Where have the days gone?

Well...I've been a workaholic this week. I work at Vermeers 40 hours a week. My job right now is paiting doors grey; it's getting a bit old. The paint we use is super sticky, so it hard to put on and even harder to get off your skin and hair. I am covered with paint speck s on my arms and head, oh well hopefully they ware off. Also, I have just started a waitressing job, it's nice to have some spending money. I work 4 nights in a row this week. The problem is I have to be at the restuarant at 4:30, and I don't get off of work at Vermeers until 3:30. It's hard to get a breather inbetween the 2 jobs.
I also have decided that I'm going to Calvin in the fall. I met with the recruiter from Vienna Christian School, and we had a great conversation. I just didn't feel pulled or called to go there. If I just went there because it sounded fun, I don't think I'd survive there. It's hard to commit yourself to live somewhere different for 2 years with only a week or so to decide.
Here's what I've been weighing in my mind...

Pros to Going
1. Good teaching experience-I'd get some teaching experience under my belt and maybe make me more focused in school.
2. Calvin Seminary will still be there in 2 years.
3. In Europe-I'd be able to travel to Italy on a weekend! The amazing places to visit and food to try!
4. Good environment of the school community

Cons to Going
1. I was looking forward to spending the summer at home and making some $$ at a summer job. If I went to Austria, I'd have to leave in July.
2. I am a little burnt out from constantly moving and packing up. In year in college I'd pack and unpack my things 6 times in a year. I was really looking forward to living in Grand Rapids because it's a bigger town than Sioux Center or Pella! And it is going to be different change from what I'm used to living in.
3. Next time that I go overseas, I want it to be long term (8-10 years). I don't want to breeze in and out of my students lives, they get that enough from other teachers. It seems like a lot of teachers who teach overseas only stay 2-4years, and I think it's hard on the students.
4. I have recieved some financial aid for Calvin, and I may not be able to get the same amount if I re-apply a couple of years later.

I know that some of you were hoping that I'd go to Austria, but I really think this is where God is leading me. You have to put off your vacation plans for another 4 years, then I'll know where you can come can visit me!

posted by Sarah @ 8:15 AM