So, just a little update on my life and some decisions that came quickly moving to Utah. So the decision to move to Utah was based on the fact that I simply wanted to grow closer to my Savior, and develop a relationship with him again.
I started working at the Stein Eriksen Lodge which I was super excited about. It was another 5 star hotel and I knew I was still going to learn a lot. Well just a few weeks of working there I quickly developed a feeling that this is not where I was supposed to be. The enviroment was not allowing me to grow closer to my Savior, I said this once and I will say it again. I will always choose My savior over any job or any amountt of money. I knew why I came to Utah, and this is not something that was going to help me get back to church regularly. So after only a month of working there I decided that I needed to be done, and I put in my two weeks. Even though it was a short amount of time I am grateful that I was able to get out and find a job.
I currently have two jobs, and I love both of them. The first one is making desserts for a Kneaders. even though I went to an opposite of working for a hotel chain, I did want to scale down and see more of how the business runs. My goal has always been to have my own bakery one day, and this is allowing me to see more of the smaller scheme of things, and more about the business. I also have every single Sunday off. The Lord works in wonderous ways. A few weeks into working , I got a raise which bumped me up to what I was making at the Stein Eriksen anyways. I know that the Lord is blessing me in my life for making the choices to put him first in my life.
The second job is being a host at the Garden restaurant at the Joseph Smith Memorial Building. This is more of a part time job, and I am absolutely in love with it! I get to look out the window and see temple square and the Salt Lake City Temple. It is a constant reminder of where I want to be one day, I know the Lord has a plan for each and every one of us, and I know that these two jobs are what I needed in my life right now,
A Couple weeks into those jobs, I got a call from a Ritz Carlton in Colorado wanting an interview for a Cook 1 position which is right under an assistant Pastry Chef. Talk about being tempting! After much thought and prayer, I decided to turn down the opportunity to interview, because I know that I am back on the right track in my life and that I needed Utah and the people that are here, I know the Lord has a plan for me, and Utah is a part of it,
Having two jobs and trying to have a social life is not the easiest thing to balance, but I love staying busy. I love my church ward out here, and the fact that they do so many things together. I am learning to manage life on zero sleep. As difficult as it is, I wouldn't have it any other way.
I am so glad that I made the decision to move to Utah and meet the wonderful people that I have. I have a wonderful roommate who keeps up with my Sass, and encourages me to be a better person and a better church member. I am in a very spiritual ward, who has some of the best church meetings I have ever been to. The Lord works in such mysterious ways, and my faith and testimony of his plan for me has been strengthened so much.
Other fun news, I have a nephew that is being born next month! My sister and brother in law are going to be the best parents ever. I can't wait for your sweet arrival Levi.
I also got back into running. I have two half marathons coming up. One in July, one in September. I love the feeling of crossing the finish line after 13.1 miles and knowing that you can accomplish anything you set your mind on. I am looking forward to those two races.
In case you are wondering, I do miss the Cayman Islands very much, I miss my friends and my Pastry Chef. I can't wait to go visit one day and have a sweet reunion with all of them! I know I made the right decision to move home, but I never thought I could miss somewhere so much. But then again, it is the Cayman Islands.
In church today a lot of the testimonies were based on change and that God has a plan for you if you have but a mustard seed of faith in him. All we have to have is the desire to change and the desire to want to be more like him, and he will open his arms and welcome you home and give you the tools you need to return home to him, Every part of your life was designed by him, and he knows what you need all will make the path for you. Trust in him .
One thing I have learned is the power of people and the power of being a good example. Especially in today's world you never know what people are going through, There is something special to say about being an example to all those around you, and to lend a listening ear when it is needed, We are all placed in eachother's lives for a reason. You are being watched at all times by numerous people and I believe that you can be an example in someone's life and not even realize it.
This life we are given is so beautiful. The world is becoming more of a scary place to live, but how often do we stop and think about the beauty that is all around us? Everyday we wake up, we are given a new day to make a difference, to make a change. We should never let that day slip away and be wasted. There is so much good we can do in 24 hours.
I love my Savior so much. I love the fact that he has a plan for each and every one of us, I am grateful for this life that he has given me. I am thankful for the trials that I was given. I am grateful that for a year in a half I struggled going to church because I know that feeling that I had and the feeling of being so empty inside, and it is somewhere I will never go again, I love this gospel so much, and I love my Heavenly Father so much,
Get off your feet and go do some good in the world.
The end.
