I can't believe how fast everything has happened, but when I think about it, nothing really seems to have happened. Ok, I'll explain.
I got the fantastic job at Essence, and it is still fantastic. The girls that I work with are so fun. We all get along really well, almost too well sometimes that it doesn't feel like we're working so much as just having the time of our lives. Occasionally we'll have a karaoke night and get a little crazy drinking Dr. Pepper with strawberries (I know, you probably never thought I had it in me). Recently three of the girls I work with have taken up Roller Derby. If you have a chance to check out a Roller Derby bout in your area, I highly recommend it as it will knock your sock off. I'm seriously considering joining them next year. I know! Crazy!
I'm now living in Moscow, Idaho instead of Pullman, Washington, and I really love it here. Not that Pullman was bad, but it just wasn't doing anything for me. I'm on my own with no roommates, and I have to say for right now, I'm quite content with this situation.
I'll be starting school in the Fall at University of Idaho. They have a really good International Studies program, and I think International Studies is what I'm going with.
In February I sold my car :( but that was a small price I decided to pay in order to live alone. My apartment is quite literally five blocks away from everything important; work, church, grocery store, and the public transit bus is about 100 feet from my front door. It's a pretty sweet set up.
I along with my other good ideas to grow up and take responsibility for myself, I gave up the singles ward. I never thought this day would come, that I would be single in a family ward, but truth be told, I love it. I'm the secretary for the Young Women, and it is the perfect calling for me right now. I've met a lot of great people in this ward and have some wonderful friends.
All in all, I would have to say, this move has been the best thing that has happened to me in a while. I've had my rough moments, but I have learned so much about myself, and grown tremendously over this last year and I wouldn't trade this experience for anything!
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Monday, October 5, 2009
"Hate is a strong word, but I really really really don't like you"
My job that is, and I get to quite it! Finally! I get to quit my job! Hurray for me! I've never been so happy to be done with a job in my life!
I found a job at a salon called Essence Salon in Moscow. It's a really nice salon, the owner is pretty cool, it's a commission job, with really good benefits, and most importantly, I get to do something that I like and am good at again, so yyaaaeeee for me!
I would also like to take this time to thank everyone for their, prayers and support. I finally feel like I can settle into my new life now, and I wouldn't have gotten this far without you guys! And now that I have used my quota of exclamation points for the day, I shall say ta ta for now.
I found a job at a salon called Essence Salon in Moscow. It's a really nice salon, the owner is pretty cool, it's a commission job, with really good benefits, and most importantly, I get to do something that I like and am good at again, so yyaaaeeee for me!
I would also like to take this time to thank everyone for their, prayers and support. I finally feel like I can settle into my new life now, and I wouldn't have gotten this far without you guys! And now that I have used my quota of exclamation points for the day, I shall say ta ta for now.
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Have you ever had a job that your were horrible at... and the boss hated you... but you loved it... and you loved that people that you worked with... and the money was great? If you have ever found yourself in this situation, then imagine the exact opposite, and that's what I have on my hands.
I really can't complain too much. I finally found a place to live that is super cheap, but also really nice and my roommate is cool. I just hate my job is all. And I'm not just talking a general disliking of a job because it's work and everybody is supposed to hate their job. We're talking severe loathing of the thought of working at this place another day. The thing is, and I'm not bragging, but I'm really good at it. I've had at least three people tell me now that I'm really good at this job and I'm adapting really well to it and I've only worked there two weeks now. At this point, I'd rather work at McDonald's, and that's a pretty sad commentary on the situation. And so I continue to look for something else. Something else that will at least pay me what the job is worth, something that I don't want to run away screaming from at the very thought of it. So, if anyone knows of a job opening up in Pullman, Washington, let me know.
I really can't complain too much. I finally found a place to live that is super cheap, but also really nice and my roommate is cool. I just hate my job is all. And I'm not just talking a general disliking of a job because it's work and everybody is supposed to hate their job. We're talking severe loathing of the thought of working at this place another day. The thing is, and I'm not bragging, but I'm really good at it. I've had at least three people tell me now that I'm really good at this job and I'm adapting really well to it and I've only worked there two weeks now. At this point, I'd rather work at McDonald's, and that's a pretty sad commentary on the situation. And so I continue to look for something else. Something else that will at least pay me what the job is worth, something that I don't want to run away screaming from at the very thought of it. So, if anyone knows of a job opening up in Pullman, Washington, let me know.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
"Sometines Goodbye is a Second Chance" -Shinedown
I have been in Pullman for two and a half weeks now and I... love it. Ok, so, yeah, there are moments when I wonder "what was going through my head when I chose to come here", but those moments do go away and I go back to loveing it here. During the course of these last two weeks I've been diligently looking for a job and a place to live. I know, you're probably wondering, "what happened to that magic hour in which you found both"? Well, lets just call that hour a learning experience. Turns out the people I would have been renting from have a horrible reputation throughout town. I mean, EVERYONE that I talked to told me to not do business with them, which is a shame because everywhere you turn, they have properties for rent. So, because Heavely Father loves me, I was able to get out of that situation. I then found a girl from church to room with. That was exactly what I needed at the time because I was starting to hyperventilate over life and why I was here blah, blah, blah. So it gave me the courage to move forward knowing that at least I had a roommate to help me look for something, and surely we could find a two bedroom apt. easier than I could find a one bedroom apt. That was until I got to know her more and her feet dragging ways, and realized she was not someone I wanted to live with. So now I'm back to square one as far as a place to live.
