Preparations

Greetings to you my dear friends and family!

Welcome to my blog. As you may already know, on August 12 I will be leaving to go teach high school English at Alliance Academy International in Quito, Ecuador. I will use this blog to post updates about what I am doing, what I am learning, and how I am doing. Feel free to check back periodically or become a "follower."

I'm currently in the midst of preparing for my coming journey. This includes filling out vast amounts of paperwork, praying, sending lots of emails, and working two part time summer jobs to help finance my trip.

Soooo basically I'm pretty excited for this blessed opportunity to serve in a way that combines my passion for young people, literature, hispanic culture, traveling, adventure, and service. I won't start posting regularly until I depart, as my life in Fargo, ND is not terribly exciting (although it is a beautiful chance to spend some quality time with my precious parents). That being said, check back in mid-August and throughout the 2011-12 school year, and I will keep you updated! And I'd love to hear from all of you, so feel free at anytime to leave comment, send an e-mail or set up a skype date with me.

Love!