http://adriennenightingale.com/news.html Adrienne Nightingale: News Jannis' PHPRss class - http://www.jannis.to/ Tue, 07 Sep 2010 01:02:05 -0700 http://adriennenightingale.com/news.html#42
I've essentially been at this music thing full time since 2007, playing shows and teaching music lessons. I have discovered that I am truly fulfilled and enriched by sharing the gift of music both through performance and through teaching. I'm taking on voice and piano students now, and just loving every moment! Marla and I are enjoying life in the burbs, and I have the coolest music studio. I just love having my space to create and teach, right next to our house. The garage was converted into a 550 sq foot studio, with hard wood floors and a gas fireplace. I have it set up for recording, practicing and teaching lessons. It's like the space I always dreamed of having... and I have it! I feel so blessed right now in life, to be so in love with my partner, to be living my dream of doing music full time, and to have my own little studio space. Ah, now if only I could transport all of this to southern Oregon or Northern California... but it's a goal :)

Well, I'm rambling, but I have been on such a long break from updating my website and there is so much going on, I wanted to try and touch on all of it. So my dear friends and fans, please stay in touch. I will be playing more shows, releasing a new CD and touring in 2010!!! Hope to see you all along the journey and wish you a phenomenal 2010!!!]]> http://adriennenightingale.com/news.html#42 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0800 Adrienne Nightingale Music - Adrienne Nightingale - News http://adriennenightingale.com/news.html#41
So, in the midst of everything, I have about 100 emails to still reply to. You may be included in that list, and if so, I appologize! I am getting back to people asap and appreciate everything you all send my way... emails, letters, hugs :)

The good news (in three parts)

1- I finally turned my act into a group, or a "band" if you will :) Matthew Byrnes is joining me on a variety of instruments, including banjo, mandolin, bass, piano and vocals! We are currently auditioning and looking for an upright bass player, so stay tuned for that insane goodness!

2- The new CD is coming soon, and will be followed by a tour. Length is still being decided... 2-9 months... so, let me know where your at and I'll book a show there. Or, you can email me about doing a "house show". If you don't know what that is, it's basically me playing in your living room for you and yer friends :) I loooove em'!!!

3- Although my work in Kenya is on hold for a bit, things there have really cooled off. I thought you all might like to know that Kenya has simmered down and I've been in touch with my friends there. Everyone is ok, although times are tough as they come back from the economic slump. This summer, I will be continuing my work in the field working with the HIV positive community here in Minneapolis.

So my dear friends, wishing you all a fabulous week! Happy Mother's Day to all of you phenomenal womyn!

With heart,
Adrienne

****Extra tid-bit****

When touring, I got to visit my ma in New York. She had a box of my old memories for me to take. Today, looking through everything, I found something halarious. My friend Stephanie and I started a band, and called ourselves the Jerky Babes. Think punk meets death metal :) I think we were about 10yrs old. Here's the first song we wrote, enjoy!

JERKY MAN; by the Jerky Babes

Both ::: Hey, hey, hey! My man left me!!!!
Steph ::: I miss him
Adri ::: I miss him
Both ::: We miss him, he's gone!
Adri ::: Now that he's gone, lifes an empty bowl.
Steph ::: All the fruit is gone, and there is a big whole!!!
Both ::: We need a new man to go in our bowl! To be our fruit, to fill our hole, to have and to hold! We need a new man!]]> http://adriennenightingale.com/news.html#41 Sun, 11 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700 Adrienne Nightingale Music - Adrienne Nightingale - News http://adriennenightingale.com/news.html#40
2 am

It’s 2 am and I’m drinking razzberry ginger tea, enjoying the hospitality of a woman I met at my show in Milwaukee tonight. I embarrassed her during my set, coercing her to play cow bell and sing along with me to a Gillian Welsch song. Her home is warm...and full of toys (she has a five year old, two cats, two dogs :)

The Art Bar was fab-u-lo-us! Fabulous owner, fabulous crowd and fabulous decor!

Afterwards, I was going to go out dancing with my new friends. As luck would have it, our plans altered and we diverted to another bar where BITCH was playing. I had wanted to see her show in Minneapolis, but was missing it because I was going on tour.

