Let's start with day 22, which was Tuesday. Oh Tuesday was heavenly. I got to spend that night with some of the closest friends I've ever had. You would think that only being with them last summer would mean our friendships were closer to surface level but not with these people. The college group at Park Plaza, also referred to as 20 Park, is one of the most accepting and loving groups of people I've ever met. Nowhere in my life have I felt more comfortable talking about struggles in my life. Nowhere have I been able to trust people this fast. People don't understand why I love Tulsa so much; the main reason is them. These people will be my strength when I leave Harding. They will be the ones who help keep me accountable. They will be the ones to push me towards Christ. And it's like we never skipped a beat. On Tuesday, a short Bible study turned into talking until 1AM and everything related back to God; how God would work through things, how we would be praying for each other, etc. I am blessed so much to have one group so centered on Christ and so accepting of anyone no matter how "bad" their past has been! I pray that everyone I know can meet people like this in their life; and not just a few people, but a plethora of people who love, hug, share, pray, care, support, laugh, and look up to God.
Now 23! Wednesday was an early start. 7:30AM to be exact. And after my 2AM bed time I wasn't too thrilled to be getting up. But everything turned out great because I was offered an internship and I took it! I can now graduate! I can also learn more and grow! I actually had two meetings that morning. The first didn't go how I expected and I was a little distraught. I worried that the second company would be the same as the first and then I didn't know where to go. After walking into the second office all my fears were extinguished. I was welcomed into a meeting and I was able to sit there and hear the weekly status report. The company seemed really busy. After, my to be boss, showed me where my computer would be set up and said, "Well, that is if you decide to go with us." You should of seen his eyes light up when I told him I was taking the position. It was so encouraging to see a professional so excited to be hiring me! He rushed me around the new office (which is in the penthouse suite and has a wraparound balcony outside and overlooks one of the largest parks in Tulsa!!) showing me all the small touches he had put in when he designed it. It was great seeing a boss that was so excited about design. The best part of the whole "interview" was he told me he later wanted to sit down with me and talk about my strengths, weaknesses, and where I wanted to improve so he could make sure I was assigned to projects that would better me. What?! He was going to give me actual work that dealt with my weaknesses, client work? Well that's a way to push me to get better. No way am I giving something to a client unless it is perfect. I have a feeling this internship is going to be amazing. And thank you Father for answering my prayers by making this an easy decision for me to make!
Like I said earlier, vacation time means detachment from electronics. Day 24 is about that. Really this whole week is about that but I'll dedicate this day to it. It's been so nice not having to check my email, phone, Facebook, and twitter every few minutes making sure someone isn't trying to get a hold of me. I'm on vacation and I'm taking full advantage of it. I do check on things at least once a day just incase there is an emergency and I'm needed. The older I've gotten the less I've decided I like technology and the more I like to leave it behind. I don't necessarily like being attached to my phone. I really hate the feeling I get when I leave it at home, that unsettling feeling like you're going to miss something if you don't have it every second of every day. Blah, who wants that. Not I! And waiting for an email, hate it. So this week has been really nice. There isn't waiting for phone calls, texts, emails, or whatever else. I'm not logging onto my computer every five minutes. I'm sort of fasting right now.. yes I know I'm on my computer right now, that's why I'm sort of fasting. This though is technology being used in a relaxing way, remembering all the blessings I've been given. This time with technology is actually for God but I still thank Him for letting me live without it for a week.
I also can't believe I'm a 40th of the way to 1000! Thank you to all are with me on this journey!
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