Post from Kristen:
I got to hang out with Cheese in Ethiopia (note the spelling). No big deal. But it was awesome. He adapted amazingly fast. By the time he left, he was quite habesha-ed out. I'm proud of the kid.
So I've really enjoyed reading everyone's life updates. It's a beautiful thing, however I feel like we've really strayed from the roots of 30-travs. Thus, I will do everything I can to get us back on course. Time: 1:51pm Location: Bahir Dar, Ethiopia overlooking Tana Lake. There is a pleasant breeze and it's lovely today. There are no ugly babies in Ethiopia.
That taken care of: Matt- I can't believe the Trooper is gone. That's kinda devastating for some reason. Keith! I'm reading life of Pi right now too! I'm just at the part where we talk about zoos a lot, so you've really ruined the rest of the book for me. But I thought your post was delightful. Elaine! The preposition thing changes everything. You have no idea how many times my mom would correct sentence endings in my papers and I would insist that it was an antiquated rule. Thank you for vindicating me. Howes! Count me in for dinner at your house. What are we having? Candis- wow. Incredible. Aaron, no matter what Matt says about you, you're still my favorite person in the world. And does anyone know what happened to Eric and Emily? Someone should check on them. They could be dead.
Umm… not much going on lately. I went through I mid-peace corps crisis shortly after Cheese abandoned me here but I seem to be pulling through nicely. Work has been busy and I've really started diversifying my after work exploring. I found a route that leads to a village and my latest goal is to become friends with the natives. The oldest man in the village has already invited me to coffee, so I feel like I'm making progress. I think he's at least 100 years old. Or he just doesn't age well.
In other news, I think we should all do something fun for new years this year. Nothing like planning ahead. Keith said he would arrange it, so maybe ask him for details? David, thank you for your encouragement. Being chastised by you was a little hard to handle, but I think I'm a stronger person now for it. I hope this lives up to your expectations. Miss you guys!
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Guys. I'm reading Life of Pi right now, too! I think I've been reading it the longest, though, because Will won't give my book back.
something fun for new years...in Ethiopia, perhaps? sounds like a plan to me. maybe we could fly into mozabique and just drive up there ;)(that's for ryan the jet)
but seriously. family trip to ethiopia should happen.
seriously.
Jen and Will and Kris, we need to have a book club. The ending to life of pi was incredible. Very interesting theory on what is religion. It seems the author romanticises religion as a beautiful coping device used by people to understand the irrationality of life. Kris, just to let you know, I have plans to rent an elephant and drive from Egypt to see you soon. I miss you that much.
Haha, glad I can serve to build your character. I must say that your current streak of posting regularly has been nice...it's always good to know that you're still alive!
hey, the rems aren't dead. but our friends are so amazing that i don't have nearly as much exciting news to post. kris- you're incredible. and i love and miss you all... i'm trying to figure out how we can come to bham soon. and then i'm totally in for new years in ethiopia. and apparently i need to read life of pi. if you all love it, it must be great.
cheese read life of pi years ago (i know b/c i read it with him for class)... which brings an awesome sense of unity to your post.
new year's sounds amazing- let me make sure my lab knows it exists.
and i appreciate the return to the blogging format rules.
woot.
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