Poker Night was a success! Takk!

Takk to the participants and all the people that donated, I was able to pay off the remainder of my  tuition!!!
 I am so very grateful for Hi-Way House and for all the work they put into it to make the evening a success, you all have truly blessed me so much (again yes, cheesy but it definitely sums it up). Although I'm happy that I have completed my payment, I am sad that my fundraising journey is now closing. I have met so many amazing people, shared and received so many great stories, and have had so many amazing experiences that I probably would have never encountered without climbing this financial mountain, and although it was at times very difficult I am happy I did it. Thank you everyone for making this all possible, without your support I would not be where I am today and be able to accomplish what I have accomplished so far.

The Dalles Sunset

I felt like I should share a little bit of what my towns sunsets look like.

This photo was taken right off my back porch today when I got home.

An Update!

Advertised for the poker fundraiser today! I was so incredibly nervous (as well as very hyped up on caffeine), but it actually turned out to be a ton of fun.

A big thanks to Randy and Shannon for making it all possible! 

Two months and twenty seven days until departure! :D

Getting ready

Four months and thirteen days till departure and I'm counting the seconds... 

I still find it so surreal that I will be going abroad this summer. It still seems like just yesterday  I picked up the phone and dialed my local AFS volunteer and to see how I could become involved in AFS, but here I am now, and my departure is right around the corner! As my little brother James says "Oh yeah!." :)

So far everything has gone smoothly, I am officially accepted by AFS USA as well as AFS Norway (YAY!!). I have my passport, as well as the necessary requirements but most importantly I have the support of my awesome family (yes, yes, I am aware of how cheesy that sounds). 

I have a large portion of my AFS tuition paid off, but I still have a ways to go! I will be having a Poker Tournament-fundraiser May 18th to help cover it.  Comment with your information if your interested or have any questions!