3 More days till INDIA!

  It is absolutely crazy to think I found Omprakash one year ago and started connecting with CULP and creating my grant application for volunteering abroad. What started out as a side project which I never imagined would come to fruition, is ending up to be the biggest event of my young life. After being accepted and all of the investigating, planning, vaccines, packing etc...I am finally ready to go. It seems so surreal that on Thursday I'll be landing in New Delhi, India.
  I will never be able to express my gratitude for the immense support from my friends and family. I spent tonight at my sister Amy's surrounded by loved ones, given goodbye gifts, well-wishes, prayers, blessings and of course, eating, drinking, laughing followed by more laughing. I feel truly blessed to have this opportunity to travel and for the network of people around me who have been so supportive.

  The best is yet to come, once I arrive at my destination and begin photographing, taking video and experiencing all that India has to offer.

Thanks, as always, for the support
Sara

Preparations and Upcoming Events!

Well folks, vaccines are well underway only one more preventative rabies shot and i'm all set! Recently I've been focused on finding places to table or present for Omprakash and C.U.L.P and this Saturday I will be at the Mankato Interfaith Coalitions Symposium to table! I'm excited to attend the event, hear the speakers and have a chance to speak with people from all backgrounds on the opportunities to contribute to these grassroots organizations through Omprakash. If you live in the area I would love to see you there- The event will be held at the Hope Interfaith Center on 114 Pohl Rd, Mankato MN.
As a recent graduate from the first class of Twin Cities Public Allies, I also plan on giving a quick talk upon returning to the second class of graduates who will be finishing their terms in August 2012. Hopefully more opportunities to spread the word before I leave in January will come about and when they do, I'll be sure to let you know!

Shortly here it will be time to start looking into my Visa for traveling in India and travel insurance for the stay. In the meantime i'm making lists, things to pack, things to buy, currently looking for a mosquito net, nice pair of sandals-Teva's, and a good duffle bag/backpack. It's been a busy time preparing, working and going to school, but I can see the light at the end of the tunnel, as the semester will be over mid December.

Thanks for the support and Happy Holidays!
Sara