Hola Companeros!
This week was my last week of my study abroad program. I made some amazing friends and learned some amazing things and I'm sure I'll always remember my 6 weeks with the Mexico Solidarity Network. It was really awesome to get the perspectives of 15 other socially aware, socially active people from all across the country. I think we all taught each other...
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This week was my last week of my study abroad program. I made some amazing friends and learned some amazing things and I'm sure I'll always remember my 6 weeks with the Mexico Solidarity Network. It was really awesome to get the perspectives of 15 other socially aware, socially active people from all across the country. I think we all taught each other...
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tos:
I'm just in awe Morgy: You've done so much this summer. All I've done so far was work, cert review classes (for techs), and sneaked in a few brews here and there. You make me want to go back to college full-time I swear *cries*
Hola Companeros!
Sorry this update is getting to ya'll so long after I said it would. The
internet was out all week in Oventic and I didn't go back into San
Cristobal until Sunday morning(I came into town in the back of a pickup
truck!). But the following is what I would have sent you on Saturday (and
it's long because it's catching ya'll up...
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Sorry this update is getting to ya'll so long after I said it would. The
internet was out all week in Oventic and I didn't go back into San
Cristobal until Sunday morning(I came into town in the back of a pickup
truck!). But the following is what I would have sent you on Saturday (and
it's long because it's catching ya'll up...
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tos:
- you obviously seen so much in your short time there. I really feel for the displaced Zapatistas even though I don't completely understand the conflict, but I'll read up on it tonight for my own self-knowledge
- you're doing the ladies of Oventic a service by helping them w/ the photographic aspect of their upcoming merchant website. That's awesome...
- Avocado, lime, and salsa on a roll? I dunno!, but growing up, L.F. and I ate tons of chicharron: We'd have it in a plastic bag and put in vinegar to add "zest."
Have a continued great time there Morgy...
*waves*
- you're doing the ladies of Oventic a service by helping them w/ the photographic aspect of their upcoming merchant website. That's awesome...
- Avocado, lime, and salsa on a roll? I dunno!, but growing up, L.F. and I ate tons of chicharron: We'd have it in a plastic bag and put in vinegar to add "zest."
Have a continued great time there Morgy...
*waves*
samitha:
AH!
honeychild. i've missed you! and that sucks that you're getting back when i'm gone
but i'll be back on sept. 5th-ish and we will have marvelous adventures!!!
<3s and kisses and rainbows
honeychild. i've missed you! and that sucks that you're getting back when i'm gone
but i'll be back on sept. 5th-ish and we will have marvelous adventures!!!
<3s and kisses and rainbows
Hola Companeros!
Where to begin.
I'm half way through my study abroad programI can't believe how fast it's gone and at the same time how long it feels like I've been here. As a friend in the program said, here in Chiapas we have long days and short weeks
For my final project I'm taking a series of portraits of the people I've met while...
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Where to begin.
I'm half way through my study abroad programI can't believe how fast it's gone and at the same time how long it feels like I've been here. As a friend in the program said, here in Chiapas we have long days and short weeks
For my final project I'm taking a series of portraits of the people I've met while...
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ninjatoes:
wow... those pictures are rad!
charlielove:
You had better make it up!
Oventic is AMAZING. The people are friendly, the little kids are always
trying to get you to come play, the food is FANTASTIC and the weather is
lovely. Even though it's the rainy season here, it's still really
pleasant. It usually rains around 2 or 3 in the afternoon, but before
that it's sunny and warm and beautiful. The days go really fast because
they...
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trying to get you to come play, the food is FANTASTIC and the weather is
lovely. Even though it's the rainy season here, it's still really
pleasant. It usually rains around 2 or 3 in the afternoon, but before
that it's sunny and warm and beautiful. The days go really fast because
they...
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tos:
- Ohh Morgy: Take pictures of the food. We wanna see!!!!
- When it comes to your teenage group, remember that in the end, YOU'RE the leader of the pack, not Zacharias. If he has a problem w/ that, you can call upon the lot of us on "The Forum" to drive down in a bunch of Harleys...j/k, but it would be funny, huh?
- Make sure to wear the super-duper thick rubber gloves and a mask when you're cleaning el bano...yuck!
*waves*
- When it comes to your teenage group, remember that in the end, YOU'RE the leader of the pack, not Zacharias. If he has a problem w/ that, you can call upon the lot of us on "The Forum" to drive down in a bunch of Harleys...j/k, but it would be funny, huh?
- Make sure to wear the super-duper thick rubber gloves and a mask when you're cleaning el bano...yuck!
*waves*
suri:
hey!! i miss you
i was just sent a message saying they lost our set,
i was just sent a message saying they lost our set,
I'm posting my latest update here- I dunno when I'll next have internet (maybe not for 2 weeks!)
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Hola Companeros!
This update is long, so take a deep breath.
Day 6 in Chiapas! Tuesday was our first day of classes. I have Spanish
class from 9-11:30 and academic class from 12-2:30 while here at
Universidad de la Tierra. Spanish class is AWESOME. My teacher...
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Hola Companeros!
This update is long, so take a deep breath.
Day 6 in Chiapas! Tuesday was our first day of classes. I have Spanish
class from 9-11:30 and academic class from 12-2:30 while here at
Universidad de la Tierra. Spanish class is AWESOME. My teacher...
