Went shopping with Mayela and Kathy and it was a little slice of heaven. I had such a good time with them. They helped me tremendously with shopping for an outfit for my big interview. I have an interview for part-time clerk with the county on the 29th. I will prepare with all my heart. I hope I will be good enough.
Today I was trying skirts on and the sales lady was watching me. Odd she was looking at me the way she was looking. Then she said, "You know, you're wearing that skirt backwards." Hahahaha! I am so out of shape for shopping for work clothes. I turned it around and said, "Oh, it fits a bit better now, thank you." She was super nice.
Kathy and Mayela found two totally cute outfits for me. One was a flirty little skirt and the other a black pantsuit. I could have bought either but I stayed focused on choosing just the perfect thing for an interview. I did not stray. The flirty skirt and red and gray sweater would have been great for dinner out or something. The pantsuit, amazingly the pants fit well and were comfy on me. I left them at the store though. I only need what I need. I spent my own Zumba money on what I bought so I feel very independent.
I spent $4.30 at The Dollar Store. I bought two sparkly beak clips for my hair, blue and purple, and noticed when I got home a crystal is missing on one already. Boo. Well, it was only a dollar so it doesn't hurt my feelings too muchly. I bought two seed bead necklaces with matching earrings. I love seed beads. I thought I bought a pair of socks but I must have dropped them because she didn't charge me and they're not in the bag. All I can think is I dropped them before I got to the register.
I bought a black skirt and a black sweater top with a big cowl neck. A little gray herringbone suit, way on sale, lined jacket and skirt, peplum waist, fit me perfectly. But alas, I would have been overdressed in it for clerical job. I stressed over whether or not to buy it, such a good price, and I finally decided to pass. There will be other suits, yes? I tried on two pair of shoes. One, very cute, but did not have a pair that fit me. Second pair hurt my feet and cost $69 so, thank you no. I'll wear my black heels from the '80s. They're a little higher than I'd like, but they're comfortable and they will do well enough. I don't want to invest more than necessary and then perhaps I won't get the job in which case I'd have shoes that I'm not crazy about and that hurt my feet. If they're gonna hurt they should be ruby red or gorgeously glittery so it's worth the discomfort. I wished for a low heeled shoe, round toe, 1/4 or 1/2 inch platform, but they did not come to me.
Bought Kathy her first Bible. I picked a NKJV for her. Purple cover. Jesus' words in red. I hope she will like it. I wanted to pay in full for it but she had a little fit and said she would feel bad about it and I know that feeling and didn't want her to feel bad so we split it. I'm so happy she has it. She was born again last week at church. Hallelujah! I missed praise and worship practice this week and am so looking forward to singing tomorrow. I should be asleep now or I'm gonna have circles under my eyes tomorrow.
My left hand swelled very large yesterday. Husband took me to the walk-in clinic. It went well I think. Firstly, no horrifying wait. Secondly, they took blood there, four vials, so I didn't have to make another trip to a lab or wait another day to do it. They will call me with results in a week which I suspect will be a week and a half on account of Thanksgiving is next week. What they're looking for is signs of rheumatoid arthritis and I hope I don't have that. I'm taking five days of Prednisone and I must say I feel great. My hand looks normal now. It took a whole day for it to get normal again. The usual pain I feel in mornings is gone. I hope that's not a bad sign. God is great and greatly to be praised and whatever my lot is to be I am prepared to face it. I pray for a good report. A good diagnosis. I am not afraid. I'm a little afraid. Psalm 103:1-4 Psalm 103:1-4 Psalm 103:1-4.
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I'm sure you'll look great whatever you wear to the interview. I don't know if I've ever tried on a skirt backwards but I've certainly put clothes on and then thought, "What am I meant to do with this?" when there seems to be surplous fabric or other bits and pieces that I'm not sure what their function is.
It's normal to be afraid but remember that God will give us grace as we need it. My mother has lived with RA for over 20 years now and while it's not her choice, she has learnt to make the most of it. Most people with RA go into remission for months or even years at a time and live normal lives until it flares up. I'll be praying though that it's not RA or anything serious.
Your shopping sounds like how I shop :). I'm not real great with clothes shopping. It sounds like you got some great things!
Praising God for Kathy!!! Lil, just think, God used you to bring two people to Christ in the last several weeks! How awesome is that?!
I'll be praying about your hand, and that the pain will go away!
Thank you Jules and Jen!
And Jen, yes, I was jubilant to learn Kathy is born again and it is through Mayela that she is coming to church now, quite regularly! Praise God. She is bringing her children too. Praise God! I too, find it awesome and...so doable. It's no mystery. Some will come and some will not so we have to extend the invitation to all. Well, I hate to press hard because I reject being pressed but I finally did ask outright if she is born again and she said, "I raised my hand in church last week!" WAHHH HOOOOO! :)
I hope you get the job! I also hope and pray that the test results come back with something that can be easily treated.
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