Hello everyone and anyone!
The Land of Oz is quite fun. I will update you on what has been going on the past few days.
Hillsong. Can I just say awesome? It is crazy to finally put a face to the music. And the speaker was awesome. Full of passion and encouragement and so funny. It was awesome to see everyone worship. Everyone danced, jumped and sang. And I mean everyone.
YWAM. I have been having a great time here at the base with the staff and current students. They all come from different places in the world and different walks of life, and yet they are all filled with one goal, to know God and to make God known to others. They are all a fun bunch and I am just excited to get to know them more.
On a different note, I didn't experience jet lag the first 2 or 3 days I was here, but who knew that jet lag could catch up with you?? I sure didn't. Let's just say sleepy time is a good time.
God is already showing me so many things and I have only been here 6 days. CRAZY. God is so faithful and powerful and I am just excited to learn and do so much more.
Life is good and the adventure is constantly going. It is way fun, lemme tell ya.
Thanks for reading and I will catch up with you all later. :)
Love,
Ang
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Olympic Stadium 'n Stuff.
So, yesterday we had Youth Street Team and we took 6 kids to Monster. Monster is the largest indoor skate park in the southern hemisphere, or so I was told. It was right next to the Sydney 2000 Olympic Stadium and here is a picture of it. It was awesome.
Tonight is hopefully going to Hillsong Church. I am excited. :) See you all later! Have a great day!
Love,
Ang
Here are some pictures from the skate park. :) Fun stuff!
Youth Street is an awesome ministry. After our fun scootering it up in Downtown Sydney, we had dinner together and a pirate themed lesson. The kids were awesome and I had a blast getting to hang out with them and practicing our different accents. One thing, who knew that scooter riding was such a big deal? Well, now I know. It is a huge deal.
Love,
Ang
Thursday, May 26, 2011
G'Day Mate.
'Ello Mate,
After basically 24 hours of traveling I am here. And still awake amazingly. I had the most interesting flights. Here, let me tell you about them.
Flight #1: Austin to LA. The couple next to me were obviously newlyweds and they were from Utah. They were going to a friend's wedding. And they supported the PDA movement. I'll stop there. By the way, it was a 3 1/2 hour flight I might add.
Flight #2: LA to Sydney. I had to race to my next flight and came a tad late to the listing of boarding call numbers. I asked the lady behind me (she was American) if they had called my seat number. She said no, and right then, I saw her ticket and voi la. We were sitting right next to each other. It was both of our first times to Australia, and both super excited. We hit it off instantly. Made the flight fun and exciting and I made a traveling buddy. Can I just say that Qantas flights are way cool? Seriously, they are. So, 15 hours later, while I am listening to Interpol (shout out to the roomie), my new friend and I are landing in Sydney, Australia. Crazy.
So, I finally made it to the compound and picture this. It is basically a dorm with a kitchen, prayer rooms, dance rooms, offices and community bathrooms. I am totally in my league. I am meeting lots of people and everyone has been so friendly to me. I have been invited to have coffee in someone's room, helped cook and got to fully unpack. LOVE it. Also, some of the people go to Hillsong church on a regular basis. Yeah. Be jealous.
I have been here less than 12 hours and I am already loving it. Can't wait to see what God does this summer (well technically winter, but you know what I mean). It is so strange that I am the one with an accent. Luckily there are two other girls who are from America, although, they have been living here for over 3 years but we can still count them.
Thank you to everyone who is reading this and supporting me on this grand adventure. It means the world to me. You're way cool. It's that simple.
Hope you all are having a great night/day!!
Sincerely,
Ang
After basically 24 hours of traveling I am here. And still awake amazingly. I had the most interesting flights. Here, let me tell you about them.
Flight #1: Austin to LA. The couple next to me were obviously newlyweds and they were from Utah. They were going to a friend's wedding. And they supported the PDA movement. I'll stop there. By the way, it was a 3 1/2 hour flight I might add.
