One month to go!

The countdown:
17 days until I leave my summer job.
23 days until MCC Orientation begins.
30 days until I fly to Jordan.

You know what that means? In exactly one month I'm going to be in Amman, Jordan! AHHH!!!

Hanging out at the beach

I was at work yesterday when this realization hit me. I almost needed to sit down for a minute. I cannot believe how quickly this summer has gone by. This summer has been exactly what I needed. I've been able to hang out with my family, earn some money, spend time with my friends, and make some new ones. And, of course, wear all my non-Middle East appropriate clothes (basically all of my dresses, skirts, and shorts). Though I am starting to miss doing research (seriously, what is wrong with me?), I haven't been able to do as much research on Jordan as I wanted to this summer. I'm definitely looking forward to starting Arabic lessons and adventuring around Amman.

I am now in the last minute prep stage. I'm trying to figure out what I have, what still need to buy, and how I'm going to pack it all. I have one last appointment for some immunizations tomorrow. What else do I need to do? I'm not sure. I'm sure my parents will start lecturing me about things I'm missing soon enough.

Fundraising complete: CHECK!

I am ecstatic to announce that as of today I have officially completed my SALT fundraising! I have raised over $5,000.

Thank you to all the people who have donated to support my year in Jordan- family, friends, distant cousins I haven't met, and everyone else! Special thank yous to Holly Grove Mennonite Church, Wallingford Presbyterian Church, and the Rehobeth Ruritan Club for their support.

Tiffany and I, before she left for Taiwan.

If you're now thinking "Oh, shucks! I was going to donate to her!" Never fear! There are other SALTers still fundraising. Go here to find a SALTer still in need of support. Or, my friend Tiffany Barron is still fundraising to support her year in Taiwan with the Christian and Missionary Alliance. Click here for more information on what she's doing, or click here to donate!

Again: Thank you so much to everyone who has supported me through donation, prayers, and well wishes! Please continue to support me throughout the year, and to keep in contact with me! (I love comments on my blog!)


In other SALTing news: I have started going to my pre-MCC doctors appointments (I know I'm late in the game). I have registered for my Arabic lessons in Amman, still waiting to hear where I'm living for that month. And, I know where I'm living from October until July- I will be at the YWCA in Al Husn (alternative spelling because of transliteration include Al Hassan and Al Hosn). As soon as I have official word on my mailing address I will let you all know.