Momsey Wow that was fun to read!!! What an experience. Thank you.

Davey Having a gurudevji kicks so much ass. But you are with her for life(and according to local religion quite a few of them)

Your Mother No, I won't be happy until I see lots of pictures!!!!

Nandi more journal entries with more information that a couple of sentences please. your stories keep me going. =)

You Mother MORE PICTURES OF YOUR DARLING SELF NOW!!!!

Katy Minor You cut your hair! Itsn't it wierd? It was for me when I cut mine, but I love it! I can hardly stand reading your journals your descriptions are so amazing! I am totally going to go to india some day soon! It sounds incredible!

Diane Ravey When I asked Jenny if she had heard from you and how your trip has been going she emailed me this link. Wow!!! This is so great! I enjoyed seeing your photos and reading the wonderful despriptions of your experiences there. I will definitely check back in for more! I am so glad that you got this opportunity. Enjoy!!! With love, Diane P.S. A belated Happy Birthday!

Sarah As usual, it is great to hear about your adventures. I just got back from Missoula which was AMAZING. Gemma you really must go there. If you like Fairfield, you'll like Missoula. Have you checked out the St. Kate's blog yet? It looks like just Ali and I are using it right now. But, it will give you a better insight into the trip and everything else that is happening. Love love love, Sarah

Nandi I LOVE the hair. hot. I saw it on facebook. I miss you. When you called I was working. I won't be working tomorrow (wednesday) or the next day. Will try to call. I love you!

Mom again Boy that was "lots of fun" to read about the river crossing. Be sure to post Sarah's picture of the river crossing so all my friends will see it and feel sorry for me and will be really nice to me. What an adventure you are having!!!!

Nandi Gemma, I love you! Thanks for the lovely message on facebook. Maybe you had a bad days cause you're missing home a bit, maybe not. But just know you have many people loving and missing you at home...we're all just a phone call away. And if the people there are pissing you off, just yell "fudgy monkies!!!" at them. I think it will make you feel better. It makes me feel better just thinking about. Anyways, will take to you soon. =) xoxoxox

momsey Hey Gems, There are good days and there are bad days. Just the way life is. Don't worry about sharing it because it makes your journal even more interesting. The ups and downs of life are what make the stories. You are a good writer and being able to express the not so good, makes you even a better writer! So don't delete it, give us the whole story. Tomorrow will be better. Hang in there. I love you and miss you. Love, me

momsey Gee I am glad I didn't know people were barging into your room while you were getting dressed!!! And I am also glad I didn't know they were watching your room. Thanks for keeping this journal up, it is really fun to read (usually)!!! Love, me

Sam! your lovely lover! OMG OMG OMG UR IN INDIA!!! Holy Crap! i miss you to pieces. i talked to your mom today. it was nice. now for the BIG NEWS! teehee... should i tell you? ... maybe i'll make you wait. ... but ur mom may have already told you... well here goes! ... IM MOVING TO IOWA!!! Mason City to be exact. its not completely official yet, but plans are in progress. anywho, things are going well. work is being stupid but i'll be quitting soon anyway! i can't wait til you come home, cause i'll most likely be moved into the house Cole and I are buying! and you can visit me way more cause i'll be right between St. Paul and Fairfield!! yay!!! ok...im stealing internet so i better go. i love you hella lots. ok bye bye for now! many hugs and kisses!!! love, Sam

Geri Joseph Dear Gemma -- What a place to celebrate your 19th birthday! I read Zach's fascinating account of life in India (to date), including his being sick and then you being sick and thought: "That's the way it is when you travel to interesting places." (And sometimes even when you're not in such interesting places.) This is a belated greeting along with the hope that you have now conquered the first repercussions of the Indian diet. Your stay in Puna sounds fascinating and I hope you make the most of every minute. You might tell Zach, though, that he hasn't seen anything of the dark side of street life there until he's been to Calcutta.