in the interim

I have a great post (with pictures) on its way.

In the meantime, enjoy my 4th published article on my new concept of home.

Ladies, this one was geared towards you. Gentlemen...well, read between the lines.

third time's a charm?

Okay, so make that 3 articles published at MN Bridging the Gap. Read my most recent one HERE.

I feel a little badly, though. I named this article "Life in the Time of Unemployment." Firstly, I feel badly because Gabriel García Márquez is probably disappointed that I ripped off his title.

Secondly, I feel badly because the whole basis of the article is maybe not true anymore. I promise it was true when I wrote the article back in July, it's just not true anymore.

Thirdly, I feel badly because if I write a follow-up article (to clear things up), I don't want to dishearten other women out there who faced, are facing, and will face a time of unemployment far, far longer than mine. God has shown Himself incredibly faithful with the advent of my new job. He was faithful in my 2 months of unemployment and is--surprise!--still faithful. I just don't want to rub it in.

Oh, the conversations I have in my head. Feel free to read the article and tell me how I should proceed: Do I write a follow-up article? Do I just leave it? AND ALSO: do I rewrite my bio to reflect my new job? Is that just too much marketing?

The self-questioning never ceases.

published!

At moments like these, you just have to share some linky love.

I just got a second article published by Minnesota Bridging the Gap, a women's ministry resource website.

And guess what? It's about social media. Go figure. Read it HERE!

welcome back, optimism

I really know how to write depressing posts, huh? That last one was a doozy. (doozie? doozee? duuzi?)

Thankfully, I'm feeling much better. It was disarming though, the way that homesickness sidelined me. If I've learned anything from this brief but horrifying experience, it's that I have to allow myself to feel my feelings.

NB: Bottling is not an effective coping mechanism for culture shock/homesickness.

One reason for the emotional turn-around is that I've started writing some articles for Minnesota Bridging the Gap, a women's ministry resource. The articles are casual-conversational, but really fun to write. One is published already, and two more are under review. I'll let you know when the next ones are published.

A huge part of my mood improvement is because I've found an organization I'm really passionate about with a job opening that corresponds with my giftings. I'd prefer to save details for after this week's meeting with the company, but this opportunity could be exactly what I've hoped for.

Suffice it to say, things are looking up. This could be the week I get a job.

You guys, this could be the week.