Kelly Roth, PJM

No, I'm not referring to being a Project Manager or to the Pacific Journal of Mathematics. Pingat Jasa Malaysia? The airport code for Puerto Jimenez, Costa Rica? Nope, not those, either. Peanut butter and jelly maniac? That's absurd- I hate jelly. Peripheral joint movement? I should probably know what that means being an OT...I guess I might have some re-learning to do in December when I get back to "real life". You really don't know what PJM stands for? Fine, I will tell you. PERUVIAN JEWELRY MAKER of course!!
(Just to clarify, I'm not Peruvian-the jewelry is.) I'm enjoying a new trade and getting crafty in my free time. Check out some samples from my studio....














I got inspired to start making my own bc I work with the kids on jewelry-making. A few years ago, one of the past volunteers started this program here called Seeds of Hope. The jewelry that the kids make is sold in the office to visitors, volunteers, and beyond. A portion of the money goes into a special savings account for each child, given to them when they are adopted or when they have to leave the orphanage at age 18. If anyone is interested in purchasing any, I will be making a trip to the US in July and can buy some for you before I leave. The earrings, bracelets, and necklaces range from $4-$11. Here are some of the kids hard at work (and play!)