Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Camp Counselor
Yay I am officially a senior counselor at Camp Qwanoes this summer. I start today April 29 doing advanced crew, so setting up and getting ready for the camp and the summer events. I am super excited about going but a bit nervous at the same time. It is a huge step out of my comfort zone. I know that it will stretch me and that God is going to use me in ways that I didn't think that I could be used. Please pray for me this summer as I reach out to kids and staff, showing them Christ's love and growing in faith and maturity in Christ. You will be hearing from shortly in a bit more detail. As for the blog, I will keep it going in the summer hopefully I can update you once a week. Waiting may not be fun, but you sure get rewarded when it's all done. Thanks be to God!!!
Monday, April 27, 2009
Officially a Lifeguard
Greetings!
It's a beautiful day today here in Burnaby. Don't know why I am sitting in Starbucks on my computer when I could be outside right now, but some computer stuff needed to be done. I plan on doing some walking and running later today while Leia is at school. I haven't seen too much of her because she is just so busy with work and school and then the weekends I have been busy with my lifeguarding course. But it's done now!!! Yay! I passed all my testing and actually ended up getting first in my class of 16. I was pretty happy about that too. I am just really glad that it's over so I don't have to eat out anymore, I can have free weekends and I don't have to be freezing cold in water anymore.
More news is that I had a phone interview with Camp Qwanoes on Friday and it went pretty well. I should be hearing back from them this week sometime whether I will be counselling there this summer or not. If I do get it I hope to be there before the weekend because there is a workshop on the weekend and advanced crew (volunteering to set up for camp) starts this week too. I just have to be patient and keep waiting. Story of my life.
I got to stay with my cousin Carrie and her family again this weekend and my little second cousin who is less than a month old is sososososo cute. Ha I think I made my mom jealous that I got to hold and see Natalie before she did.
Last week was full of working out, running, coloring with Leia, going to the states with Serena and hanging out. It was pretty eventful. This week probably won't be too exciting. Just more working out, hang out with Dave Iwai (friend from CBC), relax with Leia and wait to hear back from camp. I hope the weather stays as nice as it is right now so that I can be outside and get a start on a tan. LOL.
I wish that there was some professional sports being played right now because I really want to go to a game of some sort. Guess a Canucks playoff game would be out of the question because of the cost. However, hopefully the Flames will win this series and then they could play the Canucks. Then I would have to go to a game!!! It's so hard not having cable to watch these games. Well I am off to get some groceries. Later days!
It's a beautiful day today here in Burnaby. Don't know why I am sitting in Starbucks on my computer when I could be outside right now, but some computer stuff needed to be done. I plan on doing some walking and running later today while Leia is at school. I haven't seen too much of her because she is just so busy with work and school and then the weekends I have been busy with my lifeguarding course. But it's done now!!! Yay! I passed all my testing and actually ended up getting first in my class of 16. I was pretty happy about that too. I am just really glad that it's over so I don't have to eat out anymore, I can have free weekends and I don't have to be freezing cold in water anymore.
More news is that I had a phone interview with Camp Qwanoes on Friday and it went pretty well. I should be hearing back from them this week sometime whether I will be counselling there this summer or not. If I do get it I hope to be there before the weekend because there is a workshop on the weekend and advanced crew (volunteering to set up for camp) starts this week too. I just have to be patient and keep waiting. Story of my life.
I got to stay with my cousin Carrie and her family again this weekend and my little second cousin who is less than a month old is sososososo cute. Ha I think I made my mom jealous that I got to hold and see Natalie before she did.
Last week was full of working out, running, coloring with Leia, going to the states with Serena and hanging out. It was pretty eventful. This week probably won't be too exciting. Just more working out, hang out with Dave Iwai (friend from CBC), relax with Leia and wait to hear back from camp. I hope the weather stays as nice as it is right now so that I can be outside and get a start on a tan. LOL.
I wish that there was some professional sports being played right now because I really want to go to a game of some sort. Guess a Canucks playoff game would be out of the question because of the cost. However, hopefully the Flames will win this series and then they could play the Canucks. Then I would have to go to a game!!! It's so hard not having cable to watch these games. Well I am off to get some groceries. Later days!
Friday, April 17, 2009
Not a Jersey Girl
Greetings all!
