The year started off a little rough. I had no idea where I was going, what I was doing, who were my real true friends and just struggling with all the things that come with living life outside of college. Looking back on it now, I am really grateful for the place that God had me in. I was shaken. I was given things that helped me grow. I had a motivation and drive inside of me that helped me realize that I was not a prisoner to my situation. With Christ's help, I had the ability to do whatever I set my mind to. I had the year long goal to save up my money to a certain amount and then start looking for a new job in San Diego. That basic goal helped me get through the toughest days. I remember getting my paychecks and thinking, "Ok...I have about $$$ more to go. I can do it. It will take about 5 more months to get there, but I can do it." With each paycheck, I allowed myself $100 of spending money till my next pay day while I put the rest away. Living at home, it was nice since I had no real bills to pay besides paying for my own gas and the occasional weekend trips to see Matt in San Diego. It took a lot of self discipline, but I had managed to achieve my goal faster than expected.
What really put my nose to the grind was when I started to notice things change where I once was. Turnover. People leaving. Someone questioning who I was and my capabilities. My integrity was questioned and I had never felt so determined to work my butt off for something that I wanted. I was determined to not let those feelings of anger get in the way of pursuing my dream. I had many people in my life tell me I couldn't do something. I was not about to let it happen again.
I researched and researched and researched until I knew the in's and out's of Indeed.com and with Matt's help, decided to really push myself and use the precious gifts that God has given me. Matt and I made a visual cover letter to help me stand out in the job market. Then, long and behold, I got a job interview and then another. Matt's family friends had their own company in San Diego and they saw my video. They wanted to meet me and to see if I would make a good fit for their company. I couldn't believe it! My dream of moving to San Diego was so close! I got down to SD and had my interview and then a 2nd one that same day.
I spent a couple more weeks at my last job, not knowing what was to come. I knew that if I kept working for the Lord and not for men that God was going to be faithful. He would give me the perseverance I needed to get by till something came my way. Then one day in San Diego, I got a call when I was going to dinner with Matt and found out that Legacy wanted me to be a part of their team. I was SO excited and SO grateful!!! It was such a blur...all I remember was saying thank you multiple times on the phone and probably looking like a nerd dancing outside the restaurant we were at.
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Fast forward to this moment. I am sitting in my apartment in San Diego writing this up and I am still in complete amazement at how things have just fallen into place. Things like Sierra being able to be my roommate, living 5 minutes from work, living 2 minutes from Matt, having an amazing job with amazing people who have become good friends. It wasn't easy. Many tears were shed in 2014. Many worries were prayed up to the Lord. Many things were uncertain. I almost quit. I wanted to give up.
However, God came to my rescue. When I felt alone and forgotten. God never quit. He was the one who got me through it. He is the one to thank for the year 2014.
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