So I'm Going to Haiti...And Here's How You Can Help! (for those not on FB)

Well, part of you can...like something you give me to give to the kids can...

Well, if you live in the Los Angeles area...sorry STL peeps...the rest of the group I'm going with is in Kansas City tho, so if folks there wanna pitch in, msg me and I can put you in touch...

Unlike when I went to Africa, we're actually asked to take stuff to the kids in Haiti...

Things like:

peanut butter
CROCS (Can be used...I'm asking about TOMS)
Medical things like Children's Motrin, Bandaids, etc.

Things the whole group can use:

books
coloring books/crayons
soccer balls
bubbles
sidewalk chalk

(you get the idea...nothing for each individual kid, all things for everyone to use)

I'm supposed to bring whatever I've collected *cough* at least 50 pounds in a huge duffel or military sack that I don't mind leaving there so if anyone has one of those that would be even awesome-er.

Since I'm leaving next Weds, I'd like to have everything by Tuesday (10/18). I live in Los Feliz, so if you live or work around here you could drop it off or msg me and we'll figure it out.

I know this is uber short notice so thanks in advance to anyone who can help out. No pressure.

I will also be blogging about this adventure that, even tho seems miniature in duration, I'm sure will have a profound effect on me. The thing is, I've made a promise to my team leader to go off the grid for the time we're in Haiti. I'll journal like crazy so that I can regurgitate here when I get back.

2 things.

A - I just looked up "regurgitate" to make sure I spelled it right and there's apparently a group of "Swedish grindcore assassins" using the word as a name. Awesome.

B - I just re-read my blog from Africa. What an awesome experience!

I have come to the realization in the 24 hours of knowing that I'm going to Haiti next week that the reason I'm so excited is because of how close it is. I fell in love with Africa and can't wait to go back, but it's really far away. Haiti is more realistic. It's closer. Added bonus: airfare was less than half of what I paid to go to Cape Town and that's with only 7 days notice.

So in seven sleeps, I'll be lusting in the wander once again. Stay tuned.