Good job & Happy B'day! Jessie,
Sounds like you're doing great work...keep it up! My sister, Joanie, forwarded your blog to me....
I'm going to try an African trip this June....Victoria Falls, Malawi, maybe Mt Kilimanjero. Looks great!
Best regards,
Cousin Howard
Happy Birthday and Happy V'Tine's Day Of course you get a comment from me. At least you know someone's reading and is interested. Kidding -- I'm sure I'm among the thousands. So you didn't bring a cake........uh, oh. Good thing you made it up to them -- they could have staged a revolution -- The Great Cake Uprising of 2007! Keep on doing what you're doing, which sounds like you're doing it well. And keep these coming -- they're great. Love Judy
hi from Cherry Hill Hi Jessi! Happy Birthday(sorry no roses). we love reading your journey.we admire your spirit!You are doing an amaizing job.It is a difficalt time for you,but sounds great.You are an amazing girl.we love you,kiss and hug. We look forwrd to reaing each one.
Looks like you are having an amazing time! It's great to read about your travels online. Looks like you made a great decision as far as what program to choose! As far as kids' games go, have you tried duck-duck-goose? May be a bit young, but when I worked at a summercamp, kids of all ages liked it. Or maybe red light/green light? Hmmm.... Anyhow, hope you continue to have an amazing time (as I'm sure you will). Look forward to hearing more about it!
Jill
P.S. The RTF grid box misses you... Really. Don't you miss it?
Amazing! Hi Wess-
Happy Birthday!!! I just caught up on all your entries and you sound amazing! Love the hair,all the stories about the kids and your pictures are the best! Keep them coming. There is nothing harder than discipling and nothing more rewarding than gaining the kids respect in the end. They are so incredibly lucky to have you there. You are changing lives!!! Some fun game ideas: "I Spy" (pic one person and give away clue by clue-it makes them think!), How about Hangman? I'll try to think of more. Everything is great in NYC. Snow and ice everywhere, so enjoy the warm weather! Miss u lots! xoxox, Lisa
Belated Happy Birthday and other Accounting ideas Hi Jess, A belated Happy Birthday. I was thinking of both you and Andi on your birthday. I'm glad it was such a memorable day. The class seems great, they are lucky to have your energy to learn from. You know I was thinking about my last note to you and how we decided that teaching and sacreficing (I'm sure I spelled that wrong) might not be for me, however I was wondering how you would feel about scouting out a possible accounting office for me. Who does the tax returns down there? Be honest, good idea? maybe not so good? Anyway, I'm hoping I made you laugh. I'm siting here thinking about your giggle and hoping that I did. Let's keep an open mind and maybe this satelite office idea might work. So proud, I'm glad your part ours, stay safe, love steve
happy belated b'day/thanx happy b'day jess. everything sounds so fabulous. not sure if u got my last comment, so sending another. i love reading all your wonderful stories. keep up a incredilbe job that u r doing. of course, they love you who wouldn't!!
Happy Birthday I sent a note to the wrong email address (not sure if you still check your hotmail.) Usakos looks like Arizona. Hope you're doing well and avoiding trouble.
Best,
-Todd
Happy birthday! Happy birthday to you, Happy birthday to you, Happy birthday to Jessi, happy birthday to you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
xoxoxoxoxo Hope you had a great time celebrating!
its so cold here... i'm jealous of 100 degree days!!!!! i love reading about your days in africa... and i love your little educational tidbits you include...i feel like i'm learning so much... see... you ARE a great teacher! take care... stay cool... and i'll be looking forward to your next update. xoxo
WOW!! I am so excited for you that you are really doing this, and it sounds great too!
I hope and believe you will figure out a way to teach so many students;)
I can't wait to hear more... have fun! Love, Meidar
WOW Jessi...what can I say??? I just found out that you were doing this amazing thing and I am so proud of you! What you are doing is so amazing! I love reading these blogs when they come in. I wanted to send my love to you from myself and my family. Enjoy every minute, take lots of pictures, and keep writing!!! (I'll keep writing too :-)
xoxo,
Melissa
I'm so glad to hear that you are having such a great experience out there! All is the same here. Finally got a school counseling job! E-mail me when you have time and I will tell you all about it. Keep up the great work! Miss you!
