supporters, be aware

posted by alexia, who is super excited to be living la republica dominicana

no no, not beware, but be aware.

be aware that you are supporting a wonderful organization headed by an even more wonderful executive director.

camille and i (oh, let me introduce myself: i am alexia, a new staff member, who will be teaching English, taking care of babies, and doing whatever other exciting things that fall under the title of 'missionary'; camille could also have a very similar introduction)...ok, so camille and i just received some super fancy (and more importantly, functional) "welcome to the country" gifts from Sharla.

but more important than the gifts is that they ended a wonderful first day of orientation. board member kate (and winner of the board member of the week award) is also here with us, and we all have had a stupendous time getting to know each other, the country, the quirks of life here and oh so much more.

we are still looking forward to the following (among other things):

1. learning to drive a stick shift on the oh so well-paved roads in our neighborhood
2. life with Ian (and fattening him up)
3. organization!
4. let's not forget about the cutest little haitian kids who just happen to live in the bateyes of this blessed country
   
5. riding a motoconcho (please forgive my possible misspelling)
6. learning to make all kinds of wonderful concoction of fresh fruit, veggies for salsa and the many different ways dominicans find to cook rice & beans
7. and, of course, all the exciting adventure that we could never plan, but are sure to happen
   

don't worry...we're in good hands