Traveling Collage

Finally, had the chance to post my traveling collage that I have been trying to make for so long. Guess what, PAH PAH it's finally done and hang up on my wall. Now I can prove people that I actually travel way too much (maybe I meant flew?!). 

Here are the process of how I made it...

This is my carry on suitcase, look what I've had saved in there!

Yup, here are over 80+ tickets, that I've had saved. Of course few tickets are missing, possible few are in my scrapbook that my mom made before I turned 16.

Yup, that is most of my tickets that I could keep!

Even kept the baggage tickets.

Here it is!! :-D

 Isn't this very neat idea uhu?! And guess what, you cannot find this on Pinterest!! It all came from my true side of my creativity brain! :-)

One thing about the collage, its hard to see but I had kept the boarding ticket since I would say 2005. Noticed boarding ticket design sorta of changed over time, I.e Look at United, Delta, and Continental airlines. I found that really neat and even put all different airlines that I frequency flew with, such has NWA -Northwest (which is no longer in service and took over by Delta), Delta, Frontier, Continental, and United. I flew AA, Jet blue and Airtran couples of times, others airlines that I didn't mention are the ones I haven't flew with yet.

God's good with providing us creative traits to be able to show who you are and your life! Loving it.... Here is what the bible said about creative - "And he has filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, with intelligence, with knowledge, and with all craftsmanship, to devise artistic designs, to work in gold and silver and bronze, ~ Exodus 35:31-32 and Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, ~Colossians 3:23

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On the Fly

 On the Fly

Have you seen the TV show on TLC called "On the Fly", if not click on picture above. This show is operated by Southwest Airlines with TLC, ironic I never flew with this airline before. However, I have been to their home bases, such as Denver (DEN) and Baltimore (BWI)- where it being filmed. Even though their jobs, policies, and etc applies to other airlines that I fly with. This show absolutely applies to my life and experiences since I am a frequency flyer and throughout this show I learned something new- Sweet!

The reason why I really enjoy this show is because I learn more how airlines and airport runs. It also relates so much to what I have been experiencing while flying past 10+ years. Importantly, I am Deaf I cannot hear the intercom for announcements or any passengers that is standing front or around of me are talking, yelling, or upset about. This show tells me all about it, same time I give myself a good laugh because I do totally understand their feels when their flights are cancelled, delayed or their bag got lost or damaged. During the show I started to realize more that some of my experiences wasn't their fault since I chew them out if i missed my connection, delayed or whatever- Whoops! 0:-)


One thing, I never knew about that air traffic can cause delays. To be honest with you, they never told that before only weather or mechanic. Uhumm, very interesting! Also they have nice new bags for the ones that are totally damaged if you do not have extra to pack in.


One lady on recently episode, lost her connection in Nashville (BNA) due to delay to take off from NYC. When she arrived her layover destination (BWI), the ticketing agent/check in agent told her she had to find her own place to stay since her flight to Jacksonville, FL (JAX) was not till the next day. Of course, she blew up and mentioned that they are not taking care of their passengers as they should be, by leaving them sleeping on the airport floor. Even it was not her fault that she missed her connection, so the lady called the manager and decided to give her a hotel to stay till her next flight. 

That totally happened to me before!! I was flying back to Rochester from maybe spring break with ex boyfriend and roommate, we had connection in MSP- Minneapolis St. Paul, however, our plane in Omaha had mechanic issue that caused the delay. When we arrived there, I knew we missed it but we still ran to the gate. Yes, I did get upset and talked to the agent into get us hotel since we were Deaf, young, and not want to spend the night at the airport! It worked since I did all the talking to get a hotel for all of us! 


Am going to watch this show from now on and going to blog whatever I feel like sharing about it since I fly about 3-5 times a year! This year of 2012 gonna break my record of flying 7 times in one year! Be turned to more blogs which will explain all about it!! 


God's is good in his own ways and timing! I gotta to learn how to be patient and humble when it comes to a crisis at the airports, then my flight would go very smooth. Amen! 


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Car Wash= Successful!

Praise to the Lord our car wash was totally successful! I cannot believe how much the Lord had blessed us through this experience! We earn about $400 dollars within 4 hours, with apx 30+ cars! We washed from trucks to smart car! (would say the smart car was our most favorite one!)- totally wish took picture of it, guess too busy taking our sweet time washing it!

Am still in awe about how much God provides us that day. At the end of the day was totally sun burnt but was worth it! Smiles. 


