Rubbing elbows with Celebrities

Ok...maybe not a celebrity in the sense...but Vince did (or could have literally) rubbed elbows with Senator John McCain. Vince is involved with a group at Google that invites authors of all sorts to talk about their book. They have had many authors come by...but this time...media press and everything!!! The authors get a chance to talk about their book, answer questions about their book or other things, sign their book, and get to have the session broadcasted on...you guessed it...Youtube! Check it out on Youtube.

We are in the process of building our library of books from authors that have visited. I can't wait to read Senator McCain's book. The one we have is called "Faith of my Fathers." It's a family memoir. I just got done with Carly Fiorina's memoir: "Tough Choices." I like reading memoirs. It's interesting to read about lessons learned from one's life. I should turn that into a love for reading the Bible, yeah? As that is the ultimate memoir. But I digress. So many books, so little time. It will be intriguing to read about Senator McCain's experiences with war and the lessons he learned from his father.

It's cool to know that Google provides a forum for authors to commentate on their books and answer questions. Cool gig Vince! Can't wait to hear about what author comes next!

The Drought is Over!!!

The ride has ended. I am officially gainfully employed in what was somewhat my livelihood!!

Hurray! Thank God. I do not have to look for jobs next week!!! Who knows about later on...but I am superbly happy that I do not have to look for jobs or make follow up phone calls next week!!!

I'm sure I will dwell on my situation more and more next week. But I am happy to report that I have found and accepted a job offer. Not the most perfect job offer. It's a temporary assignment...but it is the opportunity I was looking for!!! And hope to make permanent!

So it seems that when I finally committed myself to one direction, still of course being nervous and anxious that I might fail and it would be a hard road ahead...I have found blessing and success. Do I attribute it to God's works?? Of course. Do I think He was holding out on me until this precise moment?? Well, I'm sure I had to face some things about myself before I could be ready for what is in store for me ahead.

By God's orchestration...my new appointment in life started in early April. I was trying to reconnect with some people I knew in the legal field in the area. I was so blessed to find friend from the past. I had known this friend since my high school days and it was a joy to learn where life had taken him throughout the years. With divine intervention, my friend's helping hand, and some humility and just a smidgen of boldness, I soon found myself sitting in an interview for a position with my friend's company. Of course, I was not interviewing for the position of my dreams...but what I was hoping for, was a chance. a small chance that they would give me the opportunity to do anything with and for them, only to hope to make some space to wow and dazzle them. What happened... well, I was so fortunate to interview with a gentleman who, in the 30 minutes I spoke with him, I found to be very understanding and sincere. What started out as a small scrap of effort to convey my willingness to do anything for them, turned into a chance to work at a great company in whatever capacity I could possibly handle when I get there. I am so very grateful for the opportunity. I was so excited about the opportunity I literally jumped for joy. No more job hunting! Embarking on a super exciting opportunity in what is somewhat a new career for me!!

But with the elation comes a little bit of fear and dread. Yes...of course. But it's all really good. I haven't been this excited about any of my previous job offers. The possibility of failure and the impending dread should only make me perform to my utmost, right. There is something to be said about being exited and eager to go to work. There is of course something to be said about feeling like you can't rise to the challenge and it pushed you to do so. The possibility of me tackling things I have no idea how to do...100%! Scary thought. I started to think that in this year of not working...I have almost forgotten how to work. Hope it's like riding a bike...that you never forget. Actually, I almost forgot how to ride a bike...you may have gotten that from a previous entry. Ha ha. In any event...This is a time for me to buckle down. Work my a** off and really soak up and spew back out the experience before me. I know it won't be easy. But I know that I can put my full effort to making this new job work. And I know that God will be behind me to give me the strength I need---whether it be the people and resources around me at work...or vince at home constantly encouraging me...or all of you who think and pray for me. I am utterly grateful for our connection and that we have the bond that we do.

Here's to working hard...for what counts!