Counseling for a Counselor

This week I had my first session with my new career counselor! I'm very excited to be working with her; it went very well, and I now have a solid to-do list regarding my resume and steps to take in order to get the ball rolling on the job search. I am incredibly grateful to my friend, Mazi, for the referral as well as to my parents for allowing me to pursue this avenue. It feels awesome to be taking such a concrete step towards the next stage of life, whatever that may be. Like I've told a few people, even if I do return home without any prospects, no one will be able to say that I didn't try.

It is really difficult for me to be staring into the unknown and to trust that the Lord has something prepared. But I try to remember all the ways He has provided for me in the past as well as to be thankful that my family and friends are so supportive and that my worth does not depend upon how quickly I find employment.

On a related note, I am seeking the help/guidance of an IJM-recommended counselor via email for some interpersonal struggles I've been having. I've found myself short on patience and with a lot of anger. I very much want to take the high road, but of course, doing so is not easy; also, I want to handle this situation in the best way possible and to not just grin and bare it. Thank you to IJM's Interns and Fellows staff for the referral.

In other news...

• My parents arrive in 5 days!
• I went to a baseball game last night- USA vs Guatemala (little league, that is). 
• Yesterday, I got my passport back with my new visa; it expires October 9th. Stay tuned for my official departure date.
• This afternoon I'm going to a baby shower, and this evening I'm going to a soccer game. (You didn't know I was so social and cool, did you?) 

That's all for now. Exley. Out.