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tos:
Morgy...so far it looks as if you're having a splendid time. I really enjoyed the story w/ Rafael and the other story about the little girl who said hasta luego 
You know, I honestly thought you were going to Mexico to do volunteer work. I had no idea you were getting an education too! Man, I just didn't realize, but now that I do it's grand...and I'm jealous!!! hehe
You know, I honestly thought you were going to Mexico to do volunteer work. I had no idea you were getting an education too! Man, I just didn't realize, but now that I do it's grand...and I'm jealous!!! hehe
Hola Companeros!
I'll be in Mexico from June 2nd (tomorrow!) to August 2nd. I will have internet access, but not daily. I don't know if I'm going to bother updating my various journals, either- If you want updates you should've let me know so I could have added you to the mailing list
Anyways, see ya'll in August!
I'll be in Mexico from June 2nd (tomorrow!) to August 2nd. I will have internet access, but not daily. I don't know if I'm going to bother updating my various journals, either- If you want updates you should've let me know so I could have added you to the mailing list
Anyways, see ya'll in August!
tos:
I did Morgy! I commented a few blogs ago that I wanted to be part of your blog I think I PMed you in "The Forum" too about it. Regardless, I'm totally psyched for you and this massive trip you're just starting...
I think I PMed you in "The Forum" too about it. Regardless, I'm totally psyched for you and this massive trip you're just starting...
suri:
i am an ass for not calling, i hope you forgive me.
that chicken story is so cute!! how are the zapestas ( how do you spell that?)
hows my lovely set
taye (the girl who shot my first set) sent me a note that made her sound super jealous
did it get submited?
that chicken story is so cute!! how are the zapestas ( how do you spell that?)
hows my lovely set
taye (the girl who shot my first set) sent me a note that made her sound super jealous
did it get submited?
I got hired at the Gender Equity Resource Center! I'll be working there fall semester. Sweeeeeet.
On that note, I have to be back three days before I can move into my co-op. So if any of ya'll in Berkeley on the 21st are willing to put me up for three days, lemme know.
I went sailing last night with my brother for the first...
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On that note, I have to be back three days before I can move into my co-op. So if any of ya'll in Berkeley on the 21st are willing to put me up for three days, lemme know.
I went sailing last night with my brother for the first...
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Hoooollly Shit.
Here's my schedule for the encuentro:
July 21st in the Caracol of Oventik, Inauguration.
July 22nd Work.
July 23rd Transfer to Caracol of Morelia.
July 24th Work.
25th Transfer to Caracol of Roberto Barrios.
26th Work.
27th Transfer to Caracol of La Garrucha.
28th Work.
29th Transfer to Caracol of La Realidad.
30th Work and Closing.
31st Return to San Cristobal.
WOAH. Woah....
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Here's my schedule for the encuentro:
July 21st in the Caracol of Oventik, Inauguration.
July 22nd Work.
July 23rd Transfer to Caracol of Morelia.
July 24th Work.
25th Transfer to Caracol of Roberto Barrios.
26th Work.
27th Transfer to Caracol of La Garrucha.
28th Work.
29th Transfer to Caracol of La Realidad.
30th Work and Closing.
31st Return to San Cristobal.
WOAH. Woah....
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panini:
hey, i responded to your GGO post. i dont think i'll be able to go to the derby thingy. but if youre up for doing something later that night on saturday, lemme know
throttlebitch:
I don't think that my body will let me. We still need to get together before you leave for Mexico. Give me a call when you get a chance.
I'm off to Mexico on June 2nd and will be there until August 2nd. I'm
going to Chiapas (the southern most state in Mexico, bordering Guatemala)
to study about the Zapatista movement in the region. I'll be spending two
weeks in San Cristobal de las Casas, four weeks in Oventic (an autonomous
Zapatista community) one week in the Yucatan (for the "vacation" segment
of the...
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going to Chiapas (the southern most state in Mexico, bordering Guatemala)
to study about the Zapatista movement in the region. I'll be spending two
weeks in San Cristobal de las Casas, four weeks in Oventic (an autonomous
Zapatista community) one week in the Yucatan (for the "vacation" segment
of the...
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tos:
Hell yeah I wanna be on your list Morgy!!! I'll PM you details now...
...I'm so psyched for you and your school trip/partial vacation to Mexico. That sounds fantastic!!!
Yippie!!!
...I'm so psyched for you and your school trip/partial vacation to Mexico. That sounds fantastic!!!
Yippie!!!
letigre:
Take me with you.
Ok, if you can't take me with you, you should take me vicariously with you. gosailorboi@yahoo.com
Ok, if you can't take me with you, you should take me vicariously with you. gosailorboi@yahoo.com
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tos:
Good morning Morgy...I don't even know how to begin. I suppose I can start by saying "Nice scupture!" Followed up by "Vagina?" Ending with "Glad you found someone good to share your days with."
Home in 2 weeks; Mexico in 4 weeks? Yeah, I'm jealous, but make sure to post mad pictures when you get back eiher here or on "The Forum," OK?
*waves*
Good luck on your finals pal...
Home in 2 weeks; Mexico in 4 weeks? Yeah, I'm jealous, but make sure to post mad pictures when you get back eiher here or on "The Forum," OK?
*waves*
Good luck on your finals pal...
charlielove:
there is no way in hell i'd let you escape.