Getting Ready

Welcome!

I am so excited that many of you will be joining me as I embark on a journey of a lifetime working with Invisible Children this fall. Jensen made me this beautiful blog, so be sure to thank him for his hard work when you see him next! Be sure to bookmark by blog/subscribe so you can stay up to date with my many adventures!

SKYPE

While I am on the road I will be changing my cell phone plan and making it go down to the lowest plan to save money (I don't get paid, remember!). So, I have decided that the best way to stay in contact is with Skype. Many of you may already have it, which is awesome! Add me to your friends list! My skype name is Christaadell, or you can search for Christa Geist, Sacramento, CA. For everyone else, download skype and make use of that web cam you have lying around! I am specifically thinking of my mother...as I know she has one and probablyh as never used it! Skype is a free internet program that can be used to chat online, or like a phone. If you have a webcam, you can see each other! Seeing as I will have access to a computer with a webcam, it is your job to get one in return so we can talk!! I don't want to forget what your beautiful faces look like!

Updates

So, here is some updated information for those of you who keep asking, and those who just want some more! I have officially purchased my plane ticket for San Diego. I was thrilled to discover that there is another intern flying in at the same time as me (John). He is from Arkansas, and we have already made arrangements to meet up at the airport! I fly into San Diego at 12:30 August 4th, and will be picked up by someone from Invisible Children and taken back to our house/dorm...I say dorm because there will be between 40-60 people living there for those five weeks. I have been told that the house is 7 bedrooms, has two kitchens, two living rooms, a garage/hangout room and four bathrooms. The house is two stories, and is split into two floors (one for girls and one for boys), and there will be between 7 and 8 people per room! It is a good thing I am an experienced dorm dweller!

Fundraising Update

My brother Marc helped me out by putting me into contact with his friend that owns/operates "The Cause Clothing." Eddie, (the creator) has donated $300 towards my fundraising goal of $2,000! I have also received donations from a few other people. Now I only have $1590 left to raise! I sent out about thirty prayer/support letters, and many people have promised to donate towards my goal as well. I am so thankful that the Lord is providing in many ways. He never ceases to amaze me with all that he does. (Both seen and unseen!)

Contact Info

For those of you who are dying to know, I will be living in La Mesa, and working in San Diego for five weeks starting August 4th. Here is the address if you want to send me some mail! (postcards, letters and packages are always welcome and even encouraged!)

Invisible Children, Inc.

Attention: Christa Geist

1620 5th Ave, Suite 400

San Diego, CA 92101

That is all I have for now! I hope to send you some updated information with the details of where I will be working after we leave San Diego! There were some last minute delays, so I won't find out until next week.

-Christa