Are you photographer? Do you live in California? If you said yes to both of those questions then sweet! I currently subscribe to California Photo Forum, and we're having a referral contest! CPF is an online community of California based photographers for amateurs,pro and everywhere in between! Right now were trying to spread the word by throwing this contest and the winner will receive a gift certificate to Samy's Camera up to $250! You can help me out by CLICKING HERE! and signing up or visiting www.californiaphotoforum.com and using the referral code JeromeL when you join.
I know I'm in Africa at the moment, but $250 when I get home would be great!
Best
Jerome
www.jeromelovesyou.com
www.jeromelove.net
VOXUnited
jerome@voxunited.org
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Saturday, April 18, 2009
Friday, April 17, 2009
Home Sweet Home Friday, April 17, 2009
So I've finally overcome jet lag and have gotten oriented and online here in Jo'Burg. It's been an amazing experience so far. This city is overwhelming in its size (Estimated 3.8 million!) its diversity and its disparity. The past few days I've just hung out with Jeff, Sarah, Laura and Sharon (VOX Personnel) getting accustomed to the city.
This place is amazing. Downtown is as modern as any city Stateside and most of the outside townships (Brakpan,Boksburg,Dal Park, etc.) are just as modern as any town. But the disparity is amazing. The gap between the "have" and "have not" is as wide as the grand canyon. Next to these townships are shanty towns, government track homes and tent/squatter cities.
I'm so interested in learning from this country and its people. For now I'm just soaking things in. With out further ado I present my humble abode.
and half of the boarding passes from Delta(never flying with them again) that it took to get me here.
Looking forward to your emails and comments. It keeps me company =D.
Jerome
www.jeromelove.net
www.jeromelovesyou.com
jerome@voxunited.org
VOXUnited
Read More Here.
This place is amazing. Downtown is as modern as any city Stateside and most of the outside townships (Brakpan,Boksburg,Dal Park, etc.) are just as modern as any town. But the disparity is amazing. The gap between the "have" and "have not" is as wide as the grand canyon. Next to these townships are shanty towns, government track homes and tent/squatter cities.
I'm so interested in learning from this country and its people. For now I'm just soaking things in. With out further ado I present my humble abode.
and half of the boarding passes from Delta(never flying with them again) that it took to get me here.
Looking forward to your emails and comments. It keeps me company =D.
Jerome
www.jeromelove.net
www.jeromelovesyou.com
jerome@voxunited.org
VOXUnited
Read More Here.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Arrival Wednesday, April 15, 2009
I'm here in South Africa thought I'd left everyone know! I'm using a borrowed computer at the moment, so if you need to get a hold of me, just email me. Love you all
-jerome
jeromelovesyou.com
jeromelovesyou@gmail.com
jerome@voxunited.org
Read More Here.
-jerome
jeromelovesyou.com
jeromelovesyou@gmail.com
jerome@voxunited.org
Read More Here.
Monday, April 13, 2009
In the ATL..... Monday, April 13, 2009
Yeah I'm in the DIRTY SOUTH! REP IT. HAHAHAHA.
So after my flight delays in Grand Rapids, I missed my connection to JoBurg; which means one more day stateside. Mike was awesome enough to put me up in a hotel for the night.
So this is me now!
So in God's grace, I'll be outbound to JoBurg tomorrow at 3:50pm.
Pray for me in:
-Diligence
-Humility
-Christ Attitude
-Peace
-Encouragement
-Safety
Best
Jerome
www.jeromelovesyou.com
www.jeromelove.net
jerome@voxunited.org
VOXUnited
Read More Here.
Delayed.... Monday, April 13, 2009
Yep. This is me delayed two hours in Grand Rapids.
Yay.
Jerome
www.jeromelovesyou.com
www.jeromelove.net
VOXUnited
Read More Here.
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Journeys, Jazz and JoBurg Sunday, April 12, 2009
My Journey ends Stateside as I prepare to move through airport security and walk down the jetway into a new world. Most of you know that I've spent this last weekend in Southwest Michigan training with VOXUnited and visiting my aunt and nana for easter. I strolled around old Benton Harbor experiencing a town once alive in a Whirlpool of life.
