wine tasting party we are planning to have on 7/31. all the people from the office and their mates will attend and of course harry's new squeeze. we will taste my wine and i will get some additional bottles from ray--it sould be fun. well, it time to start cooking dinner. luv u dad.
14th July 2006 linda	smart blonde - From: The Tourist jill you are one very smart blonde (and pretty too) : ) love your comments!
11th July 2006 Jill	drunk blonde - From: The Tourist no, not me... i had some issues with your most recent blog. first of all, i know you did not refer to our NYC as the "dirty city." i prefer to describe the heaps of garbage bags as "atmospherics." second, i know where you were staying while in town, and magellan himself would get lost trying to find the one store (and one well disguised bar). third, that blonde waitress was obviously drunk (i know, i am an expert). finally, "home" is anywhere you are loved. so NYC is your home (among many). miss you and i hope to see you at home again soon.
5th July 2006 merrydash	french lessons..... - From: The Tourist Erica....loved your piece....and BTW...how's the French??????? ML
5th July 2006 mom	students, abroad - From: The Tourist just to harken back to your previous blog for a moment. front page globe last week ran an article on "public spirited" high school students from affluent comunities who are invited to volunteer on service trips to third world countries to help the needy. cost to the student is $4,000. but besides the experience it also offers a leg up in the college admissions process. now regarding the present blog...home is where ever you are but you are definitely new york, you just felt displaced because you are displaced. temporarily!happy 4th of july! xo
2nd July 2006 professorjdavis	home is nowhere - From: The Tourist Hi Erica, Very well-written piece, and I have been there many times. Traveling away for long periods does make one a person without a REAL home. Sorry we didn't connect when you were in NYC, it would have been great to see you! Funny, my trip back from GA in June I felt the first time coming back to NYC that I was coming HOME. So it will turn around for you when you are in one place for awhile.
1st July 2006 Cousin	Beverly Jooo-leye 8? - From: The Tourist I think the deep south part of your family may be attending the family reunion - any chance you'll be there (we hope!)?
29th June 2006 Auntie	Home coming - From: The Tourist Erica. this may sound corny but true. Remember the old saying,'home is where the heart is"
29th June 2006 Dena	i could see it in your face - From: The Tourist What a beautiful story erica. you put well into words what i was sensing from you while you were home, uh i mean in nyc, yah, home. i know that feeling, i’ve been there. it’s frightening and wonderful at the same time. and as soon as you begin to truly enjoy every freeing aspect of it you are strapped to an apartment, an office and a pilates class, enjoy it my dear, beautiful, amazing woman friend. i love you, d i know i owe you an email, it’s coming...
29th June 2006 Lauren M	Sing it, Sister - From: The Tourist I feel your pain, Erica. I thought coming back to New York would be a piece of cake. But when half my heart is still in London, it means I've lost the sense of what "home" even means in any more. I know a lot of people in this situation, people who never stop traveling or who live in multiple cities. I don't know yet what the answer is, but I think it's a relatively new phenomenon and we're probably all evolving toward a new understanding of home. If it helps at all, you're always welcome in my home (wherever it happens to be).
29th June 2006 Gidge	Back again, huh - From: The Tourist Tough to come home(?). Great little vingnette to capture that tired and remote feeling one often has coming back... been there a few times myself, especially when coming back to NYC I'm having a few friends over to Podunk this weekend. Perhaps you can convince Lauren and Andrew to come on up for a bit of R&R on the lake? Hope to see you while you're here
29th June 2006 Francisco	nowhere-everywhere - From: The Tourist welcome to your new life... can be frustrating at times, but liberating overall.
18th May 2006 Raphe	go shorter - From: Haircut for Humanity Its a start but it would look better a little shorter
2nd May 2006 Kathie	Nick's Therapy Needed - From: The Boyfriend Visit Another great journal entry. And this topic is one that I can relate to in so many ways. I wish we could go for a drive in our hometown and sort it all out like we used to. I hope that your heart, head and body were all on the same page when Alex arrived. I miss you my friend!
24th April 2006 Manuel	Great Job Erica - From: The Boyfriend Visit I always knew you'd be doing something great and at last you have, keep up the good work, signed an old frined form UMass. mani_aguilar@yahoo.com Peace and Prayers, Godspeed and I'm proud of you.
