HARK!

GOOD, GOOD news.

first thing: Mike and I were looking on ThaiTicketmaster yesterday afternoon to see if there were any forms of live entertainment we'd be interesting in seeing and most of the entertainment was something like "thai cultural dance and motivational speaking.." ? I couldn't imagine an event like that.. so, I was about to log off the website until, to my surprise and shock, a little advertisement screaming "MUSE: LIVE IN BANGKOK NOV. 28" appeared before my little eyes. Needless to say, I went to the ticket office directly after school and bought my ticket. Life lesson: If you get the chance to see MUSE in concert- YOU MUST GO. ALWAYS.

SECOND THING: I heard back from the orphanage in Indonesia and they want me to come during my Christmas break... I can't wait! I still have to buy my plane ticket to get there (which is quite a lengthy process,) but, I'm going! I found this orphanage through a GOOGLE search and when I read the information about it, I immediately emailed them and asked them if I could be of any service. I found the information from the webpage for you::

SEEDS OF HOPE CHILDREN'S HOME

Jalan Panji N0.7 Kwanji
Desa Dalung Kec Kuta Utara
BALI, INDONESIA
PH: 62 361 422 677

DIRECTOR: REV TOMMY & MRS SANDRA

The orphanage was established in 2001. Rev Tommy purchased the building with his own money and some assistance from a group of people from Perth Australia. Many of the children came from nearby Hope orphanage which is run by his sister Tris. The orphanage has a very warm feeling and Tommy and his wife Sandra’s love for the children is obvious. The children are very happy and conditions are acceptable.

To look after the children costs the orphange AUD$42.00 per month. This provides food, shelter and schooling excluding medical care. The cost of medical care always beyond most orphanages in Bali. A nurse visits every 3 months. This costs around AUD$6.00 per visit but all they can afford. They simply do the best they can with the medication they have on hand. There are currently 80 children at the orphanage. 47 boys and 33 girls aged from 3 to 20 years. The children who cannot find a job when they leave the orphanage are allowed to stay in return for helping the younger children. The children learn music and boys mechanics and spray painting. Rev. Tommy would like a computer school for the children in the future.

The newest child is Michael who’s twin sister Michelle also lives at the orphanage. Their parents have 6 children and work in a garment factory. They could not afford to care for the twins and placed them into the orphanage. They visit the children once a month. The twins are a delight as are all the children at Seeds of Hope. The children accept children from all religious backgrounds and respect their beliefs.

Sandra recently had a stroke and is now limited in her day to day activity. Despite poor health Sandra continues to help the children and her love shines through.


A Visit to Seeds of Hope will leave you with lasting memories of 80 beautiful
chlldren and the strength of the human spirit against the odds.

The orphanage is very happy to receive visitors between 2.00 pm. and 6.00 pm. An appointment is not necessary but I do suggest you call first out of courtesy.

The orphanage has no sponsorship program.


So, this is wher I am headed for Christmas. Yes, I am going alone; however, it's a nonstop flight from Bangkok to the airport there, and I trust that getting from the airport to the orphanage shouldn't be too difficult. I am not sure exactly what I will be doing there or where I will stay- BUT, I am planning on going and we'll see what unfolds once I get there.

Until then, it's turning 22, parent/teacher conferences and the MUSE concert.

time for class..grade 8 English.