still going strong

It's pretty hard to believe that it is already January and I have 2 months and 11 days until I walk down the aisle and say "I do." That's 64 days! Right now the biggest thing on my mind is inviations. Only a couple of weeks before they go out. The closer the date gets the more I feel ready to be married, even if I don't know exactly what married life will look like. I am incredibly blessed.

I watched an incredible movie the other day. It's called Freedom Writers . If you are a teacher or have ever thought about teaching, it is an inspiring true story that reminds you about what true teaching means. I encourage you to watch it.

Well, that's it for now.

A gReAt year

Looking back at this past year I was reminded of how full and blessed it has been. Here's a small list of all that has happened in 2006.

-I began my second year teaching English in Japan.
-one of my dear friends became a Christian.
-I started dating a wonderful guy named Grayden.
-I went to my first Hanshin Tigers game and we won!!!
-I started saying goodbye to my friends and preparing to come back to the U.S.
-I went on a year end camp with my English Club.
-I was named MVP in dodgeball!
-I went to the Sea of Japan with a group of wonderful friends.
-I said goodbye, boarded a plane and returned to the U.S.
-I reconnected with friends I hadn't seen in over 2 years.
-I got engaged to the same wonderful guy I was dating.
-I had my first Thanksgiving home in 2 years.
-I started driving an El Camino.
-I was given a Volvo.
-I spent New Year's Eve with great friends.

Happy 2007 everyone! I hope this year is even better than last. And I was reminded in church this morning, I hope we will spend this year growing closer to Christ and more ready for our return. Let us not be found unprepared.