I have added another link for all you keeners who are waiting for me to just leave already and write something of value. Nick Gaudet, my long time friend and former roommate (otherwise known as victim to my insanity) has been working on a CIDA project in Belo Horizonte, Brazil since September. The link is to a website he has personally designed and filled with the images of his travels thus far. For all of you who know Nick, he will be home for a three week period, arriving next Tuesday I believe. The same day I land in New Zealand... funny how that worked out, eh buddy?

The time is drawing closer... only 2 more days! For all you wondering, no I still haven't packed, nor have I made any plans beyond Tuesday.

It has been great having visits with many of you this past week. It actually seems to get easier to leave the more visits I have, as I realize the wonderful people I have surrounded myself with and how much encouragement they each offer. What does that mean? It's never easy to leave, but it's easier when I know that the relationships I have are sustainable and offer so much, regardless of distance. Uhoh, she's getting philosophical...

A note out to all to you teachers and overachievers... I apologize right now for all future spelling and grammatical errors. I hope my illiteracy does not offend!

I will post again on my arrival and then on a regular, frequent schedule beyond that. Until then, take a look at my brother Chad's blog (link is on the right) and enjoy his tellings of life in Armenia. It won't take you long to realize which sibling got the brains... guess that leaves me with the beauty?