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I had my interview today.
This could be a good thing.
Very good.

Sprint

I have an interview tomorrow at Sprint.
I really hope it works out!
That would be OOOOO-mazing!!!!!!!
:) :) :)

I Don't Understand

I just don't understand. The only thing I can think of is I'm physically exhausting myself somehow. Twice now I've waken up around 10:30 or so. 10:30!!!! I couldn't even do that at home! I don't know...maybe it's just emotions or I'm just mentally tired from research and filling out applications online. Who knows!

In other news I'm doing well. I'm ready to have a job though. It's been great to get all settled in at Kelly's house, but I really am ready for work and for paychecks. I have an interview lined up for next Tuesday at a bank, so I'm pretty excited about that. I'm hoping I get the job or else I can get a job with Sprint or something.

One thing that's new and I'm excited about...I'm going to join a singles Bible study on Monday nights. So my schedule is as follows: Monday Bible study, Tuesday college meeting - Seven, Saturday or Sunday church. And everything inbetween...you never know what's going to happen! I'm excited! I'm excited about getting involved. I've always wanted to be seriously involved in a church. I'm going to see what I need to do to get involved with the worship team and watching kids on the weekends for church.

Anywho...I'm going to grab a bite to eat. Hope you're finding yourself well today, whoever is reading this :)

I'm Going Home!!

We found an airline ticket yesterday for Kayla's wedding. I'm so happy! I'll be home Thursday, November 6 - Monday, November 10. I get to see my family and puppies!!! YAY!!! :)

My Scarf!

I have been having requests to post pictures of the scarf I made! So here you go! I'm not sure how well you can see the stitching, but hopefully you get the idea. I used a 9.0 needle and stitched a chain of 200. To give you an idea, this scarf is longer than my bed. HaHaHa The picture of me wearing it is doubled up. Enjoy!

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Today I walked the dogs. I decided I would like to train them how to walk on a leash. I could only take one at a time because they're big dogs. I loved it! Not only did I feel accomplished about the dogs and teaching them how to act like I'm in charge, not them, I also feel good because I got to walk around the neighborhood twice! I might go out again tonight if it's nice out...Here are some pictures I took when I was in my room......

What Do I Put Here?

Well, I've found myself exploring quite often. I've found two malls, both church campuses, my aunt's house, a place with good gas prices (today it was $2.61 per gallon), Wal-Mart, Target, Starbucks (like at every corner...thank you God!). Oh and the other day Poppy and I went exploring. We didn't mean to, but the navigator lady in his car took him on all these side roads. That was amazing though! We found beautiful land with farms, horses, cows, fields and fields of beauty! I imagined what it would be like if I were to live out there one day....I'm sure it would be a lot of work if I had horses, but you know what...I would love to try it out one day!

A normal day for me so far is as follows: wake up (always a good start I think), eat breakfast, make coffee, have a quiet time with the Lord. Clean the kitchen, my room, and the living room...And sweep all the floors! After that is like a mystery! A few days I went running around the neighborhood, one day I attempted Kelly's DVD "Get Fit While Dancing" only to find that I'm extremely uncordinated. I've gone exploring, took Grammy shopping, visited with Grammy and Poppy, called my family. Tomorrow I think I'll walk the dogs. I'll go to Grammy and Poppy's at some point because I need to print some things for my interview on Tuesday.

I have an interview with Wells Fargo on Tuesday at 9am, which is 10am Florida time. I've been praying that I'll get the job and find out shortly after the interview. I am in faith that God will provide a good job for me. I'm hoping this works out for a number of reasons. If you could pray for me, I would really appreciate it!

What else is new.....Oh! Last night was fun :) I went to Pete's Duelling Piano Bar in downtown Dallas. There was a group of about 10 people, including Kyle, Kelly, and myself. It was a lot of fun! However, it was so loud at points...my ears are still ringing and that was over 24 hours ago.

