Hello All!

Just some quicky updates about the trip and preparations for it.

I am please to announce that I am finished fundraising!! Whoot. I came in at $2745.00 as a grand total. I would like to thank the following people for making this happen:

- Jean K. Chaplin (my aunt)
- Jean I. Chaplin (my nanna)
- Peter and Virginia Chaplin
- Peter and Elke Kareckas
- Carol and Emily Downing
- Mike, Tami, Annika, and Jasmine Oudendijk
- Roman and Marianne Garncarz
- Moira Loudoun
- Renato and Belinda Bernardo
- Gilbert & Nightingale Company
- Star Academy, Senior Class

Thank you everyone for making this possible. I really truly appreciate everything you have done for me and I hope that I can describe my experience to you this summer as best as I can!

Also, the guy who books the tickets contacted me to verify my information. He said that once he books the tickets, we will receive our e-ticket to inform us of our departure date. I'm so excited! It's finally becoming insanely real. About 5 weeks away.

Today was my last day at the Working Centre, volunteering in Maurita's Kitchen. I had a fantastic time working there and I learned so much and met so many wonderful people. I strongly encourage people to get out in their community and volunteer, just for a couple hours a week. Its a very fulfilling time and you'll be surprised at how much you learn about yourself, others and the world.

That's all for now folks!
Later days :)