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| a quick rewind |
| 08.21.05 (5:32 am) [edit] |
Work has gotten better. The boss that had been very critical is getting used to me. On the other hand, yesterday, I couldn't seem to get the hang of the new registers, so I asked a lot of questions about things I already knew, so I think the other manager thought I was incompetent or something. Yesterday was our 'Grand-Reopening.' But we didn't have any coffee, balloons, or specials to celebrate. Oh, well- a lot of people came anyways.Before that, I worked the hardest day in my life. A 7 1/2 hour split-shift, and 3 babysitting- I've worked longer days, but it was moving boxes, etc. I seriously felt ready to pass out at the end, even though I'd slept a good amount the night before, had a good breakfast and lunch, and drank plenty of water. I now have more respect for people who work so long and hard every day. I was thinking of Mom and Aaron especially, but also of people I've never met who don't have much choice in where they work. Before that, I found that one of our church's old music pastors had died on the way home from a prayer meeting. I dealt with God with anger and sadness- why does anyone have to have delayed death? Then i remembered those who have cancer, etc., that torments them for years, not hours. That didn't make me feel any better. But I believe we're born with a sin-nature, and that since sin is in this world, unfair, horrible things will happen. And also that we don't deserve to have easy/unafflicted lives. It's only by God's grace that anything good happens, and that we have the choice trust God for a better afterlife. The guy was Pastor Jeff Nath. I was 11 when he left our church, but I had a crush on him- he was nice, smart, and really just a great guy- I was hoping time could kind of stand still 'til I was old enough to marry him (he was almost 20 years older). But it didn't. he married a Hope- the first Hope I knew, but I didn't really know her, except that she seemed like a good woman. They now have two daughters, and they and Hope need our prayers to get through this. I found an AmeriCorps job (think PeaceCorps, except in the US, and a year or less instead of two years). Anyways, it was in Virginia, was teaching ESL full-time, and I was super-excited 'til I found out the position is full. Another dead end. Siberia's still interested in me, but God hasn't shown me yet about it. two years? If anyone would like tbucks, let me know- I have tbucks to spare. |
posted by: newbie39 (reply)
post date: 08.21.05 (9:54 am)
I've always wanted to go to Siberia!
posted by: AC (reply)
post date: 08.21.05 (1:57 pm)
What are tbucks?
posted by: Spar (reply)
post date: 08.21.05 (4:12 pm)
re: newbie39
You can postpone school to go to Siberia- InterAct Ministries is looking for an English teacher for a two-year commitment.
re: AC
tbucks are a form of money through tblog. For tblog users, the more comments and posts, the more tbucks you get, to have flashing cursers or other 'unique' blogging luxuries.
Also, Pastor Jeff was preparing a sermon about being prepared to meet Jesus, and my pastor was on vacation passing through the area, so this morning, he delivered a sermon from Pastor Jeff's notes. That's one way God's working through this :)
posted by: Aro (reply)
post date: 08.22.05 (6:02 am)
How did Jeff Nath die?
I'm sorry if that's morbid, but I wondered what made it a delayed death like you said.
Sounds like you are going through a lot of changes right now?
posted by: Spar (reply)
post date: 08.22.05 (9:25 am)
Reply to: Aro
He had internal injuries from a car accident, but it didn't last too long- at least he didn't suffer for months or ears or anything.
And yeah, maybe I am going through a lot.
posted by: newbie39 (reply)
post date: 08.22.05 (6:17 pm)
You two need to stop talking in code.
posted by: Aro (reply)
post date: 08.23.05 (12:14 pm)
???
posted by: AC (reply)
post date: 08.26.05 (12:01 pm)
Hey, i got some packets from the Study Abroad office at Chapman, but the tricky thing is, is that they're not about studying abroad, nor are they about programs with Chapman, but rather are entitled "Work and Volunteer Abroad" and "Teaching English Abroad." The latter looks more general, but the former appears to have listings of positions in addition to the general articles and info. i asked the SA coordinator about this bc i knew you'd been looking--what's your address so i can send them to you?!
posted by: Erin (reply)
post date: 08.27.05 (12:05 am)
Reply to: AC
Cool thanks!
I'll e-mail it.