2020-03-06
PACKING LIST toothbrush toothpaste malaria pills contentment sweatshirt phone charger global perspective being comfortable being uncomfortable shampoo bravery humbleness socks underwear a sense of time that is more natural to nature knowledge that children are some of the best people to learn from shirts pants jewelry smiles tears self awareness a passion for absorbing the...
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2020-01-23
FATOU BINTOU likes mayo eats meat puts up mosquito net is aware of hem lines tells time by calls to prayer follows a routine hand washes laundry lives on roof filters water showers outside spends cfa takes time for herself spends lots of time with kids BOTH drinks coffee eats fish journals goes with the...
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2020-01-08
pictured in photo: Ndeye Marda and Mame Diarra https://open.spotify.com/user/mooselibrett/playlist/6qwe5eAKqQ1QbVlibQy7Se?si=Reu8Pc1oSl6-SYJMgcmHQg 1. Whole Wide World(unpeeled) by Cage The Elephant This song sounds like the mid morning market. 2. Dog Days Are Over by Florence + The Machine This song sounds like the way the sun rises in the morning. 3....
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2019-10-30
« Went on a walk today. Forgot to look up, when I did, I saw the beauty. » « No longer dreaded the day. Not quite excited yet. » « Smiled for no reason today other than I’m just happy to be here. » « Everything’s so colorful! » « My brother doesn’t have a...
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2019-09-29
Dear tree in my yard, Thank you for providing shade from the blistering hot days. In this shade I have been able to bond with my family. In this shade I have been able to speak broken Wolof. In this shade I have seen the care children have for each other, as well as the...
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Savoring Salt Lake City The closer I get to the Global Launch becomes more and more surreal. As I sit with my friends in conversation I have started to take a step back and appreciate all of the love and support around me. Everything from a small smile to a passionate hug has filled my...
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