Ok, I'm officially giving in to the bl(ah)gness. I figure this is a good way for me to keep people in the loop of my life, and give me a little creative outlet. After all, I wrote pages and pages of papers primarily during my college years, and I think I'm getting a little lazy. So, here goes nothin'!
I started my adventure down south on March 9th. I made a quick pit-stop in Medford, to hug my sweet friend Aubrie Elaine. I wish it could have been longer, but it was great to stretch my legs for a second, top off my tank before I had to pump my own gas (groan) and most importantly fill my love tank a little bit with the sight of a dear friend (somebody pass the cheese-wiz). Seriously, thought it was great!
Second stop, Pleasant Hill, California! I stopped to stay with my friend Nicci who I met on American Idol, and stayed with her family there.
On my way down to Pleasant Hill, I got an email from my friend Chrissy informing me that a position had opened up at Conde Nast, being the Assistant for the Los Angeles directors of advertising for Glamour and Details magazines. It had been a little bit of an evolution from a ball that started rolling back in February, but basically I was praying that this position would open up. So, I had an interview I had to get to in Los Angeles by 3:30 on Thursday! God thing? I think yes.
Wednesday, Nicci and I ventured into San Fransisco, and met up with my friend Drew from Portland. We didn't know exactly how the day was going to evolve, but we ended up crossing the Golden Gate Bridge, and having lunch on the water looking back onto the city. It was a beautiful day!
We ended the night with seeing Alice in Wonderland- SO. AMAZING. I seriously had to manually close my jaw halfway through the movie after I realized it had been open the entire time.
The next day I got up at 6am, got ready, and headed down to LA. I made it just in time to get a little caffeine in my body, and change for my interview in the car. Ok, yes, I could have taken my clothes into Starbucks and change in a bathroom like a respectable human being, but, I felt like adding to how "hardcore" my day was (driving for 6 hours to make an interview in downtown LA) by changing in the car. Silly, but I went with it.
My interview went well, and I headed off to Malibu for worship practice at my friend's church there. To put the cherry on top of my day, I then decided to drive 2 more hours south to my sisters place in Carlsbad. My sister had a hug, and a glass of wine waiting for me, so it was all worth it.
whew. I'm exhausted thinking about that day again. catching my breath. ok, continue.
I spent the next couple days in Carlsbad, mostly catching up on my breathing, and soakin' in some sister time.
Sunday, we all got up super early and drove up to Malibu, where I was helping lead worship at Malibu Presbyterian. We had a great morning, and then got to play in Malibu for a while. It was a long day, but it ended with a ridiculous sunset!(As seen above. Yes, I am obsessed with turning all my pictures into polaroids.) Despite how tired we all were, it was all worth it.
Tuesday, DISNEYLAND! My friend Jered got my sister and I extra tickets, so we got to go for free! Such a blessing! So, as if going to Disneyland isn't excitement enough, just as I was about to enter the park, I got a call from the HR director at Conde Nast telling me I GOT THE JOB!!! Since I was at Disneyland, my happy dance blended in well with my surroundings, and the news definitely added to the magic of the place.
Today marks week 1 of California.
- Drove 17 hours by myself. *pat myself on the back*
- Pumped my own gas. (As an Oregonian, I never thought I would feel such a sense of accomplishment by this little task)
- Saw lots of friends along the way.
- Got a job.
- Went to Disneyland.
- Still got my peace.
I feel so confirmed that this is where I am supposed to be right now. The Lord is still opening those doors for me, and I'm still having faith for the other details.
