i heart work.

in a word, work has been mad the last weeks. i have taken on quite a lot on purpose, and i'm very happy to be involved in so many various neighborhoods and projects around this blessed city. though i do sort of wonder if it's ok to spend 90% of your work-time as a volunteer... if this is just me being a product of the recession, or if i would do this anyway. i actually believe in the work i'm doing, and that's not something you can say too easily when you're an administrative assistant :)

...though i must say, i do need to find something else that actually does pay me after june hits, or else i will no longer be able to pay rent or eat. but i'll cross that bridge when i come to it :) for now - here's to english-tutoring darfuri women, event planning for african refugee communities, and non-profit gallery work! huzzah!

and also sorry i have been so negligent in blogging, and dang there is so much that is blog-worthy, but time gets the better of me.

today i just wanted to share an article on the UNHCR website about african refuge, where i'm currently planning 4 events in the next months for health advocacy. the article alludes to the insane amount of energy wrapped in jacob massaquoi, my boss who runs the place - but i wish you could see him in person, it's truly a marvel to watch him - also admittedly sort of insane and difficult to work for, but nonetheless, the man is quite incredible when it comes down to it. do read the article if you can. (it's really short)

i will blog more soon, i promise!

love to everyone.