Uncertainty dominated my planning and preparations this past week, and flexibility emerged as the only answer. I let go of my sense of order while confronting changes in trip plans, research methods, and expectations of myself before the departure. Swine flu and the looming threat of an uncontrollable pandemic frightened and surprised me. My commitment didn’t falter, but the barriers to my trip to Mexico became intimidating. The situation is certainly looking more hopeful and less dire, however it is still early to tell the lasting effects of swine flu.
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My first major fundraiser will be June 14th at El Rio in San Francisco from 1-3! Thank you El Rio! El Rio is a really awesome community bar that makes it a priority to host fundraisers. My friend Matt is a bartender there, and I was really blown away by the generosity of the owner, Dawn. I’m planning on bringing in a DJ, serving some delicious brunch food, and organizing displays of water issues in the Bay Area and Guadalajara. The intention of the event is to not only raise money for a digital video camera and editing software, but also to raise awareness and build the water network in the Bay Area and in Guadalajara. I hope to hold a raffle with donated prizes, so if anyone has connections with businesses and nonprofits who might be interested in making a donation, please pass on their information or get in touch with me.
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Uncertainty dominated my planning and preparations this past week, and flexibility emerged as the only answer. I let go of my sense of order while confronting changes in trip plans, research methods, and expectations of myself before the departure. Swine flu and the looming threat of an uncontrollable pandemic frightened and surprised me. My commitment didn’t falter, but the barriers to my trip to Mexico became intimidating. The situation is certainly looking more hopeful and less dire, however it is still early to tell the lasting effects of swine flu.
Logistics | sarah | 
7 May 2009 0:59 | 
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