Life Is An Adventure, Enjoy The Ride!

Hello everyone! Well I am at a totally different place in life it seems.

About a month, almost 2 months ago, I began my new job.  I have my own cubicle! I work in an office!

Finally I landed a job in a social services agency! I am so happy! God has really blessed me! I am getting to know some new people, but really the best part is I actually enjoy the job I am at, helping people, and also doing case work! There is some math involved, but it's math I actually understand how to do ;)

I have 2 pictures up as of now, and still have a lot of decorating to do! One step at a time! But my first adult job, benefits, full time, vacation time, it's pretty exciting! 

I am enjoying the challenge of learning a lot of new things, as well as receptionist work, office work, filing, documentation, case work, and many other things!

I also just celebrated a year with my wonderful boyfriend which has been such a blessing and addition to my life. God is so good and has blessed me with a wonderful man and we have learned so much in a year, but I can tell you, our love grows daily and God has really blessed us with each other <3

Lately I have had friends, but it's way different from when you are younger. Friends are hard to find, and the ones you already have are solid, but they are spread across the country. But God is my best friend and has helped me through the transition :)

It is true that quality over quantity now resonates in my mind.  I love getting to know new people, but I also know I want quality friends :)

I have been learning also that I am unique, each person has their own different style, flavor, whatever you would like to call your character/personality.  Just like me and my man are different but we compliment each other and challenge each other in great ways to grow.  As the Bible says spur one another on.

I have had time to spend in Chicago, with my man, as well as explore different places on my own, stay in a Dunkin Donuts and observe a very interesting mix of a population, compared to a Starbucks, also different laundromats, and how I feel when I feel like out of place, which hasn't happened very much in my life.

Sitting in a Barber Shop I overheard people discussing their many felonies, their juvenile record, expunge records like it is everyday talk.  I have seen people who I can say hi to, as well as had people I feel extremely uncomfortable and had to keep my guard up.

But one thing I know, is I like adventure, I do not want to stay in the comfort zone, I like to step out, and I don't freak out, I remain calm even in chaos.  Not saying that I'm not nervous, cause when someone talks about battery charges, looks at me with bad intentions, or has a mental illness and starts sputtering off random things and some are derogatory comments (bad) to you and the people you are with, it's hard not to freak out.

But there's something I love, the mystery about other people's stories.  Everyone has a reason for being where they are at, whether choice, life circumstances, parents, friends, family, etc.  We all have a unique story that is a beautiful painting, we don't know the ending, but we trust in God to guide us each step as we go on the adventure.

God has put a unique purpose on your life, whether it's one time, or your entire life until you die, for a season, who knows, the biggest thing is to follow God and trust in His timing and His will.

My dream is to help others.  God has answered that call in many different ways, some expected and desired, some I had no idea I would end up being a part of.  But I can tell you, I love each thing God has placed on my path.

He has the most perfect plan, and He loves to surprise us, it's called trust.

I always had dreamed of working, not for money, but to help people, sure yes I earn money, but my job is fulfilling, because I get to help directly meet a need for people who really need help.

So here I am, only the beginning.  I also had dreamed to have a wonderful mexican man in my life, and always made jokes about it, and one Christmas, God totally set it up, no one else, not me, not him, only God could have figured out these things.

A year later I can tell you, I'm so blessed by the mystery, the risk, each step, not knowing, because it makes it so rich in value.

You never know where God is going to take you, so just hold on, and He's going to give you the journey of your life.

I miss my dear best friends, but I can tell you something, they are in my heart, and when I see them, I know we can catch up where we left off, and enjoy time together.

Things in life, are not easy, some things are honestly some of the hardest trials and challenges of your life, but God refines you in these moments, and He does not let go of you, He holds you, carries you through and gives you a whole new hope, and joy, that you would have never won without those hard moments and trials.

One thing I know is I am thankful for all the chapters! So far, I mean I am only 23, going to be 24, have my first adult job, the love of my life, and discovering and growing in all of these things.  God will grant you your heart's desires, all you have to do is ask, wait, pursue, and just bask in the joy of the Lord, and the perfect mystery of His perfect plan.

Life is an adventure, you don't know when something might happen, just know this, keep a positive attitude, share life with others, put God first, love others, help others, hold on even in the hardest most crappiest moments of life where you are barely hanging on, be peaceful, be still, journal, and cry out to God, He never leaves you, and He will protect you.

I love God, I love life, I love what is happening in this life, and I love the mystery, adventure, joy, and peace I sense, even with not knowing everything all at once!

Plus now I have an awesome man in my life, best friend to share it with, God really knew what He was doing last Christmas, and it has been the best surprise ever, and something I would never trade for anything. :)

Enjoy the mystery, and trust in God's plan for your life, He will do amazing things you have never even imagined in your mind, our minds and thoughts are so small compared to His thoughts.

Love ya'll and God Bless You :)