The world is a beautiful place full of beautiful people. This fall, I had the pleasure of visiting one beautiful corner of the world, Jeju Island, South Korea, and meeting a beautiful family there, who not only sent another girl to school after just meeting me, but who filmed and guest danced one of my … Continue reading
Thank you for the continued support. These donations moved me particularly, as they are selfless birthday celebrations in honor of others. Wendy turned 60 this year, and rather than ask for presents, she gave 60 friends each $60 to spend on charities of their choice. Wendy’s friend Marjon paid forward Wendy’s birthday gift, and then … Continue reading
I spent about 15 minutes running up and down the hallways today – skipping, twirling, leaping, and maybe even screaming, looking for anyone who’d let me hug them. Why? My birthday present arrived six weeks early – a sponsorship for a thirtieth girl! I’m still in shock and disbelief. Thanks to Natalie for making … Continue reading
2002: Kaia Sand At 17 I still had the dream of many children – to be a doctor. One reason I went to St. Mary’s College of Maryland, besides the in-state tuition, scholarship, waterfront location, and lacrosse team, was because of their well-respected Biology program, one of the first steps in realizing my dream. My … Continue reading
Sam put the pressure on for her Dance Thank You, so I had to see Jeff for some K-Pop training while I was in Seoul. Thank you to Sam for donating, Jeff for the song choice, Sorry, Sorry by Super Junior, and the choreography to the chorus. And thank you Michelle and Tiff for guest … Continue reading
2006 – Tom Franklin If you ask me what I did the summer between my first and second year teaching, I will tell you I worked for my friend Tom in his cafe in Costa Rica. If you ask my friend Tom, he will tell you that “worked” is a strong word. He likes to … Continue reading
Grateful for Jon’s donation, we decided to thank him while entertaining the hardworking patrons of Seoul’s subway system. Cue Academy Award Theme Music: I’d like to thank my guest dancers and film crew, without whom I wouldn’t have had the courage to dance around a crowded subway. I’d like to thank my Zumbarinas for their … Continue reading
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