palm springs

i just spent a week in palm springs california for training. it was great to meet my teammates and fellow teachers going to various places in asia. it was awesome to spend time getting to know more about the organization i'm going with. they really have a clear vision for how the father wants to change the lives of university students in asia. i can't wait to meet my own students in mongolia. i'll be in language school for a year and a half though, so it'll be a while before i'm standing in front of a room full of students. here are a few pictures of my time in palm springs for you to enjoy!
1. the view from my hotel room
2. in palm springs
3. with my teammates
4. with my dear friend marynn who came to visit

summer weddings

i haven't updated in forever, but i've been insanely busy. rather than give you all the details, i'll just share a few pictures.

i had the privilege of being the maid of honor in my friend sarah's wedding. we've been friends since 7th grade, so it was amazing to be there for her special day - 7.14.07


the next weekend i was a bridesmaid in my friend irina's wedding. we met in college and remained friends through the past few years. and yes, i wore the same dress in both weddings. awesome, eh?

in orlando

my friend laura and i are headed to the beach in a few minutes - after we stop off at my favorite mall. i spent all day yesterday with friends from nac and spent the evening with some dear friends i knew growing up in kentucky. this trip to florida is just what i need after a very hectic few weeks in wheaton.
i'll be flying into chicago on tuesday the 10th, and my parents and i will drive my furniture and other miscellaneous things to kentucky as early as possible the next day. please join me in asking the Father for a smooth and quick move.
thanks,
amanda