It pays to play...i guess.

Well, maybe a couple months ago I applied for a training position within Ruby's. I applied for a spot on the National Training Team which is a group of certified trainers that opens new stores all over the place. The next store opening is happening in August at the casino Morongo. And I thought to myself...what could be better than the Palm Springs area in August??? So, I threw my name in there and interviewed and everything...and it turns out, I'm pretty awesome at my job, so they want me on the team. I leave August 1st for Morongo. They'll put me up in a hotel for three weeks and pay me to train a whole bunch of new Ruby's employees. So I think it will be pretty fun. I think it will be challenging. It will be different, at least.

here's what else i did not tell you...while in Ecuador a few weeks ago, Marcelo (the missionary there) invited me to come back next summer with the group and when the group goes home, to stay for six months, working with their church, specifically in the music ministry area. i am thrilled. i really could not be more excited about anything. i am gonna do it. and who knows, it could turn into something more long-term than just six months. anyway, i am beginning to save up money and beginning to think about all the things i need to do to prepare for this. big changes coming up. i'm excited!