So welcome to my blog. I'm a bit late to the party but until now I had nothing worth blogging about. So what has changed? Well...a lot has changed! In a few days I will celebrate my 28th year of life then a few weeks later I will change my world as I know it. Yup, I'm leaving the good ol' USA for the unknown wonders of the UAE or the United Arab Emirates! The Gulf. The place where so many fear and wonder about. The desert where the average temps can run 113 or more. A place where women are asked to cover the natural curves bestowed up them by God and heritage. A place where I will now not a soul. And I can't wait!
Why undertake such a move some wonder...the truth is I have always had the itch to travel-that's a lie to LIVE abroad. I want to be completely immersed in a culture that is not my own. I want to know what it's like to be surrounded by a language that is in no way similar to my native tongue. I want to know what it's like on the other side. I want to explore and test my ability to adapt. I want to give of myself in ways I didn't know I could. I want to teach without walls. I want to know how others do things and why(why-the question of every good Lutheran).
I have been blessed with a wonderful set of parents who have equipped me for this journey through life. I have also been blessed with siblings who give unwavering...a well somewhat wavering support :)
Well I'm waiting for that "golden ticket" as it's come to be called among some and enjoying the time I have left with my loved ones.
Perhaps I might meet you on the plane (or at least at orientation), because I too am still awaiting the "golden ticket". :)
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