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The Semicolon Project

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"We’ll start here: a semi-colon is a place in a sentence where the author has the decision to stop with a period, but chooses not to. A semi-colon is a reminder to pause and then keep going."  I've struggled with depression on several occasions throughout my life. My counselor says I have reoccurring depression. I have been receiving out-patient services for 6 months and taking an antidepressant. Both have helped tremendously. When I heard about The Semicolon Project , I could not help being moved and making a connection with the movement. Now I want a tattoo.  Henna design that she simplified for the comma So I am going to form a semicolon using a mandala and some henna designs using brown ink as a permanent henna. I'm wanting it on my hand. I think it will be a design I love and a constant reminder of where I was and what a wonderful place I am in now.  I made an appointment on Tuesday, July 21 from 2:00-3:00pm at Yes, It Hurts...Tattoos with

Cultural Homestay International

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I am an Academic Coordinator for a non-profit organization, Cultural Homestay International (CHI). I recruit families to host exchange students in their homes from August '15-June '16. The family can select the student that will fit best with your family. They range from ages 15-18 and come from mostly countries of Asia, Europe, South America, and Russia. These students possess maturity, good character, and scholastic aptitude. Host families are not expected to alter their lives. The student is expected to adapt to your lifestyle.  Students participate as a member of the family, including following family rules and doing chores. Students attend the high school in your zone (or a charter school), and we encourage them to get involved in sports and clubs at school. Students bring their own spending money for school functions and supplies, clothes, cell phone, eating out, and extracurricular activities. They also have their own medical insurance. Requirements for Host Familie