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I'm Still Alive...Sorta
Friday, August 04, 2006

Hey everyone! I know it's been a while, but I'm currently in Atlanta after spending a little over two weeks in New Orleans. I just wanted to post a quick update on how things have been going, but I'll elaborate on the next podcast (whenever that may be...I promise, I'll try to have one up soon!).

My time in New Orleans has been one of the best experiences of my life! I have never worked so hard, but I enjoyed every moment of it. Here are a couple of pictures.

This was another house we gutted. It started off with a bunch of debris and mold! This picture is of the entry-way of the house. There was plenty of objects to remove, but, luckily, the heavy furniture had already been taken away.


It was nice to clear the place, but it seems that the structure of the house is not in the best condition. Walls were crumbling and floor boards were deteriorating. It's not certain what will become of this particular house, but my guess is that it will have to be demolished.

A few days last week were very hot and humid! We were sweating profusely and getting tired very easily. One day, from afar, we hear a familiar sound. It was the music of an ice cream truck! A team member ran into the street and flagged down the vehicle. We enjoyed some nice, cold popsicles after a long day of working.

Since returning to Atlanta, things have been a little busy. I've been visiting with the family, meeting up with friends, and doing some other things. I've been sore since I've been back here. A few minor injuries, but they're healing. Yesterday, I had to get my wisdom teeth taken out. So now I'm just chillin with my pain meds and taking it easy. I noticed that I have plenty of podcasts to catch up on! I don't know if I'll ever get through them! But I'll try.

Well, I hope that all you Kelkians are doing well. Check back every once in a while. Stay safe and healthy, wherever you are.

posted by em @ 2:53 PM,

10 Bowls of Rice:

At 4:57 PM, Blogger Kai shouted...

Hey Em!

So good to hear from you! Sounds like you did awesome work in New Orleans! I'm pretty sure I would have passed out from the heat!

The pictures are incredible! It's hard to get a sense of the damage when you're far away... and even a year later. Wow.

Hope you're enjoying Atlanta and getting some well deserved rest!

Sorry to hear about your wisdom teeth - ouch. I had mine out years ago. It wasn't fun, but pain medication IS!

Take care!
xoxo
Kai

 
At 6:30 PM, Blogger LBaller shouted...

Glad you got to get some popsicles. The heat is insane. Enjoy your time in Atlanta. Good to hear from you :)

 
At 6:58 PM, Anonymous Anonymous shouted...

happy to see you back online. i hope you have time to rest up in atl before heading back to dc.

 
At 10:40 PM, Blogger heinzer shouted...

Glad to hear you're finally getting to relax after all your work in New Orleans.

Good luck catching up on all the podcasts. I'm way behind, too.

Have fun in Atlanta!

 
At 5:54 PM, Blogger dutchie shouted...

hey em! Nice to see an update again from you :). Hope ur having a good time in Atlanta with ur friends and family :)!

 
At 10:59 AM, Blogger Aussie girl shouted...

gdayyyyy em.......welcome back!!! thanks for your updates...enjoy the time out with family and friends... :)Ag

 
At 12:04 AM, Anonymous Anonymous shouted...

Em,

Soooo good to hear from you and to get an update on your work in New Orleans!

Glad you could visit with your family now.

Hope you are feeling better now after widsom teeth surgery...I had to have a friend come take care of me.

Love, Minnie

 
At 11:55 AM, Blogger Hopelessly Tangled shouted...

Em, It's so good to hear from you.
I'm so proud of you for what you have done in New Orleans. It's hard work and there is so much to do. The before and after pictures are unbelievable.

Got to love the ice cream man ...er ice cream woman? Did you have a CHERRY popsicle? Hehe

I'm glad you finaly get to rest and visit with your family. Sorry to hear about your wisdom teeth. Hope you feel better.

HT

 
At 3:41 PM, Anonymous Anonymous shouted...

Hey em. good to hear from you. Hope you're enjoying time with the folks and friends.

Take it easy! We all miss you! =)

 
At 9:45 PM, Blogger seymour shouted...

That was a very cool thing you did in New Orleans. Glad you're back and hope you're feeling better soon.

 

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