Comments on: Day 2 – Kayla Does the Orthodox Church scene

By: Bonnie MacAllister

Bonnie MacAllister — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:18:31 +0000

Hi, Kayla–
I get to Addis with the Fulbrighters on July 7. Our contact info:

Contact in Ethiopia:
Shimelis Bonsa
Department of History and Heritage Management
Addis Ababa University
PO Box 1176
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Pat from GGRF gave me your info.

Best,
Bonnie
Office 251-11-1239723
Cell 251911892809
saizana@yahoo.com
ethkis@ucla.edu
http://ethiopia-fulbright-hays.ning.com/

By: Betsy

Betsy — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 23:32:48 +0000

Hi Kayla!

Just wanted to say hey, I’ve been reading and I’m so excited for you. Sounds like it’s been a great experience, way beyond just doing research. And this church experience sounds pretty amazing. You say you’re not religious, but maybe God was trying to speak to you? Just throwing the idea out there.

Looking forward to hearing more stories when you get back to Oxy in the fall.

Betsy

By: Rach

Rach — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 19:58:26 +0000

girl! (just imagine me saying that in the way that makes you laugh and hardcore judge me)
This all sounds absolutely incredible. I am so very very proud of you. I couldn’t think of anyone that deserves or would appreciate this experience more. I think about you all the time. Love you so much,
Rachel

By: serge gainsbourg

serge gainsbourg — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 08:29:05 +0000

“with a raging mosh pit of elderly religious folk” – if this was facebook i would give this line a thumbs up…

By: Malsen

Malsen — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 02:32:04 +0000

lady, sounds like your having quite a time! i am so glad that your laughin! i miss you everyday and can’t wait to hear more stories. i hope those goofy pics you brought work their magic and help you to remember everyone that loves ya and of course offer a smile when your braided reflection fails…AMAZING!
keep making memories!

By: Pat

Pat — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 12:30:47 +0000

Sounds like your head may be spinning a little…! P.

By: Nat-Dawg

Nat-Dawg — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 23:24:05 +0000

Oh my gosh… that story about your church experience is absolutely nuts. For someone who isn’t that religious either Kayla, I know I would have been absolutely shocked too… Maybe people who sincerely believe in their faith with their hearts and souls actually CAN be cured and use faith to heal themselves…maybe I’ll never know

But I am so glad, more than anything, that you are feeling comfortable in Ethiopia. I am so proud of you and actually, just in awe for how brave you are in just jumping into this amazing experience. I always knew you were strong and independent, but this experience is only going to make you an even more amazing person. Can’t wait to keep reading about your summer<3