First Day at Work

Well, I just got back from a whole day of work.

At 8:45, I was at work, doing "team building" exercises and learning a few things about sales.

After that, I was out all day with an employee and watching how he does things. I even pitched a few sales myself, though I didn't close any deals. At the end of the day, I talked with the CEO and he said he was pleased :)

Already, on this first day of work, I've set myself apart as probably one of the only ones not drinking, smoking, or habitually dating. Not that I put it out there, but I told the truth when asked. And I told them I'm a Jesus-follower :)

Day 60 and still in America

wow. wow. wow.

Today marks 60 days after my college graduation, the day I would have to be out of the country unless I had a job. Yesterday I was offered 2 jobs and had the option for interviewing with a third company. Wow. I took the job with the marketing company and will be starting tomorrow, bright and early!

I'm still so blown away by all this. A week ago, I arrived in Denver with only a place to stay. On Thursday morning, I got an interview offer for Friday morning with a marketing agency. Monday I had a second and third interview with the same company and Tuesday morning, I had the employment offer!

Now I get to stay here!! Words cannot describe my giddyness and excitement over staying here. It's been such a long, winded journey following my dream to Denver, but at last here I am!! Now it looks like I will have to get a car for my job, so please be praying about that, but after what God brought together in Denver, I have no doubt He's got transportation for me too.

For those of you who have followed me closely and been on the edge of your seat like I have been, I hope all this is a testimony to you about God's faithfulness and provision. He is a just-in-time God and will carry you through with hope and comfort. I hope this story reminds you to dream big, hope 'foolishly', and follow God in faith.

Now that I'm in Denver, however, I am under no misperception that my journey is over. It has just begun! Will you please continue to pray for me and keep up with me?

abundant blessing: 2 job offers

Yeah. I got the marketing job!! I passed the series of tests and the marketing agency wants to hire me!!

However, I also got a job offer as a personal assistant, which would be my preference. However, I have some reservation about this, as the offer was made through a series of emails.

Both are amazing opportunities in experience and wealth.

Pray for wisdom.

God is faithful.

My second and third interview

Well, I had my second interview with a marketing agency here in Denver. Today was about shadowing a normal employee and evaluating whether they and I think I could do this day to day.

I think I would do OK. Initially, it would be a lot of direct marketing (personal selling), but that jumpboards me into leadership. There would be tremendous opportunity for career and financial options.

Anyway, the day-interview went so well that I got a third interview as the last part of the day. And I got it with the owner! The cool thing is that this guy is a Korean and knows all about student-visa issues--great! So, tomorrow morning I find out whether I am the one out of many chosen to become their next trainee.

In the meantime, however, I just got offered the other job as the personal assistant. I guess we'll see in the morning if I have to make a decision. Both are great and I would enjoy both. Looks like I may not have to be deported after all, but it's all in the gracious hands of the Father.

thanks all for your prayers!

God is faithful.

Thoughts on Denver

Well, tomorrow I go to the same marketing agency for a second interview. It will be all day...oh boy!

But I want to say something. I would love this job and love to be able to stay in Denver (that I'm enjoying more every day!), but if this job does not go through, I will still trust in the Lord's goodness and faithfulness. HE IS IN CONTROL AND KNOWS WHAT HE IS DOING.

So, whether I get a job or not, stay in America or now, I will yet praise and love my Lord.

In the meantime, I have some interesting observations about Denver:

--It's really strange to see seminary students drinking beer regularly...

--It's really beautiful here with the mountains surrounding us, but I haven't caught a very stunning sunset...perhaps during another season.

--People here take off their shoes when they walk into a home, but I guess that makes sense so the snow doesn't get all over...

--They have some decent wines, even though I would not have thought winery was big here

--I love how artsy and cultural this city is

--Today it was snowing all day and I saw 2 crazy happenings: the fire department practicing water rescue in a frozen lake; and a 5 K race taking place

but I love it! God, please let me stay here!!

Dios es fiel. That's it.

Second Interview!!

Hey everyone, I just wanted to let you know that Friday's interview went great and I got invited to a second one on Monday! I hope this is a goo one!

Getting there was the first time I drove in Denver and I must say it was not boring...half of the time, I was looking out all my windows, just unbelieving that there are high mountains all around me. Amazing. When I could, I was taking pictures in the car :)

Last night I went out to the First Friday Art night downtown. It was so cool! We got to see people make glass jewelry and all sorts of stuff. Lots of interesting art there... Going out a little bit dressed up and walking downtown sorta made me feel like an adult...Crazy.

This weekend, I'm planning on just chilling...not sure about the super bowl...

Dios es fiel!

Quick Update

So, it's been an amazing time in Denver so far. It's absolutely stunningly beautiful in this state! There's a little bit of snow on the ground and it's a bit chilly, but the sun makes everything shiny and warm in the heart :) I have been received so warmly by the residents in this place and I already know it will hurt to leave here if it comes to that. Now that I'm here I want to be here all the more :)

So, quick update:

Tomorrow morning, Friday 9:30 I have an interview. Pray!

I also have another lead about being a personal assistant to a businesswoman. I think I'd have fun doing that also.

5 days countdown.

Dios es Fiel.