Yay, I'm actually making a third post. The past few weeks there has been a lot of changes going on in my life: I've decided what to major in, I'm realizing my nitch, changing jobs, and God is teaching me time management. Change is extremely difficult for me, being that I like to use Tony Shaloub's saying in Monk: "I like change, I just don't like being there when it's taking place." Yes, I am that person who doesn't want to rock the boat. I'd actually prefer a set routine, that rarely changes. Although I love to be spontaneous when it comes to food and certain situations, I still like to have a system. It can be a good thing, but when change does arise, I am learning to trust Him and not worry.
About three weeks ago I realized that I needed to find a new job. I loved my coworkers, but I felt too comfortable there, and I want to grow, not just stay where I'm at. So, I gave my two week's notice without getting a new job first--yeah, kinda irresponsible, but keep reading. The very next day I went into my favorite Starbucks that is in a Target. While getting my drink, the employee there asked if I was still looking for a job. "Yes!" I exclaimed excitedly, this has been my dream job since I was 16. The very next day I applied. Rumors spread throughout the place that I applied, so the employees put the good word in for me to get the job. But I couldn't bank on just a "maybe", so I continued my job search....
About a week later I had an interview with Tim Hortons, and I got the job! Definitely not what I wanted and it was further away, but thankfully something opened up. I was supposed to start last Monday, however, I received a call from the Starbucks, "We want an interview!" They said. I was centimeters from my dream job as a barista, oh so very close. I went through the interview, I got a job offer to pay .50 more than Subway did, plus it's five minutes from my house, and there are a few Christians working there. I haven't started yet, I have orientation on Friday.
I'm excited, but it leaves me at this place: I don't have a lot of money. Which actually at this time, it is a good thing, in an odd way. I had wanted to take this weekend and hopefully go on my first road trip with my brother to the west side of Michigan to visit my grandma. It wasn't set in stone, but I just feel like I need some time away, preferably in the middle of nowhere up-north. But there's no way I couldn't done that with my budget at the moment and the missions trip coming up. So, for that reason I didn't go. On the flip side, I took my two little brothers to Sonic today after church for lunch, and my car decided not to drive well for me. I am not sure what's going on, and while I almost want to be irritated that I don't have enough money in my bank, haven't started my job, and have other things I must do this week which require a car--it could be much worse. How? Imagine this: Me and my brother head up-north, and in Lansing (or somewhere), my car decided not to work. How terrible would that be to be stranded out that way! I'd rather be stranded at 19 & Hayes, a few miles from my house, rather than in Lansing which is a couple hours from my house. Just a thought of mine. How interesting though I just got done telling someone how you need to look for the little blessings God sends your way. Whether I believe it or not, feel it or not, know it or not, I'm thankful that I didn't go up north, that I didn't have enough money in my bank, and that I have to rely on God. Ahhhhhhh, I wish a snap of a finger could make me understand everything, but He knows what He's doing, I don't.
Anyway, have a lovely night and happy Memorial Day.
May we remember (and pray for) all of the soldiers who have sacrificed their lives, their will, their time for this country. Unashamedly: God bless America.
Psalm 62:10 Do not trust in extortion or take pride in stolen goods; though your riches increase, do not set your heart on them.
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