Yay, I got the job at town restaurant! I'll speak with Chef Dave Caldiero sometime this week about scheduling. After my meeting with Mark Noguchi Jodi and I had some wine and lunch at town to celebrate my new job! :) I'm so happy the food is so awesome there and something I can be passionate about cooking. And the crew there was so welcoming and amazing - I already feel like family.

Maybe this is a small step in my career, but I just can't help but feel blessed. It feels that every step I've taken in the past year (or maybe even longer than that) is leading me in the right direction. I've met Jodi - the most beautiful and supportive girl. I've gone to school with the support of my parents and family, met Chef Leake, made new friends, gone back to church, met new friends there as well, and the list goes on...

A few things spoke to me at church on Sunday. The first came from a woman who will be auctioning a piece of her artwork at the church. Although she claims to not be a professional artist (or even an artists, period) she showcased her art, a task that was difficult for her. Her message to me was that, there are things in life that are not always easy, or comfortable. But, sometimes we just need to take that leap of faith. It may leave you vulnerable, but by doing so God may also open doors, or opportunities to do God's work.
The second woman spoke of how she became a Christian. Her message to me was that unfortunately people will eventually let you down. Not necessarily because they're bad people, but because we're human, and we make mistakes. But always keep God as your focus because God is perfect, and He will never let you down. So true. And I think that ever since I've allowed Jesus back into my life thing's are just that much brighter - not necessarily easier by any means, but I have faith that he's leading me in the right direction as long as I let him lead me.
Lastly, was Pastor Dales part 2 of his Easter message about how I can rise to CARE for others. (Acts 9:36-43) The three points were 1) Dedicating myself to letting Jesus lead my life. 2) Dedicating who I am to serving others in Jesus' name. 3) Dedicating myself to responding to His strength when I am down.
Each point reminded me that Jesus is watching over me and leading me with each new experience in my life and career.
Praise the Lord! :)