¡Bienvenidos!

Hey everybody, welcome to my blog! I know I've been sort of opposed to having a blog, but as I'm going to Uganda for a month my friends and family suggested that I start one in order to chronicle my adventures. So I consented, although whether or not it will live past August 8th has yet to be determined. I may yet fall in love with posting my thoughts to the world, who can tell? In any case, my dear Bronwen helped me set it up and...well, here goes!

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  1. BronwenJune 30, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    Wooohooo! P.S. Catie, I am going to miss you a dang lot.

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  2. Analili Amado BurrowsJuly 21, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    I love the set up! :) Mi blog also died since I had called it "Texas Burrows" hahha.
    Love you,
    Auntie Analili

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