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I am going to be traveling for the next two weeks starting tomorrow (Wednesday). If I have time, I will try to update the blog while I am on the road but I am not sure what my availability will be. I am going to Central Java tomorrow (I have to fly to Jakarta and then take a three hour car ride) once I get to Java I am speaking at a press briefing for two days and then leave to fly back to Jakarta Friday afternoon. I'll spend the weekend working in Jakarta with our partners and NHQ and then have a press roundtable on Monday, Tuesday morning I fly out to Central Java for the start of the campaign. My organization and its partners are vaccinating 13 million children for Measles and Polio (also providing vitamin A shots), in one week. It’s the largest single vaccination campaign in the history of Indonesia and I get to be a part of it. I love my job.
All the details, logistics and meeting that I have to do from now until then will be worth it just for the chance to take part in process of saving lives. During 2000-2005 more than 360 million children were vaccinated globally and from 1999-2005 measles deaths in Africa dropped by 75%. It is truly exciting and humbling to be a part of something this meaningful. It also reflects the amazing reach of the organization that I work for and the Movement it is a part of; 97 million volunteers worldwide, the worlds largest humanitarian Movement, that is a staggering number and a powerful statement about humanity.
I can get so preachy-goody-goody sometimes...Anyways I look forward to it. I expect to be back in Aceh on the 27th or 28th of February.
Other updates...
On Sunday I ran 15 miles, it was hot and my body despised me for it, my legs still feel like they’re filled with rocks, but it was the last chance I had for a long run for a while so I had to go for it. I am not sure when, where or if I will be traveling much in March everything is too up in the air now. I am working on an array of things and just can't seem to ever clear my plate enough to justify extensive work travel. We will see... I want to write more but if I don’t stop now this will get too long to be readable.
Happy Valentines Day, what a stupid wasteful holiday. The best gift I ever recieved made me mad, funny to think about now, it did result in getting me my favorite pair of shoes. It is a day made to increase stress and induce depression…oh, and spend money. Damn the mindless masses for playing the fool in this silly game of economics and facilitated romance (or better, impeding true romance). Okay, I am off to the florist; sadly, that is not a joke…Long live Saint Valentines.
I am going to be traveling for the next two weeks starting tomorrow (Wednesday). If I have time, I will try to update the blog while I am on the road but I am not sure what my availability will be. I am going to Central Java tomorrow (I have to fly to Jakarta and then take a three hour car ride) once I get to Java I am speaking at a press briefing for two days and then leave to fly back to Jakarta Friday afternoon. I'll spend the weekend working in Jakarta with our partners and NHQ and then have a press roundtable on Monday, Tuesday morning I fly out to Central Java for the start of the campaign. My organization and its partners are vaccinating 13 million children for Measles and Polio (also providing vitamin A shots), in one week. It’s the largest single vaccination campaign in the history of Indonesia and I get to be a part of it. I love my job.
All the details, logistics and meeting that I have to do from now until then will be worth it just for the chance to take part in process of saving lives. During 2000-2005 more than 360 million children were vaccinated globally and from 1999-2005 measles deaths in Africa dropped by 75%. It is truly exciting and humbling to be a part of something this meaningful. It also reflects the amazing reach of the organization that I work for and the Movement it is a part of; 97 million volunteers worldwide, the worlds largest humanitarian Movement, that is a staggering number and a powerful statement about humanity.
I can get so preachy-goody-goody sometimes...Anyways I look forward to it. I expect to be back in Aceh on the 27th or 28th of February.
Other updates...
On Sunday I ran 15 miles, it was hot and my body despised me for it, my legs still feel like they’re filled with rocks, but it was the last chance I had for a long run for a while so I had to go for it. I am not sure when, where or if I will be traveling much in March everything is too up in the air now. I am working on an array of things and just can't seem to ever clear my plate enough to justify extensive work travel. We will see... I want to write more but if I don’t stop now this will get too long to be readable.
Happy Valentines Day, what a stupid wasteful holiday. The best gift I ever recieved made me mad, funny to think about now, it did result in getting me my favorite pair of shoes. It is a day made to increase stress and induce depression…oh, and spend money. Damn the mindless masses for playing the fool in this silly game of economics and facilitated romance (or better, impeding true romance). Okay, I am off to the florist; sadly, that is not a joke…Long live Saint Valentines.
posted by Banda-aid at 1:43 PM
1 Comments:
hey zach, it's your big brother who we all know is much better looking than you. april and i were just reading your blog we're very happy and proud of you. we all miss you and when i finally learn how to use my computer i will send you pictures of your nephews and niece. corrigan has something he wants to write. this is corrigan now. when are you comming back? i miss you.ok it's me again you'd be very proud of him he is so smart. ethen is srtong and emma is both and cute as a button.i'm selling cars now and doing ok april is still at justice and loves it. we do miss you i'll figure out how to send those pictures soon love you tons.
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