24th April 2006 Mani Aguilar	Just saying Hello. - From: Going Away Party in Brooklyn You are indeed saving the world. Congrats from an old UMass friend. keep up the good work. mani_aguilar@yahoo.com
21st April 2006 Auntie	visit from boyfriend - From: The Boyfriend Visit Cara Mia, There is an old Italian saying." Retorna alla tua cuore,vostra coure comanda la tua destino." Sharing your love with Alex will make you truly happy.Does that mean you may have to return to your roots? We miss you, Love Auntie
20th April 2006 Annie	Right On !! Listen to your Heart . - From: The Boyfriend Visit It is truley the first to be heard from, the rest only follow.There is not one of us that has not had that same conversation. We Love you for putting it into words. Only our hearts make us different! Thank god!!Peace be to yours traveling sister :)
19th April 2006 rizali	hi from Sigli - From: The Boyfriend Visit hi Erica. just want to greet you from sigli and share my link http://urhuckleberry.blogspot.com cheers
17th April 2006 Dena	english please! - From: The Boyfriend Visit first your blog, then your mom. geeeze. i think i get the jist at least. erica enjoy your visit and pay attention to sister heart. ms. head will only get you into trouble. especially listen, as you say, 'when u wake-up next to him' there is your answer. i finally insist on a phone call soon! and hey, would u post vietnam pics. no one believes i was there! i mean post to me so i can purchase.
14th April 2006 Jill	three's a crowd - From: The Boyfriend Visit you only have three voices in your head? lucky girl!
12th April 2006 AKA moml	message from your soul - From: The Boyfriend Visit Ci sono sempre delle persone nel bisogno .Ritornare alla sua casa e vivere. Tu è giovane, soltanto per una breve durata.Viva la vita. Essere felice.XO
11th April 2006 the sister	holy trinity - From: The Boyfriend Visit head, heart, body. seems to me that even God broke these apart. ...Something tells me that we won't hear much from Erica in the next 18 days.
23rd March 2006 Yona	Inspiring thoughts - From: I've Got The Aid Worker Blues Erica, I always enjoy reading your entries. You are challenging the norms of the aid industry and involving yourself in things (outside of work) that are impacting the community greatly. Your love and respect for Acehenese people fantastic! Can't wait to follow in your footsteps in a few short weeks.
22nd March 2006 dad	REALITY CHECK - From: I've Got The Aid Worker Blues IT SEEMS THAT THE ENORMITY OF THE WORK INVOLVED TO HELP THESE PEOPLE TO SOME SOUGHT OF NORMAL LIFE IS A HUGE AND OVERWHELMING TASK, HOWEVER SLOPPY IT IS TRYING TO BRING THIS ABOUT WHAT OTHER CHOICES ARE THERE. YOU AND YOUR FELLOW WOKERS ARE PERHAPS THE ONLY CHANCE THAT SOME OF THESE PEOPLE CAN HAVE SOME ENJOYMENT OUT OF THEIR LIFE AND THAT THIER CHILDREN MIGHT HAVE A SHOT AT A BETTER LIFE. BUCK UP! OTHERWISE THINGS ON THE HOME FRONT ARE PRETTY MUCH THE SAME EXCEPT, AS YOU KNOW, RICHARD & EMMA PLAN TO MOVE TO NY. I DON'T THINK SHE WILL HAVE ANY TROUBLE FINDING A JOB AND RICHARD CAN NOW SEE WHAT HE IS WORTH IN THE REAL WORLD. HE HAS THE TOOLS, TEMPERMENT & SMARTS TO LAND A DECENT JOB NOT NECESSARILY IN INSURANCE. WE ALL MISS YOU AND ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING IN A FEW MONTHS. LOVE DAD.
22nd March 2006 Matt D	Cousin S's bro - From: I've Got The Aid Worker Blues Hey Erica, I've been reading your experiences for a while and have enjoyed them immensely. What a great experience you are having! Seems like you've been having some real personal and professional revelations. Keep up the posts. You could probably turn them into a book someday.
21st March 2006 Cousin Katie	Amazing! - From: Magnificent MEKONG, but next time, Disney Hi Erica! Your blog is awesome! I love reading about your adventures!
21st March 2006 Dena	hmmmm - From: I've Got The Aid Worker Blues very interesting to hear a fuller scope of your experience Erica. was all of this brewing around while you were on vacation, were thise thoughts formulating while you were having another perspective, being away? did you get a sign? xx
19th March 2006 Cousin S	Another step - From: I've Got The Aid Worker Blues Fascinating perspective and experience. What to do except to use this as another tool to get to where you really want to go, just another step on a long journey.