I felt so blessed that my path led me to her show. I had no idea she was playing Milwaukee the same night as me. I was entranced and inspired. She is one powerful woman!

9am

Didn’t get much sleep and now I’m hitting the road for NewYork. Gonna try to drive 11 hours today. Playing the Peace Fest on Sunday, looking forward to big Gala hugs and hearing other amazing artists. Last night as I lay down to sleep, I was thinking about all my good fortune. Yeah, I’ve had some rough times, and been dealt a bad hand in life. But, I think I’m learning the magic of turning it around. The magic being that I can co-create, I chose my reality. I slept peacefully, cocooned in the support of the universe. Wishing you all safety and peace.

Living vibrantly,
Adrienne]]> http://adriennenightingale.com/news.html#40 Sat, 12 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700 Adrienne Nightingale Music - Adrienne Nightingale - News http://adriennenightingale.com/news.html#39


It's a must see! I can't believe I didn't think of doing this myself :)]]> http://adriennenightingale.com/news.html#39 Wed, 31 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0700 Adrienne Nightingale Music - Adrienne Nightingale - News http://adriennenightingale.com/news.html#38
In my trip this time, I really expanded the work. New community and also an additional focus, FGM/C. I spent the last part of my trip in a small village called Katulye. It is near Masinga in Kamba land. Peter is the doctor in Saikeri and he lives there. I had visited Katulye for a quick weekend on my first trip to Kenya. They named me Mwikali, which means 'one who came to stay'. The community amazed me with their kind, gentle and hardworking nature. Kamba are farmers and corn abounds! I told them I would return to them in maybe a year or two . . . and so when I showed up a couple months later they remembered me. An old woman said something to me that was translated by my host mom. She said, "Mwikali, you have done good to return to us."

I was touched, and continued to be so touched by everyone and every group I met. I was introduced to the Assistant Chief and a young man named Alex. They were both to accompany me and help with translation as I visited the various community groups and schools. The Assistant Chief, Josphat, had prepared a packed schedule for me. I was to do HIV/AIDS education and testing. My first day we went to Masinga, the larger village nearby to meet with government officials and get their blessing and approval for my work. They welcomed me and had me sign their guest books. Then, after getting their approval we stopped over to the medical clinic to pick up HIV testing kits. It was there that I suspected things may not go smoothly, but we left for Katulye with them promising to send us testing kits. I was a little concerned about us going without the kits, but I decided to leave it in Josphat's hands and trust it would work out.

Sunset over the shamba in Katulye:



We began trekking around Katulye and holding HIV/AIDS education sessions with the groups and schools. I had written a song about AIDS in Kamba and they all got a kick out of hearing me sing it. Educating the Kamba was a completely different experience than working with the Maasai. The Kamba have a greater prevalence of HIV and more acceptance and understanding of the disease. Much of the Maasai community is still in denial of the existence of the disease and/or lacking understanding of it. The sessions went really well, and each one was special in it's own way. Since, they already had basic understanding of HIV, we were able to delve into some deeper knowledge about transmission and current treatment options for positive people. We talked about how the community still alienates those who are positive and ways we can combat that. I challenged each group to think of someone in the community they knew who had HIV. To think about how they were treated and how that person with HIV was ostracized by the community. I gave each person the challenge to reach out, show support and love for someone they knew with HIV.

The Magi Magi Group (water, water in Swahili) stole my heart! They were the first group I met with. Early in the morning they were out by Masinga lake tending a small shamba (farm). They work together to grow and sell food, then use the proceeds to assist orphans and HIV positive people in the community. The pics below are of them working in the shamba and holding a session with me. They are looking for funding to get a water pump, to distribute the water more easily to the plants. Once my non-profit is getting grants, I want to help them get a pump.


Then, I met with Ngukemwe Primary and High schools. The students sang to greet me and asked really smart questions. In Kenya, high school is not free and many students cannot go due to lack of funds. The Kamba really value education and the high school is a special project that the community has taken on. It recently formed to create a space for the poor children who could not afford to continue their education. They are building themselves up slowly and I was impressed with the young students. I also met with Katulye Primary, Katulye Damsite College (all girls dressmaking school), and Kituneni Primary. These kids asked the most phenomenal questions and really impressed me. They wanted to know why HIV doesn't pass through urine, why mosquitoes don't transmit the virus, how long HIV lives in a persons body after they die, etc. I couldn't believe some of the things they came up with! I predict many doctors will come from those schools :) But, perhaps the best question I got from all the groups was the following . . .

