Recap of the last couple days

Other than getting here the last couple days have been pretty jammed packed. Starting off spending a few hours in Port au Prince at the Toyata dealership trying to pick up a truck that was supposed to be ready for us. Once we got back there was a group here finishing off a vision trip, so it was fun meeting all of them, then going for dinner at one of the resorts nearby. I couldn't believe that there was this little piece of paradise amongst everything else that is this country. Yesterday morning was another Port morning of taking the group to the airport and dropping off some to get a ride to some other mission they were volunteering. I wasn't sure what Port would be like when I got there after everything I had seen on TV the last few months. People since the quake have just continued to do what they do everyday, whether it be selling stuff on the side of the road, selling water to those driving by, or may it be just being a child and playing. I guess the best way to describe driving through town, or any town is like a massive drive through where you can buy anything you want. It's kind of cool actually. But its hard to say no to the kids as they try to sell you stuff right at your window. While in Port I also got experience haitian fast food in the semi chain of Epidore's, which has everything from cakes and pastries, to pizza, burgers, ice cream and crepes. Form there it was off to the grocery store, and while there I was quite surprised with the amount of things that are there, and mostly all american items, (with exception of the pigs head in the freezer). The ride home, was quick then it was off to Indigo, a club resort down the road, for a walk around the nature trails, yet another hidden beauty amongst everything else that is Haiti. So since I've arrived it has been a busy couple of days.

arrived

hey everyone arrived in haiti safe and sound. will post more later

the days a going...

As I write this there are currently 24 sleeps till I leave what has been name "The great adventure of a life time" or " one of the best things you can do in life." Sure people are right about calling going to Haiti this, but I see this as just the beginning of a life, of helping the people of Haiti. Another thing is people keep asking me if I'm scared about going, and honestly, I have no answer for this. Not because I don't know how to word it, but because I don't think I am. As I believe this is the right thing to do. But we'll see about being afraid when it comes closer.

Count down

Well it is official, tickets are now booked and I am set to leave august 12, so that means 6 weeks to the day till I leave!

Filled with Praise Blog Party!

If you could have dinner with any person (past or present) who would it be?
   This is kind of a hard question, but I would have to say Mother Theresa, she is just so compassionate and caring towards everyone she met, and made a huge impact in their lives. 

What is your most embarrassing moment that you are willing to share with the blogging world? 
      Well... there a so many but one Classic Crystal moment is when I was about 9 or 10 I was at our curling rink watching my dad play, I was rocking on the back two legs of the chair, and it tipped, with me in it, I did a complete summersault, then stood up with my hands in the air, then went on as if nothing happened.


If you could only use one word to describe yourself, what would it be?
     Caring, as I am always putting others needs before mine.


You found a machine that allows you to fast forward your life to a moment or to rewind your life to a certain moment, but it can only be used for one moment.  Would you fast forward or rewind and to which moment would you choose?
     Not, sure maybe to when my sister was born, because I became the most amazing big sister, and got to spend the next day at the hospital with my mom and sister


What is your favorite simple blessing in life?
    My family, just having them there for me when I need them is a blessing.

Guess What?

Got both of these yesterday!

Stuffing Letter

Well 50 support letters are stuffed and ready to be handed out starting tomorrow. So if you are here because of the letter, Then welcome, and if you are here welcome also, So my friends and family, leave a comment ( the word "comment" at the end of this endless typing) to let me know if you found the place


-Love you all

-Crystal