05 January 2009

the new year, travel, and a song

Happy New Year! I know I plan to have one. Still working on more specific resolutions and/or goals, but I do have some words that I think best sum up the ideas of those for me. I plan to live this year honestly, passionately, and with a whole heart.

This year is already starting out with some exciting beginnings. We just got back from Atlanta yesterday after spending a fun time with friends, and tomorrow I'm leaving for Cuba with a non-profit group from St. Augustine on a humanitarian travel license. We'll be gone for 10 days and there is a lot of projects packed in to our time there. Santiago, Guantanamo, Baracoa, and finally Havana are on the list. I'm sure I'll have lots to tell when I get back.

Also, I'll have to fill you in on some new job news...having to do with two of my passions: travel and humanitarian work! Stay tuned.

For now, enjoy a song (sung by the wonderful Sufjan Stevens) that I listened to a lot during the holiday break. The first line and title of this old hymn has stuck with me as this new year began...
"Come thou fount of every blessing..."



back in a couple weeks!

8 comments:

nyc/caribbean ragazza said...

erin, buon viaggio a Cuba.

I look forward to hearing about your trip.

Anne in Oxfordshire said...

Wow , they are exciting beginnings! Really will look forward to reading all about your travels. :-)

Anne in Oxfordshire said...

Wow , they are exciting beginnings! Really will look forward to reading all about your travels. :-)

Katherine said...

This is one of my favorite hymns! Thanks for sharing this version, it is new to me and I love it. Safe and happy travels.

Beatriz Macias said...

Erin, have a great trip and please do tell us all about it when you come back.

michelle of bleeding espresso said...

Sounds like some fabulous opportunities are on the horizon! Buon 2009 :)

qualcosa di bello said...

buon viaggio!! spending time in cuba has always been one of my dreams...i cannot wait to see/hear about your journey

JennDZ - The Leftover Queen said...

Can't wait to hear more about it!

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