"Sometimes you just gotta hit the ground running." 

So a recent turn of unfortunate events left me looking for a new job. Disappointed, I took this as a blessing. Like I try to do with many aspects of my life, I knew God had a better plan for me and if I chose to give it up to Him, He would give me the strength to get out there and start looking. 

Even though I was comforted by the idea that God would help me, I knew that it was gonna take some work.  So I did what I've done in the past...I printed out a dozen resumes and with some wonderful letters of recommendations in hand, I hit the streets.

I got a lot of, "we are currently fully staffed" or "we will be hiring for seasonal employees starting next month." But no matter how many "no's" I got, I kept positive and kept looking. It wasn't long before I started hearing that beautiful Y word. With a few interviews lined up, I know that I will find a job I am happy with in just a short time.

Everything is okay in the end.

If it's not okay, 

it's not the end.

 

Nothing can bring you peace but yourself. - Ralph Waldo Emerson

The Way She Feels

Sometimes it's good to go back.

To listen to those songs and read those journal passages that once got you through.

To take that trip down memory lane. 

To realize how far you've come from where you once were. 

I live an incredibly blessed life, and everything that I once dealt with has made me the strong person I am today. 

I have seen the darkest days, but I have also seen the beauty that our Lord and Savior has given me.

I will forever look at my hardships as blessings. 

Blessings I was given to achieve strength and compassion for those that suffer.

This song holds a special place in my heart, because I opened my eyes, put down my knife, and found relief in His life.

Sometimes the only thing you can do to help a friend who is suffering, is offer them a hug.

Now children...

We all hear it,
"Eat your veggies. Drink more water. Get lots of sleep. Brush your teeth. Take your vitamins."

Yup, I take my vitamins.

Busy, busy, busy girl!

With the start of the new semester, I have thrown myself completely into my work.  The knowledge I am gaining this semester has been truly incredible. Between preparing monologues, practicing solos, and working with my agent I haven't had a lot of time to just relax...but I haven't minded. This is all so exciting for me, and I couldn't be happier with the path I have chosen to take!

"If you're not happy with where your life is going, change the direction you're heading."

Someday he'll come along...

the man I love. And he'll be big and strong, the man I love.