The Mysterious New Gadget!

Hello again!

As you might have noticed my blog looks quite different from the last time you saw it. I made a few changes with the font and color (since it was all black) and now it looks more uhh... it looks different. Anyway, those weren't the only changes made. I also added a mysterious new gadget (hence the title)! Actually, the gadget isn't so mysterious. What it does is that it allows you, my fellow readers, to contribute to my fund raising! Any amount you contribute will be matched by AFS. That is to say, if you contribute $50, so will AFS. Making a total of $100 for yours truly. Hooray for the mysterious new gadget! Also please be aware that any contributions will not go to me, they will be sent to AFS and they will make deductions from my tuition. Another thing you might want to know is that Gello is doing the same thing also, at the end of the post I will give you a link to his blog! And now, to stop my over usage of the exclamation point, here is a little something for you to read. Any contributions made will be greatly appreciated!

Dear Sponsor,

     I am Florence Moonsawmy and I would like to go study abroad in Germany. Weather from a musical perspective of Beethoven, Bach or current day Tokio Hotel, to it's ingenious inventions such as the car, or even its infamous history, Germany was always a country that managed to catch my attention. My curiosity and admiration for the country was something that was constantly growing at an astoundingly quick pace. When I learned about studying abroad I hardly hesitated to think of traveling to Germany. If I study abroad in Germany, I will be able to open up my mind to a new a country, a new language, and a new culture. I aspire to become fluent in more languages for the carrier that I would like to pursue, International Relations. To study abroad in Germany would be a great head start for my future.
In return from studying abroad I would give back by becoming an AFS volunteer.
     As I've heard from former AFSers, the experience is one they cherish greatly. I know, that being able to go to Germany will have a immense impact on me, and will inevitably change me. If I were in Germany, I would not have family near by. I would grow independent and self reliant. Not only that, but I would be put in new environment with different people from those back home, I would have to develop my communication skills. This experience is one I'd like to bring to others.
     Of course, it was not an easy decision to make. I had to consider school and the cost of studying abroad. My mother supported me from the moment I told her and was truly intrigued that I had decided to make such a bold move. My friends were surprised and many of them thought I was capricious for deciding to study abroad, but others were more understanding and supportive. In time they all came to realize that this decision was beneficial to me.
     When I finally was sure I would go, I started raise money. This task was a hard one. I began by collecting the money I already had, then moved forward to getting a job, though that did not turn out to my benefit. In the end I received two scholarships and had raised a decent amount of the tuition. Now I just have a little over $3000 to raise. Which ever way things go, I am certain that I will go to Germany. To conclude, I appreciate your helping me with your generous contributions to reach my objective.

Truly Yours,
 
Florence Moonsawmy


P.S. I won't post lyrics for this one, sorry.
And this is the link to Gello's blog:
http://hello-gello.blogspot.com/