Wednesday, May 26, 2010

It's time to grow up

This post is about my first real job interview. I traveled back to Danville on Sunday to interview at Fairview United Methodist Church for the Director of Christian Education position. The interview went really well. I feel like I answered my questions really well, and the committee was very impressed with me. Its a really big job and I could learn a lot from it. Now all I have to do is wait. The committee has one more applicant to interview, and then they will let me know a 'Yes' or 'No.' I feel like I have learned a lot from this experience and now know that I can survive an interview.

I also got to visit some Averett people when I was in Danville. I went by the admissions office and saw all my old co-workers (I really, really miss them). While I was there I spoke to an admissions counselor who is interviewing for another job on campus. I wish her all the best. But, it was another door that opened up. If the church job doesn't work out, I would consider working in the admissions office for a couple of years. One year would be to get used to the job and take my year off school. After that first year, I would start taking online classes through BTSR. Then, I would move to Richmond and continue my education from there.

So, lots of changes in my life, lots of things I can do. I'm keeping my hopes up and my options open. I leave for camp next week and the craziness will begin. Thanks for reading!

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

The next stage...

Ok. Here is my goal for myself now that I am done with college and have a little break before the real world smacks me in the face: to read thought-provoking books and to update my blog at least twice a week with the thoughts that have been provoked by these books. Hopefully by getting into this rhythm now it will be easier for me to take 10 minutes and update while I'm at camp. Here it goes.

My life over the past week has had a few life-changing events in them. First, I graduated from college. Which is very exciting and very terrifying at the same time. It was hard saying goodbye to the life I have known for the past four years and to the best friends I made over those years. But, it happened. I packed up four years (and three cars) full of memories and moved back home (temporarily). I am glad to have a little break from school and a job before I start camp in a month.

However, my nerves about what is happening after camp are more real now than ever. My motto for the past year has been"Let go and let God" (cheesy, I know). However this motto is a stepping stone for me. For those of you who know me you know that I like to have control of everything (which is one of my flaws). So not knowing what's coming next has been a big challenge for me. I know that I will be working camp this summer, but after that, I had no idea. However, when I finally stopped stressing about it, windows began to open up. I got word that there was a church in Danville (where I want to live) that had an open position as Director of Christian Education. I have applied for this job and will probably go for an interview in the next couple of weeks. After that, I'll just have to "Let go and let God."

So, that's my life in a nutshell. I am beginning to read "The Ragamuffin Gospel" by Brent Manning. Look for my thoughts on this book in the upcoming weeks. Thanks for reading.