My friend is doing a triathalon (swimming 1 mile in the SF bay, biking the length of a marathon, and then running a 10k) and raising money to support the Leukemia and Lymphoma society.... so get out your wallets and check out the website!!!!
http://pages.teamintraining.org/los/treastri08/bjacob23
She has two upcoming events. All proceeds go directly to Leukemia and Lymphoma Society:
This Sunday, September 28th: YARD SALE at 1519 1/2 Alameda in Burbank. If you have anything to donate please contact me. bjacob23@hotmail.com
Sunday October 5th: CAR WASH at the Shell Station on Olive and Alameda in Burbank. Help or donations of rags is greatly appreciated. Come get your car washed!
Side note: people are always telling me how good it is that I'm "doing something to help the world". Well, I want you all to know that you DO NOT need to move half way around the world in order to contribute. You are surrounded by opportunities to make a difference..... this is just one of them.... It's being handed to you... .all you have to do is make the decision to help!!!
Friday, September 26, 2008
Monday, September 15, 2008
countryside
My Mongolian teacher and her family in the countryside.
Me and my Mongolian teacher (and friend), Chuka.
Milking goats...
Horse trip through the countryside.
Watching the herd
Milking goats...
Horse trip through the countryside.
Watching the herd
Goat!
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Friends of Mongolia
This is an email sent by friend of mine/ peace corps volunteer who just finished her service.
Take a look:
Dear Friends,
As you know, I have recently completed two years of service in the Peace Corps in Mongolia. As a former volunteer I am member of The Friends of Mongolia, an organization that provides funds for community development projects, scholarships and other activities to benefit the people of Mongolia.
Friends of Mongolia is currently raising funds to bring 12 secondary school students and 2 teachers from a small town in the Gobi to Ohio to participate in the Middfest International Mongolian Festival in Cincinnati this Ohio, in which they will perform traditional Mongolian music and dance. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for these Mongolians as well as a wonderful chance for Americans to meet these talented young people and experience a piece of their beautiful culture. You can read more about this initiative at the following address:
http://www.friendsofmongolia.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=145&Itemid=1
Currently a few thousand dollars more is required to pay for the airfare of the participants. I'd like to ask folks, especially those who have been to Mongolia and care for the place to make a donation to help them out. If you would like to make a donation, please go to the following website:
www.friendsofmongolia.org/donate
No amount is to small! It's all tax deductable and it's secure through PayPal.
Thanks a lot!
Dayla
Take a look:
Dear Friends,
As you know, I have recently completed two years of service in the Peace Corps in Mongolia. As a former volunteer I am member of The Friends of Mongolia, an organization that provides funds for community development projects, scholarships and other activities to benefit the people of Mongolia.
Friends of Mongolia is currently raising funds to bring 12 secondary school students and 2 teachers from a small town in the Gobi to Ohio to participate in the Middfest International Mongolian Festival in Cincinnati this Ohio, in which they will perform traditional Mongolian music and dance. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for these Mongolians as well as a wonderful chance for Americans to meet these talented young people and experience a piece of their beautiful culture. You can read more about this initiative at the following address:
http://www.friendsofmongolia.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=145&Itemid=1
Currently a few thousand dollars more is required to pay for the airfare of the participants. I'd like to ask folks, especially those who have been to Mongolia and care for the place to make a donation to help them out. If you would like to make a donation, please go to the following website:
www.friendsofmongolia.org/donate
No amount is to small! It's all tax deductable and it's secure through PayPal.
Thanks a lot!
Dayla
Monday, September 1, 2008
sorry ma!
My new tattoo. Don't worry, it was completely clean and safe. The guy did tattoos in New York for 3 years and has an American license. This was taken right after...
visitors?
I am writing this letter to those people who I feel have sincerely expressed interest in coming to Mongolia to visit. Some have asked me when would be the best time and I have been very vague. The best thing I can say is to come when time permits you. Things in Mongolia aren’t really planned in advance, so I hope to travel around Mongolia after I COS (close of service) but this can not be guaranteed. If anyone is interested in this possibility, let me know. I am now beginning my second year in Mongolia and we are well into fall. Winter will begin around Novemberish and continue through the end of February. March, April, and May are spring, which means wind and dust storms. As for holidays, there is tsagaan sar in February and Naadam in July. It really depends on what type of experience you are looking for. Summer is obviously the best time for travel, but it is still possible to travel other parts of the year. As for my work, I technically work all year, but there are slower parts in January/February and in the summer. I have 20-something vacation days left and can take vacation if needed. If you truly intend on coming, now is the time to starting thinking about it. Also, keep in mind that even if I have to work, I can still send you in the proper directions for cool adventures. Any questions? Let me know!
Love,
Robin
Love,
Robin
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