New Adventures.....Again

I started my new job on Thursday. That first day was just me being trained, and it wasn’t bad. I thought it would be worse, but it really wasn’t bad. The next day was when I started by myself. That was a little bit scarier for me. I’ve taught the gospel to people on their doorsteps before, but I’ve never done sales. I always scare myself for some reason. “What if I don’t sell anything? What if I make no money this summer? If I don’t make any money, how will I pay for college? How will I pay off my car? How will I be able to live? What am I going to do?!?!” The perks of having O.C.D……

I definitely have those worries. Yesterday, my Dad called and I talked to him about it. We talked about how I’ve sold for 2 days, and in those 2 days, I’ve sold 3 new accounts. He just convinced me that it will be okay. Yeah, you make money based on how hard you work, but if you’re out there working and doing your job, then you’re gonna sell! You might not sell as many as you would like, but you’ll sell! A sale = money, end of story. Why fret? Why worry?

Motto for my summer: Work hard and be happy, success will come. SO true! 

My Home Away From Home

To start the week off, I spent several days in San Jose. Monday night, I rolled into town about 5:30pm and went straight to President and Sister Watkins' house. It's always good to see them! I love my mission president and his wonderful wife! They always uplift and inspire me. I love them tremendously! They took me out to dinner where I was able to catch up with them and learn about all of the exciting things going on in the mission. I sure do miss being a missionary!

It was weird seeing all of these people and not teaching them about the gospel or being super spiritual with them. Of course I strive to be an example of righteousness to them, but it just wasn't the same. No companion. No curfew. No limits. No badge.....no badge. When I realized that there was no badge there, it was almost depressing. I was romping around this city at my own pace and doing my own thing. It was great, but it was also a little disheartening because my purpose was definitely not the same. Living here in Sacramento, however, I will be down in San Jose quite often. My home away from home. I left my heart in San Jose.

Aside from the sad and disheartening part of the trip, I had a blast! I saw people who I haven't seen in over a year. I got to go to San Francisco for the first time. I even got to share the gospel a little more with someone who I taught, but who never progressed. Oh how my heart swelled when I was able to talk about the restored gospel with my friend! It brought back a flood of memories! Good memories of course, and it made me pretty happy.

Life is good :) my family was sad to see me leave after I had only been home about a week, but they know that I love them. They know that I won't be gone forever.