Welcome, Dawn Hayes!

On second thought, I will just post it.

"Look at me, the only black student on this trip. Imagine the weight of the negative stereotypes I am carrying on my shoulders in an attempt to shatter them all. There is much more than is portrayed at the surface when looking at me. I come from a community where most everyone cannot swim, but I love the ocean.

The serenity and stillness of ocean habitats amazes me. Awesome.

Interconnectedness revealing itself through all of the different cultures represented here simply because we love the ocean. And all of these people are just people. No better or worse, just essential. Anyone can be a friend, differences included. The world is an amazing place, suitable for everyone and everything.
Carpe diem. Viva alto. Enjoy life!

Yeah, not too bad for the mind of a young black male from an inner-city place of negative portrayal. But I am proud of where I come from and I am just like the ocean. My being contains way more than what meets the eye. So penetrate the surface if you dare to enjoy my personality, I have officially declared."

- Erie French, 16 years old

Thank you Dawn and I am truly humbled
by your kind words. I will continue on the
same path to make you proud in the future.
That's a promise! =]
Also, I will send the text to you in a message
so check your inbox.

i made the card myself--my sister and i scrapbook a lot, so i just use all of my supplies for cards too.

We loved your compnay. You were always very caring and loving throughout the field study and we have a very deep respect for you in our hearts. If you happen to visit Tampa please feel free to come over and provide us the opportunity to be the hosts.... Thanks alot for everything you have done for us..

yes
i will keep in touch and stay on this program....The skype sessions is a nice idea

we had started some but not talking to everybody only between 2 people

school starts like in another month or so which is like i dont even know if it is a good thing or bad thing
but i got the vacation i wanted in the last month in the us

Yes it is actually nice
The program has changed for sure our lives
and i hope it continues

bling-bling cha-cha!

oh dont you worry .... i'll be stylin' my page out very soon! ;)

My Dear Friend Dawn,
Yes the humboldt squid beak made it home safe and sound
Thank you for the magnificent gift I have put it up in my bedroom
hahahaha
so how is california without me????