Celebrities

 

I think it was two days ago when I met Sharon Stone's brother down here in Haiti.

 

yea yea I know it would have been way cooler to meet his sister, but I must say he was very nice and concerned with this issues going on here. I guess that's what matters in the end, right? He is working with his sister to fundraise money for a project - his job - to figure out the project....

P.S. Sean Penn and Danny Glover are here as well... Celebrities on deck!!!

Now let's just see what they get done...

Couchsurfing.com

http://www.couchsurfing.com/

Definition: couchsurfing: The best way to travel the world and meet new people... Its the S*%t!

Today I had the pleasure of communicating with several couch surfers here in Haiti. Some are volunteering, others are working as logistics experts, others are working for NGO's... a little bit of everything, but one thing is for sure, the passion for wanting to help is evident. "keep up the great work everybody!"

Yes, for those of you who don't know, I have been a faithful couchsurfer since 2007. Its a social website that allows you to connect with travelers from around the world... the fun part its so you can communicate with them and "surf" their couch. They welcome you into their homes, as you welcome them into your home... and you literally have the best travel experience of your life! (http://www.couchsurfing.com/)

This entry is just to give a shoutout to all my couchsurfers! Thank you for all the support you have shown for our fellow couchsurfers in Haiti! I have met up with some of them and they are still going through a rough time... keep them and Haiti in your prayers!

Keep checking out my blog! and please send me any photos or stories you have about couchsurfing! I would love to show them on my blog! elenablandina@gmail.com

Baby James

I'm going to dedicate this entry to my little man BABY JAMES!! My one and only baby cousin who has the ability to make me smile - no matter what! I miss him (and my family and friends) everyday... And luckily enough I have these adorable pictures to look at everyday to remind me how freakin' cute my little pumpkin in!

Some snapshot of my rugrats!

MY RUGRATS

Here are a few snapshot of the kids at the orphanage I volunteer at in Leogane. From top to bottom we have, T-li-ay ... He is the ultimate sweetheart, loves hugs and kisses, and will make funny faces at you all day! He's one of the youngest in the group, but can hang with the big kids all day...

 

Next we have the superstar/tom boy of the group... Eliene! Yes, for those of you that know me, she is an exact replica of ME! (our names are even similar) She has the personality of an angle, but when shes mad- WATCH OUT! :) She likes to hug and kiss you, but when its time to play shes all over the place! Jimmy, one of the older children, is in the picture with her as well. He is truly gifted and has the ambition to learn... We call him the spounge! He soaks up everything - information and skills - with no problem. He is also my professor in Kreole! Amazing, the both of them!

 

Potential project with Ryan Leslie

I just got in contact with my friend Ryan Leslie. He blessed me with the opportunity to speak with him about a potential project I would like to include him in here in Haiti.

I'm currently volunteering at an orphanage in Leogane, Haiti. There are over 80 children here - all with dreams and hopes. Everynight I have the pleasure of hearing them all sing joyous songs during their prayers... The sound of thier voices asking god to bless their lives was remarkable!

I hope that I can work something out with Ryan and his team so that we can collaborate his talent with the childrens hopes of being heard!

Keep following for more updates on the project!!

- Posted from my iPhone

Sonia Pierre- International woman of courage award winner!!!

Sonia Pierre has been named one of the State Departments 2010 International Women of Courage Award winners!

Sonia works as director of the NGO, Movement for Dominican Women of Haitian Descent (MUDHA; The organization I traveled with to Haiti to volunteer) MUDHA aims to end antihaitianismo or bias against people from the Dominican Republic who are of Haitian decent.

I would like to take the time to congratulate Sonia and all her accomplishments. I feel honored to have the opportunity to be a part of her organization and to help her fight for the rights of not only the Haitian people, but for people around the world! She is an amazing individual and has accomplished amazing things!



Find our more about Sonia Pierre and her work:


Sonia Pierre's Profile

Read article on Sonia's award acceptance

More information on Sonia

Someone is sleepy!

Let me introduce you to a little friend of mine... formally known as Chiki or aka - SLEEPY! This little guy is hilarious when he is tired. He has the capability to fall asleep anywhere, regardless of noise or location! Check out the video!!! I'm sure you will laugh as hard as I was while video taping it!!