7 months and counting

Here I am, a little over 7 months away from one of the biggest moves of my life. August 1st mark's the first day of my internship in Modesto California. Im not scared or nervous yet, but I know as the days start to count down and I get ready for this big move the nerves will start to kick in. There are plenty of things that have to happen between now and then, if I want to maximize my time there. I think the biggest thing that needs to happen, is just a sheer dependence upon God, that He will move me in the right direction.

What is Modesto? At Gordon I am a youth min / Spanish double major and I am packing up to go to Modesto for a year long internship (August to May) with Youth For Christ. YFC is a parachurch ministry that is working with both english and hispanic speaking youth in the city of Modesto. I am going for the 8 months to work with the hispanic population. It is different than time away in Spain, in that I will have more responsibilities. (i.e. I have to pay for housing and food, even do my laundry) I know it is a time in which God will stretch me and grow me.

This blog is really my attempt to keep not only myself, but others who may be interested updated on how God moves me, and how my life changes. Here are a few things to expect...

1. Official approval of my internship --> I have already received unofficial approval, but I have to put in the paperwork, and that comes in January. So look forward to hearing about that.

2. Walking at Graduation --> Despite the fact that I will still have an internship, I am petitioning to walk in May with my class and complete the credits by Dec 2009. I have been reassured that this should not be a big deal,and that I should have no problem. I'll let you know when the petition goes through.

3. Weight struggle --> something that I have been struggling with since, oh goodness I don't know when. Lets just say, as long as I can remember. So I had a great break through in Spain, from all the walking, and was able to lose weight, and well American way of life and allowed me to gain it back and then some. I am looking forward to making a difference, once and for all. This may be a subject of many blogs, as I know it will take a lot of time and energy. My personal goal, is to lose 50 lbs, which gives me about 10 lbs a month. I'll keep everyone updated. and hopefully ya'll will see the results.

4. Finances --> Like I said, I am going to be paying rent and everything of that nature. For the first part of my internship, I need to be doing full time work, which will not allow for outside or income. The second part will be part time, and I can do some part time work to make money. All that to be said, I need to watch what I spend money on, and start saving for the coming year to be prepared.

Anyways, I think its time to get to bed, and rest, up tomorrow to clean my room.