Do you remember what was happening this time last year? I do. Keenly aware. I would categorize it as one of the most difficult times of my life. To say I was vulnerable would be an understatement. Uncertain. Shattered. Petrified. Lost. Those would be more accurate descriptions. Only a few saw that side. The rest of you saw me playing a part. Strong. Hopeful. Determined. But I was a wreck. Vulnerability was out the door. I was done and had no idea how I was going to do each day.
That experience taught me about my own strength and the miraculous timing of the Lord. Recently, the Lord has shown me once again that He does hear my prayers and answers come in the most unforeseen ways. (Though I would love to provide all the details now, I'm a bit superstitious and don't want to jinx any situation or outcome so please forgive the vague explanation.)
I actually find myself in a parallel circumstance to last year. No, the world is not coming to an end. But I am faced with something that I'm cautiously optimistic about. Like the job opportunity, this situation isn't playing out in any normal or typical fashion. Good things happen, then waiting. More good things happen, and then more waiting. My expectations of what I think should happen and when things should happen have all been thrown out the window and surprisingly, I feel peace about that. And that's what scares me. I feel peace about not knowing the outcome. So bring on the vulnerability and the unknown amounts of waiting. One day it will all come together. In preparation for that, I'm suiting up like Calvin, because "something could happen today and if anything does, by golly, I'm going to be ready for it!" The Lord is in charge and somehow, in His own way and His own timing, miracles will occur.
Life is My Adventure
Showing posts with label timing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label timing. Show all posts
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Let the Updates Begin
Time to update you all on my summer adventures. First, if you view my blog in Google Reader, I clarified the previous post. I realized it was very vague so I made it less vague. :) I know that once blog posts are published in an RSS feed any edits are not updated.
So one of the things I was trying to make happen was moving. I have wanted to move for a while. I've been living at my parents' duplex this summer helping get everything in order. (That is a whole other blog post.) My friend Kari and I were both feeling a need to make some changes in our situations and decided we were going to search out new places to live. Both of our companies are moving north in October, and we felt this was a perfect time to make a change. I was on KSL and Craigslist for a few weeks looking for new places and found some really great options for us.
We decided that before signing on a place, we should also explore the singles scene to get a sense of how easy it would be to find a new social circle. One Sunday we went to check out a singles ward. All I can say is...Wow! We drove up to the building and could not find a place to park. The place was packed! Both of us were laughing at the situation. It was unreal. We found a place in a residential neighborhood across the street and quickly walked to the building. What makes this scene even funnier is Kari had a broken foot. All handicap spots were taken and she was hobbling across 7200 South laughing the whole time.
When we walked into the building we were taken aback. It looked like Stake Conference! We wondered if we were in the right building. Then we heard the callings. Yep! We were at the mid-singles ward. We had the hardest time not laughing. We couldn't believe this was a real ward! Over 600 people were in attendance! They had 4 Relief Societies, 2 Elder Quorums, and callings that even if you tried, you could not find listed in the church handbook. Kari and I saw all we needed to see. We slipped out laughing even more than when we went in. On my way out, I did something very irreverent. I snapped a picture. We had to prove to Kari's roommates that we were not exaggerating one bit.
I learned something from this event. That mid-singles ward was reminiscent of the singles ward I was in when I taught at Bingham. So many people that you got lost in the mix. Definitely not for me. I love the family ward! Church is not about finding someone to date but to build a relationship with Christ and to renew covenants through partaking of the sacrament. I love my ward family and the opportunities I have to serve them.
Moving is still a good option but timing is going to play a part in this. I'm still looking but no longer trying to make it happen tomorrow like I was before. I'm stepping back a bit knowing that the Lord's hand is guiding my life. No worries here. :)
So one of the things I was trying to make happen was moving. I have wanted to move for a while. I've been living at my parents' duplex this summer helping get everything in order. (That is a whole other blog post.) My friend Kari and I were both feeling a need to make some changes in our situations and decided we were going to search out new places to live. Both of our companies are moving north in October, and we felt this was a perfect time to make a change. I was on KSL and Craigslist for a few weeks looking for new places and found some really great options for us.
We decided that before signing on a place, we should also explore the singles scene to get a sense of how easy it would be to find a new social circle. One Sunday we went to check out a singles ward. All I can say is...Wow! We drove up to the building and could not find a place to park. The place was packed! Both of us were laughing at the situation. It was unreal. We found a place in a residential neighborhood across the street and quickly walked to the building. What makes this scene even funnier is Kari had a broken foot. All handicap spots were taken and she was hobbling across 7200 South laughing the whole time.
