I’m incredibly out-going and am always up for an adventure. I thrive on challenges, both physical and intellectual ones, hence my love of marathon running (granted, I recently had knee surgery so my marathon days may be over) and my pursuit of my PhD.
My background is International Health (water-borne diseases and program evaluation), which has allowed me to live and work in numerous developing countries. I served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in a small fishing village in Jamaica. My research led me to the Bolivian altiplano where I conducted epidemiological surveillance (or simply, asking about incidence rates of diarrhea). And I’ve had the luxury of traveling around the world for many years. More recently, I backpacked across Morocco. In short, travel is a huge part of my life and through my travels I have learned not to take anything or anyone for granted, especially those that I love…
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You Are 72% Open Minded
You are a very open minded person, but you're also well grounded. Tolerant and flexible, you appreciate most lifestyles and viewpoints. But you also know where you stand firm, and you can draw that line. You're open to considering every possibility - but in the end, you stand true to yourself.
A true wordsmith - a master of words
Original, spontaneous, and a true inspiration
Highly energetic, up for any challenge
Entertaining and engaging, both to friends and strangers
I'm an avid reader - although most of the books I read these days pertain to my research. That said, a few of my all-time favorites include: John Steinbeck's East of Eden; Ayn Rand's The Fountainhead; Fyodor Dostoyevsky's Crime and Punishment; and Laurie Garrett's The Coming Plague. In fact, Laurie Garrett's book changed the course of my life. I highly recommend this one to anyone with a curiosity about epidemiology and emerging infectious diseases.
Who I'd like to meet: Photography is one of my favorite pastimes. The following images represent a small sample of the people I've met on my journeys.
Real de Catorce, Mexico
Marrakesh, Morocco
Cuzco, Peru
San Blas, Panama
Khayelitsha, South Africa
Ghanzi, Botswana
Alligator Pond, Jamaica
Marrakesh, Morocco
Kathmandu, Nepal
Kathmandu, Nepal
Just making the rounds to all of For Love & Stacie's friends here on MySpace letting you know that the full movie is now online in its entirety for free. Hope you love it and really hope you'll help us out by spreading it around if you do! Thanks so much!
F eel the goodness in all forms of life L ove all things; let go of strife O pen your petals; let love flow in W iden the gap; let love grow within E rase the scars of the past R est in the assurance that only love lasts
O wn your self-worth in spite of what others may say F ind again the peace in your day
L ive your potential; let the world know I nto yourself let a new energy flow F ind out you have so much to give E mbrace love; laugh and life
~Be joyous and free!
~Be all that you are and ever could be!
Wishing you a beautiful & soulshining day sweet friend! Love always, ღ Åηηε ღ
too bad we don't have better weather for ya here in the capital city ... but I'm sure being with your loved ones is more important! ... welcome home, Doc G!
The most destructive habit .................Worry The greatest joy ...........................Giving The greatest loss ..........................Loss of self-respect The most satisfying work ...................Helping others The ugliest personality trait...............Selfishness The most endangered species .............. Dedicated leaders Our greatest natural resource...............Our youth The greatest "shot in the arm"..............Encouragement The greatest problem to overcome......... Fear The most effective sleeping pill............Peace of mind The most crippling failure disease..........Excuses The most powerful force in life ............Love The most dangerous pariah ..................A gossiper The worlds most incredible computer........ The brain The worst thing to be without ............. Hope The deadliest weapon ...................... The tongue The two most power-filled words ........... "I Can" The greatest asset ........................ Faith The most worthless emotion ................ Self-pity The most beautiful attire ................. SMILE! The most prized possession ................ Self esteem The most powerful channel of communication ...Prayer The most contagious spirit .................. Enthusiasm
"To the world, you may be one person; but to one person, you may be the world." Author Unknown
We are not human beings having a spiritual experience; we are spiritual beings having a human experience. ~ Pierre Teilhard de Chardin (1881-1955)
Wishing you a beautiful weekend my sweet & precious friend! Thank you for blessing my life with your friendship.
Hello, it's me, Ruby Jane.To those who don't know me, I am a 14 year old fiddler, songwriter. I have some songs posted that are fresh out of the studio. Let me know if you like the new songs..be one of the first to hear, even before they are released!Thanks! new videos too! Ruby Jane
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