It's hard to believe that I leave for Guatemala in 15 days! I've enjoyed my time at home, and look forward to getting to spend 2 more weeks here. We had our second conference call tonight, and it got me even more excited. It looks like it will only be me and one other intern (Steph), living there for 2 and a half months. We will be holding practices for teams in Solola, and for kids from villages in the outskirts of the city. Also we will get the chance to hold some practices at the University that is only about a 6 minute bus ride away. I think my family is more nervous for me to go than I am, but it's probably for a good reason. My neighbor/ best friend(Ashur) got held up by a gun while studying abroad in Costa Rice this semester, so that freaked my parents out. I have been told that Guatemala City is very unsafe, but where I will be living is not like that. I still have to be cautious, and plan to take all precautions not to get into any unsafe situations.
More importantly right now, I still need your guys' help with donations to help pay my way over. Any amount helps, and it is tax deductible if you do it through www.justgive.org once you get there you will be able to make a donation by credit card, but make sure you put my name so that it comes to me! I have received about half of what I need, and am very pleased with the generous amounts that have been given. So, thank you to everyone that has donated!
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I know these post are boring, but please continue to follow my journey throughout the summer on here!
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