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| 14th January 2006 Laurel Gibson | Beautiful images - From: Delhi The mosque images are beautiful. I would love to hear how it was visiting them in person, your photos are great! |
| 18th November 2005 JUAN | Cool pics - From: Delhi Hi Jess, Thanks for sharing those pics of your adventures in India although I must admit I am somewhat suspicious of one of them in particular. In the picture you have titled "First Indian Meal" to the untrained eye is appears as though you are indeed partaking (spell?) in the traditional Indian cuisine. However, to the trained Latino eye, it is obvious that those are tortillas in the basket while your plate consists of the following: Refried Beans with Crema casera, Spanish or Saffron Rice, and Sweet Rice pudding and/or pastel de tres leches in another compartment. Furthermore, the gentleman behind you in a red shirt.....upon close inspection I can clearly tell that his shirt reads "ARMANDO'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT, PHOENIX ARIZONA" now how could a shirt from Armando's possibly make its way to Dehli....the world isn't that small. Aside from that picture the others appear to be legit and I thank you for sharing them. But seriously now...thanks for sharing you look like you had a blast. Take care! |
| 12th September 2005 JUAN | Bienvenida - From: I'm Back! Hi Jess. Welcome back. I'm glad to hear you made it back safely. Get some rest, take care of yourself and take it light. JUAN |
| 10th September 2005 Doc | see ya when i return - From: I'm Back! i´m in the rainforest right now with limited computer use when i can get to the nearest town that has electricity and phones hope to see you when i return if you need i can even treat you doc |
| 9th September 2005 DeAnna | Love to you! - From: I'm Back! I'm glad you're back, and feeling better. When will you be back in AZ? I'd love to hear first hand all about your trip. Miss ya bigtime. |
| 6th September 2005 JUAN | Buen viaje en tu regreso - From: Last Day In India! HI Jess, Just a quick note saying that I hope you're well and have a happy and safe return home. Take care and TTYL. Abrazos. JUAN |
| 4th September 2005 Jessica's Mom, Trish | Helloooooo (a la g'ma) - From: Last Day In India! Hello, my sweet! I'm glad you had the opportunity to write a quick entry today ... I so look forward to reading about your adventures! But, maybe just a teensey bit more, I so look forward to getting your phone call to me tomorrow letting me know that you're safe and sound and back on terra firma. And this only because of the physical challenges you've had. Please take every opportunity to document every detail that's in your head right now ... with all of its color and vividness (is that a word?!) ... remember how you ate cat food at Alicia's in Germany in the middle of the night when you thought it was a box of dry cereal? Do you also remember that, at 13, I told you to write that story down and you would undoubtedly get some kind of literary recognition? Well, likewise with this trip. I saw a show yesterday afternoon (Canadian PBS station) where the guy was talking about blogging and how so many blogs have led to books. I really see potential here for yours. But even if not, all of us who love you enjoy every word of it! Thank you for being so considerate and giving to share all of these details with us!!! I look forward to your call! Much love and adoration, Mom xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo |
| 1st September 2005 Jody Kent | You Are So Brave! - From: Five-Star Luxury, Indian Style Jessica, I am just in awe of your courage. Traveling alone through such a foreign land. You go girl! I will be staying in people's homes when I go to India in January, so my experience will be different, but I am loving hearing all about your extraordinarily colorful experiences. Can't wait to read more. And I'm sending much healing energy your way! Love and peace, Jody. |
| 1st September 2005 DeAnna | I am so grateful for your friendship! - From: Five-Star Luxury, Indian Style Hiya, Sweetheart. I have so enjoyed hearing about your adventures, especially getting to see into your amazing perspectives. I look forward to reading more.Lotsa love, but, time for study. Love, DeAnna |
| 29th August 2005 JUAN | Have a safe trip - From: Last Night In McLeod Ganj--Yay! Have a safe trip and hope you are feeling better. Keep the Blogs coming as they are fascinating to read. |