During discussion with Kituneni Primary we began to talk about how the community treats people who have HIV. I was challenging them to think of someone they knew who was HIV positive, to reach out to them and show their support. A young girl asked me, "What can I do to understand and help someone who has AIDS?"

She was so sincere. I could've cried right there as I answered her, "You may never understand what someone with HIV is going through. But, just by being their friend you will help more than you know. Because you know how HIV spread, you know it is safe to talk to them, to hug them and to be their friend. Can you imagine having a disease that causes everyone to ignore you, to avoiding touching you and gossip about you? Your love and support doesn't cost anything and may help them more than anything else."

We continued the discussion and I knew that not all of these children, men and women would take my challenge. But, some of them would, they would go home and begin the cycle of change. My words would sit in their thoughts and over time change their attitudes and behavior towards HIV positive people. Here are some pictures of me with the students and teachers:

Last minute another group wanted me to visit them before I left. They also assist victims of HIV and orphans. The group is called Mbukila Ngukile, which mean 'you lift, I'll lift you'. Right away, I loved em'! This old lady kept singing to me and doing a little dance. I had my host mom translate. It was so funny! She was singing a little song that basically said, "I'm with a project, if you aren't with a project then I don't want to greet you." So funny! I imagine that when I'm older I'll be just like her. She's standing to my right in the picture below.

Here's their sign

and after our meeting they insisted we all have a soda together.


The HIV kits never arrived. It's kind of a long story, but I have promised the community I will return soon to do testing. Next time I come, the Ministry of Health has promised to send me all the kits I need, as well as nurses and translators to work alongside me, and free medical supplies for the community! I hope to return very soon.

Below are pictures of my dear friends in Saikeri (Maasai land) where I used your donation money to buy items for the community. Pictured are the students and teachers with books and charts that your money bought!


and my friends in the men's group in Saikeri:

You all have been so supportive, and I thank you with all my heart. 'Til' next time . . .
With heart,
Adrienne
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The bus would take me 12hrs of traveling round-trip, but I wanted to do it in one day. So, I awoke early and caught the new Easy Coach bus from Nairobi to Kericho. As I boarded, my seat was next to this elderly man. He won my affection instantly as he arose to offer me the window seat. We began some very light conversation and I was guessing he was Yugoslavian. He said he was retired and Nairobi was his home. He smelled of some grandfatherly musk, slightly tanned, rough hands and very sad eyes. The normal small talk ensued, "Where are you going?"

I explained that I was heading to Kericho for business and returning in the evening. I asked him the same. He turned his head to avert eye contact and explained, "I'm going to Kisumu, my brother is dead there." My heart stopped for a second. I told him pole . . . "Yes, pole." he said and we fell silent. Nibbling the biscuits that had been handed out by the bus attendant.

The bus pulled out into the noise and smog filled streets of Nairobi and we snaked our way through town and out to Westlands. I was morbidly glad for my bus partner's misfortune. I too was in a gloomy space, and I knew that with our combined gloom we wouldn't be pestering each other with small talk the whole ride. In fact, I was right, we rode in complete silence. Both staring out the window. Passing multiple police checks, small villages, zebras, cows, sheep, goats and grocery shacks.

For six hours, I gazed out the window, enjoying my thoughts and the silence. I thought about racism, and the different forms it takes. How strange it is to be a victim of racism in Kenya, mostly this happens in Nairobi. Outside the city and in general I am showered with love and welcomed. I thought about the challenges of being a white person in Kenya. I thought about the additional prejudice given to Americans. In fact, what once annoyed me has now become humorous. Whenever I tell someone I am from America, a game of 20 questions instantly begins. In this game, my opponent never fails to ask me if it is indeed true that the American government gives money to anyone who doesn't work.

To this question, depending on my mood, I always go into a short or sometimes a very extensive explanation of the welfare and unemployment system in America. After which, I always get the response, "Oh, so they do give people free money."

So, I've taken to denying my citizenship from time to time. Kenyans love to strike up conversation with whites, but I've realized that if you aren't American they aren't as interested. So, while I mostly enjoy the conversation, I've learned to say I'm Canadian when I'm not in a chatty mood. Especially when random men try to begin the 20 Q's game.

