My life is wonderful right now. I thought I would be absolutely miserable here in the states rather than being in Ecuador, but I'm really not. Now, I would still rather be in South America, but right where I am now is the second best place. I think it's so great because it's where God has me right now and I know that it's such a short time so I have to embrace it. I love knowing I have a plan and I know where my next step is. That confirmation is the best!
So, what's next? College of course. Dordt College in Iowa! I am super stoked for it, too! Many people have asked things like "Aren't you nervous?" or "I bet you're a little worried.", but I'm really more excited than nervous or worried. Maybe I'll get more nervous as it gets closer, but for now I just am elated. I am excited for the independence, the new start, new friends, small town, christian school, everything really!
More exciting news... my super good friend Julianna is here from Ecuador! She just got here yesterday morning. My friends and I went and picked her up from the airport in Denver. We got to hang out with her sister and some friends last night for something called the "Truth Project". Last night was the last lesson so it was a little funny we went but super fun. Then afterwards we went to Ihop and stayed there until like midnight. Today, our friends' school got cancelled due to a power outage so we had them come over and we played this American Girl game. It actually turned out pretty fun.
I am working now! I work for my dad at Eddington Eyecare and I've already gotten two pay checks which will be nice for college if I stop spending all of it :-)
Graduation Party. Crazy. Madness. Fun. My mom worked super hard to give me a party I didn't really want in the first place, but I am very appreciative. I didn't like the crowdedness or all the people, but I am BLESSED! So blessed. Let me tell you, people were VERY generous with their money/gifts and I am so thankful! I'm just also glad it's over.
Hmmm I'm sure so much more has been going on, but I just can't think of it. Lots of babysitting jobs, lots of laughter, lots of family.Life is happening and I'm loving it.
I'm at the office I work at and some sweet ladies just came in and handed the women in here roses to appreciate the working women. They also gave me lip gloss. They didn't have anything to sign up for or anything I had to do in return, just sweet ladies. Again, blessed!
