04.14.08
Posted in Amsterdam at 17:52 by Staci
My friend and former co-worker, Kristy, gave me a magnet when I left my job at the Ohio Environmental Council and prepared to embark on this journey across the ocean into the great unknown (ok, Amsterdam isn’t so unknown, but you get my point). This magnet now hangs on our refrigerator and serves as my daily reminder to take chances. It contains words to live by and inspiration that must be shared.
Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did.
So throw off the bowlines.
Sail away from the harbor.
Catch the trade winds in your sails.
Explore. Dream. Discover.
-Unknown
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04.09.08
Posted in General at 21:58 by Staci
At the start of 2008, I made a couple of simple yet powerful resolutions. I shared these with my college girlfriends on our blog, but recently realized I never brought my “enlightenment” to the Jeff & Staci blog viewers. My deepest apologies for not spreading the positivity:-) That is what I am embracing: A Positivity Movement!!! So here ya go (wisdoms from Peace425ed):
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04.05.08
Posted in General at 23:13 by Staci
Thought I would give some props to our cute little niece, Kieran, and nephew, Marcus. They are fun to watch grow up. Marcus, Jon and Christine’s son, turned a year in January and REALLY enjoyed his birthday cake (see pictures). Kieran, my sister’s girl, is growing like crazy….or so I see over email, webcam and photos.
This picture was from when Kieran and Marcus met for the first time over Christmas. They actually squealed in delight and seemed to carry on in their own language as they giggled and touched each others hands. It was positively hilarious. The next day on Christmas they could have cared less about each other. How fickle! Anywho, here is a Gallery dedicated to them.
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04.02.08
Posted in General at 14:19 by Staci
So, today I took my last Master’s exam. The course was on International Context in Environmental Policy. Wanna know about the Rio Declaration? UNFCCC? A little about water treaties? Well, don’t ask me cause I am done! Woohoo!! Actually, this was possibly my favorite course yet!!! Alas, it has come to an end. As has my studies in Amsterdam.
Where has the time gone? I think back to first arriving, riding my bike to class, getting to know my classmates. Now I am overwhelmed with JOY I have no more exams ahead, but a deep sadness we now go our separate ways to Cameroon, Bolivia, China, Mozambique, Sweden, etc. I’ve have made good friends, and great memories, and only seem to be reminded life goes by quickly….so enjoy it!!
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