Botanical Gardens, in my backyard!

Kelsey just made her first Sushi Roll!

I made it!! It has taken me a while to set up my laptop, but I am finally connected at my place! I arrived in the middle of the night on Thursday with a tired Kiwi waiting to pick me up. I walked out of the airport as if I was walking into a sauna...I still feel like I'm breathing in steam! Not quite like Colorado right now, I am sure! Any snow yet?

I am slowly getting settled at my new place and yes, my room is Quite Pink! The girls here are so helpful and gracious to help me as I sort through things. Of course I am Oblivious as to how to use the bus system! (Those of you who know me KNOW i'm horrible with directions, right matt?) So Dave and the girls are helping me get around town. The second day I arrived Dave took me to a GORGEOUS park where we did a tree top walk and hung out with the monkeys and comodo dragons! It's amazing that you can be in the middle of a metropolitan city and then get away to parks like this!

So for the past 4 days we have been meeting Dave's friends, Sprinting around the city to make the next bus, eating spicy asian couisine, seeing the sites and enjoying being together in the same city! Pretty surreal actually. It has been the smoothest transition and I'm excited for the plans the Lord has for me here. I've met an enormous amount of internationals already and fun to hear how they all ended up in S'pore. It is quite the hub!

This week I am working on meeting people with connections for possible work opportunities. The Second DAY I arrived I had a 2 1/2 hour interview with Equipping Leaders for Asia, which went Really well. The guy basically offered me the position, but am looking at all options at the moment. I would be training youth on Leadership principles and recruiting churches in the area to get plugged into our training. I would enjoy the position and definitely be challenged in new ways- but just want to make sure that is where the Lord wants me for now. So I'm off to meetings today and tomorrow to seek what is out there. Please pray with me on this as I make a decision!

All in all, it has been a fascinating first week of firsts! My first bus pass, first true asian meal, my first time attending a traditional Hindu celebration with a European soccer game on in the background :), first time making sushi from scratch, my first time attending an asian bible study, first time I have been in a white house (they opened it for the Hindu holiday), and my first time living in a tropical heater! :)

I'll be working on taking more pictures and posting them this weekend. You have to get a grasp of the downtown area which is just unbelievable...stay tuned. :) Thank you for all of your prayers and support as I make this transition. I just wish you all could be with me to experience this! hope to hear from you...

6 Days and Counting!

On October 21st I head off to my pepto bismo pink room in Singapore! (Which will be painted soon.) :) As I am sorting out what to pack and finishing last minute details, I can only imagine what lies ahead. As most of you know, I am more of an African girl. I’m typically off to Uganda or Kenya with organizations like World Vision, and now I am off to Asia to engage with organizations like World Outreach! My Uganda Pastor said to me recently, “Kelsey, you are like the trinity. You are an American, an African and now an Asian!” Well I wouldn’t say I’m anything Like the trinity, but I am excited to explore this part of the world I would have never traveled otherwise.

So here are the major updates: I have an Amazing living situation. I will be living with 5 American girls all around my age who are either working for Young Life or Teaching at an International School. They graciously offered for me to stay in their extra room (happens to be pink with daisies) J and I eagerly agreed! The house is in a Great location near the Botanic Gardens and close to Dave and downtown.

I have a few job interviews lined up when I arrive, as well as several people to contact when I get there. Jobs vary from leadership development to communication and marketing. Pray with me as I am making these decisions in the next few weeks…

Other than that, I am overwhelmed with thanksgiving for all my friends and family that are so supportive. Driving away from Colorado was tough, really tough. All the Colorado memories flooded my mind as my dad and I drove out on I-70. I just got back from a family wedding in Seattle where I was able to see all my family members together. So now it is just last minute packing and anticipation to get there!

Dave and I are excited for this next chapter in Singapore and hopefully this blog can give a glimpse into what it will be like! So the next time I write, I’ll be about 14 hours ahead of ya in 90 degree heat!!