I went to church today. I thought it was funny because I went all by myself. Everyone else decided to watch church on the internet or they went on Saturday. I really wanted to go, to be able to worship in real life (as opposed to in front of a computer screen..somehow it's just not the same...hmmm...I wonder why?...). I loved it! Fortunately, the time I went Pastor Robert was actually preaching live, so we didn't have to watch him on the screen. They're in the process of raising money to build a mega campus, so I'm finding it very interesting to see how everything is being handled. It's great though. I'm very encouraged. And today's message was about being a good steward, not only here on earth, but in Heaven. You should definitely listen to the message at www.gatewaypeople.com. I know everyone will be effected by it!

Well, I should start heading to bed. I'm not really tired, but I still have to be responsible :)

Texas

Hi everyone!
I'm sure you're probably wondering how things are going out here in Fort Worth. And no, I haven't fallen off the planet - yet. I'm having a wonderful time out here. Mind you, I've only met a handful of people and probably won't remember 99% of their names, but that's okay.

I went with Grammy and Poppy to bring Mom to the airport today. That was pretty sad. It was then when I realized that this is it. It's time to grow up. I'm excited about this. I'm a little bit nervous because there's uncertainties, but I am in faith that the Lord is leading me to where He wants me to be and will teach me a lot more here than where I was back at home. Why? I have no idea. But I do know that when doors open and God is leading us through them, it's best to follow Him :)

Tonight is Seven, their college ministry weekly meeting. I'm very excited to go! I was so blessed last week, so I anticipate tonight will be amazing as well. Hey, wherever God is - is amazing! HaHa

Well, I'm going to google some things now. I'll write later on.

I Love My Mom!

The Creation of a Blanket

I've been working on a blanket! I'm quite excited about it, since I've never been too successful with any kind of craft. I've always given up. But now I'm determined to finish my project and so far I'm quite proud of myself! HaHa

Wells Fargo

I went out this morning to look for a job. The first place I went to was Wells Fargo bank right up the road. I spoke with the manager and she was so excited to meet me. In fact, I made such a good impression, she said if she had an opening in her branch she would hire me on the spot. She gave me her information and I came home to fill out the application. She said she would email the "big people" to put my name on the top of the list.

SO! We'll see. Prayer would be appreciated. Prayer for God's will to be done, for me to get a job where He wants for me.

Thanks!

Life

This morning during my quiet time I came across something that seemed to really impact me. I wanted to share it with you...

Taken from the book Whiter Than Snow by Paul David Tripp, pg 24

God has promised to sustain us by His grace. (God never and will never break His promises.
He promised us the sustaining grace of:

1. Forgiveness - So we can stand before Him unafraid
2. Enablement - Giving us the strength to do what He calls us to do
3. Protection - Delivering us from evil
4. Wisdom - Protecting us from our own foolishness
5. Perseverance - Keeping us until the final enemy has been defeated
6. Eternity - Giving us hope for the day when the struggle will be over.

It is a willing heart that causes us to seek the grace that has been promised.

...I was just so encouraged when I read this! I think that main part that really stood out to me was that God promises these things. God is not able to break a promise. He has promised He won't! I am reminded of Isaiah 55..."For as the rain and the snow come down from heaven and do not return there but water the earth, making it bring forth and sprout, giving seed to the sower and bread to the eater, so shall my word be that goes out from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty,but it shall accomplish that which I purpose, and shall succeed in the thing for which I sent it."

I believe 100% that this could also apply to the promises God has made to His people. For this, I am forever grateful! Who am I that I should receive this? Simply a sinner in desperate need of forgiveness. Thanks be to God my debt has been paid and now I am promised wonderful things from a wonderful God!

I hope this encourages you tonight.

Hi!

Today was a gorgeous day! The weather was phenomenal. It felt like middle 70s with a nice breeze. Perfect. Absolutely perfect.

I went to church this morning with my Mom, Grammy and Poppy, and my cousin Kelly. It was simply amazing. It's a huge church, but I really enjoyed it! I tried not to think that it's my church now. Pretty much I still feel like I'm in a dream...

