I've started a new donation campaign on gofundme for people who didn't donate last time, and I've officially booked my flight!I'll be in Asia or travelling there and back from 9/18-10/8 of this year. Because I cut down the duration of my stay, I'm doing quite well budget-wise, but there's always extra, unforeseen expenses, and I'll have to travel on land from Phnom Penh to Battambang and back, so I am anticipating some budget items to cost more, some to cost less, and others to rear their ugly heads at the least ideal moment!
I've been selected to receive the Spirit of Goddard Scholarship because of my promotion of the college's mission statement. Although it will be awarded to me after I return from my trip, I plan to use the money to help defray the cost of the unforeseen or over-expensive budget items that I'm sure will arise. I'm very relieved to have this safety net and have sent out a grateful letter of appreciation to the donors.
I'm so happy that my dream of volunteering is coming true.
