The past few days have been a whirlwind for me! The interview on Wednesday morning went very well. Amy was easy to talk to and I felt very positive about the whole thing. My recruiter called two hours after the interview to inform me that they want to move me along in the process and wanted to have an in-person interview with me this past Friday. I asked if we could do the interview on Monday (tickets were cheaper) instead, but it had to be Friday. Quickly, I agreed, purchased the cheapest tickets I could find, arranged to rent a car from the airport and began researching different apartments.
With no sleep on Thursday night (except an hour), I woke up at 4 in the morning with a raging cold and an upset stomach. The flight to Seattle was unremarkable. What blessed me the most was the complete and utter feeling of peace I had the entire time. There was not even a hint of apprehension or nervousness as I prepared for the interview. In fact, I had to set an alarm for myself before the interview because I kept falling asleep!
On another positive note, I may have found an apartment in West Seattle. It's a decent-sized one-bedroom close to the church in West Seattle (handicap accessible -- go figure, complete with handles in the bathroom, LOL!), that is offering an almost non-existent security deposit (Praise Him!). Several apartments were possible for me. The owner of one duplex in particular was a blessing to me. Barbie is from Antioch Bible Church -- the church that planted Mars Hill! She was so thrilled that I was a Christian and moving to Seattle to be a part of Mars Hill that she offered me the bottom unit of the duplex for the entire month of September free! My plan is not to move until October, anyway, but that way I would not have to worry about retaining a popular rental with extra money that I do not have. The apartment, though lovely, was a little farther from the church than I cared for, and also felt a tinge on the small side. I have been toying with the idea of living with roommates, and am still somewhat undecided on the matter. On one hand, I would have a constant supply of companions should I choose to live in community. On the other hand, this would force me to step out and really REACH out to those around me (out of necessity!). The lease would be approximately 6 months, so I could reassess at the end of the term and figure out if I want to move, get a roommate, etc.
With no sleep on Thursday night (except an hour), I woke up at 4 in the morning with a raging cold and an upset stomach. The flight to Seattle was unremarkable. What blessed me the most was the complete and utter feeling of peace I had the entire time. There was not even a hint of apprehension or nervousness as I prepared for the interview. In fact, I had to set an alarm for myself before the interview because I kept falling asleep!
Amy and Julienne were very unassuming interviewers, wonderful at making one comfortable and asking great questions. Thankfully, the whole interview felt more like a conversation with lots of smiling and laughing. My recruiter had forgotten to inform them that I live in California...which shocked them a little. I pointedly asked them if that was a problem, and they did not think it was. They expressed regret that they had not known, or they would have done the interview by telephone. Sigh. That was okay, though. At least I showed ambition and intent by flying all the way out there for the interview.
On another positive note, I may have found an apartment in West Seattle. It's a decent-sized one-bedroom close to the church in West Seattle (handicap accessible -- go figure, complete with handles in the bathroom, LOL!), that is offering an almost non-existent security deposit (Praise Him!). Several apartments were possible for me. The owner of one duplex in particular was a blessing to me. Barbie is from Antioch Bible Church -- the church that planted Mars Hill! She was so thrilled that I was a Christian and moving to Seattle to be a part of Mars Hill that she offered me the bottom unit of the duplex for the entire month of September free! My plan is not to move until October, anyway, but that way I would not have to worry about retaining a popular rental with extra money that I do not have. The apartment, though lovely, was a little farther from the church than I cared for, and also felt a tinge on the small side. I have been toying with the idea of living with roommates, and am still somewhat undecided on the matter. On one hand, I would have a constant supply of companions should I choose to live in community. On the other hand, this would force me to step out and really REACH out to those around me (out of necessity!). The lease would be approximately 6 months, so I could reassess at the end of the term and figure out if I want to move, get a roommate, etc.
This week they will call me to let me know about the job!
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