I’ve been working a parttime job at Starbucks; I’m a little infatuated with their coffee drinks and couldn’t really think of another way I could still drink them without income coming in… so it made sense to just work there, get free coffee all day, learn their tricks behind a perfect espresso AND get some spending cash 🙂 Believe it or not its taken about a month to get setup in my new place in life. I only plan to be here temporarily so I can get some of those small personal projects done I’ve been wanting to do, get God’s guidance on the future of my career and set myself up for a great beginning in one of the most beautiful places around. I love the Fall weather in the Midwest, it’s already getting cool outside, low 70’s… I love it! I get to wear a jacket and not feel sweaty all day!! The breezes are beautiful and being around my family is fantastic! Something really neat: I’m a huge fan of Craig Groschel (if you’ve never read Chazown, you’ve got to read it! I bought the book two years ago and have read it several times since). When I got here, I asked a friend what church he’d recommend for the area of town I’m living in. He gave me a recommendation of where a friend of his goes, which is maybe a mile at most from where I live. So I tried it. It’s a starter church, something I’m really used to; the last six years I’ve spent my Sundays in two starter churches. This particular church happens to simulcast Craig Groschel every Sunday for the teaching. They have a very intimate setting in a strip mall with couches in the sanctuary, cafe tables and candles on every table for lighting. It’s beautiful, the messages are meaningful and I enjoy the people! It’s already been an absolute knowing from God that this is where I’m supposed to be! I love confirmation… so affirming and makes me just feel God’s embrace! I know I won’t be here long in this place, but it’s been such a lesson to me. We’re never anywhere in life that we can be sure of that tomorrow will come. Knowing that my time here is short, I’m making the most out of every single moment of my day. From the smiles I give to every customer that strolls through my till, to the love I pour out in every drink I make; even to those just driving by as I go for my walks. I want every person that I come in contact with to know they are getting the best of me– a bright smile, a kindness in my eyes and bounce in my step. And the greatest part is that I really feel it all from the bottom of my heart. I have such an outpouring in my soul for people and what better place to be than in the hub of it all, Starbucks.