As of tomorrow, I am moving to Wollongong, Australia. My wonderful sister Angela and her husband Jeffrey have really made this all possible. Because of them, a once in a lifetime opportunity to travel and work internationally right out of college has become a reality.

 The goal:
 To have "down time" for once!!! I have been pretty much non-stop for 5 years, with the Architecture program at the UO. Between summer internships, studying abroad, working for the Planning Department, and oh yeah, STUDIO, I cannot remember the last time I had actual time off. That said, this will be an ADJUSTMENT. But a welcome one. :)

 I do not have a job lined up yet, but with my Work Visa in hand....I plan on marching into several design firms (both local and in Sydney) and seeing if an internship could fall into place. Many of them do amazing work, like the stage designs of the Sydney Opera House.

 What if I don't get my dream job, you say?
 I have thought of that. I am willing to "intern", "job shadow", anything to get the international experience to make my resume unique. If need be, I also plan on working part-time at one of the local cafes, as students are not yet out of school. Yet another option is wedding planning, as I have experience in that area as well, and there are many designers as it is a coastal town.
 It is definitely scary going without an idea of what I'm doing, but face-to-face interaction is always better than the random email from some random American. :)
I am trusting that God has my life in His hands, even knowing how He is going to provide for me.
 Moments that require complete trust in Him really is what we look back on as amazing, isn't it?

 I greatly appreciate your prayers, emails, and just knowing that I have SO many wonderful people back in the States who love me is enough. :) You are all so special to me, and I feel so supported in this decision to pursue a dream and be adventurous. God has blessed me with an amazing family, and I am very much looking forward to quality time with my sister.

 PLEASE bear with me. I don't particularly like to blog, but I find this the easiest way to keep everyone up to speed, especially since communication will be a lot less than I am used to!!