Posted PRAY to EDHD 3100 - South Africa: Tracing the Footsteps of Social Change 2011/12
Last night Anthia told me to go and make her proud. I hope I do. Terrified of the return. Pray By Cyndi Hovey I do not hear Even though the cries are so near Pray for my ears I do not see Even though the eyes stare directly at me Pray for my eyes I do not taste Even though the salty tears run down my face Pray for my tongue I do not speak Even though I long to teach Pray for my voice I need to hear I want to see I crave to taste I long to...
Posted Honored to EDHD 3100 - South Africa: Tracing the Footsteps of Social Change 2011/12
I feel so incredibly honored to have been invited by Joe, our Museum Six tour guide, to a Jazz joint. He is such a lovely person. Just watching him interact with everyone at the club, I could tell he was one of those individuals people never forget. It is a good feeling to simply be in his presence and watch him interact. His hugs and smiles made me feel so loved even though I don't even think he knows my name. That club embodied a lot of how I feel about South Africa. There is joy and excitement in almost...
Posted Receive Graciously to EDHD 3100 - South Africa: Tracing the Footsteps of Social Change 2011/12
Before I left for this wonderful adventure in Africa, my mama shared a meaningful message with me. This year I had expressed how I did not want ANYTHING for Christmas, only money towards the trip. In addition I really am at the point were I don't need things, I have so many. I would rather someone donate money in my name or something of the sort. My mother and I were doing a bit of Christmas shopping and talking about this idea again. I could tell she was somewhat upset/uneasy about what I was saying. She paused, looked at me...
Posted A Result to EDHD 3100 - South Africa: Tracing the Footsteps of Social Change 2011/12
After our visit to the health clinic in Delft, I was lost in my emotions, not really sure how I felt. This was the result of that confusion...ThemBy Cyndi HoveyHeavy heartHeavy bodyWhat am I trying to share?I want to cryI want to yellBut what is the story I wish to tell?Do I pity what I see?Do I scold those who cry?This is it people, we live and we dieDeath gives us valueDisease gives us reasonThere's new challengers with each and every seasonIt isIt isIt really just isExistence everywhere...
Posted I am lion. to EDHD 3100 - South Africa: Tracing the Footsteps of Social Change 2011/12
i am lion.pdf I wanted to post the poem I shared at our first pre-departure meeting. Again, I wrote it after acceptance to the South Africa program. I was overwhelmed with joy and excitement. I painted the lion in a high school art class. I have always thought lions to be the most beautiful creatures. In these animals, I see both myself and the self I want to become. Lions embody power, strength and independence. Yet, there remains a strong sense of community within a pride, with each member complementing, supporting, and learning from the other....
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