This week was full of first. I moved out of my parents house, started a new school, and started job hunting in a brand new city. While I've never been a huge fan of change, this one has been amazingly refreshing. I love my apartment and my new found independence. Cooking dinner for myself has taken on a new meaning. My school is already like home. I've learned so much that will help me in my future career, and it is only the first week! I know for a fact that in the next ten months will have their challenges and struggles, but I am ready to face them, knowing it will bring me one step closer to a job I love.
The main reason I wanted to write this blog was to let people know how my schooling is going. I think that I will include a lot about the adventures of cosmetology school, because they will, no doubt, be interesting. :) However, my blog will not be limited to just "cosmetological" endeavors. This week was filled with everything from business to braids to the art of backcombing. What really stood out to me was my attitude. I figured out this week that no matter what happens, I'm going to be okay. I'm no longer worried about what is going to happen a day, a month, or ten years from now. I dove into the Word this week, and it has made all the difference.
I have been reading Hosea. The story of a man who's wife is unfaithful and yet he takes her back time and time again. The metaphor of a God that would take us back, even when we have been unfaithful, is so beautiful to me. We have all been unfaithful to our loving Father at some point, but knowing we are safe in His grace, to try again, is so incredible. My romantic Jesus deserves nothing less than adoration. If you haven't read Hosea, I recommend it in hopes that it will bless you.
Love, Grace, and Peace,
Audrey
