I have been selected to be a juror for the next month. I tossed and turned Monday night thinking, work can’t do without me for that long. Then I realized they’re just going to have to.
I’m stressed enough as it is. I’ll be working throughout this time, but maybe God’s telling me something. We’ll see by then if I’ve learned my lesson.
Besides the fact, I truly feel honored to be a part of this sort of thing. Who knows, I may really enjoy it
So the wonderful Justice System of Riverside, California takes no pity on this poor Food & Beverage Manager. It didn’t matter that my chef and I both were selected for this panel. We’ll be back in court 9am Monday morning.
The problem is that one of us might get picked and my gut right now says it’s gonna be me. What’s even worse is that it is over a month long trial!
I don’t think my boss or my chef could handle my job for over a month. Which would mean I would be going to work really early, trial during the day and back to work in the evening. It’s really the only way to accomplish all that I do for my job. Jake wouldn’t be happy that’s for sure.
Pray for me. I can’t handle that sort of routine for a month.
I have Jury Duty tomorrow morning. I’m not sure how happy I am about it. I am missing work, but am in limbo since I don’t know how long I’ll have to be there.
This is when my patience will definitely get tested. I hope they dismiss me early.
Was a hit! Even if you’re not into musicals, this is one of the most entertaining movies I’ve seen in a while. It’s funny and not in a crude, dirty sort of way.
LOOOOVED IIITTT!
Life has been so crazy. Between a new job and moving in with the in-laws, life is tough. I’d like to consider myself a patient person, but perhaps I need more. Maybe it’s not patience, but grace I need to be learning.
Nonetheless, life is a little rough for me right now. Emotions are high, courage is low and I’m just a little lost.
Pray for me.
That’s the name of the band my father-in-law created on Guitar Hero III. He’s absolutely addicted, but it’s so fun to see him in action.
Updates and photos to come…
So I’ve been meaning to write about this for a while.
This last couple of weeks, I’ve been put through the ringer. I’ve left employees I adore and begun a new job that’s closer to home…Sandals.
So this past Sunday, after I rushed from Rancho Bernardo to get there, I was worshipping with the band during the latter half of the service. Clarity struck me. I had made the right decision. I was where God wanted me.
We were singing “Inside Out” by Hillsong United. Suddenly this song made more sense than ever.
Your will above all else
My purpose remains
The art of losing myself
In bringing You praise
I was losing myself, leaving what was comfortable, in order to bring myself closer to God. What a feeling!
The sense of comfort rushed over me as I realized my home and family were by my side once again. God was there amidst all of the chaos of finding a place to live, deciding on this job; his will was put first. He planned and guided every single step.
What an amazing feeling. The feelings of joy, awe and love.
WARNING: This is a long one!
The lease on our apartment is up at the end of this month. Because I am still in Rancho Bernardo for work, Jake wanted to rent a room in order to save for a house. We found a place, gave a security deposit and then this week happened.
On Monday, there was a corporate wide email about how JC Resorts/Golf would be managing a new property in Corona.
Tuesday, a good friend whom I worked with at the Marriott (Nikki) and now at RB Inn says to me, “Angela can refer you to them.” You see, Angela was one of my bosses at Marriott and she and Nikki are really good friends. Low and behold, I am emailed from the Food & Beverage Director for all satellite golf properties. The email states that they are looking to move quickly, gave me some information about the job and what it entails, tells me I should tellmy boss. So I ask to speak to him. I say, ” I know you’ll be hearing from Jill also, but I wanted you to hear from me first. I was looking into the new position in Corona.” It clicked for him. “It’s closer to home” he says. “Do you want me to call and put in a good word?” I say, “That’d be great.” He says, “Absolutely. Not a problem.”
Wednesday, my boss tells me to get in contact with one of the guys working at the new property. I do with what my schedule entails. He asks me to come up on Thursday (the next day) for an interview. Well it was a good thing I already was heading up there on Wednesday with a load of boxes to store at the in-laws and I had a candle meeting.
I get to the property at around 10am. I meet with the property manager, take a tour, meet with the guy I had spoken with via email and the big boss of the corporate golf world. They offered me the position. I asked to think about it. There was a lot of information and I knew that I had to pray about this one. I would be starting Monday, April 21st. That gave me three days at the hotel.
Jake and I discussed what this job could mean. More savings, we’d move in with his parents, I’d be WAY closer to work. He’d carpool with his dad, we could do things during the week with church! Go to baptisms, Chik-Fil-A Nights, Small Group! I still was hesitant because I didn’t want to be tempted into something I shouldn’t be doing. Then Jake says, “Would Satan bring you closer to church?” That’s all it took. I knew that I had to be a faithful servant and move. To move, change position no matter how hard it was to leave. To know that I’d be tempted into wanting to stay.
Friday was an emotional day. I cried more than ever. Everything was just so sudden. I took the job, told some people at work and we’ll see where it goes. Everyone is in shock. It’s all so sudden. In the meantime, I am going to be working crazy hours which means that Jake is going to have to move and clean up the apartment on his own.
We need prayer for a lot of things. Pray that Jake doesn’t wear himself thin trying to get all of this done. Pray that the transition for both of us is a smooth one. Pray that we follow through on getting more involved.
So last night was my mom and my debut candle party and if you didn’t make it, YOU MISSED OUT! Considering we had no other choice but to jump right in, we did. We had an absolute blast. Granted, most of the ladies were people my mom invited, but nonetheless we did great! I’d say we are the Abbott & Costello of the candle industry.
I really think that we’re off to a great start and that we’ll be making headway in no time. My mom and I had such a great time playing off each other. We have a tendency to finish each other’s sentences and last night was the perfect time to do it. In all of our chaos and confusion, we managed to pull through.
We had ourselves a little sandwich buffet
Iced Tea, Lemonade & Wine
Here are a few statistics in the success of this company. Let me remind you that they are a rather young company and hitting the successful train every step of the way. It’s a great way to make that little bit of gas money, savings or spending cash and right now, I don’t think any of us would turn down a little extra moola.
Like I’ve said before, my goal is to make it to the UK and in order to do so, I have to recruit, recruit, recruit. And if you know me, I won’t stand by something I don’t believe in. Candles, Gold Canyon candles, I believe in. I sincerely believe that they are the best candle product out there. Host a party! Help me along.
