Why the Blog?

These days everyone wants to travel the world. As kids and teens we dream about it. As adults we might often think about it, but never find the time. We dream, but few of us ever reach our goal. I am one of those few.
Soon, starting September 4 , my dad and I are going overseas to three places-Israel, Thailand and Prague, Czech Republic. Well, those are where our homes are going to be, but we will be traveling in Egypt, Sweden, and other places. We will stay in each place for about three months.
I am an eleven-year-old girl named Rachael. My father is Philip and my mother(who is not coming for the whole trip but is visiting) is Margie. In this blog I will keep you posted about events. Let me know what you think. Thanks!

Tuesday, February 19, 2008

History and Penicillin

Hey! I have a new subject in school! I think I told you that I used to have a history lesson, right? I was reading A Young People's History of the United States, by Howard Zinn. Well, that was so easy to me that Dad got me A People's History to the United States, also by Howard Zinn. This one is so much thicker than the other one, I think it's 688 pages, no counting the index and Author's note at the back. Phew! So, from now on, I will be reading a chapter a day of it.

Last night, Dad and I watched an interesting documentary on TV. It was about Penicillin, about the guys who first found it, and their work, and how it saved a lot of people's lives. You know, I think I took some kind of Penicillin when I had strep throat! It certainly helped me!

Well, I guess I should go now. Bye!

2 comments:

Buddy said...

Hey Rachael,

Just a short note to let you know that I read your blog and really enjoy it. Your trip is incredible!

Buddy

Buddy said...

Hey Rachael,

A short note to let you know that I've been following your blog and really enjoy it. You are visiting places, seeing and experiencing things that are beautiful, interesting and life affirming. I wish that I could have been one of your visitors.

Take care,

Buddy