fast sunday

today's lesson with my valiants went really well. i had 5 of them and this new kid with an interesting name: 'pollacks.' he had a tendency to spout random stories but i caught on quick. he was a sweetie and did contribute some good things (and relevant) to the lesson. he talked about how he prayed and prayed for help on a test and then all day (i guess the test was really long) he remembered stuff. :) i felt the Spirit really strong the whole time but especially when (i teared up) we were talking about being obedient. the manual directed to bring up the story of Nephi and having to go back for the plates. we memorized 1 nephi 3:7.
so yay for having a calling again. callings are a serious blessing.
this fast sunday i also bore my testimony. haven't done that in awhile. and i'm very glad i did.

i'm looking forward to this week. i should finish up my application for an IRS job by tomorrow. so that will be a relief. i've been slowly thinking more and more about this possibility since my cousin-in-law Ryan brought it up with me. he's been doing the job he recommends for 6 months now and he thinks i'd do really well. bless his heart. he showed me the pay scale and it will compensate for education. meaning that even though I don't have direct experience with work as a 'Revenue Officer' I would still qualify with a Bachelor's. they will train me and i will get an even higher salary with a master's. and, after doing it for a year (everyone has too) then one can move around to a different job. there are lot's of options it's just a matter of putting in the 'grunt work.'

so, i've been warming up to the idea and just waiting for his word. at the initial time he was telling me the previous info, he had found out that they would be hiring for the san bernardino office. this was supposed to happen in feb/march and he would let me know.

so yesterday i went online looking for the IRS jobs website. i stumbled upon the job he had been talking about and to my happy surprise the job was already posted. the posting began in jan. and closes feb. 20th. amazing timing, eh?! i texted Ryan and he was just thrilled. he's up in oakland right now at another month long IRS training.

so this particular job starts on june 9th. i'll be done with the master's by may 31st. the timing couldn't be better. apparently, it's a long hiring process but time is certainly one thing i have in abundance. this one class, yes ONE CLASS, is really kicking my butt and i'm seriously grateful for having the school aid to complete it. i don't have to stress about working while doing school (which is rare in my life) so i'm grateful. so very grateful. who gets to work part time (i mean barely) and go to school? little kids! and the rich! ha ha.

anyway, life is good.