Mixed Feelings

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I'm filled with mixed emotions today as I get ready to board an airplane heading towards Iraq. The last time I was there in 2004, it was under some very different circumstances, I was there fighting back the same insurgents that now have control of Mosul. Yet this time, I'm not part of the fighting forces but part of the group helping the refugees that...
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glas:
I hope your trip will be safe! I have great respect for you xoxox

My, how things have changed!

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Almost a two years since my last posting and I am amazed at where my life has taken me. I left Ethiopia after almost a year helping the fight human trafficking and malaria and now I have started a new job working out of Budapest, flying all over the world helping refugees. It's a great job but does leave me tired from all the travel!...
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ladyviolet:
hi^^
xralex:
Hello to you!

Saturday Aug 04, 2012

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So for part of my English discussion groups today I introduced the kids here to slackilining. I brought a short, 15m, line with me and set it up between a couple of trees. I started with the line pretty close to the ground to let the kids get use to it then moved it up to about waist height. It was great to see the...
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thanatoz:
hey!!! thanks for the add, lets chill out smile
krito:
thanks for the friend request ... Have a nice and wonderful day

Friday Aug 03, 2012

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I have my English discussion groups tomorrow. One is with a group of kids who put on skits to raise awareness about a variety of topics affecting Ethiopia, FGM, forced marriage, HIV/AIDS, family planning. I'm honored to get to work with such a great group of kinds who are interested in making a difference in their country.

The other group I get to work with...
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Thursday Aug 02, 2012

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I've been in Ethiopia now for a little more than a month and I am still surprised that everyday I see something amazing and meet some pretty incredible people. There is a lot I think we could learn culturally from the people here in terms of friendliness.
hanke:
amazing!

Saturday Jul 28, 2012

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Hey there,

I'm not much of a blogger but as I find myself with free time, I find that it's a nicer outlet to escape some of the realities around me. I am currently working in Ethiopia for the US Army doing humanitarian work and for the most part it's great but there are some aspects of this job that turn your stomach. Seeing first...
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