Greetings!

Hi
So a wee intro to my adventures to Australia. I'm Ernie, also known as Erinne. I'm going to do a YWAM DTS in Perth Australia for 6 months.

N.B. I've never done a blog so it may or may not be a bit pants, but I'll give it a go. As well as a wee note about what i get up to I will also post photos for your interest. They'll probably be more interesting than the blurb. Anyhoo, hope you enjoy.

YWAM stands for Youth With A Mission. it's a Christian organisation and they are all about helping those who need help and caring for those who need cared for, all because of their faith. I feel on the same wave length and want to do my bit in helping others lives become better. I'll try not make this too like a beauty queen speech but let's face it the world isn't perfect.

So DTS stands for Discipleship Training School. It teaches and trains people how to be the best disciple of Jesus they can be which means being generous, charitable and loving. Also, we get to know more of who Jesus is and what He thinks of us...there's always more to learn. I'll be personal developing to the max.

Once it's all over I have no plans. The world is my oyster. I have this time in Oz to figure some things out and the direction I want my life to take. Beezer!!

Why Australia ? I hear you ask.
Initially I thought maybe its a bit indulgent to go half way round the world to do charity work when there are people who need help right where I live. YWAM have some exciting projects in Perth that seem right up my street. I don't pretend to think Aussie's are more needy but there is something in me that loves travelling and seeing different cultures. I have always wanted to visit Australia. Going in this capacity I hope I can see its culture and traditions as it really is instead of simply being a tourist. Also there is a chance I'll do my outreach in one of the neighbouring countries, somewhere I may not get another opportunity to go to.

I have thought a lot about this; is it a bit a pretentious, what are my motives and can I justify the cost? I suppose there is an element of comfort having some familiar things while doing challenging work. I have decided, however, I don't need to feel guilty for feeling restless with life in Liverpool and wanting an adventure in a far away place. I am genuine in wanting to be useful, I am determined not to just scratch the surface. There are doors that will only open this way. I feel peaceful that its the right thing to do and that's a good start.

So now what? Visa is granted and flights are booked all there is to do is wait 4 days til I fly.

Look out for more instalments. Next one will be once I'm actually in Perth, excited much.

Adiós for now