I never thought that the shape of my head could look so good! A few days ago--precisely three--I elected to undergo a virtual scalpulus piliectomy (my made up phrase for removal of hair follicles), and, as you can see from the before and after photos, I am no worse for the wear.
Before
After
Okay, so I maybe embellished the after photo by looking cool with my ipod and sunglasses, but I am trying to get used to this new look. I am sure that it will serve me well in Tanzania. Which brings me to the topic of this blog: my adventure in Tanzania with Anthony Jastrzembski or, more affectionately, Jazzer.
Currently, myself and nine other Benedictine volunteers are preparing to embark on a year long volunteer experience in varying countries throughout the world (eg Italy, Israel, Guatemala, etc.). We are all living, praying, sleeping, eating, drinking (refreshments only--this is Saint John's after all and we consume refreshments--not alcohol, beer, wine, etc.), learning, running, swimming, and occasionally cooking at Saint John's Abbey in Collegeville, MN. The experience of daily community prayer and mass with the monks of Saint John's Abbey is both humbling and enlightening.
I guess that pretty well starts this blog off on the right foot. More details to come. Jazzer and I are here with the other volunteers until the 16th of August and we will depart for Tanzania on the 18th at approx. 7pm. I expect that other posts shall be longer, more reflective, and informational, but I need to get ready for mass in 15 minutes.
