Camille Can you stop! I just looked at your little website. You make every other person seem like such a failure. 4 children, full time career, scrapbooking, writing books and now you are making websites. I wish I had your energy.
Steph OR I could continue to teach and have two months off to decide where I want to travel to next. Thanks for the suggestion. Maybe after retirement.
CANDICE You know, I thought the same, but that elephant was way scarier than the bridge. Hard to believe. I saw Scooby Doo in thai yeterday and thought of you. Not sure why, just thought you would have enjoyed trying to make out what was going on.
Dreams.... It is amazing. If you had your students write down their hopes and dreams you will find a few who say things like healthy family, nice house, ets. And then there are the masses that will simply list off playstation games and the like. That is why you had to go on this trip. Now you can REALLY explain to them what it is all about. Not a one of them has ever worked a single day in their life. And in Medford, hunger and poverty don't exist in quite the same vain as in the rest of the world. We have homeless shelters and food pantries and welfare. Our poor live better than most people in Vietnam, Indonesia, and Cambodia. Crazy... and people at home sit in their comfy houses in AC afraid of the third world having no REAL understanding of any of it. Pompous once again, but would you argue now that you've seen it first hand? I wonder if Americans are afraid for their personal safety (nice job George W., you convinced most of them) or afraid of seeing how bad other people really have it. Leaves you feeling guilty when you do. ...
Heights Holy crap Kris. The pictures of the sky bridge made my stomach turn. I can't imagine going over something like that so high up. I'll stick to the wood bridge in the pit at BK.
The baby elephant picture is too cute! I want one. If only he'd stay little.
I've always wanted to take photography class. I had to drop it at URI because I was too afraid of the dark room. I might be ready to try again though.
Your'e amazing Kris! Although I bet when you get back, you'll never want to see another bus again!!!!
Have you considered writing for National Geographic? Seriously, then you can travel, AND get paid for it!!!
Kristin Fargo I think that has a very nice ring to it. You know I would adopt you in a second, and I have 3 fine boys to marry off (if you can wait). ;P
See you soon!
L, Mama
sorry it's been a couple of days Hey Howell! Miss you lots. Goodness I can not imagine. I hope your next few weeks go well, and that things get moving inside out! HA HA
You Poor Thing!!!! If it makes you feel better we have had nothing but RAIN for the past 2-3 weeks.....no tan....no beach....
Please have some real FUN on your last weeks!
Be Careful!!!
Love to you all.
Debbie
Hello...Kristin...why does that net have to come home with you?? Are you lending it to someone??Don't think that back-pack is coming in the house either. Are you planning more trips with the net as a bed???...Dear Lord Kris...haven't you girls had enough....Please stay somewhere where the toilet isn't in the ground>>>Love Mom
Hi Kristin, Nice to hear from you. That picture of you laying in the street is so sad. Why don't you come home now? Glad to see you realized 6 weeks is too long. Worried about the 3-4weeks next year. I'm afraid to hear where that will be. I am counting the days until you are back home in MA (wish it was NJ) Sorry Nicole:( I've never wanted the summer to go by quickly, but your trip has certainly changed that. Stay safe and be careful. Love you, Carol
MH2 Awww...Kristin. I feel your pain, I really do. I can imagine that feeling; heart in throat, sweaty palms, the thought of loved ones left behind. Now that it's over you can add it to your growing list of : "Things I'm glad I did, but never want to do again".
I am counting down the days until your back. Come on, I know you can't resist the fresh smell of cleaned floors. Imagine all those desks newly waxed and the bulletin boards just waiting to be decorated. I get all gitty just thinking about it. I miss you. Be safe and stay at sea level! Enjoy your last few weeks!
If kristin won't come to the mountain, the mountain will come to Kristin! Chances are you were feeling even worse because you are chronically dehydrated. I urge you to drink as much water as possible...after reviewing your email and the "symptoms" and what you've written here my "medical" opinion is to get in more water! Hang in there kris. I have a feeling you will love the islands. Can't wait till you get home. Safe travels to all of you.
p.s.
That snail looks about as big as a baseball...that would have made me throw up!!!
