getting or not getting a job...

so, this whole job search thing is soooo manic. first you find a job and get excited about the possibilities. then your resume gets forwarded to the department, and then get rejected. I mean I know that it is a necessary part of the process or i'd have 7 jobs right now. but, it doesn't make reading the stock rejection letter that has managed to sneak into my inbox any easier. all that to say that i have 4 active applications out, which will hopefully turn into a job-all of which are with the University of Washington (3 in seattle and 1 in tacoma). i've received 3 rejection letters, 1 at seattle university and 2 at portland state university.

all i can say is that this is certainly a test of my faith that God is in control and that He will put me where He wants me.

I have three more jobs to apply for this week, 1 at UC Berkeley and 2 at University of Colorado Boulder, while they are academic advising jobs, they aren't in my first choice locations. There are also a couple of Admissions jobs at UW Seattle and Tacoma..but I'm not sure I am ready to apply for jobs that aren't advising positions. We'll see how desperate things get.

so, my prayer is for a job, hopefully in or around seattle. how wonderful would it be to get a job where God's beautiful creations are just outside my window. as i type this my kayak hanging above my head is hoping to get off the wall and into the water somewhere other than the middle of missouri.