July 26

Good news! I received a travel grant through the Writing and Publishing Section of Canada Council. This means that I will not be completely broke when I get home from the residency. Thank you. Thank you.

I am getting nervous about the trip. I have accomplished much but I still have to get my materia stogether. This is the most difficult part -- trying to decide what to bring, what to present, what supplies will be available when I get there.

To Take:
swimming suit
cds of materials for documentation: ten jpegs and cv
copies of books
copies of magazine
story and story section for presentation
sewing supplies
sun screen
travel books
there is probably more