It got colder as we drove along. The zebras and random livestock were all along the roadside. The bus was 700 shillings one way. Round trip it would be about a $20 trip. It occurred to me that this would be my most expensive day ever in Kenya. Typically, I am on a 700 shilling a week budget. But, I felt as if I was on the most important mission in all of my time in Kenya. Like, i was heading out on some holy mission to retrieve golden scriptures. Golden scriptures, an FGM dvd, same thing right?

Still window gazing and thinking, another funny thought emerged. We were passing through Naivasha. On the news the previous night there was a story about how too much donkey waste in Naivasha was causing health concerns. So, the city had begun enforcing a napkin (aka diaper) law. There was video footage of donkey's hauling carts with napkins tied around their buttocks. I giggled a little and kept an eye out for donkey's wearing diapers. But, I didn't see any.

So, eventually I arrived in Kericho. Kericho is tea land, the highlands of Kenya abounding with plantations. It was such surreal sight, I'd never seen tea plantations before. The air was misty and men and women were walking through the tall tea with large bags on their backs picking the leaves. Robert sent a driver to pick me up at the bus station.

At his ADRA office we spent a quality hour of time talking about our common goals and FGM projects. He and his partner Julius O Mogire were so welcoming and generous. They gave me an fgm dvd to use and some laminated images with visuals of fgm complications and pictures of the various types of FGM. We snapped pictures of the three of us together and then I got a tour of the offices. They introduced me to the staff and had me sing one of my Maasai AIDS songs for them. They want me to collaborate with them to write a song in Kisi, and I said I would be honored!

On the way home, I caught a different bus. This one was only 500 shillings and was heading to Mombasa, but stopping in Nairobi along the way. It wasn't very roadworthy, but the other buses left very late so I decided to hop whatever bus was there. I was directed to sit in the front seat next to a young man.

I was tired and hungry, with another six hour bus ride ahead of me. So, when my new bus buddy started striking up conversation, I couldn't help myself. Right away he asked where I was from. I proudly exclaimed, "I am Canadian!" The conversation pretty much ended there. It wasn't until we stopped at the halfway point in Nakuru that he tried to talk to me again. This time, I had to hold back my laughter . . .

We boarded the bus after the break and he turned to me. He said, "So, in America if you don't work then at the end of the month the government gives you some free monies. Do they do that in Canada?"

"No." I replied. "Oh." he said and turned facing forward again. After that we had a nice silent ride home. But, I kept playing his question in my mind, and smiling to myself.

I got back to Nairobi very late at night, but was exhilarated by my success! I finally obtained the FGM video and will be sharing it with my friends in Saikeri this week.

Next week I head to Kambaland to do some HIV testing, counseling and teaching them a song I wrote about AIDS in Kamba! If possible, I may arrange a small community event with drama and music to educate the community about HIV.

Thanks for reading, I know this one got long. Your support of my work is appreciated, not just by me, but by the people in Kenya. As I always say, I appreciate any form of support you can offer . . . financial, emotional, prayers, hugs, emails, stickers whatever you can share! In my work here, I have chosen to use a donation system, and self fund. Since I am working on my own this time, the cost is considerably less than going through an organization. Besides a $1200 flight, any money raised can go straight to the community. So far, for this trip, you all have donated about $500. It doesn't even cover the flight, but I have used portions of that money to buy gifts and small items for people in Saikeri. Like potholders for the ladies, pens and notebooks for teachers, some clothes, etc.

Just want to let you know where that money is going to, it helps to fund my travel so that I can do the work here. The flight was charged to my credit card and I still want to do a backpack/ school supply donation to the school kids in Saikeri. So, if you have been considering donating, were wondering what it goes to, or were wondering if donations are still needed, I hope this has explained things.

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Living vibrantly,
Adrienne]]> http://adriennenightingale.com/news.html#37 Tue, 10 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0700 Adrienne Nightingale Music - Adrienne Nightingale - News http://adriennenightingale.com/news.html#36 Maasai ; Swahili ; Luo ; Kamba!

