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Posted by johnny on May 11th, 2008I am sitting in my little apartment. Three other boys live with me here in a two bedroom. We all have our own lives, but everybody manages to get along alright and do their own dishes.
I’m in Los Angeles. This is the first address I’ve had in over a year 
Thailand, Alaska, Canada and USA in what might be the world’s slowest trip from Alaska to Argentina.
It feels strange to have someplace I go home to every night. A sense of security perhaps, a knowingness.
I know what bus to take. I know what streets to ride my bike on, and where to turn. This sort of knowing is new to me - I am boy who is used to the not-knowing of where he will sleep when he wakes up in the morning.
Truthfully, I’m loving it here. But I don’t think it is the sense of security or safety which I’m loving.
It’s the kids.
I’m taking classes at the Center for Nonviolent Parenting (CEVEP.org), teaching classes for the Peace Games organization (PeaceGames.org) and have a two-month fellowship at the Western Justice Center Foundation in Pasadena (WesternJustice.org) developing student curriculum for Non-violence and Peer Mediation.
I don’t know how long I will be here. My favorite choices?
Heading south (Mexico and beyond) or Staying here and paying off my college loans and continuing to do peacework with kids.
Whatever happens, I’m trusting it will be just right.
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Of course it will be all right,Johnny,go with your gut feeling.Saludos,Bigjohn
2. Sandi Said...
on May 13th, 2008 at 10:10John l- I keeptabs on your “comings and goings”. Always of interest. I’m so glad that you’ve found something that you like and seem to be really good at. Keep up your good work with kids. Your dad keeps me posted on you whenever he hears from you.
3. Omar Said...
on June 12th, 2008 at 6:22Well are you running on wvo in LA? What’s the update? Go to the beach have some fun! Omar
1. Juangrande Said...
on May 12th, 2008 at 14:43