Flight #2: LA to Sydney. I had to race to my next flight and came a tad late to the listing of boarding call numbers. I asked the lady behind me (she was American) if they had called my seat number. She said no, and right then, I saw her ticket and voi la. We were sitting right next to each other. It was both of our first times to Australia, and both super excited. We hit it off instantly. Made the flight fun and exciting and I made a traveling buddy. Can I just say that Qantas flights are way cool? Seriously, they are. So, 15 hours later, while I am listening to Interpol (shout out to the roomie), my new friend and I are landing in Sydney, Australia. Crazy.
So, I finally made it to the compound and picture this. It is basically a dorm with a kitchen, prayer rooms, dance rooms, offices and community bathrooms. I am totally in my league. I am meeting lots of people and everyone has been so friendly to me. I have been invited to have coffee in someone's room, helped cook and got to fully unpack. LOVE it. Also, some of the people go to Hillsong church on a regular basis. Yeah. Be jealous.
I have been here less than 12 hours and I am already loving it. Can't wait to see what God does this summer (well technically winter, but you know what I mean). It is so strange that I am the one with an accent. Luckily there are two other girls who are from America, although, they have been living here for over 3 years but we can still count them.
Thank you to everyone who is reading this and supporting me on this grand adventure. It means the world to me. You're way cool. It's that simple.
Hope you all are having a great night/day!!
Sincerely,
Ang
Monday, May 23, 2011
2 Days and Counting...
The suitcase is out and packing has begun. Who knew a room could get so messy so quick?
I am getting so excited although pre-trip jitters have definitely kicked in. I just need to take one thing a time. Pack this giant suitcase, clean this room, hop on a plane. Simple really.
Still can't believe this is happening! So excited. Thank you all who are praying and supporting me in this expedition I am about to embark on! I couldn't do it without all of you. So, kudos my friends and family. You all are way cool. :)
Until next time,
Angela
I am getting so excited although pre-trip jitters have definitely kicked in. I just need to take one thing a time. Pack this giant suitcase, clean this room, hop on a plane. Simple really.
Still can't believe this is happening! So excited. Thank you all who are praying and supporting me in this expedition I am about to embark on! I couldn't do it without all of you. So, kudos my friends and family. You all are way cool. :)
Until next time,
Angela
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
8 Days and Counting...
Howdy All,
I now have a visa, plane ticket (to and from), a passport, and someone to pick me up from the airport in Sydney. I am giggly. Seriously. I am sitting here giggling and fist pumping.
Don't know if all this has fully hit me yet. Packing is going to be a challenge, but hey, I love challenges. So, bring it on suitcase!
:)
Angela
Saturday, May 14, 2011
11 Days and Counting...
Hello everyone and anyone!
So, here is an update. I know you have all been anticipating more news, so I will withhold from you no more.
School is out and I am on the home stretch to begin this crazy summer (or winter if you are in Australia). Most of the funds have been raised, but I am still in need of a couple hundred dollars. If you are willing and able, I would be oh so very appreciative if you could donate.
As for my trip, I will be hopping on a plane May 25th at 7:30pm and arrive in Sydney May 27th at 6:30am. That is one long travel time, but hey. I asked for an adventure, so I guess that is what I am going to get, right? I talked to one of the staff there in Sydney, and they told me to pack for cold. There is no central heating in the house I will be living in, so I am going to get real comfortable with the cold, that's for sure.
Here is a glimpse of what I will see in approximately 11 days. This is becoming a reality.
So, here is an update. I know you have all been anticipating more news, so I will withhold from you no more.
School is out and I am on the home stretch to begin this crazy summer (or winter if you are in Australia). Most of the funds have been raised, but I am still in need of a couple hundred dollars. If you are willing and able, I would be oh so very appreciative if you could donate.
As for my trip, I will be hopping on a plane May 25th at 7:30pm and arrive in Sydney May 27th at 6:30am. That is one long travel time, but hey. I asked for an adventure, so I guess that is what I am going to get, right? I talked to one of the staff there in Sydney, and they told me to pack for cold. There is no central heating in the house I will be living in, so I am going to get real comfortable with the cold, that's for sure.
Here is a glimpse of what I will see in approximately 11 days. This is becoming a reality.
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| Sydney, Australia |
Let the fun begin. :)
Sincerely,
Angela
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