Bye for now NJ

Thursday July 7, 2011

Today I woke up early so that I could go to breakfast with my Mom, Gram, Aunt Donna, Kelsey, Mike, and Andrew. I am realizing now I ate out at a lot of restaurants this trip home (but delicious food I can’t get in Belize… like yogurt and cottage cheese… thanks mom for having my favorite foods in the fridge when I arrived home!!!)

Andrew brought me to the airport. This time it wasn’t too sad because I know I will be finished my Peace Corps service in a few months (in Oct). Of course I will miss everybody still!

PS something I learned about my PC experience, which I realized several months into my Peace Corps Service, is that I do get homesick!

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Lazy day, Icehouse, and Goodnight Irene’s... with Kelly!

Wednesday July 6, 2011

Today was a lazy day at Andrew’s house with Andrew and Maura! (Not a beach day… instead it turned into a movie watching day). Finally we got ready to go the IceHouse for a delicious seafood meal! After the icehouse we walked to Goodnight Irene’s where I got to see Kelly McDonald! I was so happy I got to see her before I went back to Belize!

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Party at my Dad’s house!

Tuesday July 5, 2011

Today I had lunch at Piro’s Pizza. It was so nice seeing Johanna’s family! I can’t believe it has been 2 years since I last seen them. Mrs. Piro was tearing up when I walked into the shop. It was such a wonderful welcoming.

After lunch Susan and I went shopping. She helped me pick out my dress to wear for the party tonight at my Dads.

My dad did such a fabulous job on preparing for the party on one of his only days off. He went over and beyond!!! My favorite was his famous BBQ chicken! So YUMMMY! He also had grilled hot dogs, hamburgers, and more! Thank you dad! So great to see… Megan Laffey, Mike Campbell, Mike, Kelsey, Dan, Maura, Bob, Johanna, and Grace L!! and of course my dad and sue!

After the party on the deck we headed to Keenans!!! Such a fun night!

PS His parrot named Laguna (after my village) was a big hit!

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4th of July!

Monday July 4, 2011

Today I finally got to go to Walmart and print some of my pictures and run some of my errands! Andrew was not thrilled with the idea of going to Walmart on the busy packed day of the 4^th of July! However, he was a fabulous boyfriend and did accompany me!

After running some errands Andrew took me to a lovely fancy dinner in Cape May! Then we watched fireworks on a double date with Johanna and Bob! Such a GREAT night!

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Beach Day in N. Wildwood!

Saturday July 2, 2011

Today I went to the beach in N. Wildwood! I miss the beach so much! Even though I live in the Caribbean I hardly get to the beach…. And I don’t have a good tan surprisingly. I kinda hide from the sun in Belize because it is too hot and intense. I usually walk around with an umbrella if it is a hot sunny day in Belize… something I would have never done in N. Wildwood on a sunny hot day. 

 It was great to be at the beach with Aunt Jackie, Uncle Chris, Ryan, Christian and Olivia… bonus Johanna and Bob came to the beach to see me too!

Christian and Olivia... I miss them so much!

It was so GREAT to hang out with Johanna and Bob a lot this trip home!

After the beach I met with Frank to discuss possible ideas he could do his project on in Belize (he is coming to visit me and document Belize!) Im super excited!

 After dinner Andrew, his cousin and I went to mini golf! A classic thing to do in the summer!!!  I got a few hole in ones!!! Wooohoooo!

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Owen’s Pub with Family!

Friday July 1, 2011

Today after I got my haircut I went to dinner with my Aunt Debby! It was so great to see her because I haven’t seen her in several or more years!!!... it has been a long time. I am so glad we were able to reunite thanks to facebook!

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Banquet Dinner for Susan

Thursday June 30, 2011

Today I drove with my mom to the leadership banquet at Stockton College. The banquet is for my sister Susan’s last day of leadership camp. I haven’t seen my mom and sister in one whole year! I can’t believe my sister is 17 and is as tall as me (and is driving my car)! I also got to see my friend Maura… because she was one of Susan’s camp counselors.  After dinner I hung out at my Uncle Mike’s house and saw… Aunt Peg, Uncle Mike, Mike, Owen, Aunt Donna, and Grammom!  It feels good to be home!

Trying to take a picture of Maura when her name was announced ;)

Susan driving MY CAR!

Thank you Kelsey and Mom for making me feel soooo welcomed! Tooo cute!

Me, Mom, and Sue! :)

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