Erica the Great! 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
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Big respect 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.
missing you. 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
I AM SO JEALOUS! 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).
second home? 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
2nd home? 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.
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love the nails! 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!
Great pix! 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?
some truth here and there 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. :)
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etc from dad 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.
etc. 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.
drunk blonde 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.
students, abroad 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
home is nowhere 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.
i could see it in your face 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
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beautiful photo's !!! i think you should bring a whole new industry to B.A. tourism. get well and stay safe. xoxo