hello summer 2013!

Here I go - back to this whole blogging thing! Before I start talking about my current international adventure, I'd like to recount the first few weeks of my summer. 

Shortly after taking my last final on May 25th, I headed home after some frantic packing. The next two days I spent at Oma's house down the Cape, with Antuan, complete with kayaking adventures, chipotle-seeking, a yummy lobster dinner, a run in the rain, and finally watching Les Mis. T'was quite delightful - a summer started at the Cape can never be a bad one (even with rain). 

The following Saturday, Antuan and I joined over 30 other students from Boston and around the country for a two week Cru summer project. Cru is an international Christian ministry that I am involved in on campus, which is passionate about connecting people with Jesus. I had an amazing two weeks, getting to know a phenomenal group of people, getting to know myself more, and getting to understand the Bible and God's calling for my life to a whole new degree. The project was filled with deep conversations, but lots of silly shenanigans as well (see pictures below). I'd love to tell you more about it - ask me sometime! ;)

I then had a few good days home to catch up with people, pack, spend time with my family, and prepare for the next journey awaiting me...

 "Bless the Lord, O my soul,
    and all that is within me,
    bless his holy name!
 Bless the Lord, O my soul,
    and forget not all his benefits,
 who forgives all your iniquity,
    who heals all your diseases,
 who redeems your life from the pit,
    who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy,
 who satisfies you with good
    so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's."

-Psalm 103:1-5