Ok, so I'm finally back from summer. I spent most of the time in Oregon, but had a few days in Colorado (and twenty some hours in various airports). Since then I've been busy getting ready for more classes and then doing homeowork for those classes (big surprise, I know). I'm only taking two classes, but add on part time work, studying for my comprehensive exams, and trying to have a personal life, and I'm pretty busy. I'm taking another translation course and a Greek course. They both should be pretty good, but I'm really enjoying the Greek. Of course, I'm trying to do a year's worth in two or three months, but what's life without a few challenges?

Prerequisites for being a missionary:

Applicant must be debt free, including school loans, car payments, and mortages.
Applicant must be able to live on 35 cents or less per day. Out of this, the applicant must tithe, provide for his/her family, and store up money for unforeseen emergencies.
Applicant must not have any addictions, including drugs, alcohol, new clothes, caffine, pornography, or chocolate.
Applicant must have near native fluency in Greek, Hebrew, Aramaic, multiple major languages, and at least one minority language.
Applicant must sever social or family ties, including aging parents, sick children, boyfriend/girlfriend, and close friends.
Applicant must have memorized large portions of scripture, including the Old Testament and New Testament.
Applicant must not have any struggles with faith, questioning God, or sin.
Applicant must know what to say in any situation, solved all apologetic issues, and be internationally recognized for surpassing knowledge and wisdom.
Applicant must be willing to eat bugs for three meals per day.
Applicant must have a specific calling and yet be content in not knowing the future.
Applicant must be old enough to be recognized as an elder, young enough to reach the younger generation, mature for having gone through all the trials of life, pleasant in any situation, in good health, an excellent housekeeper, organized, motivated, caring, able to perform miracles, tireless, never afraid, and, of course, humble.

OR

Applicant must love God and allow Him to be strong in your weakness.