I'm 34--instead of spankings wanna give $34 to Duhu?


I love birthdays--I don't mind getting older and I don't mind telling everyone my age. I'll be 34 on Friday! (I also have to say it out loud often, because I rarely "act my age".) Yes, November 1st is my actual birthday, but I celebrate for as long as possible.

Why do I declare a birth day week month?

Mostly, because it's fun! Why not?

Maybe I am a third of the way through my life, or half way--who knows?! But I want everyday to be enjoyed and I don't want to look back and wish I had done something or said something.

And seriously, the older I get, the more I've learned. Another year declares more experiences that I have had--good and bad, which means I've learned and seen more things! 

I can already tell 34 is going to be a big year because there are so many cool things opening up for the young women of Duhugurane--you will hear more as we go. 

But if you would like to give me a gift this year, you can make a donation to Duhugurane to help sponsor a young woman for our next class that we will launch in January.

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