As we close...

2013 is really almost over and it has been quite the whirlwind. It is this time last year I came back from New York and there is a lot of regret in that. I miss it dearly, the people, and my family... but I also know the opportunities I have here are ones God has put together. It was a big blessing being close as both my best friends got married (to their respectives) in June and I feel as though this year I have been narrowing down and figuring out what I want to do in the long term.

5 1/2 years ago I graduated from Cal Poly with a degree I fully intended to use-- and we were in the recession. Here we are now, and I am not too keen on going into my field and have been filling the time with working in sales and retail positions, because they are easy (in retrospect) and God has allowed it to fully take care of my financial liabilities while being able to live comfortably. I have never been one to be driven by money. I want to in the long run be doing something I am passionate about... and sales, telecommunications, and retail hours is not part of that. The sales part I can handle.... I just know long term I need an industry change. I seek them out on the time I have and have been networking when possible... we shall see where God leads.

This year also brought closure and steps forward.... I realized that I was really, really ready to start a chapter in my life in moving forward and saying good-bye to what has been my home on and off for 11 years. I made the move down to LA, and it is the most at peace moving decision I have made as God put things in place.  Having visited SLO a few times and the friends.... there are the people I miss but the place.... no. It holds a special place in my heart. I grew up a lot in that place, became my own person, and learned about who I am. Going to New York did that-- fulfilling my dream. Being in LA is continuing to do that. I am blessed beyond belief by the community I have had in my church family and friends down here. I began attending Bel Air Presbyterian here in LA and it has been a great fit. The message is always great and the people are genuine and community is such a blessing. I have been to a lot of churches in my life time, and it is amazing when God just sets the stage. I am building healthy and strong friendships. I am looking to finish my MBA with Hope next year, change industries, and look to the long term.

I feel good things happening, in God's timing... and I feel Him working in my friendships and in my everyday.