Thursday, November 10, 2005

"Ready to take new strides"

I've got too much on my mind to concentrate on my priorities. I hate it when that happens. Especially when that priority is a huge stats exam that can make or break you.

Suddenly, I've been reminded of the past and I don't know what to make of it.

I had a few words with God today. I asked Him to lead me into the direction in which He wants me to be. I asked that He puts me wherever His will can be done. He has a plan for me. He always calms my nerves like nothing can.

I'm getting thrown into my first shift at my new temporary job tomorrow night.

Teach for America emailed me yesterday. "We are very impressed with your application and would like to learn more about you." That = an interview on December 7th. Pray for me please, people. If I get into Teach for America, not only will I be working with an organization that is pushing for social change, but I will gain so much insight into the core of the world's problems. I will grow as a person by watching and guiding the growth and confidence of those I teach. If I get into Teach for America, I will probably need lots of support because it's a long committment- 2 years. I hope they station me in Chicago- my world is in Chicago. I hope that whatever happens, I am that much closer to fulfilling my purpose on this planet.

Edgar wrote some poetry for me this morning. I think it's beautiful. It captures my nature and the exact situation that I am in:

On the precipice of change
You stand, ready to take new strides
The paths of life, so oftentimes obscured by uncertainty
Open
Giving life to new potential
Experiences awating their rightful birth
Born unto one so willing to nurture them
The gifts you have been given
Will awaken soon as well
In order to protect that which this world so silently strives to encourage

QOTD
"I'm not gonna lie, that gave me a little lady-wood."
-Lilly-

"..or make babies in the library...so they can be smart babies."
-Juan-

"Do you have money for a taco, or a soda?"
-My dad- (lol he's such a beaner, i love it)

"School can SUCK IT!"
-Anna-