I’m 5 days into the Everest Challenge. Not bad. I’m not the top of the heap – but I’m almost to Base camp 1. I’ve had some good days this week (I think I’m excited) and the weather’s been mixed. (I was soaked to the skin on Day 2).
This is the start of the day and I’m above average but still not to basecamp. The red line is me, the orange is “average” and that blue guy… I don’t know who he is but he’s averaging 25,000 steps (15 miles) a day?!? Must be a Marathon Runner.
I’m obsessed with travel. Always have been, and thank goodness I have had the opportunities in my life to make this happen. I think because of the enjoyment of travel, I also find it fascinating to see all the different ways that people travelled in the past. One of my favorites is by Tall Sailing ship.
Here in Dublin, there’s a replica tall ship that sits in the harbour – named the Jeanie Johnston.
Back in February, I took my friend’s daughter on a little adventure to go check out the ship and take a tour.
There were plenty of things onboard that were prohibited for the safety of passengers and crew. Things like open flames and fires, fighting, cursing, gambling, spitting, and alcoholic beverages.
One of the most impressive things was the story about how the captain hired a surgeon, named Dr. Blennerhassett, to travel on the boat – to take care of the passengers – and make sure everyone stayed healthy. The captain did this out of his own pocket and because of this – the boat is one of the very few who can boast that no life was ever lost on board the ship.
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Earlier in February, the my team at work (mostly me) organised a book and art supply drive for the children a local charity creche so they could expand their Library. The crèche specialises in low and no cost childcare to enable parents to avail of employment, training, and education opportunities.
On March 1, 2012, World Book Day, me and my supervisor were pleased to present the crèche with 50 books, some toys and art supplies for the children all raised from the Dublin location’s generosity. That works out to 1 new book per child at the crèche!
Why is it important that we helped by donating books and supplies to the crèche?
• On average, children in economically poor areas have only 1-2 age-appropriate books in their homes
• Inability to read is linked to poverty, dependence on welfare, unemployment, and crime
• Many children don’t read because they don’t own or have access to any books
By donating 50 books – roughly one book per child and expanding the library at Little Learner’s crèche, we’re instilling the children with a lifelong love of reading and learning.
Special Thanks to my team and company for their Generosity!
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