| 29th August 2005 Jessica's Mom, Trish | ET Phone Home ... er ... Mom phone India - From: Last Night In McLeod Ganj--Yay! Hi, sweets! I've phoned over the last hour and a half ... boo hoo ... you weren't back when I got through the first two times (the man who answered for the hotel took the message that your "mother" phoned -- did you get it?) and now I'm getting a busy signal (and have for almost an hour?). I'm wondering if they turn off the phones at night? I'm so glad to have spoken with you earlier. You sound great ... you're learning and experiencing loads! Have a wonderful trip tomorrow ... sleep well tonight, my sweet one! I'll look forward to hearing from you through your journal entries (you know, you can make them short! :)) and any calls you get a chance to make. Love, Mom xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox |
| 28th August 2005 Jessica's Mom, Trish | Have you seen this website? - From: Lying in Bed http://reservations.bookhostels.com/ Select India, and then Dharamsala (are you still there?) ... and there's a $20/night Hotel India House that looks wonderfully nice. Just thought you'd like to know ... in case you didn't ... know, that is ... Love, Mom |
| 28th August 2005 Jessica's Mom, Trish | Oh, my amazing daughter! - From: Rash + Falling Down Stairs Hello, sweetheart! I've been agonizing every time you've phoned and I've missed a call from you! Please let me know where I can phone you or approximately when you'll be phoning again. Last night, at 12:15, I left the phone (ringer on) on the bed as I went down to the bathroom -- I was gone only a minute -- and when I returned, voila! There was the "missed call" message streaming across the screen. I yelled out "noooooooooo!" and then stayed up for two more hours -- partially out of frustration and disappointment (and I'm sure my blood pressure went up and then I was wide awake! :)) and partially in the hope that you might phone back. Oh, crud... How I miss speaking with you ... thank you so much for the messages ... I just read your updates and can't decide whether to laugh or cry. Your literary wit is surpassed only by your phenomenal strength and ability to see the positive in every situation -- no matter how challenging and frustrating (hmmm... maybe I'll take lessons from you ... nope, I'm still frustrated that I keep missing your calls!). I'm glad you found out about the allergic reaction -- Kat and g'ma are allergic to penicylin (sp?) and Aunt Kathi, Lora, and I are to sulpha. I had that same reaction a few years back -- my first time -- and, coincidentally, Aunt Kathi happened to be in town and, when she saw me, immediately advised me that I was having an allergic reaction to something (I don't think I even told her I was taking anything). We only just found out about Kat's allergy a couple years ago -- since you, Kat, and David were never on any antibiotics to speak of, we didn't really know of any. I don't know about allergies and/or sensitives on your dad's side. Your adventure is an amazing one (no surprise, since you're such an amazing young woman) and I'm so glad (as I'm sure everyone else is) that you're making these journal entries for all to share! THANK YOU! Love, hugs, kisses, (raiki from Eileen) and loads of good thoughts to you, Mom xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo |
| 26th August 2005 Doc | Herbs - From: R&R + Dalai Lama's Temple Is there a way for me to send you an herbal formula in pill form? |
| 26th August 2005 JUAN | Happy Friday Jess! - From: R&R + Dalai Lama's Temple Hi Jess, Good to hear your adventures are going well and that you are remaining incredibly optimistic despite the fact that you're not feeling 100%. I hope your health improves and that you continue to have fun and soak up the great experience of traveling through India. Take care and create a great day for yourself. JUAN |
| 25th August 2005 Galloway | Pirates - From: Quick Update I'm gonna start adding raw egg to everything. OJ, Soy Milk, Dr. Pepper, Martinis, Sweet Tea, Bathtubs, certainly bourbon, Gatorade, anything really. The possibilities are endless. As per usual. You should know that this weekend i jumped out of a perfectly good airplane, and that it was the most fun. I don't even know what shingles are. I thought it was one of those things like scurvy that you didn't get unless you were a pirate. Wait a tick, no, i guess that does make sense then. You are a plunderer of ports near and far. Always have been. Can't wait for the food party you're sure to hold upon your return. More news and random bits later - Gway |
| 25th August 2005 Judy Dituri | Momo party - From: McLeod Gang How about a momo party for the Wisdom group? I seriously LOVE giving a dumpling party--I do dim sum, Chinese dumplings, but there isn't much difference. We could collaborate, whaddayasay? Loved your description of the Dog Bark Motel. I've stayed in some like that in Tibet. |
