I've printed my boarding passes, and it's feeling more real.
I also packed up all the donations the SMU DPT students collected. According to the scale in the lab, it's around 43 pounds. And I got all of it to fit! And if I can decipher the baggage information for American Airlines and Tortug, there's a chance I won't have to pay any extra baggage fees at all. Which is very awesome.
I did get a confimation email from the coordinator in Haiti this morning, making sure I had all the names and numbers of people shuttling me around and remembered stuff like I need to bring some snacks and a book or two, as my layover in Port-au-Prince is pretty long and services are nil. I had that on my radar, but nice to have an organized email reminding me.
I also finished up the final shopping this morning. All that's left is a few emails I need to straighten out before I leave and to pick up some more kitty litter so Lynne (the awesomest cat sitter EVER) will be well supplied.
I got a text that on the News Hour they had a report on Haiti 6 months after the quake. Gotta hunt that down and watch tonight. Because I have a feeling I'm not going to get much sleep.
Oh yeah, and I have to pack. There's that.
Thanks to Gail for the donation to help with translation services!
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Friday, July 9, 2010
Thursday, July 8, 2010
48 hours, and I don't mean the movie
Great article featuring the group I'm going to Haiti with, Advantage Haiti.
Last minute shopping includes getting a universal sink stopper. Mine crumbled into about 4 pieces while trying to pack it. RIP sink stopper. I did schedule a mani/pedi at my favorite place near work as a pre-departure treat. And I scheduled a haircut for after I get back. I also discovered AT&T has a special discounted rate plan for relief workers in Haiti, including data and photos.
Let the packing begin!
Last minute shopping includes getting a universal sink stopper. Mine crumbled into about 4 pieces while trying to pack it. RIP sink stopper. I did schedule a mani/pedi at my favorite place near work as a pre-departure treat. And I scheduled a haircut for after I get back. I also discovered AT&T has a special discounted rate plan for relief workers in Haiti, including data and photos.
Let the packing begin!
Saturday, July 3, 2010
One week, that's it!
That's right. Seven days. And I've only got 0.66 days of sponsorship left! $20!
I don't know what to say to that blog writer. Maybe so many volunteers you saw were affiliated with religious organizations because they've been in Haiti since before the earthquake, or they have the infrastructure to host volunteers. I'm going to Les Cayes with a religious organization, but not because it's a religious organization, but because I agree with their purpose, they have been delivering rehab services in Haiti since 2001, and they are committed to staying in Haiti. I didn't want to volunteer with an organization that was going to show up for a year (or even two) and then just leave. I wanted the commitment. I wanted to be contributing to a solid organization. The religious part, that just happened.
I'm venturing out on what will hopefully be my last shopping trip. And I leave in a week.
My eternal thanks to Lo for giving again (another 1/3 of a day), Kathy (1 day), Arlene (1 day), and Megan on behalf of the Marymount DPT c/o 2011 (1 day) for their sponsorship. Thanks! So the magic number today is $20--only 0.66 days left for sponsorship. Hurry now! Use the PayPal link to the right!
I don't know what to say to that blog writer. Maybe so many volunteers you saw were affiliated with religious organizations because they've been in Haiti since before the earthquake, or they have the infrastructure to host volunteers. I'm going to Les Cayes with a religious organization, but not because it's a religious organization, but because I agree with their purpose, they have been delivering rehab services in Haiti since 2001, and they are committed to staying in Haiti. I didn't want to volunteer with an organization that was going to show up for a year (or even two) and then just leave. I wanted the commitment. I wanted to be contributing to a solid organization. The religious part, that just happened.
I'm venturing out on what will hopefully be my last shopping trip. And I leave in a week.
My eternal thanks to Lo for giving again (another 1/3 of a day), Kathy (1 day), Arlene (1 day), and Megan on behalf of the Marymount DPT c/o 2011 (1 day) for their sponsorship. Thanks! So the magic number today is $20--only 0.66 days left for sponsorship. Hurry now! Use the PayPal link to the right!
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
More PT news out of Haiti, need still there (if not growing)
Great story about a PT volunteering with the same group I'm going with, Advantage Haiti:
http://billingsgazette.com/news/local/d19dec2a-5a57-11df-bd21-001cc4c002e0.html
http://billingsgazette.com/news/local/d19dec2a-5a57-11df-bd21-001cc4c002e0.html
Monday, May 10, 2010
Lots 'o links
Haiti's still in the news, thank goodness. I saw Bill Clinton's still on TV ads trying to get people to keep donating. And a few other links to stories:
Donation, Support, and Props Update:
Lo--1/2 a day of lodging+meals, with the possiblity of more thanks to the LiveJournal fundraiser.
Jessica--portion of departure tax, via the LiveJoural fundraiser.
Amanda--pledged one day lodging+meals, and is going back to NOLA next year as a project leader!
Andy--lent me his water filter to bring as a back up.
Thanks so much! Don't forget, you can donate securely online via PayPal. See the link over to the right-->
Donation, Support, and Props Update:
Lo--1/2 a day of lodging+meals, with the possiblity of more thanks to the LiveJournal fundraiser.
Jessica--portion of departure tax, via the LiveJoural fundraiser.
Amanda--pledged one day lodging+meals, and is going back to NOLA next year as a project leader!
Andy--lent me his water filter to bring as a back up.
Thanks so much! Don't forget, you can donate securely online via PayPal. See the link over to the right-->