9-11-06

September 11^th, 2006: Five years after that fateful day, Up With People is in full effect and pursuing world peace. Oh…. And Happy 30^th Birthday Deka!

• Instead of traveling by bus, I decided to sign up and travel with Edu, DeeAnn, and Phoenix in the van. This was a nice chance to chat and get to know all three without the presence of 40 other cast mates. I was also thankful to have the opportunity to play some of my music (why doesn’t my car have one of those nice auxiliary inputs? Clearly, I need to buy a new Toyota! I’ll ask Mr. Toyota when I meet him J )
• Arrival at Carroll College: Greeted by the Mayor and the Carroll college football team (with no complaints from many in the cast)
• This city I am hosted with Kevin and his host family of the past few weeks, Rich and his fiancée Susannah. Rich 1996 alum) is studying at Carroll College to become a pharmacist and Susannah is a pastor at a local church. They are a trip together and Kevin is always a handful. I’m in for a riotous week for sure.