Thursday, April 26, 2012

People's Generosity is really quite Amazing

Another quick post to thank my neighbor Caroline and her family, my fourth grade teacher Mrs. Marsha Thompson and my Nana Cara <3 I am so grateful to all the people in my life who are being so incredibly supportive of this endeavor.

With fundraising efforts, very generous donations, and saving every penny, I have raised almost $2,500! This is truly an incredible amount.

I'll be having another bake sale fundraiser at Thomas Byers Guitar Studio during the First Friday Artwalk on May 4th! There's going to be live music and lots of yummy sweets! Unfortunately,  I'm not sure how long I'm going to be present, as the Flagstaff Fringe Dance Performance is also that night, and I'm dancing in it with my Modern 2/3 class as well as with the Ballet 2/3 class. It's an honor to be able to preform in it, but I am sad that it had to be on the same night as this Fundraiser!

But I would really appreciate it if you stopped by to support me. Gretchen's book charms (see post below!) will be on sale and my mom made some pretty awesome mustache magnets! Not to mention the weather (with the exception of the snow today...) has been great. First Friday Artwalk is always a lot of fun.

Again, thank you everybody!


Sunday, April 15, 2012

A Much-Needed Post

Hey everyone! Sorry it's been so long! I've been really busy with school lately, these last two months are going to be pretty crazy with some important school projects, dance performances, and fundraising efforts.

The most important thing I've been meaning to post is that I have officially been accepted by AFS Spain! I could hear about my host family any day now (I check my email very often, hoping...). I have an orientation on May 19th in Phoenix, which will cover a lot of information about cultural adjustment and rules and other equally fun subjects.

I have also been meaning to post a heartfelt thank-you to several people who have given really generous donations and/or purchased cards. I'd like to give a personal shout-out to

  • Geoffrey Butzine
  • Randall Heath
  • Lorraine Lindley
  •  Amy Collinsworth  
  • Julie Kley 
Thank you all so much <3  and thank you to all of my friends who buy sweets at school, you guys are fabulous!