Kismet at its finest.

Have you ever had one of those moments where things just seem to fall into place? It generally comes out of the blue in a way that you never even considered, but then there it is. I'm still unsure about the whole fate, destiny, kismet element in our everyday lives, but when things like that happen, I have to entertain the idea that there is someone/something out there that makes things happen. I recently had one of these moments and it came in the form of a JOB! Yes, a job. Not a dream job or a forever job, but a good job that will add some substance to my resume, pay my bills, and allow me to save up for the next "big thing" whatever that may be. I also don't have to work late nights, weekends, or holidays which is something I am just stoked about. For the first time in four years, I can actually attend my family's Thanksgiving dinner and not worry about having to work at 6 A.M the following Friday. Bliss.

This job is not something I expected. It's for a national non-profit organization that caters to the youth set and they happen to have a chapter in my itty bitty hometown. When I found this job opening, it had been posted for over a month. I thought there was no way it was still available since, in the state of our job market, jobs are generally scooped up within days. Amazingly, it was still open. I applied and was hired within a week and half. And the best part is, it's a job that actually means something. It will challenge me and teach me and hopefully lead me to figure out what I want to do with my life. And since it's in my hometown, I can save up for awhile and then have the stability to move somewhere. For the first time in a long time, I have a plan with an end result that looks promising. I know a lot can change in a small amount of time, but it's inspiring to have something to look forward to. I have no doubt that it will be hard to stay here for longer than I expected, but I just keep reminding myself that it's for the best right now and good things will come of it. Hope and positivity are great things that I am happy to have found again. Thanks, Universe.