7 Days and Counting.

Oh hey there.

I am just writing to update you all that I have exactly one week until I embark on a journey of a lifetime.  First stop, England!!  I will be there for a little over two weeks to hang out with my sister and then it is off to Spain for three months.  Wowza!!!

Can't describe to you the excitement and nervousness that's running through my veins.  I guess that is expected with international travel, aye?  I can tell you though, sleeping has been an adventure in itself.  I don't know if it is the nerves or me being anxious or what, but sleeping the past week or so has been intense.  It is everything from having nightmares about natural disasters and me being abducted to tossing and turning because of the uncomfortable temperature in the room.

Let's just hope that sleeping will provide more rest and less exhaustion these last few nights.  Please.

Just want to say, my family is awesome.  We have been having a blast and my dad fixed his BBQ.  So, eating has been AMAZING.  I just like them a lot.

For now, I shall bid you adieu.  Hope your Sunday is just fabulous.

Sincerely,
Angela

I Will Wait.

Hello Fellow Reader,

So, the count down is still very much under way.  I have exactly 13 days now until my Euro Adventure begins and I cannot tell you how excited I am for this crazy awesome opportunity I have to study abroad.

To begin this post, you should listen to this song by one of my all-time favorite bands.  It may express a little more of what I am going to say.

"I Will Wait" by Mumford and Sons

This trip is not only going to be way fun, I honestly believe that this trip is going to be a life changing experience.  I firmly believe the Lord is going to do amazing work while I am there, and that just excites me to no end.  Until then, I Will Wait.

But to be real honest with you, I am so giddy that I just can't wait to get going.  As part of our program, we are going to be working with missionaries in the area to help us get plugged into a local church and join a ministry of some sort.  It is going to be great to not only go to school but to get involved in a church there.  So, I see it as a win-win situation really.  School and ministry in Europe?  Yeah.  Definitely a win-win.

But for now, I am going to begin to organize and pack for my European Adventure.  Well let's be real, without my sisters and parents pushing me to organize, it wouldn't get done until the night before or morning of my departure.  We all know that I tend to procrastinate, so here I am, trying to get ahead of the game.

That's all for now.  Have a great Sunday, friend.

Sincerely,
Ang

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

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

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.

Sydney, Australia

Let the fun begin.  :)

Sincerely,

Angela

6 Weeks and Counting

Hi all!  Angela here.  Life has been crazy and fun and tiring and simply every emotion in the book.  But I guess that's what college is all about, right?  School is going well and I am loving every minute of it.  I continually learn, not only in the class room, but about life in general.  It is way cool.

Now if only Australia would get here!  I am still raising funds and have only received $100 of the $2,700 that is needed for this trip to take place.  So, if you are willing and able, please join me in the opportunity of a lifetime to be a servant of God by sponsoring me for this trip.  I am still as giddy as ever thinking about this trip and what God is going to do and show me.  God is way too good and amazing, it's just crazy and awesome.

I hope you all are having a wonderful day and that the Spring weather is treating everyone well.  :)  

Sincerely,

Angela

10 Weeks and Counting...

Hello Ladies and Gentlemen!

Welcome to my blog!  So, I have something exciting to tell you.  You might want to sit down because it is quite the news...  I am going to Australia!  Yes, it is true.  In approximately 10 weeks, I am getting on a plane and flying to Sydney for 10 weeks with Youth With a Mission (YWAM).  I am so excited.  I get to help them with their current ministries as well as work with the staff in Sydney.  It is an amazing opportunity for me to not only expand my world view, but see God work in a totally different culture.  I leave May 24th and I just can't wait.

I hope you are as excited as I am and keep up with my Aussie adventure please.  Thank you all for reading and praying for me.  You all are awesome.  :)

Angela