16th March 2006 AUNTIE	WHAT A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE! - From: Magnificent MEKONG, but next time, Disney ERICA, I live vicarously through your wonderful adventures. I don't know where you get the courage to go to all these unknown parts or the world, but god bless you and good luck! auntie ginny
15th March 2006 the bad brother	More entries? - From: Magnificent MEKONG, but next time, Disney Vietnam looked great but no Picture of Ho? Very disapointing ;-p you havent been on skype lately either
13th March 2006 Carol	Greeting from Boston, MA - From: Magnificent MEKONG, but next time, Disney Erica - Your mom sent along your blog address and suggested we take a look at your adventures. What a great experience. You have visited places that I have only read about, and some I've never heard of - good for you. You may not remember me, but I just wanted to send you a note - (your father's cousin and Zia Marilia's daughter)
11th March 2006 Ruggy	Security - From: Hastening the Inevitable Hey, I am heading to BA first of June, what has been your experience with your personal security? No clubs eh? thanks kevin
11th March 2006 mom	wedding outfit - From: Sanggar Cut Nyak Dhien! i agree with kathie, bring that beautiful outfit home and we can work on the ceremony!!
8th March 2006 Kathie	Acehnese Outfit - From: Sanggar Cut Nyak Dhien! You look beautiful but the photo reminds me of a wedding picture in one of your earlier entries. Is there something you aren't telling us? Kidding :) I miss you!
8th March 2006 elena's daughter	grandma's comment - From: Sanggar Cut Nyak...the rest of the story Ohh look how beautifull erica looks !! villa's comment ohh how beautifull every one looks!
8th March 2006 mom	quite beautiful - From: Sanggar Cut Nyak Dhien! can't believe there are no comments yet it all looks amazing and you look like you should be president or premier or something like that.I think an invite to the white house is in order. love the photo's thank you xoxo
4th March 2006 Ron	Thanks for Blog - From: Adventures in Compromise Happy you met your friends. I love VN and will be there to work again for the summer. Would love to visit Banda Aceh one day. Keep up the good work for the people!
2nd March 2006 Ellen	Inside scoop on Banda Aceh - From: The NGO Apprentice Hi I am going to work in Banda Aceh and it would be helpful to have some pre-departure tips. Can you give me the low-down on what to expect (em4144@hotmail.com) Thanks!
16th February 2006 Simone	Your brother's girlfriend's Welsh friend!! - From: The Electronic Daughter Erica, I was told to take a look at your blog and was glad i did!What a great experience, all your emotions are so normal and will settle down, just keep busy and have the time of your life! I'm loving reading about your adventures, i wish i'd done the same all those years ago when i first came to the States, would love to read it now!! Good luck with your important work, keep it up!!
15th February 2006 Kathie	Sunset Cruise - From: Hastening the Inevitable All those teenagers remind me of West Beach on July 4th. Isn't that Matt Fiore's moped? :) Keep up the entries. I love them!!
14th February 2006 Even worse bad brother's girlfriend	Homesickness is fleeting..... - From: The Electronic Daughter Erica, I know how hard it is to be disconnected from family and friends - obviously Acheh and the UK are two VERY different situations! Keep focused on all the brilliant work you are doing and homesickness will pass - I'm sure Deb and Deena in Vietnam will be an excellent tonic! Call you via skype soon.....
10th February 2006 Lauren	Electrons are people too - From: The Electronic Daughter I feel your pain, Erica. Email and blogging are my primary means of communication with a lot of people too. It's no substitute for face to face contact, of course, but this globe-spanning lifestyle does have its advantages. And it does make those face to face encounters even more special.
10th February 2006 Lisa	Bella! Bella! - From: Haircut for Humanity Auntie Ginny is right! It's universal; I think it's a right of passage for a "new-to-you" hairdresser to not listen to length instructions. They're breaking you in! hmmm..maybe they have a hair-selling business on the side??
3rd February 2006 Bad Brother	heya - From: The Electronic Daughter Im getting skype next week and will be able to call you!!
