How Long Has it Been?
It seems as though it's been a very very very long time since my last entry. Well news flash! It has been almost 2 years!! I cannot believe how fast time has flown by!
I love my blog and I love writing. Therefore, this year I am going to make a serious effort to sit down at least once a month and put up a new post. Well lets get started...the last time I actually posted an update was in July 2013 and believe me A LOT has changed since then...here we go...
School: In July 2013 I was just finishing up my first year at CSUN and as of today I am proud to say that I have FINALLY graduated with my Bachelors of Arts in Communications Studies! On May 16, 2015 I celebrated the end of a very long, exhausting, stressful, amazing, worth-every-moment journey. As I ended this chapter in my life, I am grateful and truly blessed for everything I have accomplished in these last 6 years. Thank God for without my faith none of this would have been possible.
Work: In 2013, I was "celebrating" 9 months at Tutor Time, I have since left that job to work at the on campus Children's Center, but because I was no longer going to be a student, I would no longer be able to work there past the summer. So I have been on the job hunt for several months. Just before I found out about getting into the graduate program, I recieved a call from the after school coordinator at JJ Middle School asking if I wanted to come in for an interview for an after school teacher position. I was thrilled! It is, after all, what I want to do or at least where I want to start! I went in for the interview a week later and it went phenomenal! I was offered the job the next day! My first day was yesterday and I am really going to like it there! The only problem is that is only part-time, but because I am going back to school I can stay at the Children's Center and that is also part-time so it works out. My schedule is going to be a little crazy working 2 jobs and going to class at night, but through Christ all things are possible.
Faith: "She is clothed in dignity and grace and she laughs for she does not fear the future" Proverbs 31:35 This year has been nothing short of its ups and downs. But if nothing else I have been reassured in my faith and relationship with God. The phrase, everything happens for a reason, has never been more true in my life than it has been in this past year. With all the trials that I faced, I really had to allow myself to let go and let God take control of the situation and guide me to where I am meant to be. I prayed often, but the more I prayed the more confused I was. The problem was that I was still praying for what I wanted instead of what should be. When I finally let go, everything started to fall into place and I knew what I should do. I have never felt more at peace with any decisions that I have ever made in my entire life. I continually have to remind myself to accept the things I cannot change and just to simply have faith in the Lord's plan and allow him to guide me. Only He knows where I am supposed to be and boy am I excited! I have always been afriad of change, but one thing I have learned is how to be fearless. I trust in Him and I trust myself. "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" Philippians 4:13
I love my blog and I love writing. Therefore, this year I am going to make a serious effort to sit down at least once a month and put up a new post. Well lets get started...the last time I actually posted an update was in July 2013 and believe me A LOT has changed since then...here we go...
School: In July 2013 I was just finishing up my first year at CSUN and as of today I am proud to say that I have FINALLY graduated with my Bachelors of Arts in Communications Studies! On May 16, 2015 I celebrated the end of a very long, exhausting, stressful, amazing, worth-every-moment journey. As I ended this chapter in my life, I am grateful and truly blessed for everything I have accomplished in these last 6 years. Thank God for without my faith none of this would have been possible.
Walking across the stage hearing my name was one of the most rewarding experiences I've had to date. I cannot wait to do it again in 2 years because I am officially going back to school in 3 weeks to start my masters program in Family Consumer Studies: Family Studies!! I cannot believe it! I am registered for 3 courses and am beyond excited and nervous for this new chapter!! It is going to be one wild ride, but I am ready!
#littlegwalksthestage
Work: In 2013, I was "celebrating" 9 months at Tutor Time, I have since left that job to work at the on campus Children's Center, but because I was no longer going to be a student, I would no longer be able to work there past the summer. So I have been on the job hunt for several months. Just before I found out about getting into the graduate program, I recieved a call from the after school coordinator at JJ Middle School asking if I wanted to come in for an interview for an after school teacher position. I was thrilled! It is, after all, what I want to do or at least where I want to start! I went in for the interview a week later and it went phenomenal! I was offered the job the next day! My first day was yesterday and I am really going to like it there! The only problem is that is only part-time, but because I am going back to school I can stay at the Children's Center and that is also part-time so it works out. My schedule is going to be a little crazy working 2 jobs and going to class at night, but through Christ all things are possible.
Faith: "She is clothed in dignity and grace and she laughs for she does not fear the future" Proverbs 31:35 This year has been nothing short of its ups and downs. But if nothing else I have been reassured in my faith and relationship with God. The phrase, everything happens for a reason, has never been more true in my life than it has been in this past year. With all the trials that I faced, I really had to allow myself to let go and let God take control of the situation and guide me to where I am meant to be. I prayed often, but the more I prayed the more confused I was. The problem was that I was still praying for what I wanted instead of what should be. When I finally let go, everything started to fall into place and I knew what I should do. I have never felt more at peace with any decisions that I have ever made in my entire life. I continually have to remind myself to accept the things I cannot change and just to simply have faith in the Lord's plan and allow him to guide me. Only He knows where I am supposed to be and boy am I excited! I have always been afriad of change, but one thing I have learned is how to be fearless. I trust in Him and I trust myself. "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" Philippians 4:13
Side News: Since I have graduated I have moved out into a town home with my college friend and I love it! I am enjoying every minute of it! I am living more, trying new things, making new friends, and the most important thing is, I am exactly where I am supposed to be!
Thanks for reading!
Sammie ♥
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