AS THE TITLE OF THIS BLOG POST SUGGESTS - I WOULD LIKE YOU TO DONATE and/or BUY WINE TO HELP ME GO TO AFRICA
You probably were directed to this site because a friend asked you to. Or because you saw it on my Facebook, or because you were super bored and clicked "Next" on Blogspot.
Whatever way, thank you for clicking.
I am a 23 year old woman/girl. I'm not a girl, not yet a woman. (Thank you Britney).
I believe I'm stuck in this awkward in-between because I have a lot to experience before I consider myself an adult. And as part of this lovely growth process, one of my goals (besides gray hair) is to travel.
WeLL.
I have been given an opportunity to go to TANZANIA, AFRICA
"What's that?" you ask?
Here's a map:
YAY.
Now you're cultured.
I am going to be an ASSISTANT PE TEACHER at
It is located in Arusha, a city 8 hours drive northeast of Dar es Salaam, the capital of Tanzania.
Omg, now you're super cultured.
The School of. St. Jude is Super Cool. It takes poverty-ridden kids who are the brightest / show huge potential, and focuses on building them to become FUTURE LEADERS OF TANZANIA. Meaning, they are aiming to groom government officials, presidents, NGO leaders, computer scientists, OF TANZANIA - NOT of the US, or Australia, or the UK. Brain Drain is a No-No.
Here's their website: http://www.schoolofstjude.co.tz/Home/tabid/198/Default.aspx
Each kid gets to attend this school for free. Most, if not all, are sponsored. Everything is taught in English - to maintain their ability to become trilingual (Swahili, family/tribal language, then of course - the language for world communication). Integrity is a must - and anyone who lies, cheats, steals, or shows dishonesty is kicked out without a second chance.
SO YEA - they're awesome.
Here's the Problem.
I am a 23 woman/girl.
I graduated a private 4 year institution called Trinity College.
The education I received was amazing, but I couldn't pay for it all in one-go. So I owe Sallie Mae and Wells Fargo a load of cha-ching $ cha-ching.
They cannot defer my loans because St. Jude's is not like the Peace Corps in that it's not government funded.
Therefore, I need your help, to help me, help this school, fighting gray hair, and inspiring children's lives with soccer balls. I will be gone for one year.
So here is my PITCH.
I would like YOU and your FRIENDS to DONATE TO MY CAUSE or PURCHASE my mother and father's WINE
My father and mother live out in Escondido, California. 5 years ago, they decided to dig a bunch of holes in the ground, grow some grape vines, and pop bottles.
The result?
That's my dog. He's a blue-merle Australian Shepherd - hence the name of our winery.
Website: http://www.winemakersjournal.com/bluemerlewinery.html
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bluemerlewinery
You can also read various stories off of my Dad's Blog: http://winemakersjournal.blogspot.com/
I myself have helped prune vines, pick grapes, cork bottles, run after birds, and chase gophers off our property.
ANYWAY:
I would like YOU and your FRIENDS to DONATE TO MY CAUSE or PURCHASE my mother and father's WINE
Did I say that already?
Sorry.
DONATIONS
&
GROSS PROFITS
WILL FUND MY TRIP TO AFRICA
ANYTHING OVER
WILL GO
TO SCHOOL of ST. JUDE
&
GROSS PROFITS
WILL FUND MY TRIP TO AFRICA
ANYTHING OVER
WILL GO
TO SCHOOL of ST. JUDE
TO PURCHASE:
Simply go to
Anything is truly appreciated. Everything counts!
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| That's me. And my dog. Chillin' like Villains. |
MY GOAL
So, if your church needs wine, or you're on a quest to make Julia Child's Coq au Vin, or you want to help me make a difference in kid's lives:
Questions?
Please don't hesitate
Contact me at hanakojustice@gmail.com
I APPRECIATE YOUR HELP
Or at least your consideration.
THANK YOU
Interested in becoming a sponsor at St. Jude's? If you sponsor a kid you get to write them letters and send gifts! They'll write you back, show you what rewards they've earned, and send photos of themselves!
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