I've been back in Kenya for nearly a month and have finally gotten
around to sending an update. I've been quite busy, splitting time
between Massailand and Nairobi as well as organizing trips to do my
HIV music project in Luoland and Kambaland. I must admit, I'm getting
a little overwhelmed trying to learn all these languages at once . . .
but my Maasai is progressing nicely and impressing the locals. They
all want to know if I'll be taking a Maasai husband :)

I have so much to share with you, so please settle in and grab a cup
of tea. I'll be serving this one in several courses so that you can
take your time or save it and return later. I also invite your
feedback and commentary. My process here is beyond challenging and now
more than ever before I am feeling open and seeking to grow. I invite
you to respond via email or comments and I encourage you to open
dialogue with your friends and family.


FGM/C CONFERENCE; KENYA MEDIA!

Almost immediately upon arrival in Nairobi I was invited to attend a
conference on FGM/C (Female Genital Mutilation / Cutting) at the
Hilton Hotel in Nairobi. This was a follow up to a previous conference
and was focused on addressing FGM/C in the media. On my last visit to
Kenya I was astonished to find that 100% of the Maasai girls and women
in Saikeri had been "circumcised". I had wanted to expand my HIV/AIDS
program to include work around this subject. The conference was hosted
by AIDOS http://www.aidos.it/ along with AMWIK http://www.AMWIK.org
and I found myself inspired in a variety of ways. It was the perfect
jumpstart to my FGM/C work in Kenya.

Each day different media representatives came to speak with us. I
made some great contacts with people in television, radio and print
media. I also met some truly inspirational employees from Non-profit
organizations around Kenya and Uganda. My thoughts began racing as I
laid mental plans for involving local media in my volunteer work! Much
more to come on this . . .


RETURN TO SAIKERI; GIFTS AND GREETINGS!

For those new to my newsletter's . . . on my first trip to Kenya I
worked in Saikeri, a small Maasai village located in Maasailand about
two hours drive from Nairobi. I didn't let my friends know I was
returning because I wanted to surprise them. What a surprise they had!
I'd only been gone two months, so most people couldn't believe their
eyes and asked if they were dreaming when I showed up in town last
month. Word spread fast and people staring pouring into the town hotel
where I was sipping tea.

They explained how greatful they were to see me again and that no
white person had ever returned to Saikeri. I believed this because not
many white people have even been to Saikeri. Many hugs and greetings
were exchanged. They asked about all my friends and family in America
and for me to pass greetings along to all of you. The donations you
all have given went towards purchasing gifts for the community. They
were so happy and send many thanks!!!

I also passed out the penpal letters and I think that excited them
the most. Besides their gratitude, I would like to personally thank
you all for supporting me in my return to Kenya and the work I do. I
found that the VCT (Voluntary Counseling and Testing Center) I had
begun in Saikeri was still running. I was happy that the doctor and
nurse had kept it going, and that people were less afraid of getting
tested. However, looking at the records I realized there had been a
downward slope in the number of clients. The clinic isn't well enough
staffed to devote an employee to the VCT, so during my time here I am
spending half of my week in Saikeri doing HIV testing and counseling.
I am looking into the possibility of the government funding a VCT
employee there.


SOMETHING I FEEL THE NEED TO SHARE.

Many of you may not know that my inital trip to Kenya was through the
volunteer organization GVN (Global Volunteer Network) and their
partner org in Kenya called VICDA (Volunteer Internship Community
Development Africa). I have returned this time on my own. Many people
have found me online randomly through their internet searches and
sought my opinion and suggestions about volunteering in Kenya. I have
shared with them each personally. I didn't share with many people my
negative experiences because there were too many good things that I
wanted to emphasize about what I was doing. Upon returning to Kenya I
have heard even more negative stories from other volunteers and
community members.

I feel the need to share my experience and advice with you all. For
many reasons I do not recommend either of these organizations.
Primarily the problems were with VICDA involving lack of organization,
dishonesty and disrespect to volunteers and the communities/ families
where the volunteers worked. I understand that no organization can run
perfectly, but these organizations showed no interest in resolving the
problems. They also did not devote any portion of the volunteer fees
to the projects where volunteers work and blatantly lied to volunteers
and the staff at the Saikeri Clinic. If any of you are interested in
volunteering abroad, I suggest you do your own extensive research
before choosing an organization and if possible avoid volunteering
through an organization. For example, if you go straight to a clinic,
orphanage, etc then you can avoid volunteer fees and invest that money
directly into the needs of the community.

