No more June Gloom and some July Hoorays!

Wow, June really is gone, and now I look forward to the next few months with summer in full swing. I look back to a year ago and I was so not in a good place this time last year. But God has done so much in the areas of healing, restoring, and kinda starting over in a lot of ways with me. It has been interesting and humbling at the same time. I found out truly who my friends are and who weren't through lots of trials and who were still by my side when the dust cleared. And saw how blessed I was.... for some people to be in my life and for others who no longer were. I see how my priorities have changed, and with new avenues in mind to reach my goals. It's crazy what God can do when we are willing to do it, and even just willing to listen.

I am still applying for jobs like crazy. For a split second I thought I should abandon my plans and to be there for my family when I feel as though they need me... and just move down to LA, and be close to them. But then in prayer I know that is not 1. what I truly want as goals for my life and 2. I hate it down there, and San Diego was proof of that, and I don't want to put myself through that again.

This month, a friend who graduated Poly from me in my program got a job in NYC after months and months of plugging away at it, and being on the other side of the country from there. So I know, I am not crazy for this goal, and it will happen, maybe just not in the most ideal way.

So, in some ways I have decided.... if nothing happens before I fly out there in September.... I am going in early 2011. I am going to save money once I get back, get a second job, take my tax refund and use all that money and just GO! I may not end up in the city right away, but close enough would work for me, and heck get a job at Starbucks  if I have to.... just to get started. I am gonna pound real pavement in September while there.

I am in continuous prayer, and I am daily applying to jobs, constantly updating my resume and cover letter, and connecting even with a couple of recruiters out there, who have been great.

So that is life right now. Here is my marketing plug for the day: Our church has a fireworks booth this year and we are using the proceeds for Disaster Relief and Youth Ministries.... so if you need some snappers, TNT, you name it..... come get it from us at the church. Oak Park Christian Church 386 N. Oak Park Blvd., Grover Beach, CA.

Thanks!

Blessings and Joy,

Caitlyn