Habitat Update!

I've been meaning to post an update on how our Habitat with Humanity volunteer day went. We worked with a project called a Brush with Kindness, that basically takes homes that are already built and helps fix them up. Our job that day was to do a little roofing action! I (Blanca) was honestly a little scared about getting on the roof at first, but once you get up there, it's not so bad. :) We were split into groups, and some of us laid shingles, while others did prep work.

We had a great time, and the homeowner was there as well, so it was cool to get to meet the person whose house we were helping to fix. I had a great time! Roofing is actually kind of fun! And we got to use really cool tools. :)

We're hoping to continue volunteering with Habitat twice a year.

Thanks to those of you who volunteered!

And sorry I have no pictures to post...it's funny how i'm a photographer, and yet I always seem to forget to bring my camera along when I'm not working...

IJM Fundraiser

A few of us will be hosting a silent auction/benefit concert this Saturday, November 15, featuring performances by Cecilia Vergara, Ashlynn Walker, and Thomas Q. Brady. (yeah!!) We will be auctioning off and selling bags from Thailand and Indonesia, as well as other fun journals, jewelry and accessories. All proceeds benefit International Justice Mission, "a human rights agency that secures justice for victims of slavery, sexual exploitation and other forms of violent oppression." (you can visit their website at www.ijm.org) The benefit will be held at Blanca, Liz, and Renee's house - 1704 Winsted Lane - from 2-5pm. I encourage you guys to stop by, check out the cool items for sale, and listen to some awesome music!!

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