I also feel that as volunteers or non-profits we have the
responsibility to empower and educate these communities. We should be
giving them the tools so that they can continue the work and tackle
the problems on their own rather than become dependent on volunteers
or outside organizations. VICDA's work and policies involved
establishing a continuous stream of volunteers into communities and an
increasing presence.

At one time they had ten volunteers living in one house who were all
supposed to be teaching at a local school. There was only a need for
1-2 volunteer teachers. These volunteers had nothing to do and it
seems unethical to me for them to bring in volunteers where there is
no work to be done. This only proves to me their greed and disrespect
for the community and the volunteers. This in fact damages the
community. I know this is a complicated issue, and I invite your
feedback and questions. My intent is simply to let you know my
experiences and opinion so that you can better form your own.


MEN AGAINST FGM/C???

One of the ideas I took away from the conference involved bringing
together the young men in Saikeri to form a group of men against
FGM/C. As much as I disliked the idea of going through the men to work
against FGM/C I knew it was probably the best path to take. Saikeri is
a very traditional community, in fact the Maasai are known for their
adhearance to tradition. The society is very patriarchal and although
FGM/C is illegal in Kenya the Maasai still hold secret "circumcision
ceremonies" for the young girls. As I pondered this idea, and I
thought of the young men in Saikeri who I had become friends with, the
idea developed in my mind.

I realized that I already knew men who were against FGM/C and who
would trust me and feel comfortable discussing the issue with me. The
young men's FGM discussion then evolved even further in my mind. I
realized that with all good intentions, several women's groups had
been formed in Saikeri. But, no men's groups had formed and this may
be a vital piece of the puzzle. In addition, as I thought about these
male friends of mine, I came up with a list of issues that they too
face. Last week, I got together with five of these young men. We sat
sipping tea and discussing the prospect of a men's group. I explained
to them my ideas and intent in bringing them together. I also
expressed my hope that after an initial few meetings I would exit and
they would keep the group going strong.

These guys were very excited about the idea. They ran with it, each
sharing their personal ideas and opinions. They want to formalize it
as a CBO (Community Based Organization) This week's agenda involves
choosing a group name and beginning to select the primary issues that
they will work with. I don't want to share too much because this is
now their group, and I'm just an "honorary short-term female member".
It thrills me to witness the first men's group in the area take form!


MUNGIKI & TERROR IN KENYA!

On a final note, I know some of you have been picking up a little of
Kenya news. There are certainly some scary things going on here.
Please do not worry about me, my Brooklyn street smarts are keeping me
safe. I actually feel safer here that in the USA. I think about the
two times I was robbed in New York, once at gunpoint and once stabbed.
Or the terror attacks in NYC. Please, just know that I am being
careful and playing it safe.

I've been delving into the local politics here. Politics are huge
with Kenyans, as well as tea :) I wrote a song today about the Mungiki
and feel even more political songs may be in store. Things are a
little wild here, but I see disaster happening in countries
everywhere. I also see so much joy and love, so much hope. Just keep
the good energy and prayers flowing! We are changing a little more
each day. Love you all!!!

Living vibrantly,
Adriene



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Count down begins: 1 week to Kenya!

Here's some fan art from a little girl in New York. She sketched me while I played :)


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I've been playing a slideshow of my Kenya photos at shows as well as sharing my Maasai songs. Here's a pic of my last Brooklyn gig where I debuted the Kenyan slideshow:



And my sweet little nephew Micah at the hospital:



and . . . I've taken a severe interest in painting and poetry the past few weeks. I know that painting is not my forte, yet I've thoroughly enjoyed the experience. I burn some sage, scatter the room with paints and thoughtfully chose my soundtrack for the occasion. Tonight I was listening to Duke Ellington and Dexter Gordon as I painted:



I leave for Kenya in less than two weeks. Some of you sent penpal letters, thanks so much! Some of you donated, thanks a bunch to you too. Some of you send love and prayers and good energy on the regular, thanks to you with all my heart!

Some of you struggle just to get by in your daily lives, and I send you all my love every day! Wishing you better days ahead and dreams come true very soon!

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