California here we come, right back where we started from.

Well, hello there. Finally back in Orange County, and let me tell you... It feels good to be home. The last couple of nights have been packed! We saw the grand canyon, drove 383,837,276,765 miles, met up with other roadie teams, and went to Vegas. Vegas was insane. We did not get there until 3 in the morning, due to not being able to cross the Hoover dam. As soon as we got there, we decided to go "walk the strip" at 4 in the morning. There were not many people out because it was so late in the night, but we were out long enough to see sunrise! There were 8 of us all packed into one hotel room- the Luxor. The pyramid looking one.
All I can say is that I enjoyed being on tour. It was amazing. I can write a lottt about it, but I do not really want to. If you want to hear about our adventures... just let me know and I would love to fill you all in. Yes we had our up's and down's but for the most part... Being a roadie for Invisible Children was awesome. Life changing.
Our team and also team Pacific Northwest are staying at my house tonight. So there are roadies sleeping everywhere. As soon as everyone went to bed, I left to go see Erin Cuff. Words can not explain how amazing it was so finally see her after 3 months. Sitting on her apartment roof with her, watching shooting stars and loving every minute of it.
Its so good to be home.

Steve Irwin

I just finished reading "Steve and Me" by Terri Irwin. It was a book about Steve Irwins life. His passion for animals made me realize how much I really do feel the same way. Here is a short video about Bindi Irwin (Steves daughter) and her speech at Steves Memorial service. I really miss his amazing conservation work and his strong love for all kinds of animals.

Steve Irwin
February 22, 1962- September 4, 2006

Ze end of the world.

Nebraska

Nebraska. Oh the familiar place. We have been here for 2 days now and I do like it here. It is freezing. We went to the zoo today (while it was raining) and there were beautiful gorillas there. One even kissed me through the glass. It was unbelievable. So tomorrow, I think we are going to go to a few thrift stores and just hang out around Lincoln.
I decided to learn how to play the harmonica. I bought a "learn how to play harmonica" guide and it came with one. I'm a nerd, I know. But I am really excited about my new interest.
So one week and counting. I will be home a week from today! I really can not wait. I love being on the road, but I feel like I need to start my life over back in Orange County. I have so many ideas and goals about moving home. I want to become more involved in the community, I want to find a small group bible study, I want to go to Rock Harbor every Sunday now, and I really want to become more active with local organizations. I feel like being a Roadie for Invisible Children has changed me. I feel like I now have a purpose. And now I need to go and live that purpose. I have this idea... An idea to reach out to the homeless in our community. Maybe do a weekly thing? Serve dinner? Make some new friends? If anyone is interested in starting something with me, let me know. :)


Deut. 15:7. If there is a poor man among you, one of your brothers, in any of the towns of the land which the LORD your God is giving you, you shall not harden your heart, nor close your hand to your poor brother; but you shall freely open your hand to him, and generously lend him sufficient for his need in whatever he lacks.

Minnesota

Minnesota is awesome, don't get me wrong. But it is cold and I want to come home.