CrystalDee

Yeah, I have lived around them all of my life, but you never get used to the sound of a tornado siren. I need to turn off the news, it's just so sad.

Thank you! My BIL and SIL live in Moore. Thankfully their home was spared and they are all okay; just shaken from the whole ordeal.

Morning to all! It's a sad morning here in Oklahoma. Say a little prayer for the people of Moore, donate a few bucks to Red Cross if you can. I hope those waiting get some good news today. Eileen is great! Very responsive.

Checking in with everyone! I was hoping Switzerland would be notifying this week. Fingers crossed for you guys! I am watching crazy tornado footage in OKC. Looks like a fun afternoon for me.

Good luck to you! We have kicked around the idea of putting together some ideas that will really help applicants since the info out there is a little thin. Though I am only an alternate, I learned quite a bit about the process. Thanks for keeping up with us!

Crystal LaGrone ‏@ClagLSU 13s @RepJBridenstine This sequester is ridiculous! People's lives hang in the balance and folks like you don't care. You don't represent me. Boom! :D :D

This is crazy! I have to go back to the person who said "better a slow yes, than a quick no." I hope you guys find out soon! Stupid sequester!!! That's it! I am tweeting my Congressmen.

It's a better day. I am still going to miss seeing you guys in D.C. but I will survive.

It's official...we must now not acknowledge May 16th anymore. I'm sorry to all those who hold some sentimental value towards this day. Because it was a stinky day, and it's not getting any better. Good luck tomorrow, my friend! I hope you get some news soon.

I am having a blah day. I just took D.C. off my calendar. Boo!

Sorry to hear you are in the alternate club. I hope things work out for you!

That's great! So happy for you! Have fun in Riga, my friend. You should visit Tallinn or Tartu if you can.

That stinks! It also means my "alternate" status means nothing. Sequester is awful.

No news from Switzerland today?

YEA!!! That is amazing news!! What a blessing!! Congratulations!

My boys and I still quote that video all the time. Lol!! I watch it when I need a good laugh. For those new to the board go to youtube and type in This is Norway.

Woohoo! That's so cool! I hope it works out.

This is so exciting! I am so happy they are giving alternates other opportunities. It's really wonderful!

Good luck! Fingers crossed for you!! You will do great!

I am trying to stay hopeful. It's only been a little over a week since I told them. Getting me meant they had someone to help teach U.S. Politics, free researcher at the national election study, and comic relief (not to mention I can cook). So, maybe my friend is hatching a great plan to get me there. It's a nice dream. Maybe some news will come for you tomorrow, Tuesday feels like a good day. I will be here in solidarity with everyone until the end!

Thanks! That makes me feel better. I am trying to figure out why my contacts at the University of Tartu didn't respond when I told them the Fulbright didn't happen. I am getting that feeling that they are done with me. Which is so strange, because they were so nice when I was there. They were helpful and receptive. I am more bummed about that, than losing the Fulbright.

I can't for the life of me figure out what is taking so long. I have openly admitted to online-stalking the publicity director for the Embassy in Tallinn, since the grants are administered from her office. I begrudgingly looked at the pictures she posted on Facebook and thought "Really, those cupcake photos are more important than my grant?" My life=her paperwork. But, ultimately I am glad they are taking their time to read all the paperwork and mountains of proposals. So...Just keep swimming...just keep swimming.... And we are here to throw you a floaty if you need one.

That would be so fun! I would definitely host you in Estonia also. I have my fingers crossed for you!

Ah! I want to visit Riga so much!! I hope it works out for you.

Is there a deadline? I know that would like to let everyone know by the end of May, but I have heard stories of people not getting word until mid-June. If you get it, where will you be based?