Ah! I haven't blogged for a long time. :(

I was never good at keeping blogs. My lack of consistency in writing proves this fact!

Nonetheless, since the last time I've blogged, I've graduated from college! So crazy.

This summer has been filled with many events, changes and transitions. I can't believe it's almost over, and that I won't be enrolling in school anymore!

Just a quick update from the summer...

I'm working full time. -- I love working life! I love being able to focus on work during the 8-hour day, and then forgetting about work when I get home. Free time to do whatever I choose to do. YUM! I will say that working life does come with its hardships, but I have to say it's been a pretty humbling experience. I've never been so tested with patience in my life. I still have much to learn, but it's been so good just realizing more and more how much I need a Savior.

Looking for a job. -- Yes. I am an unemployed college graduate. One of many many in this nation. It's definitely been a sanctifying experience. It's so hard not to get anxious, but I think at this point, I've reconciled my heart with the general fact that the Lord has already decided what job I am going to have. Though, it's just so hard to be faithful even in the little things, such as sending applications, waiting for feedback and getting interviews. It's so nerve racking! It's been so eye-opening just to see how deeply rooted this distrust in God is. Lord, help me. Being a faithful Christian is definitely not easy, but regardless of how faithful I am, I'm thankful that the Lord is still all the more faithful than me. What a good God we have :)

Anyhow, I've only been able to get one interview so far, and that happens to be today! I'm nervous, but very excited. I hope that that Lord will help me to have a sober-mindedness in my mind today. Lord-willing, it will be a good experience (first interview after graduating). I really hope I get the job, and the terms are right for the job offer because it's so cool!! I guess I'll have to update later on how my interview went.

Vacation Bible School -- What a blessing it was to serve this year! We only have this once every 2 years, and I was asked to serve as a choreographer helper this time. I didn't get to interact with the kids as much on a personal level, but it was great sitting back and watching all the stuff that was going on. So many different people serving, and just how this whole crazy thing came together. It was also awesome that the whole purpose behind putting this musical on was to reach out to unchurched families, and spread the gospel. It was encouraging to see that even though there was so much stuff going on, we never lost sight of our purpose. Yay!

High school ministry. -- This past year, I was very privileged to be serve in the high school minsitry at church. I was so reminded of what an awesome and special ministry our high school youth group is. High school ministry has always been dear to my heart, especially when I was in high school myself! It was the one place that I felt at home.

Serving in the ministry was definitely a different story. The Lord has used this past year in ministry to grow, and stretch me. I feel like the Lord taught me more than I was able to do for my girls. I guess it doesn't matter, but in the end it's all the Lord's work in their hearts, right? They've been such an encouragement to me. <3

I'm sad that this was my first and last year serving in high school ministry. With my uncertain future, I didn't think it was fair for me to commit to a ministry that requires such a high commitment. Planning on serving in smaller ways now :)

All that aside, recently, I've been thinking about how thankful I am for the relationships I have with my fellow brothers and sisters in Christ. They've been such an encouragement in my life. I've never been so blessed. I'm so thankful to God to have made this all possible through His Son who died for me, that I might even have a taste of this in this life and for the rest of eternity. Earthly family may not be the ideal situations sometimes, but above all, God has provided so much more in my fellow believers. I can't believe this will last into eternity! This is already so much more than I deserve. Thank you, Jesus. :)

Phew. That was a long post. Until next time! (Hopefully, it wont be too long before I write again.)