A look at Obama from this side of the world

Well I'm sure you are all sick of talking/hearing about the election by now. I can say it is a different perspective being on the outside looking in. Watching Obama's speech from my couch in Singapore made the U.S. feel so far away...and CNN did a great job of romanticizing this moment in history as a new beginning: the Time for change. And it Is a time of hope as the U.S. is in fact beyond segregation and division. However the newspaper article in the Singapore newspaper declared this election as the "...fate of the world." Quite a strong statement, don't you think? Or do you think that is true? Does the U.S. control the fate of the world?
If the fate of the world is in the hands of our western politicians, then we do have reason to be worried.

Enough of that! So I have officially been in Singapore for over 2 weeks now and it has been a whirlwind of activities and emotions. Those of you who know Dave know that he will Never bore you! Nope! In fact we have to Schedule time of "rest" so we don't get too burnt out. We go from small group to swing dancing to Rugby games to meeting friends for lunch to mission trip meetings to going downtown to church to girls night to getting Lost! (Ok, those last 2 are mine but I am getting better at directions!) I have had a fun-filled time so far and in the midst of it all I have met some quality people. What I love is the Diversity of race, interests, professions, and culture! We all know that Colorado is not known for being diverse, but being here I realize how much I love and need diversity! (Luckily Kendra was dynamic enough to fill my diversity quota for those 4 years! ;) hahaha kidding. But there is something unique about this city. It draws some pretty incredible people and I can already feel comfortable around them after 2 weeks. That is an answer to prayer! Of course I can't be 100% Kelsey Young yet, and I am missing those who can draw me out (You know who you are!). Just know that I miss you... a lot.

As I have been seeking and praying about where the Lord wants me to work, I have really wrestled with what type of job to seek. I have an opportunity to work for a leadership organization that would stretch me and challenge me in new ways, but for some reason I don't have a peace about it yet. I had to let them know I needed more time to search out other options in order to be confident in my decision (with dave's support) and I feel really good about it. Most of you who know me Know that I go full speed ahead with my life. I jump in head first. So it would make sense that I would take that job right away and start tomorrow! But the Lord is being very clear as He is speaking through many people around me to seek other options, so that is my plan! Pray with me as I connect with various people and desire to only be where the Lord wants me to be for this chapter in my life. I want a job that will allow me to be balanced with everything else in my life (dave and ministry)- and I trust that there is something out there. For example, Dave is leading a team to Indonesia in the beginning of Dec. and I would Love to join the him and the team. It will most likely be Very difficult for me to find a job and get that time off, but it is opportunities like this that would be wonderful to experience...

So that is the latest report live from Singapore! It is now 1:12 am and time to crash, but wanted to include you all in on where I am at. More pictures to come. I will get downtown this weekend and get some of the city. Then you can book your ticket!