winding down.

so i have 5 days of work left. crazy? yes. exciting? yes. a little sad? yes. it's hard to believe it's nearly over.

lately, i've been encouraged. this week was long. (it probably had something to do with having the previous week and a half off... then jumping right back in to everything.) but despite that. i was encouraged. several people told me this week that they're "really going to miss me." my pastor, the receptionist, both my bosses and a few coworkers. and i don't know... i guess it just helps make it worthwhile. (not that it wasn't already. i've learned more than i could have imagined i would. i showed up at the office on may 24 and jumped in headfirst. they gave me projects and i ran with them. and i got LOADS of experience.) but just hearing people tell me that they appreciate me and my work and that they're going to miss me... blake the intern... it's rather encouraging. :) my pastor took a bunch of us staff out for ice cream on wednesday. he said, "i'm taking you guys out because one, you're all really great people and i love you guys, and two, because our intern is leaving us next week and i want to make sure she knows how much we love her and appreciate her." aww.

so as this is all winding down, i'm still not exactly sure what i want to do "when i grow up." but i know this... there are parts of working in a church environment that are very appealing. i know a job is all about the people you work with... and in this case, i work with a bunch of amazing people! we'll see where God ends up leading me... but regardless, i am truly thankful i got to spend these 9ish weeks as a publications intern at efree. i've loved it.

a break.

this has been a lovely week. because i haven't walked into the office once. :) i traded a desk and computer for a beach chair and towel. i love my job, but it was a needed break.

breaks are good for clarity of mind and for reflecting. i only have 15 days of work left! that right there is just crazy talk. how can it already be winding down? then again, i've gotten a ton of experience and i've learned bunches... i feel like i've gotten a good grasp on what this kind of work environment is like.

so what's next? my aunt told me the other day that she could help get me another internship next summer... with the ST. LOUIS CARDINALS!!! she worked for them for several years and still has several connections. i'm not sure all that it would entail, but it would be excellent experience. i mentioned this briefly to my mom and she thought it was a great idea. the efree job showed me what it's like to work in a "church environment." if i end up getting the cards internship, i'd see what it's like to work in a more public venue... with only my favorite team EVER!! so i don't know. but it's sure fun to think about. :)