| 25th August 2005 BarbG | - From: Quick Update Hey beautiful! I don't think my comments are being added to your blog - so I finally "joined" today - I resist joining things like that (don't know if being on more email lists awaits me!) - but it was worth it to send you my messages! I've posted several, but don't see any of them..... At any rate.... it's so wonderful to hear about all the rich and interesting details of the people you are meeting and connecting with, food, cultural tidbits... and cows!! :) All the while you are nursing a case of that pesky virus shingles! I don't have any brilliant ideas that I would imagine are new since you said so many docs & med students are reading this blog, but anything you can do to strengthen your immune system would be helpful! Life is very usual here compared to where you are! The upcoming event.... the last IL Program, the upcoming one.... all is abuzz with energy and excitement! We will share more when you're back home in the Rocky Mountains! Meanwhile I send you my love and God's healing energy and light for continued healing, joy, adventure, and protection!! xo Barb |
| 25th August 2005 Barb | - From: Quick Update Hey beautiful woman! You are so inspiring ... trekking halfway around the world, venturing on buses and taxis and such to known but unknown destinations, all the while with a case of the shingles!! I didn't send ideas about how to treat this pesky ailment since you said so many medical folks are reading this blog - I do know it can take some time for them to fully disappear and that half of it can be managing the pain. Anything you can do to strengthen your immune system would be most helpful!! But I'm sure you've heard that!! This travel blog thing is a grand way to stay connected - it's so "right now".... Thanks for sharing all the rich details - people you're connecting with, cooking, food, and cows and such! What a different world from the very usual things going on in Denver! I'm itching for a trip.... just discovered I have some 50 relatives in Ireland! And we've been exchanging emails, family details, etc. So that's in my future..... Meanwhile I'm in "all the way" for the moment at least -- between staff for 4 more weeks (the Living a Created Event is less than 3 weeks away -- your ticket is on my desk; I figured I'd wait another week to mail it!), coaching the current program for 3 more weeks, and head coaching the program starting tomorrow... but I make sure I get myself to the club to exercise 3 times a week, have time with Rob, and stay caught up around the house! I look forward to the Event - for the new distinctions, the gathering of so many graduates in one place... AND... completing it with power and integrity! Meanwhile... I send you my love and God's energy and light for continued healing, joys, and riches on your trip. xxoo Barb |
| 24th August 2005 JUAN | Tikanis JESS - From: McLeod Gang VIVA LA VIDA JESS! Great job, bella. JUAN |
| 23rd August 2005 JPM | Good thoughts... - From: Varicella Zoster Hey Gorgeous! Wow - you are definately having an adventure aren't you? Sorry to hear about your last hurdle. Hey I know you will be fine and work out whatever you have to work out since that is what you do so well. Just so you know - you are in my thoughts and its all good! I am passing them along to you. Standing with you from afar... |
| 23rd August 2005 Jessica's Mom, Trish | Hi, Hon! - From: Varicella Zoster I sent you a long e-mail this morning (so you can read that rather than my putting a bunch of stuff on the website, 'k?). I got your voice mail message and am eager to talk with you and find out how you're doing. Please phone at your earliest convenience, 'k? Love and love and more love to you, Mom |
| 23rd August 2005 Doc | Ear Points - From: Varicella Zoster Hi Jessica As far as ear points: Urticaria - on the external edge of the antihelix, parallel to the apex of the triangular fossa; Shen Men - slightly superior to the apex of the triangular fossa within the fossa (think eye of the fish head); Sympathtic Nervous System - at the juncture of the lower branch of the antihelix and helix, at the base line of the triangular fossa; and Heat Drain - two fen lateral to the apex of the triangular fossa on the antihelix. I would also use a draining or dispersing treatment on the meridian involved. There is a possibility that you may find a Chinese herbal shop. If so, Long Dan Xie Gan Tang would be my recommendation. Write me off list if you need anything else. I'm envious of your current travel. Doc |
| 23rd August 2005 Niko | Hearing... - From: I've Really Left the Country! Now you know what it was like for me throughout our ILP and then coaching afterwards... :) |
