Long Time Coming....

I know its been a while since I've last posted... I think I've been purposely avoiding it. It's interesting to me how people choose what to share and what not to share with each other. Being transparent leaves you feeling quite vulnerable, yet at the same time being transparent can leave you feeling quite free. So here is what's been going on lately.....

Last week I had a call to go on an interview for a personal assistant job with a very affluent Beverly Hills family. The interview went great and the perks for the job sounded amazing! I've never been someone's personal assistant before but it sounded fun. The family asked me to come in for a trail period, for a couple of weeks to see how it goes. I said "sure!", not really thinking things through. Well I went on Monday so excited, and scared...when I came home Monday evening I was very positive that being a personal assistant was not quite right for me professionally. I felt like a fish out of water. I didn't know what to do, who to ask, where to go, and how to find things. And trust me I do like asking questions and taking initiative to get the job done. But I learned that I like the corporate environment where you get to interact with others quite frequently, and where you have others to give insight/orientation. And I like feeling like part of a team and structure. So I thought and prayed about it. I decided to give it another day, and I still felt like I was trying to wear someone else's shoes. It wasn't terrible but in the end the shoes just didn't fit. I felt strongly that I would have a better fit, employment wise, elsewhere. I don't mind the competition but I wasn't sure if this was a challenge I desired to compete for. So I broke the news today and told them that I just didn't feel this position was right for me. They were very gracious and understanding, and I felt good knowing I was doing what was right for me.

Also at the same time I heard back from the job that I had previously posted about. Out of the final two candidates for an executive assistant position, they informed me that I was the first choice! And it seems like a really great company and staff. They are doing some final background/resume checks and should have a formal offer to me soon. At least that is what I've been told. So yay for good news!

Today I've also been contacted by a different company that I interviewed for 2 weeks ago. There is a very new opening in their company and the team thought I would be a great fit. So I'm going on another interview tomorrow. I'm excited to hear about it and talk with them, there is the potential for it to be really interesting. This company and staff were also really great.

So all this said... please pray for me in my decisions and that God would guide me into the right job here. Also that this process would happen quickly as our funds are getting tight.

This past week I turned 26! Yay! Thank you everyone for the cards, gifts, messages, songs you all truly made me feel loved. In my opinion Facebook is awesome. My profile wall was flooded with b-day wishes. Thanks everyone for remembering you really know how to make a girl feel special. James and I both received some nice money presents from our families, thank you all!!! You'll be pleased to know that we have a Disneyland Trip in the works. What better way to celebrate your birthday than Disneyland!? We'll post pictures when we go! As for the day of celebrations we went to see the movie "Prince Caspian" and it was so good! We both left wishing that all movies impacted their viewers like this one.

Well that is it for now... I'm sure there is more that I'm missing but at least you have the diggs on me and my job situation. Thanks everyone for the prayers I know they help! :)