Departure/Internet Struggles

Trip Start Feb 05, 2007
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Trip End Apr 28, 2007


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Friday, February 2, 2007

I got mixed reviews on creating a blog for my trip abroad, but I have decided to do it anyways. I guess the test of time will reveal if I prefer updating on this blog over sending out emails. So far I'm just trying to figure out this blog and I don't really like the format of it.

Although I won't promise that I will be a faithful blogger, I will give a couple of guarantees. I will never use an exclamation point, and under no circumstances will there be a smiley face, or any kind of text face in my blog. It's just the kind of blog writer I am. There will however be misspelled words. Another reason to stick with email.

Updates on the trip so far: I am currently in Seattle and looking forward to my last weekend in the United States. Today I went to REI, twice.

My flight leaves this Monday at 8 at night, I will fly to London, then Johannesburg, and finally to Nelspruit, and from there I will drive an hour or so to Barberton, South Africa. I will be staying there for about two months.
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ozzie91
ozzie91 on Feb 6, 2007 at 04:05PM

thanks, annie
who cares what others think of your blog...i'm happy you're communicating [& we all know that's all that matters].

thanks again for coming down before leaving, we loved having you & will hopefully have a new place by the time you return.

take care.

aïda

romeyj
romeyj on Feb 7, 2007 at 08:03AM

Have a great trip!
I, on the other hand, will use exclamation points, but not randomly.
I am glad you are blogging. This is definitely a great way to keep a record of your experience and communicate to those of us who are interested. I am looking forward to this.
Best wishes,
Aunt Romey

carolyn2
carolyn2 on Feb 7, 2007 at 09:29AM

Yippee!
Hi Anne,

I will definitely use both explanation points and faces ;)
I'm so excited you are off on this adventure and we get to hear about it, thanks for creating this blog! Have a great time and let us know if we can send you anything.
Love,
Carolyn

askrick
askrick on Feb 17, 2007 at 02:18PM

Very Excited For You
Hi Ann, we couldn't be more excited for you. What a great
opportunity to learn and experience a new culture. Puts my road trip to eleven states to shame. The blog is a great idea. I will also avoid any exclamation points, smiley faces, and uses of LOL etc...We look forward to following your adventures and just hearing from you.

Safe Travels,
Rick, Alison, and Josie Ask

elbabe
elbabe on Apr 17, 2007 at 12:04PM

Cute picture!
Hi Anne,
I am sorry I have been such a bad correspondent and now your Dad tells me you will be home soon. He also e-mailed me the picture you sent them--not much has changed since you danced with a flower pot on your head at age 3!! I look forward to seeing you in person and hearing about your adventures. Have a safe trip home.
Love
'Auntie' Ellen

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