Combat Paper Project visits EKU

The Combat Paper Project came to EKU in the fall. It was a great experience turning an old uniform from my deployment into art. We spent three days in the Ravine on EKU's campus. The weather cooperated and we had gorgeous days to turn our old uniforms into art. I can't believe I forgot to post this! What an experience!

Check out http://www.combatpaper.org/ to have them visit your neck of the woods. 

Let the countdown to Costa Rica begin!

I know... it's been forever since my last post and that one wasn't even that great. Don't worry, blogisphere, I've been practicing my blogging skills and I think I might be getting better. Fast forward to today... I'm going to Costa Rica in April! AHHHH! So exciting. I'll be traveling with Ecology Project International, http://www.ecologyproject.org/ to work with leatherback sea turtles. No big deal, just international travel, sea turtles, rain forests, and white water rafting. It's like the ultimate adventure and I get school credit for it!

We had one of our classes tonight about the trip. One of our reading assignments is this awesome website, http://www.turtleprotection.org/english/home/. I can't wait to be there taking amazing photos and experiencing the rain forest! I learned that poison dart frogs are only harmful if I pick them up and lick them so I can't wait to get up close and personal with them, minus the licking. 

All the talk about packing lists, what to bring, and our possible itinerary has me giddy like a kid at Christmas. Luckily Santa did pack my stocking full of things for this adventure. Red Light head lamp, deet-free natural bug spray, camping toilet paper. 

Now added to my must have list

Waterproof camera

Biodegradable toiletries

a pair of pants that zip off to shorts

I can't wait. Reading about sea turtles, Costa Rica, ecology, and learning some Spanish. I can't wait to learn more so I can post more later!