When we walked into the building we were taken aback. It looked like Stake Conference! We wondered if we were in the right building. Then we heard the callings. Yep! We were at the mid-singles ward. We had the hardest time not laughing. We couldn't believe this was a real ward! Over 600 people were in attendance! They had 4 Relief Societies, 2 Elder Quorums, and callings that even if you tried, you could not find listed in the church handbook. Kari and I saw all we needed to see. We slipped out laughing even more than when we went in. On my way out, I did something very irreverent. I snapped a picture. We had to prove to Kari's roommates that we were not exaggerating one bit.
I learned something from this event. That mid-singles ward was reminiscent of the singles ward I was in when I taught at Bingham. So many people that you got lost in the mix. Definitely not for me. I love the family ward! Church is not about finding someone to date but to build a relationship with Christ and to renew covenants through partaking of the sacrament. I love my ward family and the opportunities I have to serve them.
Moving is still a good option but timing is going to play a part in this. I'm still looking but no longer trying to make it happen tomorrow like I was before. I'm stepping back a bit knowing that the Lord's hand is guiding my life. No worries here. :)
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
A Missed Opportunity
The past few months have caused quite the self reflection in myself and in the world around me. An event happened yesterday that made me think about missed opportunities.
I went into work last Friday to tell my now former boss that I was not going to renew my contract with the company. She wasn’t there, nor any of the other executives. I finally decided, after consulting with my brother-in-law, to send her an email. I was polite and thanked her for the opportunity to learn and grow at the company but that I had chosen not to continue when my contract expired at the end of March.
I saw my boss Monday but she said nothing to me. When I got home, I saw an email asking me to meet with her on Tuesday. I went into that meeting with trepidation. If you knew all the details, you would understand why I felt that way. I sat down and she proceeded to offer me a full time position with the company! I was dumbfounded! Last week when offering me a lead role, she mentioned she might consider increasing my contract rate, and now she was offering me a full-time position with benefits. I was grateful that after all this time she finally complimented my work but she was too late! I had already accepted with Corda.
This caused me to really reflect on the decisions I have made and the missed opportunities in my life because I waited too long and didn’t seize the moment when it was given to me. I have made a resolve to be more proactive and not let options or good things pass me by even when the outcome is not guaranteed (remember vulnerability?).
As President Monson reminded us, “Decisions are constantly before us. To make them wisely, courage is needed—the courage to say no, the courage to say yes. Decisions do determine destiny.” So here is to courage and vulnerability and not missing out on all the life has to offer me. Thanks former job for another lesson learned!
I went into work last Friday to tell my now former boss that I was not going to renew my contract with the company. She wasn’t there, nor any of the other executives. I finally decided, after consulting with my brother-in-law, to send her an email. I was polite and thanked her for the opportunity to learn and grow at the company but that I had chosen not to continue when my contract expired at the end of March.
I saw my boss Monday but she said nothing to me. When I got home, I saw an email asking me to meet with her on Tuesday. I went into that meeting with trepidation. If you knew all the details, you would understand why I felt that way. I sat down and she proceeded to offer me a full time position with the company! I was dumbfounded! Last week when offering me a lead role, she mentioned she might consider increasing my contract rate, and now she was offering me a full-time position with benefits. I was grateful that after all this time she finally complimented my work but she was too late! I had already accepted with Corda.
This caused me to really reflect on the decisions I have made and the missed opportunities in my life because I waited too long and didn’t seize the moment when it was given to me. I have made a resolve to be more proactive and not let options or good things pass me by even when the outcome is not guaranteed (remember vulnerability?).
As President Monson reminded us, “Decisions are constantly before us. To make them wisely, courage is needed—the courage to say no, the courage to say yes. Decisions do determine destiny.” So here is to courage and vulnerability and not missing out on all the life has to offer me. Thanks former job for another lesson learned!
Thursday, November 19, 2009
AOG - Day 19
1- I am grateful for random lunch breaks where I can catch up with friends not in the MBA program.
2- I am grateful for the few hours I had today to do laundry. Now I just need to find time to fold it.
3- I am grateful for compliments. It is always nice to know someone noticed the effort you took to look good for the evening.
2- I am grateful for the few hours I had today to do laundry. Now I just need to find time to fold it.
3- I am grateful for compliments. It is always nice to know someone noticed the effort you took to look good for the evening.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Too Late
Can I tell you what I hate? I hate timing. It is the worst! It never seems to be on my side. I'm not going to elaborate on what is bothering me at this moment because who knows if that bothersome will actually stumble onto this blog. All I will say is something I said would never happen has happened...to me. But the timing gods are against me! I am probably 1 1/2 years too late on this one. Curse the timing in my life. Arg! Oh well. I guess this is where patience and faith come into play.
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