31st January 2006 Penny and Michael	GREETINGS FROM THE UK! - From: The Electronic Daughter HI ERICA, WHAT A FANTASTIC EXPERIENCE YOU ARE HAVING: CHALLENGING IN EVERY SENSE OF THE WORD! NO DOUBT, WHEN BORED AND HAVING NOTHING TO DO, YOU WILL BE USING THIS EXCELLENT TRAVELBLOG AS A BASIS FOR BOOK. I'M SURE YOU HAVE A CONVERTED READERSHIP (IN US) ALREADY. SERIOUSLY THOUGH, WELL DONE AND CONTINUE TO ENJOY EVERYTHING....EVEN THE COLD SHOWERS! LOVE PENNY AND MICHAEL
30th January 2006 Doug in NYC	Hi Erica - From: The Electronic Daughter So nice to see your smiling face and read about your life. Mucho Love-o.... Doug
28th January 2006 Lisa	CB Name - From: The Electronic Daughter Hi - Marc and Kurt had a CB radio in their old station wagon when I was a kid and my "handle" was SMURFETTE - I was too cool. 10-4 Miss you
27th January 2006 mary	hello surprise - From: The Electronic Daughter im on line you will be hearing from me much love
27th January 2006 ZIA JENNY	CIAO ENRICA - From: The Electronic Daughter CIA BELLA COME STAI? MAMMA MI HA DETTO CHE TI TROVI BENE, TI MANDO UN FORTE BACIONE ZIA EUGENIA
Erica 26th January 2006 egipsey	Unmistakenly Jill - From: The Electronic Daughter yes jill - i knew you that comment must've been you. i really didn't have to think twice! your spanish is coming along nicely, although i think you've got all the vocab you will need. have a blast in mex!! xoxo, e
26th January 2006 Jill	didn't mean to by anonymous - From: The Electronic Daughter if you didn't guess, the xanax, goen, disco diva comment was me. still miss you much. but, if you didn't hear the news, i am taking your bed in mexico. and i am practicing my spanish....donde esta la zapataria? te quiero mas vino rojo, por favor (-:
25th January 2006 Robin	Be in your area soon - From: The Electronic Daughter Hi Erica, it looks like I will be somewhat near you (Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur) the week of Feb 27th. Not definate yet but that's the way it looks right now. You can always SMS Kim's and my phones!
25th January 2006 anonymous	Directions to Aceh from NYC - From: The Electronic Daughter Wow, that kind of journey requires the x-large size xanax (maybe two)! Oh, I can't help but notice that Goen is working a pretty cute smile (-: And you look great, disco diva, even in electronic form. Miss you much.
Erica 25th January 2006 egipsey	35 hrs...3hrs - From: The Electronic Daughter Hi Steve, I'm on a dial-up connection. My guess is the govt. regulations prohibit other carriers from coming in. SoCo (is that the NY'er term for SC?) may not be as far as Aceh, but wherever you are, if you have to get on a plane to get home, it feels far. no matter if it's 3 hrs or 35 hrs.
24th January 2006 Kathie	Phone Call - From: The Electronic Daughter I wish I could take that 35 hour flight to ride an elephant with you :) But I am thankful that we were able to talk. You are always in my thoughts!
24th January 2006 Cousin S	- From: The Electronic Daughter And I thought I was disconnected living in SoCo! Good to hear they're going with the CB radio - old technology, but basic, not too easy to break. Just need to put those tall antennae towers to work, install a couple repeaters. Is your Internet via a dialup connection or something else? Love - S,C,J,N,&C
24th January 2006 mom	italian sunday dinner? - From: The Electronic Daughter hmmn where's the wine,pasta and connoli's? just kidding , but i bet not every one was trying to talk at the same time.
22nd January 2006 Lauren McLaughlin	Most excellent do! - From: Haircut for Humanity I like it short. Tres sophisticated.
16th January 2006 Andrew J	Digging the Blog! - From: The NGO Apprentice Hey Erica, Thanks for doing such a great blog! I have not seen a better answer the perennial question of “So, what exactly do you aid workers do?” than this entry. I know that someday you will find fresh brewed decaffeinated coffee. Although I can’t be of much help since I am devoted to the turbo-caffeinated beans of Africa! Best, Andrew
15th January 2006 mom	next time look at the floor - From: Haircut for Humanity when you notice people stare they know not, you lost a foot of hair you see, it's because you shine long hair or short, your simly devine
14th January 2006 Jill	Saving the World, one hair at a time. - From: Haircut for Humanity Whatever you do, for pete's sake, don't get anything waxed!
14th January 2006 Kathie	- From: Haircut for Humanity Thanks for another great entry. I love hearing about daily life in Aceh. You look beautiful as always, my friend! PS I had my hair cut this week as well and guess what? It has been confirmed that I have a few white strands...
13th January 2006 Melissa	poem - From: Haircut for Humanity love the poem- i hope they use it in the article! xx
13th January 2006 Melissa	things you won't find on the "best of Ache" listing - From: Haircut for Humanity I understand the shock you must have had but does look good and is a good length. just don't go back to her for a dye job though.
