Good news! (Not about my job)
My cousin and her husband, who have been living in Louisville since Christmas time 2004, are possibly relocating soon. Eric is finished with his doctorate classes, so he is applying for jobs. He applied at East Stroudsburg, which is out in eastern PA, and he had applied at a school in Ohio (Lake Erie College). BUT I just found out that he is applying for a job at Duquesne University (Pittsburgh!) and that would mean that they would at least live near Pittsburgh, but I heard a rumor that it could be as close to me as Cranberry. It would be incredible to be so close to Jenn! I've really missed her being anywhere near me! Prayer is welcome that Eric would get that job, and that Jenn would find one as well then, and that they would live in Cranberry!!!
Monday, April 30, 2007
Sunday, April 29, 2007
The Pizza Guy and related musings...
So, I had a nice long car ride to myself today. And I started thinking of The Pizza Guy.
Last week sometime, the last time I had cash and a growling stomach at the same time, I ordered some pizza. It showed up (and earlier than predicted, might I add), and I went down to pay The Pizza Guy. Oh my goodness. He looked so incredibly sad. I tipped him $5 just because I felt like he was probably at the end of the kind of day that makes you want to just sleep and not wake up.
I mean, come on. He's a Pizza Guy. Not only is he a Pizza Guy, but he's Pizza Guy in a college town where the college specifically endorses his Pizza Place. And college kids are probably always stiffing him, he's probably always waiting around in the rain.
I just wanted to hug the guy. He just looked so sad.
Today, I was thinking more about The Pizza Guy than I had that night, and I realized that everyone is so sad. It comes out so differently for different people. I just couldn't help realize today how badly the world needs Jesus.
Last week sometime, the last time I had cash and a growling stomach at the same time, I ordered some pizza. It showed up (and earlier than predicted, might I add), and I went down to pay The Pizza Guy. Oh my goodness. He looked so incredibly sad. I tipped him $5 just because I felt like he was probably at the end of the kind of day that makes you want to just sleep and not wake up.
I mean, come on. He's a Pizza Guy. Not only is he a Pizza Guy, but he's Pizza Guy in a college town where the college specifically endorses his Pizza Place. And college kids are probably always stiffing him, he's probably always waiting around in the rain.
I just wanted to hug the guy. He just looked so sad.
Today, I was thinking more about The Pizza Guy than I had that night, and I realized that everyone is so sad. It comes out so differently for different people. I just couldn't help realize today how badly the world needs Jesus.
Monday, April 9, 2007
No more interviews!
Well, I had my Gretna Glen interview on Thursday. I was pretty late. They knew I would, because I didn't know how long our new experimental route would take. The interview went well and I feel pretty confident about that job, too. What a blessing! Last summer, I applied and interviewed at least at 10 places, only to get hired at one, and only at the last minute. It's really comforting to know that I have two fairly secure options.
I think that Gretna Glen would be a really different experience for me. To only have 24 hours off a week? That's hard. I don't know.
I think that Gretna Glen would be a really different experience for me. To only have 24 hours off a week? That's hard. I don't know.
Wednesday, April 4, 2007
One down, one to go...
Today, I had my Pittsburgh Project interview. I got all dressed up (skirt, blouse, heels), only to talk to some people in work boots and flip flops. But it was on trusted advice that I dressed up, and so I guess it's ok. Anyway...
The interview went really well. Funny fact: a man named Dave and a woman named Lauren interviewed me. (Dave= name of my boyfriend, Lauren= my name.) I really enjoyed the whole process. We laughed a lot and I felt like I connected with the people. I took a tour of the facilities and came to know more about the positions. They are:
Position #1 - Guesthouse Staff - opening and closing a dormitory style building for the youth groups, and the recreation room in that building. A fair amount of administrative duties, too.
Position #2 - Work Site Liaison - traveling all over Pittsburgh between groups of workers, getting them supplies they need, giving them tips on their jobs, helping them, mediating between homeowners and workers.
Then I got a tour of the facilities. There is a huge old school which houses a lot of tutoring programs and offices and stuff. There is the dorm building, and an old church that they have turned into coffeehouse, cafeteria, and large meeting area/sanctuary.
I feel really good. I am really pulling for this job now, because I feel like it fits really well into the direction of my life. I think it would be amazing to build relationships with the staff, and I don't think that I'll feel trapped and need as much time away from people as I would at a camp.
Well, my camp interview is tomorrow. FYI - the Pittsburgh Project website is www.pittsburghproject.org and the Gretna Glen website is www.gretnaglen.org
Also, check out my friend and future housemate's blog, www.braelyn.blogspot.com This summer, she's traveling to Kenya to work with rescued girls from the sex traffic in Nairobi. It should prove to a be a good, eye-opening read.
The interview went really well. Funny fact: a man named Dave and a woman named Lauren interviewed me. (Dave= name of my boyfriend, Lauren= my name.) I really enjoyed the whole process. We laughed a lot and I felt like I connected with the people. I took a tour of the facilities and came to know more about the positions. They are:
Position #1 - Guesthouse Staff - opening and closing a dormitory style building for the youth groups, and the recreation room in that building. A fair amount of administrative duties, too.
Position #2 - Work Site Liaison - traveling all over Pittsburgh between groups of workers, getting them supplies they need, giving them tips on their jobs, helping them, mediating between homeowners and workers.
Then I got a tour of the facilities. There is a huge old school which houses a lot of tutoring programs and offices and stuff. There is the dorm building, and an old church that they have turned into coffeehouse, cafeteria, and large meeting area/sanctuary.
I feel really good. I am really pulling for this job now, because I feel like it fits really well into the direction of my life. I think it would be amazing to build relationships with the staff, and I don't think that I'll feel trapped and need as much time away from people as I would at a camp.
Well, my camp interview is tomorrow. FYI - the Pittsburgh Project website is www.pittsburghproject.org and the Gretna Glen website is www.gretnaglen.org
Also, check out my friend and future housemate's blog, www.braelyn.blogspot.com This summer, she's traveling to Kenya to work with rescued girls from the sex traffic in Nairobi. It should prove to a be a good, eye-opening read.
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