There are so many little details that go into planning for a trip like this. While lifeguarding every day in either Hospers or Orange City and still scrambling to finish unpacking from moving home from Dordt (oops!), I haven't even had a chance to begin packing for China. The bad news is that I'm gone all day Friday and Saturday and work at one of the pools every other day until I leave. The good news is I'm getting some of those other details crossed off the list.
1. The second batch of China letters are JUST about finished. I'm hoping that they'll be ready to send out tomorrow. I have about 50 stamped, addressed, and sealed, another 15 that still need stamped and sealed (I ran out of stamps.), and another 30 that need to be sorted into the mailboxes over at church. However, they are ALMOST DONE!
2. My email group is almost complete for the group that I'll send all of my updates to from China. Unfortunately, I can only create the group on a computer at Dordt, so finishing that might need to wait until early next week. I have about 20 more addresses to look up and add to that list. If you've asked to be a part of it, you can look forward to getting your first update SOON! If you'd like to be on it, send me an email at krstnjns@dordt.edu, so I can add you to it!
3. Three thank-yous from a weekend trip have been written, stamped, addressed, and sealed. These will join the 60-ish other letters I'll be dropping in the mail tomorrow.
4. LA Planning. Since we're flying out of LA late, another co-Engage participant, Jessica, asked if anyone wanted to fly in early and explore the city with her. I jumped at the chance, so we're trying to decide what's the most efficient (and cheapest) way to see the sights! So far, only In-N-Out Burger is in the plans. We've never been, and I've been told that it's a must-do. We have about 10 hours to explore, so any other suggestions are welcome :) Some relaxing at the beach might be a great idea, too.
That's all for now. I've got 9 1/2 hours between the two pools tomorrow, plus a skype date with my team leader after work tomorrow night. With letters to finish in the morning before laps and water aerobics, sleep is a must!
CHINA IN EIGHT!
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