| 23rd August 2005 JUAN | Hope you are well - From: Varicella Zoster Hi Jess, Thanks for sharing your latest blog entry. I am glad, yes goshdarnit GLAD that you made it safe and sound into India. I hope that your stay thus far has been everything that you imagined it would be. Also, I hope that your case of shingles doesn't interfere with your stay in India and that you are able to contain it with Antiviral drugs and/or another safe alternative treatment with which you feel comfortable. Take care and be safe. Hope u feel better soon. abrazos. JUAN |
| 20th August 2005 The Amazing Jessica's Mom :) | YAY!!! - From: I've Really Left the Country! Hi, my sweet! Oh, so great to hear from you! This is my first ever blog so bear with me, ye readers, since I don't know the cultural norms of such an environment. Anyway ... here goes ... First, the mom in me must ask -- how' your ear and your hearing? What's going on? Second, where are you and where are you staying? Third, are you having a most incredible and amazing time? And, last, is there any chance you'll be able to phone or e-mail me to answer my non-stop questions. I'm going to g'ma's shortly -- to "do" her hair and to take over Church's chicken to her and grandpa. I was going to print out your blog and give it to her but, after the ear / hearing comment, I figure I'd better not. You know how concerned she'll get. But please do update your blog website and phone or e-mail if / when you can. Tom and I just returned from up north late last night -- visited our friends on Pipe Island (check out pipeisland.com for photos and info), stayed in Mackinaw City for a rainy day, and drove down through Charlevoix to Traverse City and visited with Aunt Kathi, Mark, and a couple of BNI director friends who live up there. Tom even attended a BNI meeting with me on Friday morning! :) Today we went to the Lions game -- they lost -- bummer but no surprise. And tomorrow we're heading for the NASCAR race at Michigan International Speedway -- Tom's son-in-law Yogi got us special garage tour and "VIP" tent access -- free food and bevvies. That'll be cool. It's only the second race I've been to in person but with these perks, this is the way to go, eh?! I'm gonna run now -- to get dinner to grandma/g'pa. Please keep in touch when you can! Love to a most amazing and extraordinary individual, who just happens to be MY DAUGHTER!!! Love, hugs, kisses, Mom xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox ad infinetum Where's my moose? :) |
| 19th August 2005 Doc | Schipol and your ear - From: I've Really Left the Country! Next time in Schipol try the sushi bar or the Espresso bar or the casino (I won 80 Euro last trip there) For your ear; press on the inner ear point on the same ear and also needle or press SJ 2 or 3. Ciao Bella Doc |
| 19th August 2005 Laurie | By the way, I LOVE your blogs - From: I've Really Left the Country! Your shares are such authentic stream of consciousness. I feel like I am in the Amsterdam airport. You are awakening my travel bug!! It is transforming from a sleeping caterpillar to a Mexican jumping bean. Thanks. :) |
| 19th August 2005 Laurie Kagan | Valsalvo Your Ears - From: I've Really Left the Country! Jessica, Try unplugging your ears by doing a "valsalvo". It is what scuba divers do. Take one hand and plug your nose and hold your lips shut. Gently blow. You should feel your ear drums pop out. You may feel your right ear and not your left ear. |
| 19th August 2005 DeAnna | <3 - From: I've Really Left the Country! love & hugs to you. Hope you're having a great time! |
| 15th August 2005 Niko | Absent-minded twin - From: Bling Bling Jess, I can sooo relate to your situation. Its hard to operate at the level of genius and still keep track of the little details of life... lol... I look forward to the rest of your "detail" mishaps... :) |
| 12th August 2005 Juan | Congratulations! - From: Bling Bling Hi Jess, Wow! Congratulations on a very exciting opportunity. I hope that you will find your endeavors in India to be enlightening. It appears that you are on a path to professional sucess which is something of which I always knew your were very capable. Good luck during your month in INDIA. Take care and keep sharing your experiences via this travel blog as I'm sure everybody is very interested in hearing of your adventures. Lastly, when you win the Nobel Prize for Medicine don't forget us small people in the world...lol. Take care! JUAN |
| 12th August 2005 Doc | Gee I never get to travel ;( - From: Pre-Travel Excitement Namaste, I just got back from the Rez and jumped right into clinic. This seems a great way to keep us all up to your travel experiences. Many great wishes ucompany you on your travels and I know you will do well. When do you return? I leave for Guatemala and the communities in the rainforest in eartly Sept , the EU in Nov and back to the Tsunami zone in Dec. Doc |
