The beginning!

So, yesterday was the beginning of it all. The official kick off... We didn't actually do much. Basically we just met together as a group for a bit of orientation and get to know you stuff. Today was the same.. just a lot of talking! But it's good! Each day I get to know more people and everyone is so awesome. I am excited to see what kind of relationships we will all form.

As I am sitting in the Perth public library, it is kind of hard to believe that I am in Australia. That's because it's not really that different.. I mean, when we go into the city, it could be Vancouver. I was a bit dissapointed at first, so I started to look for little differences. Like how all the guys wear really short shorts. And how they say queue (spelling?) instead of line. Or how all the employees in the shops are really casual and have bare feet and stuff. And obviously the accents are totally sweet. The atmosphere in the city is really casual and laid back... but I guess most people are on holidays. Or maybe it is just too hot to be in a hurry. Also, everyone is so stylish! I feel like a total slob because all the girls are dressed so nicely! I might need to do some shopping...

I am really enjoying myself.. I can't believe I have another three months here! And then it's off to who knows where! Well, I kind of know.. Europe for a month, Asia or Africa for a month and then back to Australia. It is so cool that people from all nations (we have at least 28 nations represented at the base) can come to YWAM Perth and then go to all the nations and spread the good news. This is a really cool thing to be a part of.. and it is only starting.

I really appreciate the love and support! I really feel like I will be stretched during these months.. so I will need lots of prayer! I hope everyone is doing well back home and that school and work and everything is going great.