On the job front, I have found one. I will be working (for the time being) at a place called Milestones Decisions. It is a facility that cares for mentally disables adults. It's in Moscow, Idaho which is about 8 miles from Pullman, and also home of University of Idaho. (Apparently they're really proud of their cows with windows in their stomachs. Weird.) I say "for the time being", because it only pays min/wage, which granted, it is higher in Idaho than it is in Wyoming, but not as high as Washington. So I'm still on the hunt for something better, but until then, I have some income.
Now to the point of this post. Amidst all of this turmoil surrounding my Pullman experience, I have found a lot of peace. Most of you are aware of things I have been dealing with as far as trying to make changes in my life and learning how to find out exactly who I am and what I'm doing with life. And I have to say, Shinedown is absolutely right when they say, "sometimes goodbye is a second chance." That's what I feel like this is. This is a chance to take a leap of faith forward (we're talking huge leap, like, Grand Canyon size leap). It's a chance to see what I'm made of (which is a lot of cool stuff). It's a chance to strike out on my own and prove to myself that I really can do it (which, duh, I can). And I can see that all falling into place now. I can see how all of these set backs I've faced since I have been here have helped me to learn all of these things, and also to help me trust in my Heavenly Father. He really does know what I need and when I need it. And I'm grateful for that knowledge.
On the job front, I have found one. I will be working (for the time being) at a place called Milestones Decisions. It is a facility that cares for mentally disables adults. It's in Moscow, Idaho which is about 8 miles from Pullman, and also home of University of Idaho. (Apparently they're really proud of their cows with windows in their stomachs. Weird.) I say "for the time being", because it only pays min/wage, which granted, it is higher in Idaho than it is in Wyoming, but not as high as Washington. So I'm still on the hunt for something better, but until then, I have some income.
Now to the point of this post. Amidst all of this turmoil surrounding my Pullman experience, I have found a lot of peace. Most of you are aware of things I have been dealing with as far as trying to make changes in my life and learning how to find out exactly who I am and what I'm doing with life. And I have to say, Shinedown is absolutely right when they say, "sometimes goodbye is a second chance." That's what I feel like this is. This is a chance to take a leap of faith forward (we're talking huge leap, like, Grand Canyon size leap). It's a chance to see what I'm made of (which is a lot of cool stuff). It's a chance to strike out on my own and prove to myself that I really can do it (which, duh, I can). And I can see that all falling into place now. I can see how all of these set backs I've faced since I have been here have helped me to learn all of these things, and also to help me trust in my Heavenly Father. He really does know what I need and when I need it. And I'm grateful for that knowledge.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Hurry Up and Wait
Two days ago I had the greatest stroke of luck finding a job and a place to live. However, between then and now, it has been a whole lot of waiting. I've come to find out that the company I am going through to rent the apartment, don't have the greatest reputation for moving quickly. Also, the salon I'm going to be working at is in the process of moving to a new and improved location, which is very stressful for the owner and she likes to take that stress out by fretting over my apartment situation. And to top it all off, my Idaho license isn't likely to come through any sooner that Monday afternoon, and the salon owner wants me to start working on Saturday.
Basically, I'm doing a lot of waiting, but I'm feeling strangely mellow about the whole thing. I think Heavenly father has slipped me some kind of "tranquillizer" because this kind of stuff would normally have me hyperventilating. So what's the lesson He's trying to teach me in this situation? I'm sure I don't know, but I'll let you know when I find out.
Basically, I'm doing a lot of waiting, but I'm feeling strangely mellow about the whole thing. I think Heavenly father has slipped me some kind of "tranquillizer" because this kind of stuff would normally have me hyperventilating. So what's the lesson He's trying to teach me in this situation? I'm sure I don't know, but I'll let you know when I find out.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
"Welcome to wherever you are. This is your life. You've made it this far..." -Bon Jovi
...and indeed I have. And I do feel welcome. After rolling in to Pullman at about 11:30pm (MWT the time zone I'm used to) Sunday night, I met some great girls who were most willing to let me stay with them through church connections. The next morning, I went to work finding a place to live and a job. I do not mind saying that at first I felt hopelessly overwhelmed. The thought of turning right back around and driving back to the safety of Wyoming never quite left it's dark little corner in my mind. Courage, however prevailed and after a hard days work at giving out resumes, and looking at apartments that continued to go up in price and down in quality, luck decided to show up. Between the hours of 4 and 5 pm (PCT the time zone I'm in now) I found a great job and a nice, clean, spacious, cheap place to live.
Today, to keep myself busy and to make sure that I wasn't jumping in too quickly to things, I continued to look at different salons, and roommate situations and. Nothing has come of it however and I'm more firmly planted in my commitments to these two... commitments.
Today, to keep myself busy and to make sure that I wasn't jumping in too quickly to things, I continued to look at different salons, and roommate situations and. Nothing has come of it however and I'm more firmly planted in my commitments to these two... commitments.
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