13th January 2006 Susan Caccivio	Checking in - From: Ground Zero Times 100 Erica, Love seeing you pic's. Looks like your having a great time! Sounds like you were a real Martha Stewart over the holidays! My charity just started working with IRC in Boston helping Somali Bantu refugees settling in the North Shore. Your with a great Organization! I'll get Gloria over to check you out and send a word! Love, Jim, Susan & Kids!
13th January 2006 Auntie Ginny,	hair cut - From: Haircut for Humanity Erica, I think all hairdressers are the same all over the world. I have never been to a salon where the hairdresser understands cut one inch. However you look fantastic with your new hair cut.
12th January 2006 Lauren	Fishbones - From: Top New Inventions in Banda Aceh Whenever Andrew grills a particularly bony fish, like mackerel, we eat it with chopsticks because it's easier to pick the meat off the bone. It slides right off. Yum. Love the photos. Tres Glamorous.
12th January 2006 Lisa	Bathing in the barrel - From: Top New Inventions in Banda Aceh Hola! I'm so glad to see a picture of the "barrel". I couldn't stop laughing after talking to you the other day...I was picturing you like a cartoon character dipping yourself in and out of the "barrel" for your daily bathing routine! The pictures are fab - it is great to actual see how you are living! Miss you. Love, L
10th January 2006 Greg	Blog of the Moment - From: Top New Inventions in Banda Aceh Hi Erica, Love your stuff. I just made you blog of the moment on my Asia for Visitors site http://goasia.about.com. The iste is part of the NY Times company. Keep up the good work (both on the blog and on the ground). Greg
9th January 2006 auntie	fish felets - From: Top New Inventions in Banda Aceh after fish has been filet be sure to dip in egg wash before frying, mmmmm good! be sure all fish bones have been removed.
9th January 2006 linda	- From: Top New Inventions in Banda Aceh "pumpkin's grandma" could filet a fish properly!i think it's practice makes perfect though. a sharp filet knife is helpful.ck out food network.com.: )
8th January 2006 Lauren McLaughlin	Thanks for the 411 - From: The NGO Apprentice A ha. I knew what your job entailed vaguely. Thanks for the details. Sounds like it's going well there. But my word, what a big expansion in manpower your organization had all of a sudden. That can't be easy to manage.
7th January 2006 dad	about time - From: The NGO Apprentice It appears that you are getting a handle on the job and that you are using all the skills learned to date and are learning new ones, great. It appears that you have in your boss, someone that you can aid you in your job. I'm still going to the gym, but took time out, 2 weeks, for Christmas and when I went back to the gym I gained 7 pounds. There is something wrong with this. We all missed you during the holidays, but you were in our thoughts. Lots of love, dad
7th January 2006 linda depiero	for Muhammad Thalal - From: Ground Zero Times 100 thank you for your informative comment. Real gold or not you both look wonderful and your bride is very beautiful. i send you congratulations and wishes for a happy life together.
6th January 2006 Ann-Kristin.	- From: The NGO Apprentice Hey lady, Senid sent me the link (naturally...) to your site - it is so great and fun. I promise when I get back from my Africa trip I will chat with you from home - that is when I will get a cable installed at home, and we can Skype. You look healthy despite the Acehnese staple! I miss you here - the office is not the same. Take care, AK.
6th January 2006 Thalal Aceh	No class distiction at all - From: Ground Zero Times 100 Hahaha..truly there was no true gold on the bride. We just use imitation golds which can be found easily and very-very cheap at the local market. All Acehnese(except people in six districts) use this kind of clothes for the wedding. Aceh Province consists of around eight ethnics which have different languages and cultures. I am a part of the biggest ethnic living which dominates Aceh Besar, Banda Aceh, the North Coast except a part of east Aceh, and along the west coast except half of south Aceh. People live in Simeulue island, Central Aceh, and districts in South-East Aceh really have their own cultures and languages.