Hey Jess!
Sounds like you are really into the "swing of things." I know you are loving this experience. Plus, boy...do you look like your mom! Spent super bowl sunday with your family. Andi has this big basketball around her middle. Do you think it's twins? lol
Everyone is well and misses you. Keep up the great work. You are such an inspiration to all of us!
hugs- michelle
Hey- Love the hair :)
By the way-- it is so freakin cold here in Philly. Windchill is below zero at times (or something like that?)... it is frigid. Think about all of us buddled up here when you out on your runs in the 100+ degree weather.
Also it is my nutritionist duty to make sure you are eating well with all that running... You need to make sure you refuel those muscles and replenish your fluid and electrolytes, girl!!
Keep up the good work. xoxoxox
ps- Love your Heads-Up 7up idea!! Don't let them peek :)
Love it! Hi Jess - Sounds great so far. I love how open minded you and flexible you are. That is going to help keep you sane. I love learning about what you are doing and look forward to your updates. Keep them coming! Have fun and stay safe! Love, Mag
Hi Jessi!!!! haven't gotten last couple of messages so i was just catching up on your life... and what excitement! UNBELIEVABLE... thats all i can really say. coming from a teacher (my whole 1 year experience), it is so hard... and thats here. can't imagine the challenges you face! also... good luck with the respect/discipline... i think thats one of the hardest parts of teaching! just remember what they say... "the 1st day is the hardest day of teaching. the 1st week is the hardest week of teaching. and the 1st year is the hardest year." so good luck... enjoy... and remember what a wonderful thing you are doing for those children. xoxo
Hi Jess! I am thoroughly enjoying every one of your entries....and kind of wishing I was in Africa again too!!! I admire you so much for taking on this adventure and being brave enough to teach all of these kids! They will remember you forever! Thanks for taking the time to update your blog and sending these great pics! You are a hero! Love ya!
Amazing! Hey Jess,
My mom just forwarded your blog to me. It sounds so amazing, what a beautiful sunset too! I hope you're taking tons of pictures. I'm sure this is really hard sometimes, but it's also the experience of a lifetime. And if anyone can do it, you can. Keep blogging, I can't wait to hear more about it!
Take care and miss you!
Much love,
Hannah
how awesome r u hi jessie we r loving these blogs and we feel so lucky to share this time with you it seems so incredible,the pictures bring so much to life for us thanks miss u and take good care of u love lynneand the svhwartz gang
Hell-o Hi Jessi! We love reading your journals and seeing the pictures. I dig your new hair-style! You must be a wonderful new friend in the lives of everyone you touch...and they must touch you with their magic. Hope it cools off in the rainy season. Take care, love kate
Look at the bright side, You could be an accountant! Hi Jess, Just read this weeks blog. Sounds great! Do you think that they could use an accounting instructor? As long as we keep to the basics, I think I'm the man for the job. I can live on a very strick diet, very simple STEAK AND CHICKEN PARM (I like the sauce served on the side) and as far as air conditioning, people can learn to live without it. (Just not me). Oh and do you have to be nice back to the people?(Sue says I'm grumpy) and as far as a schedule, who can be more flexable than me? (Everyone knows that). You know I'm thinking here, maybe I wouldn't be the right guy for the job. O'h well. Hey wait a minute, I sure would like seeing alot of you!!!! Take care Jess, I hope to hear from you soon. Be safe. steve
I am about to begin my year in Namibia through WorldTeach...I am getting VERY excited and VERY nervous!
I am going to try to keep this updated throughout the year so hopefully I can keep in touch with everyone :)... full info
Howard S
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Good job & Happy B'day!
Jessie, Sounds like you're doing great work...keep it up! My sister, Joanie, forwarded your blog to me.... I'm going to try an African trip this June....Victoria Falls, Malawi, maybe Mt Kilimanjero. Looks great! Best regards, Cousin Howard