Saturday, January 7, 2012

Day Before Lift Off...

Hey All!

So an idea for a blog for this amazing opportunity was made to me by my favorite Planet Beach Manager, Brittany. Thus, I created a blog. Thanks Britt!

I can't even express to you all how excited I am for this trip to take place. My flight departs tomorrow at 1:50pm EST and I will make a stop in Atlanta, Georgia, then Amsterdam, and then finally Bologna, Italy.

I am currently sitting at Starbucks preparing for the trip, especially mentally. I want to take this opportunity to let you know how giving one of my coach's is: Christina Diaz. I had requested to possibly get some gym time this week so that I would be both physically and mentally prepared for this trip. Just as I thought it wasn't going to happen, she sent me a text last night and it read, "8am tomorrow". Of course, you all know me, I jumped at the opportunity to play volleyball! Not only did she get me some gym time, but she came at 8am today just to help me! I am so truly grateful for her time and great tips this morning.

Anyways, I hope you all will enjoy this and I will do my best to keep you updated on how the trip is going. I really do appreciate every single one of you for your support and more importantly prayers. I truly hope to spread God's love while being over there even for the short period of time :)

Thank you again.

Love: Ashley Anne August #13

Mark 2:14 As he walked along he saw Levi son of Alphaeus sitting at the tax collector's booth. "Follow me," Jesus told him, and Levi got up and followed him.

2 comments:

  1. Hi Pixie! Love love love the blog. Thanks for doing it. I'll feel like I am there with you...I wish I was actually! Hope your flight(s) went well and you arrived safely. And just so you know...you inspire me to keep following my dreams! Go get 'em honey! Love you. Mom

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  2. I'm so excited you're blogging! I can't wait to read every entry. You're on such an amazing journey and I know that you will love every moment :) Take a breath and enjoy the ride! Sightsee and eat fabulous food for me! I love you!

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