Eyes Wide Open
18 Apr 2007 2 Comments
in Ministry, My Ever Changing Life, Pampered Chef, Singleness
So I’m in a good spot in life right now. People have been asking me what’s going on in my life, or what’s new, and other assorted questions along this line. My answer (after racking my brain to think of something new), “Nothing, really is new.” I know the Lord’s mercies are made new every morning, and praise him for that. But new in the everyday of my life…nothing. I’ve reached a point where I’m comfortable and fitting into my job. I love it! I am content in my everyday schedule, not bored, not jumping for joy with it, but content. I’ve even settled into selling Pampered Chef. I’ve learned (and am continually learning) ways to hear from the Lord, that before where not opened yet. I feel I am following his lead more than ever before. I know, pretty much right away, when I am doing something contrary to what He wants for me. I have also learned to be more bold in my faith. As well as more discerning about appropriateness of what to share with others and when.
But in all of this comfort and contentment, I can’t get over that there is more to it. I know that I am called to something more. I can’t be an assistant forever, nor do I want to be. I know there is something more, but in the same breath, I feel like my life has finally started and I’m into “the more” of a year ago. As I’ve said before, I am 27 and I feel like I can actually enjoy my 20′s now…the drama (for the most part) has ended (even if its just temporary). So I’m sitting here, typing on my new computer, in my office (with a door!!), listening to the music I chose, asking God to share with me what he’d have me teach at THIRSTY this week, totally comfortable. I’m sitting here, not with one foot out the door trying to leave to find that elusive “something more,” but in total comfort, relaxed, ready to hunker down for the long haul, with eyes wide open to see what’s coming at me.
Off and running
28 Feb 2007 1 Comment
On Monday night I had my first Pampered Chef party. I went quite well. I had about 10 people show up and we had a good time. I felt comfortable (after the first 5 minutes) delivering the show. I had many good comments and suggestions from my friends and family that were at the show. I did a good amount in sales for my first show. Over all I am very pleased with how it all turned out. I am looking forward to my next show on Saturday.
V-Day Girls Night Out
14 Feb 2007 Leave a Comment
in Friends, Pampered Chef, Singleness
Tonight, after being cooped up in my apartment on “hibernation” for about 28 hours, I went out with the girls. Nothing real big, just a fun girls night at The Pottery Place. It was SO fun to be with my girlfriends and talk, eat sweet treats, and of course paint some pottery. Thank girls for all the fun!
I was also able to (b/c of the cold, hibernation weather) get some more things done with The Pampered Chef. I set a date for my first show. I decided that I am hosting an Open House to debut my talent at Pampered Chef…ok, really just to practice! I’m so excited to get it started, and now I have an actual date to look forward to. And to be able to practice my delivery at least once before I have to go do it in someone else’s house is great!
Cluster Meeting
13 Feb 2007 Leave a Comment
Last night I went to my first Pampered Chef Cluster meeting. It was very nice to meet all the other ladies in the area (and some from surrounding areas) who do pampered chef. I had fun meeting them and of course eating some delicous PC foods! At some points, as I was sitting there I was a bit in a culture shock. Not because of the ethicities in the room, but b/c of some of the comments flying around the room. I then realized that I am so deep in church culture that I’d almost forgotten what its like outside of the church. I’ve worked since college in a church or at least in a christian setting that being in a setting that wouldn’t fit into either of those catagories outright was a little bit different. It made me a little sad that I’m not “out there,” but in the same right I kept hearing the Holy Spirit say to me, “keep your eyes on me.” So I think that not only am I going to learn the exciting world of Pampered Chef, but I am also going to learn how to be a bit more relevant to the outside world. And I won’t be so ‘walled up’ in the church.
Overall the meeting was great! It was nice to see some people who are actually doing what I’m about to do and listen as they share their stories of success and those of defeat. I’m VERY excited to get started! (just in case I haven’t mentioned it before…LOL!) I think I’m going to host my own first show, my Open House, to get the ball rolling. Now the next decision…what date?
Christmas in February!
09 Feb 2007 Leave a Comment
Yesterday my Pampered Chef consultant kit came. It came in one large box and one slightly smaller. The smaller of the two was enough paper-work to get be started on my first six parties. The larger box had all the goodies in it. It was full of the stuff I love, I really felt like it was Christmas. I knew what was coming, but even that didn’t ruin the fun of opening it all up. It is making me even more excited to get started. YEAH!
