Motion in the Ocean...

Okay that sounds dirty, but I don't mean it to be. Last night was Senior Salute at SPU. That means a few hundred members of the Senior class hopped on the Virginia V and took a ride around Lake Washington. It was such a great night. Good music, food, and people. The first picture is me with some of my best friends and the second one is of Brittany and myself.

Goodnight Seattle....

"The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him." Psalm 28

Late Night Television...

Alright fellow bloggers...its time again to make your voices heard (although this time my question will not involve politics!). Who do you like best on late night? Jay Leno, David Letterman, Conan O'Brien, or Craig Ferguson? My vote....Conan O'Brien (not just becuase he has the same last name as Colleen). I think he's halarious. He is downright goofy and strange. That makes me laugh. Second place: David Letterman.

Floating the Nile...

Okay...let's get back on topic. Afterall, this IS supposed to be a blog about my trip. Part of my travels in Egypt will include a cruise on the Nile River (picture of the boat is seen alove). Here's a look at what I will be up to the whole time....

Day 1 Arrive Luxor.Start your tour with a visit to the magnificent Temple of Amon at Karnak and the smaller but still impressive Luxor Temple. Board your cruise ship in time for lunch. The balance of the afternoon is free. (L D)

Day 2 Luxor.Visit the Luxor West Bank to see the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's Temple and the ruined Colossi of Memnon. Returning to your ship, cruise to Edfu. (B L D)

Day 3 Edfu / Kom Ombo.A ride through the town of Edfu brings you to the splendid Temple of Horus. Then continue sailing to Kom Ombo for a visit to the twin hilltop Ptolemaic Temples of Horus the Falcon God and Sobek the Crocodile God. (B L D)

Day 4 Aswan.This morning, visit the Aswan High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple. In the afternoon, a felucca (boat) ride takes you around Kitchner Island. (B L D)

Day 5 Depart Aswan.Disembark after breakfast for independent departures. Alternatively, you may want to join an optional excursion to Abu Simbel. (B)

Here's A Question For You....

We all know Republican President George W. Bush is not popular among a majority of American voters (http://www.pollingreport.com/BushJob.htm). We also know the Democratically-controlled Congress is liked even less (http://www.pollingreport.com/CongJob.htm). Which begs the question: Since both are unpopular among Americans, does a particular party have an actual advantage in the upcoming election? Many say the Democratic Party does. What do you think?

Destination: Summer Weddings...

My friend Tyler is getting married to his fiancée Kirstin in Los Angeles. I'll be there.

My friend David is getting married to his fiancée Margaret in Little Rock. I'll be there too.

I Hope I Don't Sound Elitist...

But I'm pretty sure I come from the most beautiful place in Washington State: Gig Harbor.

I Am Not Ashamed...

This is not a confession because anyone who knows me well knows of my love for McDonalds. But for those who do not, here's an insight. I used to go to McDonalds with my mom and dad at least twice a week growing up. I had it so much that by the time I reached middle school, I never wanted another french fry or cheeseburger again. However, once I came to college, I fell in love with it all over again. I don't go there often, but when I do...its heaven. Today I got a double cheeseburger, fries, and a Coke. Now, I'm guessing many of you will say: gross! Well, that's just too bad. True love is true love...and my true love starts with the letter "m."

A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words...

If you ever get bored and need yet another place to spend your time on the net, I recommend http://www.charbeck.net/. That is the photography website of my good friend Charlie Beck. He's a fellow student at Seattle Pacific and just happens to be one of my FIVE roommates. He's very talented and takes pictures of our friends all the time. Since most of you, my readers, tend to be from KOMO, you can even check out pictures of our very own Colleen Horne. Check it.

I'm Leaving On a Jet Plane...

It's ten days until graduation and twelve days until I leave on my trip to the Middle East on Delta. I take off from Seattle on June 9th and arrive in Tel Aviv, Israel the following day. I'll be spending close to two weeks in Israel. Then I will be flying Jordinian Airlines to Cairo, Egypt. I'll spend several days inside the city, then will trek down south to Aswan to take a cruise up the Nile River. Then its back to Cairo for a couple of days and then back to the United States. You might wonder why I have a picture of Delta Airlines. Well, that's the beautiful corporate specimin that's funding my trip to the Middle East. I'm using a buddy pass which allows me to take any open seat (including first class) on their flights across the globe. God bless Delta and my good friend Tyler's mom (who is a flight attendent) for providing me with the buddy pass!

It's the Final Countdown...

It seems hard to believe...but graduation is only ten days away. I've been in school since I was three, so graduation is a long time coming. To be completly honest, I'm ready. I have met some of the greatest people in the world at SPU. I love my professors (most of them), love my classes (most of them). and love my peers (most of them). But its time to move on. I'm confident in my ability to maintain relationships with my good friends post-college. I've done so with with buddies from high school and that will only continue with my college friends. Good-bye SPU! By the way...the picture is of Tiffany Loop (located on the lower SPU campus). It includes Peterson Hall (center) and the Science Building (right).