Nothing Happens In My Own Time

You know how they always say that nothing happens according to our own plan, and that nothing ever happens how we want it to?

I have to admit that for the bulk of this past year, I had been angry with God for really stupid reasons. Mostly because I never felt that my life was where it should be, or that I was not at the place I should be at age 23. I have friends getting married, getting awesome jobs, and I'm just the old fart in the back of the classroom getting annoyed with all the freshmen.

However, nothing ever happens according to our own plan. Nothing ever happens in my own time.

This past month has been amazing for me. I first got the job with Joe's Crab Shack, which helped my confidence soar. I had been feeling so down for such a long time that this made me realize that I COULD do things with my life.

And just when I had stopped looking, my dream internship opened up to me after I applied in January. I had not heard from them for two months, but a week after I had solidified my position with Joe's, I got a call from AgriBank. The position they wanted to interview me for was their Communications Internship, and they were looking for someone with a background in agriculture and working toward their English or Communications degree. I knew I could fulfill what they were looking for, because...CHECK..Bachelor's Degree in English is displayed on my bookcase. Aside from the degree already in hand, I was now pursuing Agricultural Education, giving me the slight edge on agriculture that they were looking for.

I first had a nerve wracking phone interview (because I know I can sound a little monotone over the phone...and I tend to mumble when I don't think about what I'm saying). However, right after I hung up the phone for my phone interview, I got a call back saying they'd like to interview me in person at their headquarters in St. Paul. My friend had the internship last year before he left for an even more amazing one in Washington D.C., and he filled me in that I was chosen out of 10 phone interviews for 3 interview slots. I really felt the pressure this time, but I was more at ease...I don't necessarily want to toot my own horn, but I excel at in person interviews. The only thing that made me nervous was that this was a two-hour, two-part interview. But exiting the elevator after it was all said and done, I felt like I rocked it. I sent a thank-you card to my two interviewers promptly the Monday following my Friday interview, sent in my formal application with my references, and got the call today!!!

It has been amazing to look in hindsight at how God works everything out. Granted, there are still some things that haven't completely panned out for me, but this was a huge lesson for me. Last year, I could've said with confidence that God works everything according to His own plan, and believed it. This year, I got a little lost along the way, but this revelation has brought me to the center again.

I start on April 5th as the Communications Intern, making $16/hour. I will be working closely with one other person in ensuring the internal communications run smoothly for AgriBank as a part of the Farm Credit system, and proofing/editing their external communications. This could range from anywhere in website management, to company brochures. I will also be utilizing my Agricultural Education knowledge to begin educating the staff at AgriBank about agriculture, as there are so many people working for this company that are 4th generation-6th generations removed from the farm, and have not had much exposure, despite the company they work for. This will be a part of the internal communications, creating a more unified front for AgriBank.

I'm so excited...I did so many fist pumps when I checked my messages before class this morning.

So...that's that. Nothing happens in my own time.