My new job...

I must say I never knew washing dishes could be so hard!! My whole body pretty much hurts... It has been an adjustment to go into an enviroment completely different. I have to say I have struggled a little with feeling like Im in a strange country all by myself. I am not used to the language and lifestyles of the world. However God has been there, I can feel His presence with me. On one lunch break I was sitting all alone feeling very heavy burdened and weary when a guy with dreads asked me if I was working in the kitchen. I said yes and then he started telling me all about his experiences cooking in NY. And then he said something that has stuck with me and helped me more than he knows. "Just think of this place as your school, its not a job but a school, your here to learn as much as you can." Its like God used him to help me at just the right time, because at that moment I was doing everything in me not to just sit and cry. God gave me a scripture verse one morning that I think I will make my special verse to get me through this program.

Isaiah 41:10
"So do not fear, for I am with you, do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strenthen you and help you: I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."

I need God's strength every minute of every day to get me through this difficult transition. I am praying for Him to use me to be the light in a dark place.

And this is the dish area when Im finished!! Yay!!

My morning begings!!

I start tomorrow!!

Over the last week I have been offered 3 different positions... One in which I knew was not an option and then the last position I was very interested in, however I have decided to go with the job at Embassy Suits in Charleston. I must admit I am nervous, scared and will definitely be out of my comfort zone. The thing that scares me the most is the schedule, having to work at times Im not accustom to. But through it all God has been faitful to give me the knowledge and strength with each step and Im trusting He will get me through this challenge as well. I want to bring God glory for every thing I do and there is no way I could face this change in my life without Him. The hymn "Trust and Obey" comes to my mind.

When we walk with the Lord, In the light of His Word, What a glory He sheds on our way! While we do His good will, He abides with us still, And with all who will trust and obey. Trust and obey, for theres's no other way To be happy in Jesus, But to trust and obey.

Please pray for me as I start this next step of my experience in Culinary School. I start tomorrow at 9am.

Sample Math Problems:
You are making gingerbread cookies. The recipe calls for 1 1/2 kilograms of molasses. You purchase molasses in 16 fluid ounce containers. If one cup of molasses weighs 12 ounces, how many containers of molasses should you use?


A crab cake recipe calls for 2 ounces of diced celery and yields 20 crab cakes. If the recipe is scaled to make 320 crab cakes, then ___ pounds of diced celery are required.


These are just a couple of the math problems I learned.  Hope you enjoy!!

Me in my new uniform!! I feel very strange but excited! I am going to give them all a wash they are quite stiff. Hehehe :)

Proverbs 16:3 and 9
"Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed."
"In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord dtermines his steps."

Jeremiah 29:11
"For I know th plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

God is faithful! I asked for a job and He placed 2 for me to choose from. What a blessing! I have decided to accept the job at Embassy Suits because I feel it would be a better enviroment for me to learn what I need to know. I know that God is going before me and I commit all my plans over to Him.

Waiting on a Job....

I have put in several applications now and I am just waiting to hear back from one of them. I feel a little nervous but again I know God has just the right place for me. We learned that Adam is going to be layed off from his job so the pressure is on for me to find a job soon. God has always provided and He is faithful so I can rest in His promises. Life may not always be easy but God will always give us the strength to endure any hardship.

Final Exams!!

Well I took my final exams this morning for Culinary Math and Servsafe. I have an A+ in Culinary Math! Praise God! I know that it is only by his grace that is possible. I will not know my grade in Servsafe for a few days because the test is sealed and sent somewhere else to be graded. My classes will begin again on August the 20th and I will go on Mondays and Wednesdays. I have put in several applications and I am hoping that God will send the job He wants for me. I interviewed at Embassy Suits with the executive chef and think I might get the job. I am waiting to hear back from him. I had a good feeling and felt he was very informative and professional. Please pray for me! Thanks