Adulting
I have noticed that I am not that great at blogging. I really have to get better at it. I am writing now, one, to give a full detailed update on my life since graduating college, and two, to give my thoughts on adult life.
First off, I graduated college back in May! Woohoo! Second, I served a fourth summer at Camp Siloam, the greatest place on earth! I got home from the summer with plans to just intern another year at my home church and work until I got myself ready for graduate school. From the time I got home, I just did not have any kind of peace about staying at home and interning with my church. I had been looking at camp jobs throughout the summer and mulling over the idea of applying to work at church camps. (For those of you that do not know, that is what I feel called to do by God, camp ministry.) Anyways, I applied for a few internship positions at camps. I got a call from only one of them. We setup a skype interview call, had the interview the next day, and within an hour of having the interview, got a call back and was offered the position. I took a couple of days to think and pray over it. Everything was lining up perfectly, and I knew that this was where God wanted me. So a week and a half later, I loaded up my Chrysler 200 and left for Livingston, Texas. I have been interning for Camp Cho-Yeh for almost an entire month now. It has been a blast! The people are great, and I am learning so many things. The program is called Waypoint Leadership Program. There are nine of us in total, six girls and three guys. We come from several different states, but all have one thing in common: we love Jesus! I am excited to build these relationships while we all serve the Lord together!
Among the things I have learned include, but not limited to, driving with a trailer hooked to a vehicle and backing up said trailer, learning how to drive with a 30 foot rock wall trailer in a Mercedes sprinter van (backing it up as well), manual belaying for high ropes, hosting retreat groups, changing a tire (I had seen this done, but never had done it myself), setting up a rock wall, setting up and tearing down inflatables, how to properly harness people, multiple knots to tie in ropes, how to make a good mud course, facilitating lake activities (zip line, blob, and water slide), and what the term Cho-Yeh means (Native American for "land of tall pines"). There may be some things I have forgotten, but these are some of the bigger ones. Most of all, I am meeting new people and making friends that I am sure will last a lifetime.
Right now I am in Houston working with the Road Crew team. Road Crew is the camp's marketing and advertising tool based in the Houston area. We have a rock wall and two inflatables that we setup at different events completely for FREE. In this way, we can give to the surrounding communities while also advertising for the camp. I have learned that I do not care for Houston traffic, but am learning my way around anyways.
All of the staff at the camp have been very welcoming and are very patient as we learn new things. They are also very helpful with all the questions we have. This whole experience so far has definitely made it clear that this is what I want to do the rest of my life or as long as God makes it available.
Now to my thoughts on adult life. One, it is not easy trying to find a job, but do not give up on looking and applying. Two, if you do what you love, you will never work a day in your life. Three, groceries are not cheap. Four, there are recipes that even us who are not great at cooking can manage to make! (; Five, budget, budget, and budget. You can do fun things, but make sure to budget yourself. Also, pay off debt as fast as you can. Six, take time to meet new people, and grow relationships with old friendships. Seven, do not be afraid to step out and move away from "home." I was scared to leave five and a half hours from home to a place I did not even know about until I applied for the job. It has been one of the best things ever! Eight, be prepared for people to actually be against your football team if you move out of state, lol. Nine, growing up is not as bad as some make it sound, but it is more difficult than the younger years for sure. Ten, just enjoy where you are at now. Do not pass up the present while worrying about the future. It is good to look to the future, but do not let that be your main focus all the time.
Well, that is about all I have for now. I am going to try and do at least a once a month update on here, but I am making no promises. (: Prayers are welcomed! If you want to send snail mail, that is welcomed to. God Bless!
First off, I graduated college back in May! Woohoo! Second, I served a fourth summer at Camp Siloam, the greatest place on earth! I got home from the summer with plans to just intern another year at my home church and work until I got myself ready for graduate school. From the time I got home, I just did not have any kind of peace about staying at home and interning with my church. I had been looking at camp jobs throughout the summer and mulling over the idea of applying to work at church camps. (For those of you that do not know, that is what I feel called to do by God, camp ministry.) Anyways, I applied for a few internship positions at camps. I got a call from only one of them. We setup a skype interview call, had the interview the next day, and within an hour of having the interview, got a call back and was offered the position. I took a couple of days to think and pray over it. Everything was lining up perfectly, and I knew that this was where God wanted me. So a week and a half later, I loaded up my Chrysler 200 and left for Livingston, Texas. I have been interning for Camp Cho-Yeh for almost an entire month now. It has been a blast! The people are great, and I am learning so many things. The program is called Waypoint Leadership Program. There are nine of us in total, six girls and three guys. We come from several different states, but all have one thing in common: we love Jesus! I am excited to build these relationships while we all serve the Lord together!
Among the things I have learned include, but not limited to, driving with a trailer hooked to a vehicle and backing up said trailer, learning how to drive with a 30 foot rock wall trailer in a Mercedes sprinter van (backing it up as well), manual belaying for high ropes, hosting retreat groups, changing a tire (I had seen this done, but never had done it myself), setting up a rock wall, setting up and tearing down inflatables, how to properly harness people, multiple knots to tie in ropes, how to make a good mud course, facilitating lake activities (zip line, blob, and water slide), and what the term Cho-Yeh means (Native American for "land of tall pines"). There may be some things I have forgotten, but these are some of the bigger ones. Most of all, I am meeting new people and making friends that I am sure will last a lifetime.
Right now I am in Houston working with the Road Crew team. Road Crew is the camp's marketing and advertising tool based in the Houston area. We have a rock wall and two inflatables that we setup at different events completely for FREE. In this way, we can give to the surrounding communities while also advertising for the camp. I have learned that I do not care for Houston traffic, but am learning my way around anyways.
All of the staff at the camp have been very welcoming and are very patient as we learn new things. They are also very helpful with all the questions we have. This whole experience so far has definitely made it clear that this is what I want to do the rest of my life or as long as God makes it available.
Now to my thoughts on adult life. One, it is not easy trying to find a job, but do not give up on looking and applying. Two, if you do what you love, you will never work a day in your life. Three, groceries are not cheap. Four, there are recipes that even us who are not great at cooking can manage to make! (; Five, budget, budget, and budget. You can do fun things, but make sure to budget yourself. Also, pay off debt as fast as you can. Six, take time to meet new people, and grow relationships with old friendships. Seven, do not be afraid to step out and move away from "home." I was scared to leave five and a half hours from home to a place I did not even know about until I applied for the job. It has been one of the best things ever! Eight, be prepared for people to actually be against your football team if you move out of state, lol. Nine, growing up is not as bad as some make it sound, but it is more difficult than the younger years for sure. Ten, just enjoy where you are at now. Do not pass up the present while worrying about the future. It is good to look to the future, but do not let that be your main focus all the time.
Well, that is about all I have for now. I am going to try and do at least a once a month update on here, but I am making no promises. (: Prayers are welcomed! If you want to send snail mail, that is welcomed to. God Bless!
So proud of you, K! You're incredible! Can't wait to hear more! 😘
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