giving thanks. four days to go.

My apologies for keeping the commentary brief, but I have an intense four days ahead of me as I try to raise the remaining 41% necessary to fund The Global Citizen Project. I do want to take a quick "time out," though to thank the following people who believe in TGCP and backed the project over the past 24 hours:

Warren and Betsy Talbot of Married With Luggage, their blog on goal-setting, living well, managing your money, and simplifying your life. In a little over seven months, Warren and Betsy are taking off for round-the-world travel adventures. You can follow Warren on Twitter here, Betsy here and their Fremont home, which is up for sale here.

Patrick Mahaney, a dear friend of mine and dorm mate from my freshman year at University of Delaware, Los Angeles veterinarian and owner of California Pet Accupuncture & Wellness, Inc. Patrick educates pet lovers on pet issues through his LA Pet Care Examiner blog on Examiner.com. I can't wait for him, Phil and Cardiff to come to Seattle next month.

Marc Rand, constant source of love and friendship for the past (gasp) 20 years, one of the most thoughtful, creative and funny people I know. Husband to Scott Montgomery, another incredibly warm soul. Spending a few hours with these two has the restorative/relaxing effects of a full-blown vacation.

Jane

Barnaby Dorfman, CEO/Founder of Foodista.com, the cooking encyclopedia everyone can edit. You can follow Barnaby on Twitter here.

Helen Pitlick, digital media-ite, Foodista's Social Networking intern. You can follow Helen on Twitter here or read her blog here.

Sheila Beal, editor of the award winning travel blog Go Visit Hawaii. You can follow Sheila on Twitter here.

Matt Villano, dear friend who increased a previous pledge, freelancer writer covering travel, food, wine, gambling, science, business and technology. You can follow Matt on Twitter here.

Viv Draward, travel writer I met in Honduras and shared lovely conversation and company with over copious glasses of wine at The Lodge at Pico Bonito. She's also the PR and Communications Manager at Friends of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights

Thank you to the 155 people who've pledged $11,866.42 to The Global Citizen Project. I still need a lot of help to reach my $20,000 goal or else I will not receive a penny and the project will not help. If you want to see TGCP come to life, please do what you can to spread the word. Thank you. XO