I Am In Love.

I am in love with Australia. 

I am in love with everything about it.  The people.  The culture.  The tea.  The BBQ.  The list could go on forever.  I could live here forever and be totally content with it.  I have been in the Outback for the past two weeks and it has been way too amazing.  This is the real Australia and all I can say is that it is awesome.  I spent a week and a half in Brewarrina and now I am currently in Gulargambone.  We have been hunting, making our own didgeriedoos, throwing boomerangs, had a pet kangaroo (true story), and anything else you can think of.  I just want to throw out there that I am not pansy.  Yeah.  That is a confession right there.

On a completely different note, God has been showing me a lot about who He is and what He is capable of.  He is showing me gifts not only in myself but also in others.  It is allowing me to appreciate and respect the way God has made His children, and we're all different which is so beautiful.  I love to see people who are completely and utterly in love with God.  It isn't just all talk but a complete lifestyle that they live.  It is almost radianting off of their skin it is that evident.  It is a beautiful thing to see God work and encouraging as all get out.  It encourages me to continually strive for a "die-to-self" heart.  And this is something that I need to live with everyday, all day.  Not just when I am on an amazing trip, but all the time.  God is amazing.  Truly amazing.

I wish I could write more and express all that I have experienced, but I just can't find words to describe it at the moment.  I am just in a complete peace and that is just the most amazing feeling ever.

Lovin' my time here and it is only half way over.  Boo Yah.  Hope everyone is doing well!  Miss you all!

Love,
Ang

Outback Here I Come.

Ladies and Gentlemen!

Just a little update for you all, I am going to be going to the outback for the next two weeks.  Yep, it is really happening.  I am so stinkin' excited!!  I don't think I will have internet access for the next two weeks, but I will make sure that I update you all when I return.  So, don't fret my friends.

Hope everyone has a wonderful next couple of weeks, and I will chit chat it up with you all later.  :)

Here is a picture of my excited face.  Enjoy.

Peace and blessings.

Love,
Ang

Tea Time.

Hello Everyone,

Sorry for the lack of writing updates on my end.  I will fill you in on the life down under.

1) I have had more tea in the last two weeks than I have in my entire life.  And everyone knows how much I love tea.  Yeah.  Big deal.

2) I have now learned that I cannot ride a longboard.  I have been trying for the past two years, but the impact was great.  And I am not talking metaphorically.

3) Tim Tam Slam is quite the game.  Also, quite the treat to indulge.  Definitely bringing some back.

4) We had a cultural night for people in the community.  Production Team presented the audience with all different cultural dances and what not.  It was called Jiriyay.  It was way cool.

5) I have made some really cool new friends.  Here is a picture.  Enjoy the seriousness.

Banahm, Lungi, Bijang, Robert, and me.

6) Vegemite, although the popular thing to eat in Aussieland, it isn't as wonderful as you think.  It definitely doesn't smell that wonderful.  No petals and fresh mountain air smelling that's for sure.

7) I also have learned I am, by no means, a professional chef.  I may spend hours and hours cooking and washing dishes, but I am in no position to own my own restaurant.  Despite the misconceptions.  Although, my drawings of each meal on the whiteboard is quite the hit.  

8) I have learned some slang here in the land of Oz.  I will share with you all:

             -Eshay: Preppy bros.

             -Goona: Poo.  I know.......  I know.

             -Deadly: The action of being cool

             -Mozzy: Mosquito.

             -Maccas: McDonalds

             -Ranga: A person with red hair.

9) I guess my momma made a great impression on these Aussies.  They think she is really funny.  I don't know why people would think that, but they do.  Supposedly she is a legend.  And they are counting down the days until they get to talk to her again.  Weird.  I know.

10) I got to hold a baby kangroo.  Her name was Beyonce.  She is a survivor.  Hence the name.

Life here is definitely different but fun.  I am enjoying it.  I am laughing a lot and definitely learning a lot.    Life is way fun.  Talk to you soon my friends!

Love,

Ang (and the 4 Slabb boys and Robert)

The Beautiful City of Sydney.

Hello All,

This week has been a blast.  Not only am I getting to know more of the staff here, I am seeing more than ever here in Sydney.  Today, I went into downtown Sydney and got to explore with some new friends.  It was a blast!

Sydney is huge but way fun.  We took a train that took an hour to get into downtown, where the Sydney Harbor is of course.  Here are a couple of photos from today.  :)

Angelina, Sierra, Laura and Me.  :)

Sydney Harbor Bridge

Sydney Opera House

It was fun to walk around all the different shops in the streets and see all the cool things you can buy.  I did buy some souvenirs which was awesome.  There were also tons of street performers and it was so awesome.  Had fun today and I loved it.  I am definitely going to go again.  Hopefully I will get to see some more cool things soon.  I will keep you updated.

On a different note, I have been learning a lot.  I've been learning about cultures and about life in general.  God is challenging me in so many ways and it is awesome.  Can't wait to see what else God reveals to me!  :)

Hope everyone is doing well and are enjoying their day!  See ya later!  

Love,

Ang