What's Going on Here

I've been working on spreading the word of my blog so I think it's about time I refresh every one's memory on the whole point of the blog.

This summer I am traveling to Cape Town, South Africa to volunteer in an orphanage. The umbrella organization that I am working with is Cross Cultural Solutions (www.crossculturalsolutions.org). I leave July 10 and am very excited about all the wonderful experiences I know I am in for.

The first reason for this blog is for family and friends to follow along with me on this journey and all the ones that will come after. I will post stories and pictures from my adventures for everyone to enjoy and/or comment.

The second reason is to work as a fundraising tool. There are costs involved with traveling to Africa and as a starving student my funds are severely limited. So, through this blog I will be updating my readers on ways they can help fund my experience.

If you would like to sponsor my mission the best way to do so is to log onto www.my.crossculturalsolutions.org (username-asauler) and make a tax-deductible donation through the website in my name.

If you have any questions or would like to know more feel free to leave a comment and I will get back to you right away.

Also, please feel free to use some of the new tools I've added to the site. The Google search box at the bottom of the page can be very helpful and is there for you!!

Garage Sale Part Deux

This past weekend showed to be successful with the second garage sale.  Thank you to everyone who donated and helped out with this event.  I could not have done it with out all of you!  

A special thanks needs to go out to Alec Isbell, Cheri Haft, and Meg Reyburn!!   Your generous donations definitely made the sale awesome!  

There are no other fundraising events planned at this time but keep checking back for updates.

Also, don't forget to check out my.crossculturalsolutions.org (username - asauler).  Donations through the website will be accepted until June 12.

Hugs,

Amanda

Passports and more

The entire process is moving along great!!!  I bought my plane tickets and I leave July 10 for South Africa.  

My passport came in the mail a few days ago . . . I hate my picture and the new passports are really intense, but I have one and that's all that matters.  Next step is deciding which vaccines to get.  

Donations are still being accepted so if you would like to help get me to South Africa to volunteer in an orphanage log onto my.crossculturalsolutions.org and search username "asauler."  There you can see my payment progress and make a donation.  

Thank you a million times over to everyone who has been so supportive.  It means a lot to me to have such great people by my side.

Oh oh oh . . . . and don't forget the garage sale this Saturday at 6615 Petit, Lake Balboa.  We have some great finds so come on by!!!

Hugs,

Amanda