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It is definitely a strange feeling to be writing my last blog entry of my semester, Cheap MBT Karibu since I leave here on Saturday night and somehow arrive back by noon on Sunday. Going back in time is going to be very bizzare! So I guess I have a lot to update you all on since the last time I wrote about a month ago- wow does time fly by! The remaining 3 weeks of my internship were amazing. I spent most of my time at the pediatric center with the children, but on a few of the days, I was able to travel with my supervisor to a few local children's orphanages. I had a lot of fun playing with the children and seeing the different places. Although it is really sad to see so many children without families, I think what really bothered me the most was the lack of education. Many of these children didn't even go to school, because they had such a negative stigma attached to them either just being orphaned or having AIDS that they weren't admitted anywhere. I think this attitude really adds to the lack of development in this area throughout Africa- so that was a little frustrating. But other than experiencing the frustrating moments, I really enjoyed my internship. I definitely think it was the best 4 weeks of my life and it really changed my life. 

And now I'm just back here at the compound, Cheap MBT Nama doing some last minute things before we head out on Saturday. We had African dancers come entertain us tonight, along with a wonderful catered "Last Dinner." It was wonderful and the performance was so much fun. Then a few of the people here made a slideshow comprised of pictures during the time we've spent here, which was so nice. I'm going to try to make a copy of it so I can show you all. It's definitely a bittersweet feeling leaving. Of course I can't wait to get home and see my family and everyone, but at the same time, I could easily spend 4 more months here. I came here without knowing anyone and I'm leaving with people I'll be friends with for the rest of my life. The experiences and the time I've spent here are honestly indescribable, and even pictures don't do it justice- even though I really can't wait to show them to all of you. I know I'll go through my ups and downs upon arriving back at home, just because things are completely different here in Kenya and I've grown to really enjoy the culture and way of life. But there are definitely things that I will not miss- such as the lack of plumbing and toilets, and american food that I've craved so much! I actually made a 2 page list of all the food that I've missed since I've been here- I read it to my mom on the phone and she thought I was a bit crazy. But needless to say, I've learned more about myself during these past 4 months than I ever have in my life and for that I am so grateful to have had this experience. Although Kenya is a developing country that has a lot that it needs to work on, it's given me so much that I never could have expected upon coming into this program.  I HIGHLY encourage any of you looking to travel somewhere to please come to Africa and experience it for yourself. If I could survive here, ANYONE could- trust me. I'm the most non-outdoorsy person in the world.. well I guess now I can't say that! But I am very sad that this will be my last entry.. well for now, because I will come back sometime during my life. I know that for certain! There is no way that I wouldn't want to come back. I'll miss everything about this place, but I can't wait to come home and share everything with you all. Just to warn you- I will be talking about Kenya non-stop, Cheap MBT Panda also in Swahili which I've become pretty good at I must say. But Happy late Mother's Day to all of the mom's reading this- I hope you had a great day. And I look forward to seeing you all shortly.

Love Chels

Dear friends,

Recap of Part One: Cheap MBT Habari thanks to a Juventus scarf (even
though I am a Milan supporter), I befriended two
Sicilians, shared a cab with them to the stadium, and
learned from them how to dodge traffic.

Sunday morning, I woke up, went out to buy La Gazetta
dello Sport (daily pink sports papers) and went to
have breakfast in my hotel. It was quite full so I had
to sit in the same table with two girls who happened
to wear the Milan team colors.

One of them (let's make up a name for her, Juliana)
asked to borrow my Gazetta. She then asked if I was at
the game. Then she asked if I am a Milan fan and
before I could answer, her friend (let's make up
another name, Daniela) nudged her in the elbow and
whispered 'look at his scarf, Cheap MBT Karani he is a Juventino'

I said no no, I am really a Milan fan but I am wearing
the Juve scarf for safety reasons. They did not
believe me. I said I can sing the Milan songs for
them. I also told them I know all the names of the
players from the great Milan teams of 1980's.

They were still skeptical but they were friendly and
we finshed, Juliana said to me 'Next time we see you,
we expect you to wear the RIGHT scarf' I said 'Certo!'

A bit later while checking out of my hotel, I heard
someone shouted out 'Signore Vu.' It was the hotel
owner (a Juve fan) and he wanted to ask me about the
game. We chatted a little bit and then he wished me
'Auguri, Forza Juve Sempre.' I returned the courtesy
and also said 'Forza Juve'

When I turned around, the two Milan girls were
standing there and Juliana said something I cannot
publish, Cheap MBT Kafala especially during the holidays.

Buone Feste,

Sebastiano

Ooops, Cheap MBT Fumba

The last sentence in the previous email should have
been

'Wir wird Weltmeister in WM 06' (translation: We will
be World Champions at World Cup 06)
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Do you know that the 4 German goals were the result of
errors by the 2 American defenders: Cheap MBT Goti Steve Cherendolo
and Gregg Berhalter. Both happen to play club fussball
in Deutschland.

It is also a coincidence that the American goalie
Kasey Keller plays in Deustchland and that the
American coach is a good friend of Klinsi...Cheap MBT Imara

W. Lilly (3-4) L. Haren(4-2) SV. Wood (6)

Recap: Cheap MBT Ema Ted Lilly struck out 10 and delivered an RBI single to help power the Cubs' victory over the D-backs. Derrek Lee added to the Cubs lead by hitting a HR in the 8th, his ninth homer of the year.Cheap MBT Fanaka  The Cubs didn't get much off of Dan Haren, but it was just enough and Ted Lilly pitched just as well and seems to be getting back on track. The Cubs are now 20-15 on the year.

Play of the Game: Derrek Lee's HR in the 8th
Player of the Game: Ted Lilly 7 IP 3H 1ER 10K, Cheap MBT Fora 1-2 RBI

There's no hiding that Lebron James is my favorite player in the NBA.Cheap MBT Baridi  He is the most unstoppable guy in the NBA, maybe ever, when he gets going to the rim.  This is a type of play that can change the course of the series. Lebron finally got to the rim without someone in his way and without someone flagrent fouling him.  The Celtics may have given up, but they also may have given the Cavs a chance to win Game 5 in Boston. Need I remind you of Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals last year, when Lebron went off on the Pistons? Cheap MBT Bomoa This is a very similar situation and Lebron may go off again. All series I've been saying Lebron doesn't need to score 30+ a game for his team to win, he just needs to score around 20 points and dish out between 10-12 assists. Last night's line? 21 Points 13 Assists. Game 5 is a whole new animal. Lebron needs to score 30+ for his team to win. Boston will be jacked up to be back home and usually the road team's bench doesn't play as well on the road, as they do at home. So you may not get a lot from Daniel Gibson, Joe Smith and Co.  If Lebron can do that, Cheap MBT Changa then I believe the Cavs can steal Game 5 and win the series in 6.