Planning my Funeral

Preparing for my Israeli adventure has kind of felt like planning my own funeral, and suprisingly, it is a lot more fun than you would think. I went to the bank today to get my accounts all in order for my "departure", talked to the Verizon people about ending my service, and I have been sorting through my possessions to figure out what few things I can bring. Doesn't it sound like I am dying? Don't worry, I don't plan on doing that any time soon.
But just to be on the safe side, if something...tragic...were to happen, here are my requests:
1. A slideshow with pictures of me
2. A Mikaelimony meeting. Everyone tells their favorite Mikael moments (this could either be really short or really long)
3. Potato casserole and Dr. Pepper will be served at the funeral dinner
4. I already promised my roommate Andi my turquoise, but I would like to be buried in some of it. And a really cute pair of shoes too. Don't cover those up. And my New Mexican blanket! I cannot go on a trip without it.
5. A couple bags of ice would be helpful. I figure if I sell some ice water where I am going, they might kick me out

Test Drive

I am completely new to this blog thing. All of my sister-in-laws as well as about every other person in this world have a blog, but for some reason this scares the crap out of me. What if I do it wrong? What if my stories aren't as funny as Stephanie's? Will anybody even read it? Well, I have never had trouble speaking my mind before, so why should sharing it on a blog be any different.

I have been searching for what seems like hours for the perfect template but haven't found the perfect one yet. This one will have to do. I am sure it will change every 15 minutes for the next month. So have patience with me as I figure this new blog world out.

Oh, and one more thing! Why I am even making this blog- because my life is fascinating, that's why! Just kidding. In a little over a week I will be shutting down the cell phone and boarding a plane to Jerusalem for a semester. I would like to think people will be interested in all that I am learning, seeing, and doing while I am there, so this is my way to stay connected to you! As soon as life gets exciting, I will start trying to write each day and add pictures so I can share this once-in-a-lifetime experience with those I care about (and any eligible bachelors they may know).