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July 15th
A couple of days ago I moved into my own house.  It’s very simple but I couldn’t be happier with it.  I’ve spent the last two weeks working with my community members getting the house ready (painting it, building furniture, and connecting water and electricity).  It’s so nice to have my own space and be able to cook for myself.  Now I just need to get curtains for my windows, because the last three days I’ve been woken up at 6 am by my 6 and 7 yr. old neighbors who think that the house is their playground.






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