Hi Everyone!
My first “fueler” above the $50 mark – and one who donated only 1 hour and 3 minutes after my project went live – was Veronica P. of Campbell, CA. She also happens to be my godmother! Veronica has been very supportive of me my entire life, and has taken her role as godmother seriously and done a great job at it. She also has connections to Hawaii (via her significant other) and takes great interest in my pursuits. Veronica, thank you so much for your support!
My second fueler who I am happy to thank individually is Charlotte L. Charlotte also pitched in right off the bat when my project started. Charlotte has known me since I was a very small child and although I haven’t seen her as much lately, I know she is there for me whenever I need it. I have very fond memories of her from my childhood because she was always so sweet to me – and as a flight attendant (back in the day) she even helped make a few flights to visit family in Hawaii more comfortable for me and my parents. Charlotte, thank you so much for your support!
I’m excited to thank a huge supporter of my project with today’s post: Jay L. of San Jose. Jay has been a big part of my life for the last four years, joining me and Kelley for holiday meals, picnics, Costco trips, etc. He’s been incredibly generous with me that entire time and I’m blown away by his support. Thank you Jay – I REALLY appreciate it!!
Brendan Borrell. What can I say about this man that hasn’t been written already? Scholar. Filmmaker. Writer. Athlete. Renaissance man, in fact. Ever since he chose me to be his field assistant in Panama back in 2002, Brendan has helped make sure I’m never in short supply of sarcasm, adventure, or support. Brendan, thank you so much for your contribution to my project!
Thanks to Laura M. of Minnesota. Laura was my first-ever “field” assistant, working together with me to study the behavior of Oriental Small-Clawed Otters at the Minnesota zoo. We did this as part of a project for Dr. B. Ploger’s animal behavior class, and I’ll always have fond memories of watching the otters as Laura took careful notes about how they scratched their ears or wagged their tails. Laura has been a great friend to me over the years, never forgetting to check in with me during both good and bad times. Plus, her ability to give advice is second-to-none. Thank you, Laura!