Yes I hate to say that I will not becoming a New Jersey girl. I got a letter from Six Flags on Wednesday saying that I didn’t get the job. It’s disappointing to say the least. I am thankful for a somewhat working plan B so that I have something to fall back on, and now I am super excited for it. But you know, God has a plan that is so much greater than I could think of, because if He didn’t allow this opportunity to work out, then He must see me doing something far better. I thought that this was the way that I was supposed to be going because all the doors were opening, I got a cheap flight, I figured out the visa information, but I guess not. I did gain a whole lot from talking with the trainers when I stayed overnight, seeing New York, having a swim test and interview (each interview always helps), and finding out all the visa information that I need for any job in my field.
On another note, I have been spending a lot of money that I don’t have on a whole new wardrobe, which is fun yet stressful at the same time, since I don’t have the money. Today I bought a really, really nice coat that I love, 2 knit three-quarter sleeve sweaters, a lacy tank top and a nicer green shirt. I love it all. Leia and I had gone downtown Vancouver for the morning and evening. We had a great time shopping, seeing the sights, getting my hair done at her school, and eating at this amazing Italian restaurant. It was sosososo good.
This weekend I have my life guarding course again but I also planned some other things like seeing “17 Again” with Leia and her friends and hanging out with Leia and Justin. Next week is full too with things like cheap wing night, home group, trip to the states (maybe), college and career, Worship Invasion, a multi-choir concert and lots of hanging out. I have liked not having to work but a job would be nice. Well mainly having a consistent income and a group of people to get to know and see every day.
Loving the sun and greenness of BC,
Candice
Yes I hate to say that I will not becoming a New Jersey girl. I got a letter from Six Flags on Wednesday saying that I didn’t get the job. It’s disappointing to say the least. I am thankful for a somewhat working plan B so that I have something to fall back on, and now I am super excited for it. But you know, God has a plan that is so much greater than I could think of, because if He didn’t allow this opportunity to work out, then He must see me doing something far better. I thought that this was the way that I was supposed to be going because all the doors were opening, I got a cheap flight, I figured out the visa information, but I guess not. I did gain a whole lot from talking with the trainers when I stayed overnight, seeing New York, having a swim test and interview (each interview always helps), and finding out all the visa information that I need for any job in my field.
On another note, I have been spending a lot of money that I don’t have on a whole new wardrobe, which is fun yet stressful at the same time, since I don’t have the money. Today I bought a really, really nice coat that I love, 2 knit three-quarter sleeve sweaters, a lacy tank top and a nicer green shirt. I love it all. Leia and I had gone downtown Vancouver for the morning and evening. We had a great time shopping, seeing the sights, getting my hair done at her school, and eating at this amazing Italian restaurant. It was sosososo good.
This weekend I have my life guarding course again but I also planned some other things like seeing “17 Again” with Leia and her friends and hanging out with Leia and Justin. Next week is full too with things like cheap wing night, home group, trip to the states (maybe), college and career, Worship Invasion, a multi-choir concert and lots of hanging out. I have liked not having to work but a job would be nice. Well mainly having a consistent income and a group of people to get to know and see every day.
Loving the sun and greenness of BC,
Candice
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Turn in the Road
Greetings!
As many of you already know, I am now living with Leia in Burnaby for a couple weeks. I drove out here on Thursday and have been very busy since. On Friday I went to a Good Friday service, Saturday I spent with Serena and Sunday I started my NLS Lifeguarding course. It goes for the next two weekends too. It is a whole lot more tiring than I thought but super interesting. I am having a good time other than being cold all the time. Being in and out and in and out of the water gets really cold and there is little time for the hot tub. So I just suck it up and look forward to the end of the day.
During the week I am working out and hanging out with Cat, Carlene, Serena and Leia. It's relaxing but a little boring. This is just temporary. Plan A is to work at New Jersey of course and I hope to hear back soon. Plan B is to work for the summer as a cabin leader at Camp Qwanoes on Vancouver Island. That will be from May to Sept. I am getting very excited for this plan too. I feel a whole lot more peaceful having a backup plan. Not that I have everything planned, but just a little security.
This whole month and process of waiting and moving has really made me put my trust in God. I have had to trust Him to provide money, safety, and doors to open so that things will work out. I really don't know where I am supposed to be or what I am supposed to be doing but what I am doing right now is fun. I know that His plan is greater than anything I could think of so I know that what I am doing now is just temporary. So who knows where I will be in the future?!
Heading to the gym as usual so . . . later days!!!
As many of you already know, I am now living with Leia in Burnaby for a couple weeks. I drove out here on Thursday and have been very busy since. On Friday I went to a Good Friday service, Saturday I spent with Serena and Sunday I started my NLS Lifeguarding course. It goes for the next two weekends too. It is a whole lot more tiring than I thought but super interesting. I am having a good time other than being cold all the time. Being in and out and in and out of the water gets really cold and there is little time for the hot tub. So I just suck it up and look forward to the end of the day.