Erica 6th January 2006 egipsey	Thanks for the encouragement! xo Erica - From: The NGO Apprentice
6th January 2006 Jeanne Lombardi	- From: The NGO Apprentice They sure have the right gal for this job! We are so proud of the work you do. Missed seeing you at your party. My Mom was so pleased you called her. You are always so sweet, and thoughtful! Sending much love, Cousin Jeanne
5th January 2006 AuntieNancy	- From: The NGO Apprentice No anxiety necessary Erica . We know you have the heart,the brains and the desire to do it and do it all well. What more could they want.You're looking really comfortable in your office,guess you're right, it's where you belong right now. You make us proud!!!Miss you. Love,Auntie Nancy
5th January 2006 Douglas Allen	Great to see you in your environment - From: The Fun Police Issue a Warning Thanks for the sweet photos. It is wonderful to see you in your new world. Blessings and love for the new year! :D Doug NYC
4th January 2006 Kathie	Happy New Year! - From: The Fun Police Issue a Warning Your description of the bungalow bathroom reminded me of the POC :) I hope that you had a great weekend away. It is 25 degrees here in NH. So the warm sun and surf sounds so wonderful!!
4th January 2006 linda	- From: The NGO Apprentice meraviglioso,brava..grazie xo
4th January 2006 Cousin S	Aahhhh, now I get it - From: The NGO Apprentice So you're not a social coordinator or dance instructor? Thanks, just what I needed. Do 'they' know you've got that red thingie hanging in your office? All the best from SoCo - happy to see you're doing so well! Love - S,C,J,N,& C
4th January 2006 mandie	happy new year! - From: The Fun Police Issue a Warning the climate in those parts is really making you hair grow at the fastest of speeds. you look lovely. happy new year and may 2006 bring you the best in health, the best in love from friends and family and the best in adventure.
4th January 2006 mandie	the bash was a blast, i do declare! - From: Going Away Party in Brooklyn Erica throws some of the most amazingly fun parties i have ever attended. Full of so much life is this wonderful friend of mine, Erica. If the going away party was that much fun, I can't wait for the welcome home party!!! I love you. Mandie
2nd January 2006 r.depiero	- From: The Fun Police Issue a Warning so much for that great bathing suit you wore in mexico
31st December 2005 auntie ginny	new years greeting! - From: The Fun Police Issue a Warning Hello grandmas pumpkin, we wish you a very happy new year filled with lots of love,wealth and good health. I envy you being on that island. wish we were there. Love those monkeys. Is the water warm?The family will gather tonight at our house and we will toast you. our love to you auntie and unk!
31st December 2005 Lauren McLaughlin	- From: Ground Zero Times 100 Hey Erica! I can't believe you've had a blog all this time and I didn't know. Thanks so much for starting it so I can follow your fascinating experiences there. What a poignant picture of tragedy and triumph you've painted so far. I'll be sure to check in regularly and blog you in my next entry of Liquid Logic. Keep up the good work, darling.
29th December 2005 Melissa	look what you started - From: The Fun Police Issue a Warning so does this official letter announcement have anything to do with the parties that you have been rumored to be throwing down there? some crazy thanksgiving feast, and Christmas shing-ding, etc.? I think the beach sounds like a perfect spot. Maybe you can try to get the suite this time with the king size feather bed. :) have fun!
Erica 27th December 2005 egipsey	No hook-ups happening at this wedding - From: Ground Zero Times 100 i'm still sketchy on the details of weddings/marriages here. this is actually the third ceremony this couple has had - the entire village came to this party..about 300 people. all guests eat/socialize separately (men from women). it was a very colorful and interesting event to attend. all the locals, women especially, were so welcoming and warm to me.
Erica 27th December 2005 egipsey	if it sheds like a xmas tree, it must be - From: "Island of Misfits" Christmas Party i knew you would correct me on the type of tree. yes, i guess it's not a palm. it's shedding all over my damn floor though, just like a real xmas tree...it's going back in the courtyard tomorrow!
27th December 2005 r.depiero@comcast.net	bridal gown - From: Ground Zero Times 100 is that gold on the bride? if so does that signify a class distinction? very beautiful
21st December 2005 r.depiero@comcast.net	"palm tree" - From: "Island of Misfits" Christmas Party actually your christmass tree makes charlie brown's tree look like the tree at the white house. but it is a very "sweet" tree and the decorations are very very nice. actually i think it's a scheferlera (not sure of the spelling) plant.
13th December 2005 linda	- From: Barefoot (and smoking) in the Kitchen more pictures please use that camera xo
13th December 2005 Ron	Enjoy your blogs! - From: Barefoot (and smoking) in the Kitchen How long will you be there..for study? for work? Can you write about your work? I have a need to go to Aceh for a short time,(from California), but I can't express why..? Look forward to your posts.
12th December 2005 Robin	Four Score - From: Rumble in the Jungle A Score is 20 years so four score would be 80 plus 7 would be 87 years. Hope you are having fun and staying cool!