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Posted on February 26, 2007 - No comments yet

Sex in the United Nations (…it happens…)

Emergency Sex

Emergency Sex (and other desperate measures) gives a pretty good insight into the lives of three humanitarians / peacekeepers and the work they do towards the very holistic ideas of the United Nations. Its a book that highlights the struggles/conflicts we have in the 20th century with the real-life stories of these twenty-something peacekeepers. Full of witty comments and perspectives on the work of the United Nations, it was a book I desperately wanted to … Read more →

Posted on February 21, 2007 - No comments yet

Ooooh, yes'a masta….

Asking for money is always hard to do, whether you're out on the street looking for change for a phone call or sitting in an office looking to find funds for a worthwhile cause. It seems to me people are or have been always skeptical about why they should give someone money… possible thoughts that go into their head could "what's in it for me?", "are they going to use the money to buy drugs, alcohol, etc.?) While I'm not … Read more →

Posted on February 12, 2007 - 1 Comment

Organizing can be FUN or a pain in the A$$

Early morning work on the beach
(Setting up beach umbrellas and chairs on an early morning on Cha-am beach)

After a suprisingly eventful January, I came back from Australia to a slight buzz in the air preparing for a conference for the Canadian organization that sent me to Thailand.  Whether I’m a control freak or not, I took on the responsiblity of planning and organizing this conference, and a great experience to … Read more →