Four more days!!

I've got three full days left in Juneau... which is a little difficult for me since I've felt like I haven't had much of a summer, so it's a little hard to get super excited about heading off to London on Friday (not to fear, I'm still really looking forward to getting over there... just feel like I need a little more time). Unfortunately, I still have a good chunk of homework that needs to get done. The next couple of days are going to be a little frantic, but I'm used to procrastinating and working well under pressure. It's hard to think that I won't be going back to Whitworth this fall and spending another semester with my wonderful friends there... I'll see you all next Spring!
Love,
Giselle
(p.s. The picture I attached is of my friend Dana and I on a little lake outside of Haines this last June.)

20 days until take off...

I'm sitting here in the SE Waffle Co. in Juneau, trying to focus on doing some politics research... it's finally hitting me that I'm leaving in three weeks and I have an incredible amount of work to do in that period of time. Travis is gone for a week in Petersburg (AK) for his internship with the Dept. of Transportation... I believe he's going to be on bear patrol while his partner surveys the areas for potential roads. So, I have a week to get as much homework done as possible!

It's been a busy summer... Travis and I both working full time 9-5 jobs. Unfortunately, we haven't had the best weather in Juneau, so there hasn't been any exciting adventures outside yet, besides a couple unsuccessful fishing trips. The fourth up here was wonderful, I always love the fourth of July in Juneau. Travis and I watched the Juneau parade with my family and then rode bikes over to Douglas for the mini-parade in Douglas and the Sandy Beach festivities. Our favorite thing to do is watch the soap-box races, which is always a treat. I also won a dollar for participating in the women's 60-yard dash... way to go me!

Anyway, more later. I'm off to get some research books from the UAS Library.
Lots of Love...

Preparing for the Fall...

This summer has been a constant challenge of trying to motivate myself to complete research assignments, papers and readings for the fall. Before I leave Juneau I have to complete three in-depth research papers, prepare several presentations and journal to get ready for the experience. How can the professors expect me to stay inside and research/write when I live in such a gorgeous place?! But, I know it will all get done somehow... and I will be off for London on August 1st.
This summer has gone by way too fast. I got home on May 23rd, began working at the Waffle Co. the next Monday and then went to Rainbow Glacier Camp (in Haines, AK), to be a camp counselor for two weeks. The picture to the right is from the first week of camp with the elementary schoolers-- it was a blast! I just returned from camp and have exactly a month to complete all of my assignments, so I'm definitely feeling the stress.
I will be over in the UK until November 1st, and then return home to do some substitute teaching before Juneau Schools' Christmas Break. It should be an amazing fall, and a crazy one at that for my family, considering my sister will be in Africa as well! So, my prayers go to her and her safety. I will try and keep this blog updated as much as possible while I'm away... I know I will miss you all a ton!
In Christ's Love...