your best blog post EVER! this one evokes so many emotions in me and really makes you see what these men, women and children have to go through every day. water is life, but it makes life so much harder.
i hope this blog post is a sign of great things to come! i have to learn to write amazing blog posts like this...
Great Story! Hi Kristy! I just wanted to quickly say, it was AWESOME to see you in Waterloo and to get caught up. I also really enjoy reading your blog... In fact, tonight I went and heard from a SYDE 03 grad who went with CIDA to Tanzania for 2 years, and turned a year's worth of blog posts into a book, which he was selling to raise money for the org he worked for. Pretty cool idea, if you're so inclined...
Looking forward to getting you more involved with the chapter next term. Have a good summer!
great blog kristy! i LOVE the way you challenged the other development workers, but not in an "i'm-right-you're-wrong" kind of way, but a "what can we both be doing better" kind of way. beautifully written entry! can't wait to see you in a couple weeks! :)
Hey dear!!!!!!!
just wana say....hmmmm dont knwo what exactly... it just feels like saying something when reading ur journals!!!!
just keep up the great work ur doing dear
admire u for that
am very proud of u
kisses and hugs
Wow! Hey Kristy. Hearing your story makes me feel proud to be a part of EWB, and it makes me proud to have a friend like you. And you looked soo pretty in your clothes! Enjoy the rest of your stay in Ghana!
amazing experience hi kristy, can hardly wait to hear more of your stories, experiences and challenges. see you in just three weeks, we miss you and love you.
come home healthy, no guineu worm infections please.
love mom
hahaha ohhhhh kristy. "three days left on my visa" ... nothing like leaving it to the last minute eh?? hahaha.
well, i'm glad you made it safely. sounds relatively painless actually, compared to what it could have been! although, i'm not the one that sat on the back of a motorcycle all day...
still loving your stories. keep 'em coming!!
Incredible blog! Really interesting observation about motivations to attend schools, illustrates just how interconnected the fronts of development are...I can feel this one will resonate in me for a while trying to wrap my head around it. Thanks for sharing your stories, they're amazing to read!
keep up the good work I accidentally came across your blog when I was searching for something to read about kumasi. I am a Ghanaian living outside of Ghana and I appreciate the way people like you are living the everyday life of Ghanaians. You are the best ambassadors of our nation. I travelled the whole length of Ghana last summer. It was really great.
We are proud to have ambassadors like you.
Hey Kristy,
I haven't had a chance to read all of your entries, but I love the pictures. Life in Malawi has been treating Jason and I well. I hope you are enjoying life in Ghana as much as Jason did. I think he misses it. Take care and all the best.
Erin
haha kristy, no you certainly aren't a "typical" ghanaian. but to me, it sounds like you have everything figured out! what a difference :)
stay safe and keep having fun!!
kristy, i have enjoyed reading your diary's. i can't imagine living in such conditions however it sounds like the people are very friendly and helpful in trying to make your visit more comfortable. i look forward to hearing about the engineering projects you will be working on. I can't believe a month has gone by already. Love the Belcastro's
hey kristy...its really nice to read your blogs...i am sorry i didnt get time to read them earlier but just read all of them now....the work you are doin is commendable...it must be such a great learning experience for you...i wish i could do somethign like this....even if it is for a week or somethin but i would love to be a part of a project like this.....maybe i could visit you at some point:).. .by the way the house description that you mentioned in your blogs...you would find houses like this in india as well but mostly in the villages.....and ya i would love to receive letters from you :)...keep me posted and you too send me your addy...take care n keep up with the good work and upload more pics....luv from moni....
and i feel settled hi kristy, wow and wow again, we certainly have nothing to complain about when i see your living conditions. glad your feeling better and are adjusting to your home away from home. sounds like the people there are very welcoming, and are taking care of you. Looking forward to many more stories and pictures. take care and love you. mom
wow kristy, i love your writing style. you portray such a sense of awe at the surroundings and the people. it sounds like you've experienced quite the range of activities so far! i hope you're still in high spirits. good luck!
You're off! Hey Kristy!
I've added you to my daily blog perusals! I can't wait to follow your adventures! I'm very excited to hear more about your NGO, your first impressions, and any challenges you face!
All the best!
Josh
i am glad at least one person i personally know and really love is making a concrete step forward, getting out of her comfortable seat and mixing up with the 'other' lives!!! i am sure you will learn and love there a lot. keep sharing, we will look forward to it...and as your father said, do take care:)
:) keep up the good work lady
sounds very exciting what ur up to....am 100 percent sure its gona be an unforgetable experience make use of every single moment of learning, listening and loving....
all the best...dont forget to take pictures
looking forard to hear ur updates
proud of you Please have a good safe trip! We are all proud of you for taking on a challenge like you have! Most people would not have the courage to do what you are doing! Please take care of yourself and return safely in 11 months!
great to finally hear from you kristy! i'm assuming your india trip went well .. you'll have to tell me about that some other time!
in the meantime, GOOD LUCK!! i know you'll do well in tamale, and i'll be thinking of you!
erin
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your best blog post EVER! this one evokes so many emotions in me and really makes you see what these men, women and children have to go through every day. water is life, but it makes life so much harder. i hope this blog post is a sign of great things to come! i have to learn to write amazing blog posts like this...