Slouching & Other Activities

So I have this wretched habit of slouching and it puts such pressure on my lower back! I just realized that my last hour online has been spent with one foot tucked under the other knee, my back slumped, with spontaneous adjustments according to emotions. I am not sure why I thought you would find that interesting but it was on my mind at the moment and I'm the one in control of the words on this page. So there you go.

Of course, that is pretty much the only thing I have control of, which may be why I am exploiting it to such moronic proportions (this very exaggeration included). This morning I received notice from my manager that my age affects the hours I am allowed to have in the lovely (sarcasm intended) state of California. I didn't really panic until I got home and let out a bit of emotion (in the form of tears that is; emotion just seeps through my pores on a constant basis). It was my first time to really cry here and I think I needed it more than I had previously realized. Anyway, it ended up working out: I did a little internet research and found that only a high school diploma is required to be eligible for the hours I need. However, I may have a second job offer, so be praying for that.

Other than that complication, work has been pretty good. I am becoming accustomed to a whole new group of people, location, store, methods, and expectations, but I supposed it is another of these marvelous character-building elements in this adventure I have titled "my life." The store opened on Friday and it is a cafe (no drive-thru!) which slows the pace down a bit (long shifts drag) but I am able to connect and converse with customers on a more personal basis, which is alot of fun and much more validating than the pressure of drive-thru expectations. California is a whole different ballgame as far as the people go and Redding in particular has its own colorful folk; it keeps the day interesting, certainly.

Classes begin tomorrow and the girls (that is, my roomies) and I are so excited about it! This morning over my lunch break I finished the first book we were asked to read, "Welcoming A Visitation Of The Holy Spirit." It was not a quick read, but worthwhile. Our next one is Benny Hinn's "Good Morning, Holy Spirit." Really, that's all I know to expect so far but my giddy anticipation grows every moment. Speaking of the Holy Spirit, He and I had an interesting time together on Friday night. I have never had the spirit of Laughter come over me before but that night it did and I was so disoriented that I found myself in tears as well! It is a regular practice around "these parts" to get completely wasted in the Spirit and I have to say it is by far the best (and most understandable) addiction I have ever seen in my life.

Well, I am off! Tonight is pumpkin pie making night and tomorrow night is "Breakfast At Tiffany's" with the girls. (Yes, I am having as much fun as it sounds!)

Prayer Request: creative financial provision, peace, and faith

PS: And pictures...

*The view from my room. It looks down over Sundial Bridge over the Sacramento River; if it were a moving picture and you looked to the right you would see Mt. Shasta settled in the Shasta Mts.












*My bedroom! Or rather, mine and Katrina's bedroom. Notice the books. =) And scarves. Evidence that I do, indeed, live here.

*My bed on the floor. Katrina's is pink. And another bookshelf thing.

*The bathroom, in case you were interested. And yes, that picture is upside down. Yes, it was on purpose. And yes, it was my idea.















*The darling roommates and myself. From left to right, Rachel, Kari, Katrina, and myself at In-n-Out, where I half-jokingly picked up an application.