Mountain climber Having crossed the Rockies a few times, I feel for you--it's always best to have an empty stomach. That snail could have been an entire meal, yum!
I feel nauceous! I'm sick just thinking of you being there. This journey you are on is making me crazy, I hate it but love it. I look forward to these blogs and when I don't receive one everyday I get nervous. Honestly, it takes a lot for me to even think that you are experiencing some horrible conditions there and it does not make me happy at all. I know you WANT to be there but say the word and I do believe your whole family will board a plane and get you out!!! Say the word, come on say it!!!!! HAIL MARY AND OUR FATHER ARE STILL WITH YOU!
Something in common??? Do we actually have something in common? Rob and I did the Road to Hana on our Hawaii Honeymoon and it's a van ride up the side of a mountain, peering over a cliff, so close to the edge of falling to your doom. And yup, people were pulled over to the side of the road vomitting with dizziness and everything else you can think of. It was not pretty but we both survived and I was not one of the sick ones. Although I felt like my head was going around and around in mountain circles for a day or two. ICK! I must say, if you didn't call, this email would have me very concerned. And about your call, THANK YOU!!! Hearing your voice, well, from my bawling the "ugly cry", I think you know how I feel. I am so happy to know you are homesick and not moving to SEA any time soon. Two weeks from today hunny and you'll be here. :)))) (I told you six weeks was too long.) You sound wonderful but I can hear in your voice how ready you are to come home. We will be waiting with open arms for you......once you shower...... and debug. I'm happy that you left the bathroom situation the way you did in the blog. Cause what you described on the phone will give me nightmares for weeks to come! We miss you very much and feel free to call asap again. Thank God I answered and didn't think that weird 20 digit # wasn't someone selling something. Thank God I was home, OMG, I may not leave now thinking I could possibly miss your call. Love you very much!!!! xoxoxoxoxoxoxox P.S. I would take a photography class possibly cause my pictures don't do my cakes justice and I keep saying.."if I knew how to use a "bleeping" camera!!" ha!
Mike A What fins? Oh, I don't like this already. I'm not an island girl. I thought I was more of a rugged mountain girl, but I guess that is out too. Does this mean I'm a city girl? Geez, never saw that one coming.
Emily R Hey Em! Sorry about your news. Hope you mom is back now. I went to the dentist before I left. No cavities! I saw the picture of you and your sisters, too cute. I tried the cotton candy fluroide-- YUCK! I knew I should have stuck with my regular marshmellow. Bad news though, they are kicking me out of the office. They told me I'm old enough to find an adult dentist. I may be able to sneak in one more visit. Let me know when you are going. Tell Mary , or any one else from class, I said hello.
Tribulations You poor thing! Don´t hate the mountains, hate the van. Nothing worse than that travel sickness feeling - but think positive, at least the van driver stopped for you! So you´re heading to the islands next. I´m sure you´ll have a great time there. When do you guys return home? What about Paci? I´m starting my last week in Brazil now. Feeling a little tender today after a bit of a night out last night. Flying to Rio later.
Enjoy the lovely fish - but watch out for those grey dorsal fins!
mike
Billie Thanks for the message. You are too sweet. Have not really given any thought about arrangements for KC's wedding. I'll call you as soon as I get home. I'm assuming I'm sleeping over at least one night. I'll check in with Dave and Andrea.
Mike A Amazon hasn't eaten you up yet? Yup, 3rd grade for me...possibly right underneath you. The 3rd and 5th science curr is similar, so you haven't gotten rid of me just yet. I'm a 4th floor resident at heart.
Mary I was listening ot my iPoa yesterday at 10AM my time, so 11PM your time. Coldplay was on. It kinda made me said b/c I knew I'd be with you and Nik and Alyssa. I want to see them. I really want to go to more concerts when I get home. Oh, and you need to get the Feist CD. I think you'd really enjoy it. Love you!
Howell
Kristin Howell
Camille
Can you stop! I just looked at your little website. You make every other person seem like such a failure. 4 children, full time career, scrapbooking, writing books and now you are making websites. I wish I had your energy.