ready to leave, but I still have a to do list

So I've preparing for this day for the past couple months and I've wanted to write something inspiring and captivating to let people know how extremely excited I really feel about all this, but words are failing me.

I can't think of anything in my life to compare it to. I am scared and nervous, but calm and completely relaxed at the same time.
I have been completely overwhelmed by the continuing generosity of our friends this week. I'm now almost halfway to completing my fundraising goal which is AMAZING because I won't have to worry so much while I'm off.

I've found the address that y'all can send me things at, but keep in mind that I will only be there until SEPT 25. So feel free to mail me things if they'll get there in time for the 25th, and after that I will get a new address for you.

Kelsie Grimes
c/o NET Ministries of Canada Inc.

1820 St. Joseph Blvd.

Orleans, Ontario K1C 7C6

So in less than 7 hours, I'll be off to Canada. Apparently I've a lot to learn about Canada since all I know is that there are ketchup chips and that there is a fair amount of frozen tundra. We'll see what new factoids I come away with.

Yesterday I went out climbing for the last time until Dec. so naturally I was depressed and needed a pick me up in the form of Boulevard dinner french fries and Cafe Dolce cappuccino. It was terrific and amazing and a perfect last night with the sisters. I think cappuccino is my favorite coffee drink; but not at Starbucks, Starbucks cappuccinos don't seem the same. Good thing I have like 50 other favorites at Starbucks to fall back on when I am disappointed by their cappuccino.
I finally bought a Central Rock tshirt, so you better believe I will be representin the gym over in Ireland. I told Erin that I am definitely going to have to find somewhere (anywhere) to climb over there, even if it's just once. I'm sure I can search one out.

Which reminds me, last night Erin, Heather, Colleen, and I made an Ireland To Do list. It is basically exactly what you expect a to do list to be; a list of necessary things to do while in Ireland. For example...

1. Kiss the Blarney stone
2. Drink a pint
3. Find a shamrock

...and so on and so forth. So if you have any suggestions to add to my list, please let one of the sisters know, and it will be added to my list ASAP. Or you can just post it on here in the comments section! Keep in mind that I am going to be living a missionary lifestyle and will have limited funds and freetime. Even within thsoe restrictions, it is a pretty exciting looking list so far, and continues to grow. I should also mention that one condition of the list is that I photographically document each and every thing on it. Needless to say, photos will be shared with all of you wonderful people on this very blog.

That all said, a millipede looking bug just ran across my carpet, and that completely grosses me out. Good thing I'm leaving my room in 7 hours!
Farewell to you all until I get internet access next. Pray for me during my training please!!

Love you all!