| 12th August 2005 Ed Hyatt | Check email for contact info - From: Bling Bling I sent you an email with personal contact info for the center manager of the Landmark center in New Delhi. Hopefully this message will reach you in time for when you need it (if the need ever arises). Have a blast and be safe. Ed |
| 10th August 2005 Natalie B. | hey gorgeous! - From: Bling Bling Wow! India is on my list of world travels. I am planning to go next year and climb the great wall where it is believed that by dipping in the well and climbling the 84 steps you can erase the karma of 84 million lifetimes! Have a fabulous time darling and send lots of pictures! peace and luv, Natalie B. |
| 10th August 2005 Laurie Kagan | Blog Virgin Weighs In - From: Bling Bling Jessica, I have never followed a blog before and certainly never KNOWN someone posting to the whole world. That makes you a celebrity in my world! PLEASE, we all implore you to not take advantage of the special qualities of the city of Varanasi. I don't care if it is the City of Enlightment. We would rather have you than your instant enlightenment. Finish the Wisdom Course instead of dying. It is much more effective. I cannot wait for your next installment. This is better than a soap opera!! We have had suspense (will she make it on her scheduled plane?), violence (torrential rains and flood damage), tragedy (India's loss of lives), crime ($$ stolen from your account), successful detective work ($$ returned). Who knows what will follow? I am waiting expectantly by my computer for the heroine's next move!! |
| 10th August 2005 Barb | - From: Bling Bling I don't know India, but your possibilities sound awesome - great idea to go to Dharmasala -- very cool! Also, I know that Deepak Chopra is from India and if I were going there, I'd be interested to know if there's a town or medical facility or natural healing place that he's affiliated with. I love this travel blog -- how great and what a fabulous real-time way to keep in touch with all your friends and family who love you so!! Barb |
| 9th August 2005 Judy Dituri | Jessica You Are the Coolest! - From: Pre-Travel Excitement I am really looking forward to your ongoing story. This is so much better than waiting to hear all about when you get home. As long as you tell us the story as it is happening, we won't lose anything as it leaks from your memory. |
| 9th August 2005 lil bro | nooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!...waffles - From: Pre-Travel Excitement yah, sorry to hear about the card.a few questions: did u find ur pasport yet? why am i writing this like 3 seconds after i called you? are waffles that good? why did i write about waffles? (for thoses who think i write like a early 14 year old boy, its because i am^_^). sorry about the waffles i thought u might laugh. neway i made pivot a gif so ull get it in mail. tahtah |
| 8th August 2005 Niko Avaneas | If life is a bowl of cherries, what am I doing in the pits... lol - From: Pre-Travel Excitement How cool... We'll be definatley looking forward to your future entries... Rock on!! P.S. Could I get a new baseball mit, mine is falling apart... :) |
| 8th August 2005 Amira | The Joys of Travel - From: Pre-Travel Excitement I just noticed that the Indian flag is like the Irish flag, but sideways. I was in Ireland this past summer, and actually spent time at the Indian embassy...just weird coincidences. But I know what you mean about the banking and such troubles. Let us know ifyou need anything while you're there. I am sure the pilgrimage you're about to begin there is going to be so full of new wisdom and lessons...please keep sharing them! |
| 7th August 2005 Chris Stanley | Epitomy of What's Possible - From: Pre-Travel Excitement I always see what's possible in life when I think of you. I look forward to experiencing your travels from my computer. You go girl!!!! Like Budweiser I can see the rugby player with his foot on the ball, soccer clothes, dark hair, wicked smile......... well, I am sorry to hear about the money loss. India will be the better for you having been there. Chris |
| 5th August 2005 Budweiser | Only Jessica... - From: Pre-Travel Excitement Jessica..Budweiser...That is fantastic about your trip!.So sorry about your bank account. I'm picturing you in one of those credit card fraud commercials where people who are defrauded talk with someone else's voice. Yours is a big rugby player with a deep voice. Where are you going to go now? The suspense of this blog is already getting to me! Please don't get flooded, we want you to come back safely. |
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