Tuesday, December 06, 2005
Let them flow in ceaseless praise
Ahhhhh... Six, potentially, seven more Barnes and Noble shifts, and that's it. The countdown is on.And then, on January 9, I start as an intern at Vital Theatre Company, working alongside the Artistic Director and Managing Director. Overworked, underpaid, and (hopefully) loving every minute of it.
It's been an interesting few weeks to get here, but these are the journeys that make it all come together. The realization that, at this point, having the "responsible" job is actually he irresponsible thing to do. That just biding my time at a mindless job is poor stewardship of not only the talents that God has given me, but also the time that I've got this year.
There are opportunities right now that I'll never have again. In the big-picture sense of being able to move to New York, but also in the specific details of where I work, how I spend my days, and what I invest my time into.
And, as important as coffee is, it's not worth investing that much time and energy into. It's just not that eternal. This, though--the dream, the vision, the gifts--this is. It's something with significance, and that makes it a leap of faith and a step of trust, and completely, utterly worth it.
I will miss that deep discount on my coffee, though.
4 Comments:
Ooh, that is so exciting! I'd say more, but my brain power is tapped at the moment. Tis what philosophy does to a person, no?
Good thinking, as I've already told you. We're proud of you for coming to that conclusion. God does lead when we seek and listen to Him!
And hey, I recognize the song phrase!!
Mom
ALIDA!!!!! OMG!!!! CONGRATS!!! FOR REAL!!! YOU SERIOUSLY ARE WORKING IN A THEATRE COMPANY IN NYC!!!!
*insert loud actor's dream coming true scream here*
I am totally proud of you...Way to be an inspriation to the rest of us... You completely rock....
I talked to Jordan last night... It was cute.. he thought I hated you and I was "no" Alida and I (mainly me) got "over it" if you will. I was like that is what working in a show makes you do...
You just get over it... Seriously so happy and proud for you.
If I don't get another chance have a Merry Christmas...
Janna.
Hey PS did you finish NANO cause did you know this month is
NANOFIMO?!
J
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