As I write this, there are 4 days left of ministry and only 12 days until I land in LAX. I still has not hit me yet that I am leaving my team, my family away from home and beginning a whole new adventure!
But I have a feeling that I will get some common questions asked when I get home from this thing. So I wanted to try and answer some of them for you here! It has been an incredible journey and I do not regret a single minute of it. So here goes…
What was the weirdest thing you ate?
I think I was blessed in this arena and never really had to eaten anything too weird, BUT in Ecuador we did have cow intestines (very very chewy) and llama steak (really really delicious).
What was your favorite country?
This is a hard one to answer because some countries had the best weather or food or ministry or whatever. So I will categorize it for you, haha.
Best ministry: BOLIVIA, MOZAMBIQUE, CAMBODIA
Best weather: ALBANIA
Best food(eating out): ALBANIA
Best team-cooked food: ROMANIA
Best team times: ROMANIA AND SWAZILAND
Best Dancing: MOZAMBIQUE AND ALBANIA
Best contacts: ECUADOR & PERU
Best accommodations: ROMANIA & MALAYSIA
Best off days: THAILAND
What was the hardest thing you saw?
Bangla Road in Thailand. So much sin and darkness. And yet, there was still hope there too.
What are some things God taught you.
I learned a whole lot about my IDENTITY. Turns out, the Lord IS the same yesterday, today and forever…AND is working all over the world. As I struggled with my identity and what defines my life, the Lord was never changing and is a constant refuge. Through that, I have become more of the person God has created me to be: bold, beautiful, patient and genuine (these were some big themes I had to find freedom in and then walk in.)
What have you missed the most?
Besides the usual answers (family, friends, etc), I very much miss sitting in a café for hours by myself, just reading, journaling, or internetting.
What was the best thing you packed and have used on the Race?
My cocoon (or sleeping bag liner). I use it on buses for travel days and in all the countries where it has been too hot to use covers or a sleeping bag.
What is one thing you wish you had brought on the Race?
A full size computer. This little netbook has been great for travel and such, but it just does not function or hold memory like a regular computer. I would also probably bring a hard drive to back everything up.
Would you recommend the World Race to everyone?
Yes! While I do not think the Race is for everyone(especially extreme introverts), I do believe anyone can do it if they are willing to sacrifice their entitlements and rights for 11 months. It is a long, difficult journey but well worth it. And there is so so much fun to be had along the way. The WR is especially good at community…I have learned so much about living in community and going deep with each other. If you are not willing to do this, then don’t come. You simply will not survive without your teammates.
The BIG Question: What Will You Do Now??
Well, you just stay tuned…I am working on a blog that will give you an idea of the direction I am headed. 
