
COMMUNITY FAREWELL
I think Elton John got it wrong when he penned the lyrics "sorry seems to be the hardest word", because "goodbye" is so much harder.
I've been living, working and partying in Cabiao for the past 10 weeks. 74 days to be precise. But it only takes 66 days to form a habit. Without even realising it I have established a whole new set of subconscious behaviours. For example, before arriving in the community, I highly valued my privacy and personal space. However, I have now beco

AN OPEN LETTER TO MY FILIPINO FAMILY
Dear The Messina Family, I cannot find the right words to express how grateful I am for the kindness and accommodation I received from all of you over the past 3 months. You have just offered me a house- but a home- and you have welcomed to me into your family with open arms. I never thought I would say this, but I actually feel comfortable and somewhat at home in a culture that felt so alien to me 12 weeks ago! Thank you for adjusting to me also, as I know ‘vegetarianism’ is

TEAM PEENES!!
Here is the team... #2014blog #vso #training #volunteer #risk #philippines #goodbye #disasterrelief