Well, as of this past Wednesday I am 21. It's kinda scary but somewhat surreal. Was up early for work, then went out for breakfast with me myself and I, internship, then Bible study. It was a long day, but well worth it.
Internship is going quite well. Love the people in the kitchen and they are awesome to work with, even when it rains for almost 24 hours and the basement starts to flood :)
Work is another story. I'm not getting many hours to begin with because of school and the fact the store isn't open after 5 in the evening, but I when I am there I feel like the GM is taking advantage of that. Feeling underappreciated and a lot has gone down in the past few days, and the next week or so to come, so combined with whatnot I am about two seconds away from quitting. I can't bring myself to do that though, leaving the store in a rut with other employees lessening their hours. The Panera nearby is hiring a café associate, basically a general use person. It would be a huge blessing to get that job because then I could have more hours since they close later in the evening. It's also well within walking distance so I would be saving on gas too.
On a better note, the worship leader at church helps run the Bible study at school. I had mentioned to him that I was interested and have been watching rehearsals these past two Sundays. Church is starting up with Tuesday night services, same thing as Sunday mornings just on a different day. He asked me to sing harmony with another lady for this Tuesday and then Sunday and Tuesday following. It would awesome to be able to get that opportunity.
It's been a hectic week altogether and I don't think the next couple are going to be any better.
I had heard this quote before, but a couple times it was mentioned at camp by some of the resident staff. In a nutshell it explains what I feel right now, and how I want to feel in the long run:
“If I find in myself desires which nothing in this world can satisfy, the only logical explanation is that I was made for another world." C.S. Lewis
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IcrbM1l_BoI
Sunday, September 22, 2013
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
I Am A Stone
To say that today was eventful is an understatement-
Had an informational meeting for internship stuff at 9a this morning, at school. I woke up early with the anticipation of leaving early, getting there on time, that whole spiel. It's a good thing I did leave early, 45 minutes before I had to be there, which would have given me 30 minutes for morning traffic and what not. Got in car at 8:15, and by 8:17 I was walking; because some lovely imbecile had taken the front tire off my bike. Yes, walking.
About a week ago my parents and I returned from an escapade in northern Colorado, my car was parked in a secure lot, and all was well. I went to turn the key, and the display panel said "Steering locked, turn wheel/try again." After much frustration and deliberation my dad got it to work. He said if this ever happened again to call him and to let the dealership know what had happened when I took it in for service next.
Fast forward-
Little under and hour and a half to walk about 3.5-4 miles to school. Was 30 or so minutes late, but didn't miss anything important. Got whites for this year, and filled out some paperwork, and I headed back to the apartment. Grand totaling little over 7 miles of walking today :P
Around 1:30 my car was being towed to the dealership. They diagnosed the problem and gave me the general numbers. Not a pretty sight for a poor college student let me tell ya. So, for the two hours it took them to fix the problem I was balling my eyes out. How was I gonna pay for this? I had some in savings, which meant all that overtime from this week was going straight to next months rent. Called dad, he called mom, she called me and assured everything would be alright and that we are most fortunate to be able to afford these kind of surprises.
I walked in to a place to get some ice cream, right after talking with mom. Guy at the counter said hello and asked how I was doing (general 'customers walking in be friendly stuff'). I wanted to say good, but pretty sure my massively puffy eyes said otherwise. He asked what I wanted, and I told him. Got to the register, and he said he'd cover it. "Are you sure?" I asked. "Yeah, don't worry about it." That gesture made my day and actually put what the ice cream would have cost in to the tip jar plus some. It was raining, which actually made the end of things even better.
Got back to the dealership and everything got finished.
It is now 7:53p and I am snuggly in bed, candle lit, listening to Philip Wesley Pandora station, just had some sour cream and onion kettle chips, and a bowl of blueberry flax granola. The past 12 hours have been the craziest I've had since being back, but I will look back on this and figure that God had a plan for this happening and live on in life.
Back in the whites and houndstooth tomorrow :) So excited to be back in the kitchen.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNtx3IB-Y64
Had an informational meeting for internship stuff at 9a this morning, at school. I woke up early with the anticipation of leaving early, getting there on time, that whole spiel. It's a good thing I did leave early, 45 minutes before I had to be there, which would have given me 30 minutes for morning traffic and what not. Got in car at 8:15, and by 8:17 I was walking; because some lovely imbecile had taken the front tire off my bike. Yes, walking.
