GREAT!!!! I didn't know exactly why God wanted me to come here

 in the first place. But when I entered this little town of wonder back in November I was filled with wonder. Why this middle-of-no-where-po-dunk-little-hick-town? God seemed to know way more than I did at the time, (He has a way of doing that) because I was offered a job within the first 3 days of being here. I got to be a hotel receptionist at the great empire of Hampton inn. Then after I took my parents back to Russia (an adventure in it's self) I got a second job at Casper Occupational Therapy. I loved working at these two places, and feel like I helped people feel God's love!

I saved enough money to buy my dream

motorcycle! It's a beutiful Red KawasakiNinja! I know what you're all thinking- she's so small how could she get on one of those death traps and live?.....- and things of that nature. But I'll have you know my dear friends and family that my bike is a tiny one! It's a 250cc which means that the engine is very small. and the bike it's self is just my size. I practiced riding Jake's bike out in the hills for the last few months. Now that I have my bike, and know how to ride it; I'll get 65 mile to the gallon! I also saved up for a good Helmet, Jacket, gloves, chaps, and such. This has been my project for awhile. After I get it all licensed I'll be on this thing all the warm days of the year!

I've been here for 6 months, almost 7, and now it feels like my time here is coming to an end. I love being here, and love my church. I feel like a Sparked quite a few things! For example dating: It was one of my new years resolutions to date every single guy in the single's branch before the end of the year (project crossRoads). and it's been SO MUCH FUN! I've gotten to

know the YSAs in the branch, and learned more than I can say in this blog.

Now as they say all good things must come to an end. The Lord is giving me hints that this is my last month here. I found a summer job that's perfect for me! it's going to be in Gatlinburg

TN. I'm leaving in May to be a White Water River Rafting Guide on the great Pigeon River!

going back to my roots as they say. My mom is from the east, and Tennessee is a memory for

her. I'll be getting in touch with this side of our family that has been a distant place since before

I can remember. I don't know what the Future holds, abut I know that God is with me on this one, and that TN is my next personal mission. I'm trying to get one of my friends to come out to the foot hills with me, but she seems hesitant as to how many hillbilly folk are in those parts. As for me..... The next adventure awaits. All I have to do is learn how to Swim! :D