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We Heart Skype

I have loved skype since Dana moved to Europe six years ago. I think it is the primary reason that we have stayed such close friends even though we live far apart. We use it both as a chat program as well as for voice and video calls. As Rachel is moving to Nashville tomorrow (WAAAHHHHHHH!!!!), I look forward to staying close with her via skype as well.

I love skype even more now that Silas and Zoe here! It is so hard living far away from my family, but skype eases some of that pain. Now that the babies are getting bigger, we skype with my parents and friends much more often. They have even started "talking" to the computer!



This year was the first Christmas that I couldn't go home, but I was able to skype with everyone and feel more a part of the celebration even though I wasn't there in person. Here is Auntie Stephanie and Uncle Jim at Sue's house talking to S&Z.


For friends who are reading this and want to skype with us, my username is 'alissa.westerlund'...

The husband of my friend and collaborator, Viola, actually works for Skype Europe. Enrico, you can thank me for the plug later :)
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