Life happens. Right? Well life happened and I feel like a road map gone bad. Which direction do I go? I can summarize my issues in two statements: 1. I lost my job. A job I loved. A job I worked more than 4 years to obtain. A job that I felt lucky to have. A job that gave me meaning. 2. My lease is ending. I can move anywhere! The possibilities are only limited to the structure I impose. At almost any given moment I am focusing on the silver linings... this opens up my life, right?
It's the other moments that make me question myself. I've filled out lots of job applications, for positions really anywhere in this great cheese state. As of today, I have scheduled at least 8 interviews. Each interview has felt successful to some degree. But I am struggling with remaining patient. I am worried that I will turn down the "right" one for the chance of something "perfect". How long do I wait? How much of the decision should be chalked up to instinct? Am I meant to move to some little town up North? Do I give up the structure and schedule I have created here? With this all said and done I am reminded that all I really need to do is PRAY.
Don't
worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you
need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience
God's peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will
guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ.
Philippians 4:6-7
Dear God,
I pray that I will recognize the job offer that will keep me stable, emotionally and physically, and accept it. I pray for the patience to wait until that job offer comes along and the wisdom to reject anything that takes me away from You and the positive life I have built. I pray for the strength to handle the day to day struggles that are challenging me.
I thank you for parents and siblings who have faith in my abilities. I thank you for friends that find me inspirational and hold me up when I am weak. I thank you for the many gifts and talents You have given me. I thank you for my friendliness, good listening skills, and easy going nature that allow others to feel comfortable with me. I thank you for challenging me to demonstrate compassion as a profession.
Please help me to feel Your peace during this difficult time. Open my mind and heart to the possibilities you have laid before me, help me cipher my path. Please fill me with Your love. Amen.
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Saturday, June 1, 2013
It's been a long time...
I could go about giving a million excuses as to where I've been but the truth is:
With that being said, here's an abbreviated list of events from the past few years in no particular or chronological order:
life happens.
That's it. I haven't been extraordinarily busy or doing anything terribly exciting, just living. Years have passed, that's true. I have changed, inside and out, but in essence I am still me. With that being said, here's an abbreviated list of events from the past few years in no particular or chronological order:
- moved 3 times (remember it has been years since my last post)
- lived a nocturnal life for about 2 years as a 3rd shift worker
- shot a potato gun for the first time- and hit the target!
- received a celebratory 5 years of employment gift from my employer (I chose the Pyrex dish set)
- watched my courageous and inspiring brother heal after numerous life changing accidents
- road-tripped through Canada to Maine
- reached my highest Words With Friends score- 507
- became a Godmother to a beautiful little girl named Emalee
- played hairdresser and make-up artist "dolling" up my little sis countless times for her many fancy events
- dated a few potential "Prince Charming"s- maybe even in fell in love a little bit and had my heart broken (Don't worry dear readers, this book isn't finished yet... there is still time for a happily ever after.)
- became a Care Coordinator and loved just about every minute of my job
- witnessed my sister blossom in a wonderful mother and I became "Aunty"!
- decided to get healthy; ate better, worked out more and lost a bit of weight
- sewed a couple quilts
- joined a church and redefined my Faith
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Sunday, March 13, 2011
RoadTripping to Seattle
THE BASICS:
Appleton, WI to Seattle, WA approximately 1,941 miles or 28.5 hours with no stops
First if you are interested to accompany me on this adventure you must be available around the date of August 20, 2011.
Also, it would be preferred if you were not prone to road sickness however who am I to judge since I have the occasional bout myself.
Non-negotiable Requirements: ability to legally leave the state of WI/cross state lines, must love chex mix, ability to take a semi-decent picture in a moving car/through a windshield, willingly avoid all chains foods that exist in WI/eat at local establishments
Suggested Qualifications: ability to drive a car or keep full time driver alert, protect tent from potential bear attacks, acceptable music choices, own a GPS device
If interested contact Annie!
*I reserve the right to modify application at anytime.
** As a semi-seasoned road-tripper much of this application was created through experience.
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