Enjablog

A few months ago, Sonny had leave and decided to visit France and see what he could see. At some point in his trip, he came across a lot of homeless people and got to thinking about what he could do to help people and better the world. This resulted in him coming up with a scholarship program to help out a poor college student, working his/her way through school.

I was supposed to post some flyers around the GMU campus, but due partly to my laziness and partly to my scheduled free time, I didn’t get around to doing this. I did, however, post information on Craig’s List and publicized it by emailing directly to people looking for housing who met the requirements.

After Sonny’s return from Afghanistan, he awarded the first scholarship winner. I was very excited to meet my new roommate and find out more about her, but I didn’t think to ask for her application. Sonny said he had emailed back and forth with her a couple times and she was in the Army and is currently overseas in Germany and needs a place to stay when she got back. So, cool. She sounds like an interesting preson.

Didn’t hear much more about this until August 14th, when I received an email from her. Here is the exchange over the next couple days:

ScholarshipWinner:

Greetings,

I am the first recipient of your brothers scholarship award! My name is [ScholarshipWinner] and I would like instructions as to how I can get into the house. I don’t need a ride from the airport or anything. I can take the shuttle to the house. I just need a key. Please drop me a line or give me a call if you have any information.

Enjanerd:

Heya… I just saw the email you sent to my brother. I will be home on Thursday night, so whenever you get in is cool. See you then! :)

ScholarshipWinner:

Feel like a late dinner in the district? I know a great El Salvadoran restaurant! I can’t wait to get back to the metro area. I uses to live in Chantilly. Let me know if you want to see Europe. You can stay at my apt. It is really nice.

Give me a call if you like. You can call toll free. If you are able to meet me at the airport, I’ll pay your parking and take out to dinner. Drop me a line and I’ll send you my itinerary. Flying Delta from Atlanta, arriving 7:55 PM. Will be great to meet you and your unbelievable brother. I am so glad he came back all right. My car is parked in Merrifield but the wipers have to be replaced, so I can’t drive it if it is raining.

Enjanerd:

Sure, send me your itinerary. I should be able to come pick you up. I probably won’t be up for a dinner in DC though, since I usually try not to stay out too late on weeknights. In any case, we can work out those details when you get here.

So far, very pleasant and I’m excited about getting to hold a sign up for a stranger at the airport like a limo driver!

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