Wednesday, March 14, 2012

I know its been a while, and I'm SUPER sorry! I am so close everyone, and only a couple hundred more dollars and the volunteer trip is completely set:p
I want to thank everyone again for supporting me, following me, and helping me along this process!! You have all become my heroes, and I can't express how amazed, thankful, surprised, joyful, and so on, by how much you all have helped......

"I believe it is the nature of people to be heroes, given the chance." (James A. Autry) and it's

“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” (Leo Buscaglia). Because after all “A generous heart, kind speech, & a life of service & compassion are the things which renew humanity.”(Buddha). SO, thank you all soo for becoming my heroes and showing yet again, how beautiful the world can be :pWhen theres more news I will create a new post:) thanks again everyone!

ps. some food for thought:

“If you light a lamp for someone else it will also brighten your path.” ~Buddha
“Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened.” ~ Buddha
“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” ~ John Quincy Adams
“Do not wait for leaders; do it alone, person to person. ” – Mother Teresa

You all have become my inspiration, and have started to light my path, and i hope that with the candle you've lit within me, I can lit others candles. THANKS!!

Here's the Story

This past summer, summer of 2011 I went on an adventure that has changed my life forever. I traveled to Cuzco, Peru and worked with a group of young women in an orphanage. During my trip, my host family, the community, other volunteers and the little girls at my project showed me that in life, if someone wants to make a difference they have to create a dream or goal, and be a leader to accomplish it. They slowly showed me my dream as it flowed out of our time together. Mercedes, a little girl at the orphanage walked up to me with a candy in her hand on my first day, “Este dulce es para ti” (this candy is for you) she said. At this moment, she had offered me the only piece of candy she might see in weeks, and it warmed my heart. This experience alone sparked a fire in my soul. Thanks to Mercedes, I hope to return to Peru after college. Now, my new academic goal is to graduate with a degree in Business. After accomplishing this, I can officially return to Peru, as well as open a business that will give back and help the community, including the orphanage and others like Mercedes that I worked with. The business will incorporate all my passions, music, dance and food. A business that illustrates these passions is a restaurant. My restaurant will have a smooth salsa environment, it will be welcoming to all people and cultures, and will build cultural bridges(my biggest goal, BUILD CULTURAL BRIDGES). My restaurant and I will respect the workers and earn profits that can be donated to the community. I am determined to accomplish this goal. I will be able to strive toward the completion of my life vision. As well as help the people in my life grow and fulfill their dreams. Until then, I would like to continue helping the community in which I lived in. I ask for your support and help, to help me help Peru. My goal is to return to Peru this summer (2012), and work with a volunteer program. There are two projects that I have been looking at, the childcare project and the construction and renovation project. Both projects are extremely important to this community. I understand that times are rough, and money is tight...however, I ask you to please help me, by donating just a few dollars, or even $10 dollars would help me accomplish this goal, and help me to return to Peru and help the community(I am also fundraising through tupperware..). I have to raise at least $2,500 dollars that will go towards:

-buy a round-trip ticket to Peru

-pay for a program which covers the coast of food, housing, and volunteer activities

-and if I can raise more than my goal I want to donate the money to my project to continue the process of developing the community.

Of course, depending on the time I purchase these things, the coast of the total volunteer trip may be different…. If any of you, or anyone else you know would be interested in donating towards this cause(or purchasing tupperware), or want to hear more details(for example: the best way to donate is through cash or check; if you would like to donate money, it can be sent to me through mail). Please feel free to contact me at any time through email; my email is saboldon@gmail.com.

Thank you so much for supporting me!!!!!:)