Thank you for whoever came to make this day happen for the precious children that we will be working with for the camp! 


But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. ~ Philippians 4:19

More pictures click here

T3 cannot make it!!

 

Some of us who are going to Dominican Republic were able to attend our biweekly meeting last night. It is absolute getting very close to our trip. We were figuring on who to bring what, hotels, and people who are going early where they will be staying. Also was able to grab opportunity to ask more about what it is like down there since Olga and I are staying extra day down there.

One HUGE disappointment for me is that I found out it not good idea for me to bring my lovely Canon Rebel T3 with me on this trip! *Sniff Sniff* was hoping to bring it and take many pictures of the kids and the surroundings. However, I still have my small Canon Powershot 33mm camera that would work and able to bring. I nor cannot bring my MAC either. I was kinda worried because I want to bring my Mac and camera with me since am going directly to Omaha after the camp. Same time I am afraid to mail out to my parents along with my other clothes that will not fit in my backpack. 

In addition, I will be going to NYC few days before our flight to DR! Of course, I would want my CAMERA with me in NYC!!!! Who else agree with me!! :-)

This verse, 'And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28' had helped me not to be too disappointed, maybe God is telling me NOT to bring it or otherwise it be stolen!

Will pray about this and see what God guide me to do about my tech stuff!! 

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More Donations Needed

Here are new list of donate you are welcomed to donate to us.

Please consider to donate to those lovely children!

For Rochester, Please either give it to Olga or myself. 

For Nebraska, please give it to my parents they will mail it to me

For out state, either mail it to Hands of Joy, address is provided on donate post. OR mail it to me. (email me for my address - a.haselhorst309@gmail.com)

Here are the list....

-pencils and erasers

-ink pens, black, blue, red

-chalk, crayons and markers (roseart or crayola)

-sidewalk chalk

-pencil sharpeners (individual)

-whiteboard markers

-glue sticks

-scissors, both child and adult sized

-rulers

-construction paper

-erasers for chalkboards and/or whiteboards

-**Card stock, colored, and white (They use these for report cards, certificates, and book covers.)

-**Laminating Pouches, 3 mil, 9 X 11 1/2 (Buy much more inexpensively online than in the store.)

-Full sized staplers and staples for the teachers and office

-Staple removers

-Index cards

-Coloring books appropriate for 5 year olds (ones that aren't full of -English games)

-Scotch tape

-Masking tape

-Toys for little children, which are strongly constructed, such as playskul. Used is fine. You can ask your church for outgrown toys. There isn't a lot of room outside to play, and it is all paved, so they can use things like jump ropes and playground balls, but not badminton sets or anything that depends on lots of space (except at camp, of course).

Things not to bring: notebook paper, or copy paper, composition books or binders. Paper is very heavy, so it ends up being less expensive to buy it in country, except the card stock and construction paper which are more expensive in the DR, and often not available in reams. They do not use folders or notebook paper in the DR schools. They do not use binder notebooks either. (They use little stapled notebooks mostly, that are pretty inexpensive in country.)

**asterisk by a few things that are hard to get there, that would be especially helpful.

 I will have one (free) checked in suitcase which will be filled with donates! :-)

Thank you!!!! 

Hiking Shoes!

Oh my goodness, about time!! I've always wanted a hiking shoes from Merrell. Finally was able to get some at a good deal from Amazon. Am super excited about it, since been years since wanted to own one. Looking froward to use them on my hiking trips and backpacking trips!! They are actually conformable wore it today to get it break into. They do have a good ankle support even it's short not long past the ankle bone. At the same time love the color, even it was hard for me to decide between other colors. Plus love the orange inside, heetee!

Whatcha think of this shoe?! 

Some more shots...

Donates from FLCC

What a exciting news!! 

Dear friends and supporters from FLCC's ASL club, on behalf of the staff and kids of Campamento Manos de Alegria in the Dominican Republic, we thank you for your kind contributions which you presented to us tonight during the deaf social in Canandaigua! What a surprise and completely unexpected delight! God is using many means and generous people to provide for the deaf kids and you are just one example, one special example. You are special to us as you know because you were the first group of students from this area to give of yourselves for this cause which has paved the way for many others.. We couldn't have done it without you.
 

Thanks a ton!
Faith and Lavinia at Camp Hands of Joy

What  lovely picture of Faith and the check! (Stole it from Hands of Joy page!- heetee)

God's amazing by making this camp happen and more exciting for everyone! Thank you Lord our greatest provider! <><