I have my first job, my first office, my first career, my first apartment, my first stack of "responsible papers" (otherwise known as bills).
I have been hired by Woodmen of the World to promote their product through events, for both the company and the community. Technically, I am the Community Outreach Director. Not so technically, I have three jobs in one. It's a little confusing to explain, but it's a job.. and it is a fantastic one! I get to coordinate events for a corporation, but also for a non-profit organization. One of my favorite perks? I get to work with my brother, J. We have continually caught each other laughing at God's provision for our lives. Not only are we in the same state, in the same city, in the same church, and living 2.2 miles away from each other- but we are in the same company. I am loving it. Both J & M were tremendous hosts for me all summer long, and I will be forever grateful for their support and hospitality while I figured life out.
I have a roommate.. who is a delightful combination of two of my favorite people, and I see a lot of promise in our friendship. J is hysterically similar to me- and we are having an absolute blast trying to figure out this whole "independent lifestyle" thing. God was definitely watching over me when he put us together. It's great to get home and have someone to share life with- and inspire me to live better (in a multitude of ways).
On a more serious note- being in the "real world," and experiencing life outside of IWU's bubble is exciting- and heartbreaking. The world is so lost- and people's priorities are so skewed. I don't mean to say that mine aren't- but I at least have had a glimpse of His purpose in life. I am not perfect, and I continually need to ask for forgiveness, but I have peace and a joy that seems alarmingly out of place. There is little hope, little joy, and a reliance on self in the world's eyes that quickly leads to frustration and despair. I am struggling to find a balance in this world- and I know that the one source that I need to rely on is Him.
It's just a crazy stage of life. I don't know how else to explain it. Everything is new, everything is exciting. There are few "knowns" and several "unknowns." I wonder how long it will take for the rhythm and cycles of life to kick in.
I've been talking all year about change. I guess it just rolled in..
