just in time.

Upon returning to Chicago after a lovely time with my family over New Years, I have to admit that I was scared out of my mind. I didn't have a job, didn't hear back from any of my many applications, didn't have enough money to pay my credit card bill, let alone next month's rent. Right before I checked in at CLT on my way to ORD, my sister read my worried face. She said, "You'll find a job soon. You're good at that." It comforted and motivated me. When I returned, time started ticking. A part-time job that I thought I was going to get fell through, and even though my friend Kyle was very kind in helping me get back with Event Network at Shedd Aquarium, I knew that even if I was hired with them the week that I would interview, I wouldn't get paid enough by the time Februrary rolled around. I avoided the thought completely of asking my family or anyone for money if it had to come to it. I knew that the only way I would be able to pay bills on time was if I got a cash paying job such as a random voice gig, promo event, or nannying. I was reminded of the thought that I often heard growing up: "God is never late, but He's seldom early." I knew I needed to trust Him. I had to remind myself that He'd take care of me as He has always met my needs.

I continued my daily routine of checking craigslist, sittercity.com (referred to me by my friend Jill who is fellow singer/actress but babysits), and other job websites. Last Sunday afternoon, I noticed a new ad on sittercity.com for a family that needed a full-time nanny. I applied, and shockingly heard back shortly to interview that evening. I met the whole beautiful family--Mom, dad, and a 1.5 year old girl and 4 year old boy. The whole interview/conversation was so pleasant. We all clicked. They let me know that they were going to interview a couple more people, and I'd find out soon.
I was excited about the opportunity. I've always enjoyed babysitting in the past. Being a nanny, of course, is completely different from my more recent day job experiences (retail). You still affect people's lives, but long term. You're a role model. You have a the chance to be even more of a blessing.
Wednesday morning I received a call from the mom letting me know that they chose me to be their nanny. I was excited, thankful, relieved, and I'm sure many more feelings can classify in what I was feeling.

I began Wednesday afternoon, and had two full days on Thursday and Friday. I'm amazed at how great of kids they are. Completely adorable, too. The family is wonderful. There will be many posts in the future with quotes...for sure.
Here's one:
Just after the baby Sofia and I picked up Alexander from school, we were driving home, and I was pointing out the cool clock store that we were passing. After a little pause, I asked Alexander a question. He said, "I am thinking a thought, and no one can talk to me when I am thinking about something." haha.


Last night I had the grand privilege of attending the premiere of the first big screen production that my friend Hunter (old coworker from Skydeck but a film guy) has been a part of. It was shown at the beautiful Music Box Theatre which shows independent films, and is actually near cheateau byron (the Primm ladeez apartment). It was a documentary on William S. Burroughs. I've never heard of him until the invite to see the documentary, but before I went to see it, I only knew that he was a controversial figure who was friends with artists who I'm familiar with. Boy, the whole experience was interesting. There was a Q/A time with the director named Yony afterwards. I was shocked at how young he was. Late 20s. Very cool. He had been working on the documentary for 4.5 years!



Hunter!



If you look carefully, you will see what the temperature read when this next photo was taken yesterday morning...

I call this photo: AHHHHHHH!!

Funny thing is, it was even colder than that. The poor car couldn't register what it was it was so freaked out.



Rehearsals for "The Sorcerer" begin tomorrow afternoon! A rush of excitement just filled me as I typed that. hehe.