During the week I am working out and hanging out with Cat, Carlene, Serena and Leia. It's relaxing but a little boring. This is just temporary. Plan A is to work at New Jersey of course and I hope to hear back soon. Plan B is to work for the summer as a cabin leader at Camp Qwanoes on Vancouver Island. That will be from May to Sept. I am getting very excited for this plan too. I feel a whole lot more peaceful having a backup plan. Not that I have everything planned, but just a little security.
This whole month and process of waiting and moving has really made me put my trust in God. I have had to trust Him to provide money, safety, and doors to open so that things will work out. I really don't know where I am supposed to be or what I am supposed to be doing but what I am doing right now is fun. I know that His plan is greater than anything I could think of so I know that what I am doing now is just temporary. So who knows where I will be in the future?!
Heading to the gym as usual so . . . later days!!!
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
The Waiting Game
Greetings! I said that I would update this with either pictures of my trip or with news about the job. However, I have neither at this point. I have tried to put pictures up here a number of times but it's just so slow. Someday soon I will try again. I also don't have any news about the job. I called yesterday again and they said that they were still deliberating about the candidates. They did just have opening weekend last weekend and so were really busy with that, but it's still been 2 weeks since my interview and 3 since the first group. I hope that other people are calling and asking too because it's getting a little bit ridiculous. It's one thing to have a job that you like and just keep working away. But for me, some of my future plans hinge on this and not knowing is killing me.
I am currently reading "The Birth Order" book and wow it depicts my life to a tee. And so this not knowing about the job is really getting to me because I love to have everything planned out and know exactly what I am doing. The past little while I have really had to stretch myself to just let go of the planning and unknown future and let God take care of it. It's so hard though. I struggle everyday.
Well one thing for sure is that I am DONE at Tim Horton's. I gave my notice today and since I am booked a week off for some holidays at Easter I am officially done. And once again unemployed, as my mom said. Oh well. So then I am off to Surrey on Thursday to see Leia, Serena and CBC friends. It seems like it's been forever. Anyhow I'm sure that Six Flags will call when I am on my way or already there. Never fails.
The other day I was super depressed about not getting it and then just not knowing what to do next in my life. But I have since made some plans and am getting super excited about them. They are still in the works so I am not going to disclose anything yet but I am pumped.
Another thing is the college and career thing that Esther and I are sort of heading up. We are going swimming on Wednesday at 7 in Stettler and it sounds like there should be a good turn out. I am pumped. I thought that I would already be on my way to Abby, but I am just gonna leave on Thursday. So yeah I wish that we could have got it going sooner like in January when we first thought of it, but it's up and running now.
You can continue to pray for the New Jersey job, for patience and for them to see what they want in me, and also just for my other plans. That things will come together when I don't think that they will and that I will just stop worrying. Before I go just wanted to say, HAPPY SPRING!! This weather just makes everyone cheerful! Love it! Later days!!!
I am currently reading "The Birth Order" book and wow it depicts my life to a tee. And so this not knowing about the job is really getting to me because I love to have everything planned out and know exactly what I am doing. The past little while I have really had to stretch myself to just let go of the planning and unknown future and let God take care of it. It's so hard though. I struggle everyday.
Well one thing for sure is that I am DONE at Tim Horton's. I gave my notice today and since I am booked a week off for some holidays at Easter I am officially done. And once again unemployed, as my mom said. Oh well. So then I am off to Surrey on Thursday to see Leia, Serena and CBC friends. It seems like it's been forever. Anyhow I'm sure that Six Flags will call when I am on my way or already there. Never fails.
The other day I was super depressed about not getting it and then just not knowing what to do next in my life. But I have since made some plans and am getting super excited about them. They are still in the works so I am not going to disclose anything yet but I am pumped.
Another thing is the college and career thing that Esther and I are sort of heading up. We are going swimming on Wednesday at 7 in Stettler and it sounds like there should be a good turn out. I am pumped. I thought that I would already be on my way to Abby, but I am just gonna leave on Thursday. So yeah I wish that we could have got it going sooner like in January when we first thought of it, but it's up and running now.
You can continue to pray for the New Jersey job, for patience and for them to see what they want in me, and also just for my other plans. That things will come together when I don't think that they will and that I will just stop worrying. Before I go just wanted to say, HAPPY SPRING!! This weather just makes everyone cheerful! Love it! Later days!!!
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