Today is Friday and I leave Monday. I am overcome by so many thoughts when I think about this being a reality. I'm nervous as all get out, excited beyond belief and absolutely ready to go, but stay at the same time. I want to be in so many places at once. If only I could be. I want to be in Indiana; I want to stay in Vienna; I want to go to South Africa; and more and more lately I've been missing Pittsburgh. 

I've loved Vienna since the moment I stepped out of the airport, but the longer I'm here, the more in love with it I fall. Everything about this city is amazing. It's beautiful, it's busy but relaxed at the same time, it's easy to get around and everyone lets you be. The everyday people you pass on the "U-bahn" (the trolley system) or on the streets aren't overly nice and don't go out of their way too much, but they certainly are very polite. Everyone just kind of does their own thing and minds their own business. The people I have met here though, are extremely sweet. In fact, a lovely couple and their children came over for dinner earlier. Mat is the pastor at Dawn and Ted's church, and Shelly is his wife. They have two adorable little boys, Sam and Joe. They made dinner and brought it over; it was so delicious! Shelly and Mat are actually from South Africa too! Mat is half-South African and half Austrian. Shelly is full South African. They both grew up there, so it was nice to talk with them a bit about it. Shelly is the sweetest lady too. She was really interested in wedding plans and she even told me some stories from her wedding time! I wish I could spend some more time with them and get to know them better. This is definitely a place I could see myself living someday!

I skyped with Beth and Ashley (the two interns that are already there) last night, and it definitely got me more excited! They told me all about the office and what to expect. Everything there is really professional and we get our own office! They said that the nights get really cold, but the days aren't too terrible. Beth is working with the broadcasting and the actual radio aspect of things, and she's already been live on-air twice! Maybe I'll get to jump right in and begin working! I can't even think straight when it comes to leaving! Prayers are always welcome: Nerves, relationships, health, safety, etc.  : )