Back to Reality

This weekend was great.

As much as the housing situation sucks, it allowed me to go to State College for the weekend which also meant that I got to see Caedmon's Call in New Jersey and spend time with awesome friends. So good. Jordan, Ryan and I went to Ben and Steph's house on Sat. night, then to church with them on Sun. before going to the concert and "down the shore" on Sun. night. Excellent. The roadtrip with them was really fun - relaxing, loud, joyful. Plus I got to see two other really good friends on Mon. before heading home.

Once home though, it was back to reality. Not all of life is fun and friends. Home is great, but I just tend to fight with my parents more. I know it has a lot to do with me not having a job, but regardless, the fighting that comes from that makes me not want to be home.

Fortunately, I got a waitressing job yesterday, and I started this morning at 8am. It's my first job as a waitress - super intimidating, but I think today went well. I made a decent amount in tips considering I'm new. I like serving people.

I just pray that I'll continue to like serving and that I'll be joyful. My friend told me that he's never known a happy waitress and I'll have to break the mold. I pray that I'll break the mold because of the love of Christ, because He is my source of joy. I pray that I'd think of others before myself and that would show through my daily job.