Baby's First Day

I work in DC now. The commute isn't even so bad. I LOVE that I get to take my time to get to work. I get out later, but I don't think it'll feel so bad. At least not now that it's sunny out. My office has a window. I have an hour lunch break. Everyone is so nice and so helpful and so passionate about their work. I work closely with Rebecca, and I share the office with David and Mauricio who are essentially training me to help out with their positions. They're funny and knowledgeable and actually make me feel welcome. It did feel like a lot to learn, but I expected that. They kept saying sorry for overwhelming me (which means they expect me to be overwhelmed soon haha), but it really didn't feel so bad. It's what I expect for a first day. All new things that will take time but I feel confident in my abilities. And they say I'm a natural! Which only helps boost my confidence. I can't explain it. I just feel good here. I feel like God answered my prayers with this place. Maybe it won't be forever. Maybe I'll look at this post a year from now and laugh at my naive optimism. But right now it feels fantastic. The whole day felt brighter. Here's to the next few years!

GALA called

I GOT THE JOB

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

February Finale

• Another sunny day
• Ciara came by the office today! With all the girls in tow. Layla said she liked me haha. I think she found it funny that I was small? But she asked me how old I was and I said I was the same age as her mom. I told her that her mom and I went to school together and she was shocked. She asked if we were friends, and I said of course! And that made her very happy. I got to meet baby Valentina for the first time. She's a few months old now, still so itty bitty. But she's a chunky nugget with big, squishable cheeks and I love her. It was nice to see Ciara again, and to have fun with everyone
• GALA emailed me. I actually got a response. I have a callback, so to speak! Haha they want to see me again. I'm a finalist for the position. Not hired, but a finalist. It's such a confidence boost, honestly. I truly had given up hope on it and thought I'd have to start job hunting again. But maybe not yet. Maybe God has ideas. And she was super sweet, too. Like, wow. This might actually happen
• Shopping for class on Sunday is complete! Hopefully my ideas end up working out.  Shoutout to Claudia who heard I was going to Michaels and was like nah, take my Joann's coupons. Love her so dang much
• CHARLOTTE GOT INTO GRAD SCHOOL! As if there was any doubt but like I'M SO THRILLED FOR HER IT'S WHAT SHE DESERVES MY WONDERFUL BEST FRANNN
• February is over. I made it. I'm alive. Like, not just hey I completed this challenge. But hey, God granted me life and I didn't squander it. I didn't let my demons get the best of me. I actually came out of the dark hole relatively okay. It's not like the clock strikes midnight and March means no more depression. BUT it means that around now is when my body usually starts to wake up again and I get a better hold of my emotions and plans and such. And, God willing, I get to keep moving forward

Pancake Day

It's a real thing! It's every Mardis Gras. The day before Ash Wednesday is Fat Tuesday aka Pancake Day! So in the office today, we made pancakes. We brought fruit and crackers and eggs and all sorts of delicious things, and we MADE PANCAKES. Mine had banana and chocolate chips. It was so delicious I can't even describe it. I had a happy tummy this morning.

And then I left work early. I left to go to an interview. It was a nice commute honestly, though that's mostly because I wasn't driving haha. DC is intimidating. If I get the job, I gotta figure out if I really want to drive there. Or PARK. We'll see if parking or taking the metro ends up being pricier. Anyway. Building was lovely. Staff was so sweet. The theatre is impressive and feels like something I would be blessed to call home. The director reminded me so much of Elizabeth (my director and department chair at McDaniel) that my heart was singing. Like, even if I don't get the job, I'm happy to have met her. She was so kind and funny and passionate. She spoke with the same devotion, and she even had the same kind of laugh. Which is crazy, because you can always hear Elizabeth laugh and know exactly who it is and where it's coming from. I'm just happy I got to try. This was technically my first real interview! And it felt like it went so well. I have no clue if I got it. But I'm so happy I tried.

It's A Date

We have set a date for my interview! Tuesday the 13th. I'm so nervous. I'm so excited. I'm so hopeful. Oh my goodness pray for me this feels HUGE I MIGHT ACTUALLY GET A NEW JOB

Speaking of. I did good work today. Couldn't finish everything. Especially because I came in a bit late. But I still made my 8 hours, got all the surgery stuff done on time, and made good progress on everything else. Wow it feels good.

Also no driving for so long! Twas icy and rainy, so mommy drove me to work and daddy drove me home. And then Thursdays we have church so mama and I always travel together! Two whole days off for me! Whoo!

There's Hope!

Started today early and went to work at like 6. Good thing. I had to cover yesterday, unexpextedly covered for the littlest bit today, and will have to cover tomorrow and Thursday. Needless to say, I did not get all my stuff done. But I am sure trying. So going in early was a good call. Bad Suns got me through the first two hours.

At 10AM I had a 3 Musketeers bar. Only my fave. And the wrapper, with the "#ThrowShine" label, said "Life would be lame without you". How sweet! Pun intended.

Geoff also came by, my dear and loyal friend, and brought a massive bag of chocolate. He really didn't even need anything. He dropped off a new request form for the next time I need to get a machine for a surgery patient. He could've emailed or faxed it but he brought it to us in person with a giant sack of candy. We were all happy campers.

I got a call from GALA theatre today. I applied for the Administrative Assistant position. The Executive Director called to tell me that I had a strong cover letter and she wanted to set up an interview. This could lead nowhere. But it could also be the greatest thing to happen to me in a long time. Pray that God is at work here and that His will be done for the best. The idea that I'd get to work in THE Hispanic theatre of the nation. Holy crap. What an honor. Just being called back is an honor. I'm nervouscited.

1-20-16

Job opportunity for me while at McDaniel? Yes. Yes please. That's not gonna be a fun walk but who cares. I will suck it up and do it. Just the idea of hopefully being employed this semester is EVERYTHING right now.

Day 20 (late by a minute!): Out my window

On a festival day. Ready to take on KCACTF. The sun said hello!

God's Sense of Humor

Never, ever, ever, EVER say never. 'Cause then God will laugh in your face and be like LOL LIFE DOESN'T WORK THAT WAY. So when I spent two years saying "I will never again work in my mom's grocery store", God was like "k. That's cute". And now, in this summer where no one is hiring, my mommy lets me know that they need somebody.

I would be a cashier for a week in July while an employee is on vacation, but otherwise I don't even need to go near the register! I'd do something closer to what I do at my job in Westminster. More or less making my own hours, though definitely working hard because it is a lot. Inventory work. It's not the most ideal but it's a job. A job when I very much need a job. I'm grateful that they'd ask me. And I already know the environment. So. Yay! Blessings all around.

Summer 2013

Reason 291: I have a job! My mom just told me today that her boss agreed to let me work the store over the summer, and I start Monday. How awesome is that?! I feel like I can finally actually contribute something to this family. After months of wondering if anyone would get back to me, finally a guaranteed job.

This summer has to be different. No more of that "worst time of the year" nonsense. I'm becoming more independent. And soon, I'll even be able to help with my niece. This time, it's all about me becoming the person I want to be. New Year's Resolution: In progress! Oh, that feels great!

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