My nana has spent most of her life in Benton Harbor. She's never told me much about it, but she's not much for talking about boring things like that.
But over the years, between her, my aunt, and family Benton Harbor used to be a heck(CA native) of port city.
I walked from up and down Main St. Nothing. It was Easter weekend, so I give 'em that. But literally there was nothing. In the middle of the strip I captured this image.
An abandoned theatre. For awhile I stood and stared. I imagined what that theatre looked like when it breathed.
I gave up.
As I made my way back towards nana's I stumbled upon a Haitian man bringing some music equipment into a building. I said good day and walked on.
Curiosity killed me.
I reversed my step and took a peek in the window.
Life? Is that you?
A bar, candle-lit tables, chairs and as my eyes scanned through the blinds, there it was. A stage. A piano. The Kalawe Jazz Cafe.
Owner/Founder Jean Prospers gave birth to Kalawe's in July last year and it is home to NPO Jazz Exchange. A place for the public to be educated in the traditions of Jazz music. Prospers states that the purpose the Jazz Exchange is not only entertain but to sustain the roots of Jazz music.
"These towns have held so much [motions with his fists]. I believe music speaks to the heart."
Jean Prospers
Denis [idon'twannabutcheryourlastname] & Billie Holiday
There was also a drummer by the name of Kasandra who killed it that night.
Well it's late and tomorrow brings JoBurg.
in Love,
Jerome
www.jeromelovesyou.com
jeromelovesyou@gmail.com
Follow Me: www.twitter.com/jeromelove
Read More Here.
My nana has spent most of her life in Benton Harbor. She's never told me much about it, but she's not much for talking about boring things like that.
But over the years, between her, my aunt, and family Benton Harbor used to be a heck(CA native) of port city.
I walked from up and down Main St. Nothing. It was Easter weekend, so I give 'em that. But literally there was nothing. In the middle of the strip I captured this image.
An abandoned theatre. For awhile I stood and stared. I imagined what that theatre looked like when it breathed.
I gave up.
As I made my way back towards nana's I stumbled upon a Haitian man bringing some music equipment into a building. I said good day and walked on.
Curiosity killed me.
I reversed my step and took a peek in the window.
Life? Is that you?
A bar, candle-lit tables, chairs and as my eyes scanned through the blinds, there it was. A stage. A piano. The Kalawe Jazz Cafe.
Owner/Founder Jean Prospers gave birth to Kalawe's in July last year and it is home to NPO Jazz Exchange. A place for the public to be educated in the traditions of Jazz music. Prospers states that the purpose the Jazz Exchange is not only entertain but to sustain the roots of Jazz music.
"These towns have held so much [motions with his fists]. I believe music speaks to the heart."
Jean Prospers
Denis [idon'twannabutcheryourlastname] & Billie Holiday
There was also a drummer by the name of Kasandra who killed it that night.
Well it's late and tomorrow brings JoBurg.
in Love,
Jerome
www.jeromelovesyou.com
jeromelovesyou@gmail.com
Follow Me: www.twitter.com/jeromelove
Read More Here.
Thursday, April 9, 2009
In Michigan... Thursday, April 09, 2009
Hi Friends! So contrary to popular belief, I'm actually still Stateside. I'm doing some training and family visiting here in Michigan. It's been amazing so far! I hung out yesterday with Mike Takas' family and just had a blast getting to know all of the people here. Mike's son Collin is such a rad kid and rules at NBA Live 08 ha ha ha!
Today encompassed meeting with both Mike Takas and Brian King of VoxUnited (www.voxunited.org). We went over some of the basic ideology of Vox and its partners, South African culture and conduct. We also touched on the big Love Works Campaign of 2009 how I fit into that vision.
More to come.
Best,
jL
jeromelovesyou@gmail.com
www.jeromelovesyou.com
Read More Here.
Today encompassed meeting with both Mike Takas and Brian King of VoxUnited (www.voxunited.org). We went over some of the basic ideology of Vox and its partners, South African culture and conduct. We also touched on the big Love Works Campaign of 2009 how I fit into that vision.
More to come.
Best,
jL
jeromelovesyou@gmail.com
www.jeromelovesyou.com
Read More Here.
