Little things...I'm thankful for

1.  Gumball machines at the mall-I can try a different flavor everyday!

2.  Breaks at work.

3.  A job that pays!

4.  Williams-Sonoma marshmallows

5.  Hand lotion.

6.  Starbucks Green Tea-enough caffeine without feeling havey

7.  Hot showers.

8.  Toothpaste

9.  Phone calls with Jenn.

10.  JAG

11.  My down comforter.

12.  My fuzzy green slippers.

13.  Long hair to cover my neck and keep me warm.

14.  Good books that teach and don't just entertain.

15.  Email

16.  Blogs

17.  Salvation that allows me to LIVE!

18.  My long nails.

19.  Flat shoes.

20.  Yogurt

21.  A big purse that holds EVERYTHING.

22.  Drive-thru banks tellers.

23.  Pay-at-the-pump gas stations.

24.  Sudoku

25.  Cinnabon!!!!!!!!!!!

26.  My Bible

27.  Box muffins

28.  My lounging pants that come on as soon as I get home.

29.  The food network.

30.  What Not To Wear on TLC.

 

Thanks for inspiring Amy!

 

I surprise myself!

Today was my longest day of working at the Gap since I started.  I'm a regular 9-5er now.  That was my shift today.  It wasn't as bad as I thougth.  I am on my feet the whole time so I made sure to wear comfortable shoes.  And...mom came and had lunch with me on my break! 

 

So...how I surprised myself, let me get to that.  Two things happened today.  One, I got a promotion already!  I couldn't believe it!  I have worked there two weeks and they are already training me for right below the manager position.  It's called a key-holder.  It basically means I'm acting manager when a manager is not present.  It's nothing I was really going for, but it's nice to be promoted none-the-less.

 

The other thing that surprised me was that I opened four Gap cards today for four different people!  That's a total of five this week!  Who does that?  I couldn't believe it!  There's always a contest going among employees to see who can open the most for the month.  I just may get it this month!  I'm actually really enjoying this job, which kind of surprises me.  I think I already said this but I just really like helping people find what they need, even if it's only clothes. 

 

It's true what they say, when you smile at someone it can really change their demeanor.  I smile at them and they go from whatever they were to smiling back and then we're all in a good mood. 

 

I'm determined.  I'm going to spread Jesus in that store one way or another.  One person at a time.  One sale at a time! 

Recklessly Abandoned

I was watching the new PI video, which is amazing btw and they were interviewing a girl serving in the Middle East.  She made an interesting and very on target comment, "If we aren't living recklessly abandoned to Him then what are we doing?".  Good question.

 

What am I doing?  Am I living recklessly abandoned?

 

One thing that I have realized in the past fews weeks, months, whatever is that I have been trying so hard to "be" something or to act like a certain person.  I've been trying hard to be a better person and do what I'm supposed to.  But there was no motivation behind it; no good motivation.  Like the dreams and goals I had for my life, they were resting on me and my own strength.

 

Loving my Savior.  To live recklessly abandoned to Him.  Love the Savior and He'll help me to love others.  Love the Savior and He'll give me the direction that I need.  Love the Savior and He'll give me the strength I need.  Love the Savior and He'll make me into the person that HE wants and needs me to be not I feel like I should be.

 

It brings a lot of freedom.  One thing to do, love Him.  He'll do the rest!

I have officially been at my job for a week and a half.  I love it!  I'm glad I'm actually working and doing something productive.  I felt so lazy before.  But now I feel so tired!  I haven't done anything in two months as far as a rigid schedule and now I'm on my feet the whole time I'm working.  I come home absolutely exhausted!  I need to buy some more comfortable shoes.  That's what I'm going to do with my first paycheck! 

 

But something I've realized is that this job is not only a blessing but a huge opportunity for me.  I have said so often how I wanted to be around more non-believers but quite frankly I just didn't know any.  Well...here's my chance.  Everyone I work with is a non-believer and one of them is a homosexual.  They're all super nice and fun to be with but they're lost.  I was reminded of the verse in Colossians 4:5-6- Live wisely among those who are not Christians, and make the most of every opportunity.  Let your conversation be gracious and effective so tha tyou will have the right answer for everyone.  Just a reminder that I need to be careful with my words and my actions in front of them.  It's a huge deal and responsibility. 

 

I'm so thankful for the opportunity.  I also know that I'm going to really learn a lot from this and be stretched a lot.  I haven't been around this many non-believers in years.  I know, kind of sad.  But there you have it.  I would appreciate your prayers for opportunities to share my faith and for strength to be able to stand strong.