new new new

this is my recently-refreshed attempt to blog. since my newly-Northern-Irish friend cassie has found the time to write several blogs per week with little to no internet access and tons of international adventures, i figure i can find the time to blog during my mostly-free weekday evenings.

SO many new things in my life right now... namely, a new home, a new job, and a new spiritual direction.

the house:
i found it in a craigslist ad, and its just amazing. i'm the only bedroom upstairs, and i have my own bathroom with shower and walk in closet!! hallelujah!! the rent will save me $70-$150 a month on utilities compared to my apartment. i'm sharing the 3000 sq ft house with 3 other girls, one of whom owns the house. my new roomies are christen, weijuan, and kelly. more stories to come, i'm sure.



the job:
as of next thursday, i will be a graphic designer at Hobby Lobby's corporate office!! the best part is that i'll be in the creative department, not the advertising department - i'll be designing the actual products that are sold in the stores!! i'm going to be on the "card & party" team, designing greeting cards, journals, gift wrap, gift bags, party supplies, wedding supplies, and seasonal party stuff. i'm so excited!! and the process went SO fast... i hadn't even really wrapped my mind around switching jobs and i already had one!! farewell, Love's... its been swell.

the spiritual journey:
i'm just getting started with a new d-group in my house church (gennao), so i'm getting to know some new people. plus, i just started a very loving mentorship with an elder at Bridgeway named Susan. she has a cloud of love surrounding her, and i know God will use her to help me get to a healthier place.

that's all for now, folks. stay tuned for further developments and irresistible wit and charm.

much love,
thehoddy