About a week ago my parents and I returned from an escapade in northern Colorado, my car was parked in a secure lot, and all was well. I went to turn the key, and the display panel said "Steering locked, turn wheel/try again." After much frustration and deliberation my dad got it to work. He said if this ever happened again to call him and to let the dealership know what had happened when I took it in for service next.
Fast forward-
Little under and hour and a half to walk about 3.5-4 miles to school. Was 30 or so minutes late, but didn't miss anything important. Got whites for this year, and filled out some paperwork, and I headed back to the apartment. Grand totaling little over 7 miles of walking today :P
Around 1:30 my car was being towed to the dealership. They diagnosed the problem and gave me the general numbers. Not a pretty sight for a poor college student let me tell ya. So, for the two hours it took them to fix the problem I was balling my eyes out. How was I gonna pay for this? I had some in savings, which meant all that overtime from this week was going straight to next months rent. Called dad, he called mom, she called me and assured everything would be alright and that we are most fortunate to be able to afford these kind of surprises.
I walked in to a place to get some ice cream, right after talking with mom. Guy at the counter said hello and asked how I was doing (general 'customers walking in be friendly stuff'). I wanted to say good, but pretty sure my massively puffy eyes said otherwise. He asked what I wanted, and I told him. Got to the register, and he said he'd cover it. "Are you sure?" I asked. "Yeah, don't worry about it." That gesture made my day and actually put what the ice cream would have cost in to the tip jar plus some. It was raining, which actually made the end of things even better.
Got back to the dealership and everything got finished.
It is now 7:53p and I am snuggly in bed, candle lit, listening to Philip Wesley Pandora station, just had some sour cream and onion kettle chips, and a bowl of blueberry flax granola. The past 12 hours have been the craziest I've had since being back, but I will look back on this and figure that God had a plan for this happening and live on in life.
Back in the whites and houndstooth tomorrow :) So excited to be back in the kitchen.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNtx3IB-Y64
Saturday, September 7, 2013
Lost in You
Hey blog world!
What a crazy past couple months.
Camp was awesome as usual, but as usual it was came with lessons that I thought I would not be learning. Started off as kitchen assistant on East Side. Some things happened and I took a break from that for the rest of the summer. Did archery for a week, west side trading post for one, then back to archery for weeks 9 & 10. The PTS were a huge blessing, and the kids that came down to the range were sweet hearts and a pleasure to be around. I honestly don't know how to describe this summer without either breaking into tears, or yearning to just be done with school and go back for seasonal staff for a bit. As always though, it was an honor and blessing above all to serve at camp again, and I don't think I can thank God enough for the people He has put in my life and what He has taught me those three months.
Was home for a week, packed, got some things sorted out, then headed out to Denver.
I have been living in my apartment for about a week and a half now. The location is quite perfect, persay a few things. Whole Foods is half a mile walk, Denver Public Library is half a mile walk, and Panera is .3 mile walk :) There is a lovely little coffee shop just around the corner, and downtown isn't too far off either.
I'm on the fourth floor, and no joke the people across the alley are no more than 5 feet away, but it's not too bad overall. Layout is a studio, which basically means one big room. Fridge, stove, sink, little oven, microwave, the basic works to get by without too much fanciness; but the company that runs the apartments feels the need to charge top dollar, whoop tee doo :P
Back at my old job, along with the internship (further detail below), for a few hours a week. The manager was more than happy to have me back, but was kinda sad to hear my limited hours. I love this location though and would be more than happy to go back full time if the occasion arises. Internship: it's basically Monday through Friday, 7a to 3p, but that could change with special events and such. At the moment I am the only intern, but there is the pastry chef and she told me it was going to be hard work, but it is fun at the same time if we make it that way.
More in the past few days. I worked 10.5 hours because someone had to go home early, which wasn't too bad because it was closing and it was the assistant and myself so we got everything done in a timely manner and what not. Oh, and work is little over a mile walk so been doing that walk twice a day for the past four days, yay for exercise at creepy hours of the morning; but no, it's actually a pretty safe and decent commute.
