Amie and Her Advenutre

Me in a Crown! I was having a terrible time writing this section of the blog, I always feel dumb writing about myself. I was chatting with my sister Rachel (who lives in Germany) and she was saying she didn't have anything to do, so gave her the assignment of writing this section for me. Here is what she wrote:

Amie the Tor-Mentor To set the record straight, I am not writing about my self. In that case this would be called "About Rachel" and not "About Amie". Amie is not too shy or too uncreative to write about her self. She is simply too modest. Everyone who knows Amie knows there are a hundred amazing (as well as a couple not so awe inspiring) things worth mentioning. She however has trouble writing those down with out feeling like a show off. And that's where I come in. Amie is my eldest sister, my tormentor and mentor all in one.

Why tormentor you ask? Isn't being an elder sister enough? Try the eldest sister of 4 girls and the younger sister of one poor boy. Try, redhead with the temper to match. If you are ever forced to cross paths with her before 9am keep your eyes down and your mouth shut, you might survive. To tell you the truth she is probably the most opinionated and stubborn person I've ever met. And it is exactly those qualities that have helped to form Amie into one of the most exceptional people I've ever met as well.

These qualities came in handy during her college years. Especially when it came to volunteering on the Kerry/Edwards campaign or working as President of the United Nations Students Association at the University of Minnesota. A handful in itself next to her double major in Global Studies and Anthropology with an emphasis in Middle East, Peace Governence and Justice Studies. Her engagement here lead her to a job with the Human Rights Programm at the University of Minnesota after graduation.

Besides these interests Amie is a passionate traveler. She has been to over 10 different countries, Italy, Sweden, Germany, France, Great Britain, Turkey and Tunisia to name a few. She takes time to not only visit all the popular tourist sites, but also to try and get a feel for the people and culture. I believe it was a combination of all this that lead Amie to her decision to join the Peace Corps. But she will tell you herself a little more about that.

It is most certainly a combination of all this that makes her my tor-mentor. Tor by the way, means gate or door in German. I find this word very important when it comes to Amie. She is not one who spends time looking for the next door, she builds it her self and has never been afraid to open it.