Today I unpacked my stuff. It was really strange. I'm in a strange house but my stuff is here and my car is in the driveway. I guess this is what it's like to move, or take an extended vacation of sorts. I am completely uncomfortable, but completely happy to be here. I've come to realize I've been way too comfortable in my little bubble. What better way is there to get me out of that comfort bubble than to move me to a whole new world? God has an interesting sense of humor. That's all I'm saying!

But I'm excited. It's quite an adventure for sure! HaHa Tonight everyone came over to my cousin's house to hang out. I kid you not, I had to just sit back a few times and take it all in. I was reminded of the Portocollis family from My Big Fat Greek Wedding. This family is crazy. HaHaHa I love them so much! I now understand why my mom has her little moments sometimes. HaHa Good moments! Fun moments! :) Welcome to the nutty family!!! :)

Ok, it's late so I'm heading to bed. Goodnight world!

I'm Alive

Mom and I made it to Texas! We drove here from Florida in my lovely Toyota Corolla. It was a fun drive...definitely created some lifetime memories! For example, singing Carole King songs really loud and hitting really bad notes during David Cook songs. Great times.

And now I'm here. It's so strange. It's all like one big dream. I wonder if I'll wake up tomorrow in my bedroom on Touro Drive...waking up to the smell of freshly brewed coffee and puppies kissing my face? I fear my waking up will be quite different tomorrow. I'm excited to go to church in the morning, but I'm definitely having some not-so-fun emotions mixed with excitement and anticipation.

I'm so blessed to be able to stay at my cousin's house. They've set up a nice room for me in the back of the house. I have my own bathroom and a walk in closet! I definitely feel welcomed here. It was great when we arrived at my grandparent's house. Poppy was in his garage doing something or another. He looked so happy to see us. And Grammy was too! She was cooking dinner, but managed to give Mom and I a big hug! I'm so happy to be close to them. Whether I'll be here for a couple of months, a year, or longer, I'm grateful for this opportunity.

I'm kind of at a loss right now. I don't quite know how I should be feeling. I guess everything is just so overwhelming. I'm so uncomfortable when it comes to new things like this. For example, I'm the type of person who likes to sit on my sofa every night perhaps with a cup of coffee, playing sudoku or crocheting. I've been very comfortable with my life. So this for me is a HUGE step. I actually have to grow up a bit now. Scary! Exciting!

I'm very grateful to know that no matter what, God is here. He has come before me and He will go behind me. His plan is perfect. And I'm trusting Him. That's about all there is to it. HaHa.

So....

Tomorrow is my last day in Florida for a while. It's a crazy feeling! It's almost not real. I think the only way I've been able to deal with it is by not thinking about it - the reality of moving. Tonight as I was at work, I kept thinking about how this is really real. Of course I started to freak out. I almost had a panic attack, but I didn't. It's just so overwhelming. Sometimes I wonder if I've made a big mistake? But I know doors have opened for me there, where doors have closed for me here. Will that last forever? I don't know. Perhaps I just need to get our of town for a little bit to learn some things. I don't know.

This I do know: That God is for me...Who can be against me? Or, what can be against me? Can a new situation, new circumstances, distance, uncertainties...If God is for me, what can be against me?

Some of my favorite scriptures are very helpful right now:
"You have kept count of my tossings; put my tears in your bottle. Are they not in your book?Then my enemies will turn back in the day when I call. This I know, that God is for me. In God, whose word I praise, in the LORD, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I shall not be afraid. What can man do to me?"
Psalm 56:8-11

"Delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart."
Psalm 37:4

"For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the LORD. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts."
Isaiah 55:8-9

"For you shall go out in joy and be led forth in peace..."
Isaiah 55:12

"And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose."
Romans 8:28

I would greatly appreciate your prayers as I'm going through this transition in my life. Thank you in advance! And I will do my best to keep this updated.