Kristina
Well... I made it! Thanks to all of you who prayed for my journey from Denver to LA. I made my flight... barely! We arrived 5 minutes before the LA/Sydney flight was to leave... I finally made it on the place 15 minutes later... Thank the Lord that someone mentioned to the flight attendants that I was on my way... they were closing the door as I reached the plane.
I arrived at 7.30 in the morning local time, and finally made it to the college around 10.30. I have 4 lovely housemates:
Clarissa: The Mexican dancer who is the other avocado lover
Laura: The tall, beautiful, and incredibly talented Canadian who has the voice of an angel
Priska: The adorable, pink loving Indonesian songwriter
Sarah: My gorgeous roommate =)

We live in a very nice stucco townhouse in a gated community with access to a pool, gym and sauna. We are about a 25 minutes walk from college... which feels super long when it's hot... and super sunny...
 
Well, I am loving it so far, BUT we've got 2 weeks until school starts! Now I need to find something to fill up my time!
Any ideas?
Love you all, have a lovely night!

Kristina
So, after an emotional goodbye with my family, I checked into the Minneapolis airport, to find out that my flight to Chicago was changed due to bad weather... Awesome!! They changed my flight to Denver, where Clarissa was flying in... We met up, had a great time chatting...
BUT we find out that our Denver to LA flight was delayed... By 3 HOURS!!!
Which brings us to LA at 9.59... our flight to Sydney leaves at 10.13. We've got 14 minutes to make the connection.
Please pray that:
1. We are not delayed even longer
2. We can make our connection in LA
3. We continue to trust and rely on God to get us through this
4. We keep a good sense of humour


Kristina
Here I am... saying my final goodbyes...
Spending as much time with my family as possible...
Finishing packing... 
As of right now, I'm not too terrified... I know I'm going to miss everyone... but I'm doing God's will! And nothing... NOTHING feels better than doing what God wants.
Well, farewell Minnesota... Farewell FBC... I'll see you soon... 
11 monthes and counting... Starting today!
Love you all!
Kristina
Well, here I am trying to pack up my life, and not exceed my 100 pound weight limit!
I figure, if I can fit everything I own in 2 suitcases... I'm doing pretty well!
I'm sitting here in my candle lit room, packing my clothes in space saver bags (truly a gift from God), listening to the ultimate crooner: Frank Sinatra, who, for those of you who do not know, I am going to be marrying in my next life!!

Well, if I do not see you before I head to Oz, remember:
Drink coffee
Dance in the rain
Hug a tree
and think of me!
Love, love
Kristina
Well, here we are in a new year... 2009...
2008 held so many adventures, challenges, and opportunities to grow, & learn... One of the many opportunities that was dealt towards me, was my acceptance into Hillsong International Leadership College.
So, here I am, packing up my whole life... well, everything but my family and friends. That is going to be my real challenge, leaving most everyone I love to follow the Love of My Life to 'the ends of the earth', literally.

Even though this is an amazing adventure, it's still terrifying... I'm unsure of what God's grand plan is, I know it's something amazing, but sometimes it would be nice if He clued me in once and awhile.

I pray that God blesses this coming year for each and everyone of you... 
Blessings,
Kristina