Karen's mileage tracker

Karen's ride for Malawi

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

My first video blog!

So, on the day I reached my 1,000 miles (for the year) I am trying out a new form of 'recording' info. and my thoughts to share with you all!

My fundraising is going well so far and I am preparing for my Big Ride...

Here is my first effort at a video blog...Stephen gave a thumbs up for my 'performance'....hope you enjoy it!




Monday, July 16, 2012

JULY 16, 2012

Moni (hello)!

Well, I am plugging along,  not writing on the blog...I have realized it is exactly the same for me as a diary, or journaling...I like it, but cannot seem to make it a continual, ongoing habit.  I don't know how people do it.  I do not always feel like it, so don't write.  It is certainly not that there is nothing to say or write about, because there is sooooo much, always!!  Oh well... here we are in July and I have a new plan...every Monday morning, that will be the plan, I will post something on the blog, whether I feel like it or not!

I will start with a quick update about my ride...the last post I gave the stops, and want to add that I have reserved campsites all along the way, so I am now locked into the locations and distances!!  In addition to that, I have booked 3 speaking engagements along the way - Karen's Ride Eve, we will be speaking in Kittery, at the Rice Public Library.  On Thursday, September 6th, we will be speaking at the Camden Public Library and on Friday we will be at the North East Harbor Library, near Bar Harbor!  We are very excited about all that, and look forward to spreading the word about Malawi!!

Check out the previous blog post to this as I have added some maps showing the various day's rides.  I have also done some updating on the website, so if you haven't looked at that lately, check it out.

Today the temperatures outside will be in the mid-90's and tomorrow close to 100 degrees!  I do plan to ride tomorrow morning as early as possible to beat the heat...here you see a picture of my sad bike, all alone hanging from the ceiling!  I have recently done some work to that, and it feels like a new bike!

Educate Malawi is plugging along doing craft shows and making new connections all the time!!  We are working on some collaborations for our scholarship program and we are also eagerly awaiting the Fall to begin our pen pal program again.  We have a vision to expand both programs and it is very exciting indeed!!  Will keep you posted and update the website as soon as possible with all the information.

Tionana (goodbye) for now!!  and Zikomo (thank you) for your attention!

Karen