Some totally awesome and random things...

Check it out... my team and I are in the Kitsap Sun!

http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2010/feb/19/groups-prepares-for-mission-work-in-sierra-leone/

Plus!! I just received a call from the Pastor at Calvary Chapel Silverdale (the church my parents go to) and said that I can give a give a presentation there to raise some support! God has been so good to me! I am so excited to see how he is going to provide!

Last Friday I went to a friends house for an International Food Party! So awesome that it deserves a title in caps. A bunch of us gathered at Ambirs house for a mixture of foods from around the globe. I brought Chinese Dumplings, fried green beans, rice, and lychee jellies. There was also beef adobo (which was AMAZING), some Filipino shrimp stuff, and tons of other good food. It was a great time to get to know some new people and eat. Who doesn't love that?













A couple weeks ago, I went to Chris Jantzi's going away concert at the Global Bean and it was outstanding. I had heard a few of his songs online, but no acoustic versions and let me tell you... I was impressed. I can't wait for him to redo his album to get a copy. Go Chris, you rock star!














I am reading two books that I am pretty excited about. The first is one that you want to just recommend to everyone because of the great information it holds. It's title is Boundaries by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend. The other is Banker to the Poor by Muhammed Yunus. The later is by the founder of Grameen Bank that founded micro-enterprise loans. I cannot believe my trip is coming up so soon and I hope to have it finished at least once before then. I hope it will help me see ways in which I can make a real difference in the world's poorest country.

























I love the schooling program I am in at GO on the mission. It is so fun, I am learning so much, and creating great relationships. For Valentines Day all of the girls got up early and cooked for the guys. We decorated the training center and served omelets, pancakes, bacon, orange juice, and coffee. We had so much fun. I took some pictures with my camera and used the self timer to get a few of the group.

The test shots were just as much fun as the finished product. :)



























And finally...























Everyone laugh!
















Lol, Chelsea. I love you. I am sure there will be more where this came from when we get back from Africa.



I love living at the Depoe's house. I came home this afternoon and took a nice long nap because I wasn't feeling so good this afternoon then after dinner Becca came and hung out with me in my room. It was so great to spend time with her and we watched a show on the Disney channel called the Color of Friendship. She browsed some of my pictures while I took some pictures to put some things on ebay to raise some money for Africa. Then we watched Planet Earth for a bit. I love that show. I love the cinematography and the great information. I admire the patience of it's producers to provide a quality program. I am so thankful for family and friends.

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Jen is happy to be sitting at home about to read a book and just ate some really yummy jiao zi. Said jioa zi (Chinese dumplings or potstickers) were found frozen pretty cheap at Grocery Outlet. I was amazed at how cheap every thing was there and they had some really good stuff.

That is all.

The end.

Ok... maybe not.

SO excited that Africa is coming up so soon.

Ok.. now the end.

Fin.

Super powers are good for something... :)

Things are coming up pretty soon for my trip to Africa. I can't believe it is getting so close! Where has the time gone?? I got my flight plan on Tuesday and realized that my flight leaves out on March 25th which got me thinking of when I need to put in my last days notice to the dealership. That makes me kinda sad. :( It seemed a bit of a rough start learning everything, but I have really enjoyed learning something new and making new friends. Yet, still excited about the new chapter in my life.

It seems there are a lot of things going on. I got a call from my beloved Leslie from Chicago today. :) It was so good talking to her and it was a good encouraging call. Happy Birthday, Leslie! Selena's birthday is coming up, as well and I am planning on making her a cake. :) I am so excited, now just when to get it to her is the question. Keala is ALSO having her birthday party this weekend.. so Rock and Bowl here I come! It will be just like I am in H.S. again. Fun!

Last weekend was full of great fun things as well. We had our big Pasta Night fundraiser that went quite well. It was great to all work together for a common purpose and watch each other run around like our heads are cut off in the crazy madness. A lot of people said they enjoyed it and that from their perspective things seemed well put together. God bless them. :)

I also went to a friends Graduation Party and had a blast. We played pool, and apparently I did well, according to Daniel, and had a great time. We played his game with papers that turned out pretty funny. We watched the guys wrestle, played a little wii, and charades. That was the best, and the longest game of charades I think I've ever played. After a while the guys made the phrases for the girls and girls for the guys.. that turned out pretty interesting. Just before bed I got to chat with Emily for a bit and that was nice. :)

With as little sleep as I got the night before yesterday.. I had quite a nice day. School was really good and I am looking forward my my new Bible study in John and Mark. :) I got to spend some time sharing and praying with the girls and enjoyed that, too. Work was nice and then went home to have a great conversation with Kristen. As you can tell.. I like good conversations with good friends. :) Especially the one I had today with Kaitlyn.. I love her. :)

With that I will sign out after a long ramble. Hope you all have a super fantastic day tomorrow!

Jen