Was coming back today from work, and my bike is in a locked enclosed area on the side of the apartment building. Quickly took a look, and my front tire was missing. So, unless I can learn to do wheelies anytime soon, thinking I should bring the bike up so further damage does not ensue.
Furnishings are almost complete, except three drawers on the kitchen table. Story on the sofa. I was coming back from something a few days ago, and a couple was putting a recliner and loveseat on the curb; signs saying free. I inquired and the guy said I could have whatever I wanted. Long story short, I now have a lovely light tan leather loveseat in my apartment, and minus a little sweat from putting it in the elevator, it was free. Could use a little TLC, but thanks be to God for the provision and blessing; especially since it's leather, aaahhhh (angelic singing :). Anywho....
That's life up to this point.
Actually quite anticipating the start of school, seeing friends, and to get on with life and start new adventures and meet new people and to keep going.
Oh, and Ikea tells people to put their furniture together with someone because then you can both have blisters on your hands from putting a table together :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpH_iYJNAq8
What a crazy past couple months.
Camp was awesome as usual, but as usual it was came with lessons that I thought I would not be learning. Started off as kitchen assistant on East Side. Some things happened and I took a break from that for the rest of the summer. Did archery for a week, west side trading post for one, then back to archery for weeks 9 & 10. The PTS were a huge blessing, and the kids that came down to the range were sweet hearts and a pleasure to be around. I honestly don't know how to describe this summer without either breaking into tears, or yearning to just be done with school and go back for seasonal staff for a bit. As always though, it was an honor and blessing above all to serve at camp again, and I don't think I can thank God enough for the people He has put in my life and what He has taught me those three months.
Was home for a week, packed, got some things sorted out, then headed out to Denver.
I have been living in my apartment for about a week and a half now. The location is quite perfect, persay a few things. Whole Foods is half a mile walk, Denver Public Library is half a mile walk, and Panera is .3 mile walk :) There is a lovely little coffee shop just around the corner, and downtown isn't too far off either.
I'm on the fourth floor, and no joke the people across the alley are no more than 5 feet away, but it's not too bad overall. Layout is a studio, which basically means one big room. Fridge, stove, sink, little oven, microwave, the basic works to get by without too much fanciness; but the company that runs the apartments feels the need to charge top dollar, whoop tee doo :P
Back at my old job, along with the internship (further detail below), for a few hours a week. The manager was more than happy to have me back, but was kinda sad to hear my limited hours. I love this location though and would be more than happy to go back full time if the occasion arises. Internship: it's basically Monday through Friday, 7a to 3p, but that could change with special events and such. At the moment I am the only intern, but there is the pastry chef and she told me it was going to be hard work, but it is fun at the same time if we make it that way.
More in the past few days. I worked 10.5 hours because someone had to go home early, which wasn't too bad because it was closing and it was the assistant and myself so we got everything done in a timely manner and what not. Oh, and work is little over a mile walk so been doing that walk twice a day for the past four days, yay for exercise at creepy hours of the morning; but no, it's actually a pretty safe and decent commute.
Was coming back today from work, and my bike is in a locked enclosed area on the side of the apartment building. Quickly took a look, and my front tire was missing. So, unless I can learn to do wheelies anytime soon, thinking I should bring the bike up so further damage does not ensue.
Furnishings are almost complete, except three drawers on the kitchen table. Story on the sofa. I was coming back from something a few days ago, and a couple was putting a recliner and loveseat on the curb; signs saying free. I inquired and the guy said I could have whatever I wanted. Long story short, I now have a lovely light tan leather loveseat in my apartment, and minus a little sweat from putting it in the elevator, it was free. Could use a little TLC, but thanks be to God for the provision and blessing; especially since it's leather, aaahhhh (angelic singing :). Anywho....
That's life up to this point.
Actually quite anticipating the start of school, seeing friends, and to get on with life and start new adventures and meet new people and to keep going.
Oh, and Ikea tells people to put their furniture together with someone because then you can both have blisters on your hands from putting a table together :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpH_iYJNAq8
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