Being optimistic sadly does not prevent being nervous

My life is in flux right now. My body doesn't like to be in a state of uncertainty though, and I've had a nervous stomach since I got an appointment for a group interview with a bank for a teller position.

This process of application is long and filled with proverbial hoops.

Hoop #1: online application, which leads to...
Hoop #2: online screening, which leads to...
Hoop #3: phone conversation with a recruiter, which leads to...
Hoop #4: group interview.

And I don't know that the group interview leads to (provided I pass).

It's hard for me to blog when I am this agitated. I'm not depressed; I'm just too nervous to think of anything else. My mind is fixating.

In other news, I get to teach seminary this school year. I just got the official call yesterday at church. I have been telling myself that I really need to get up earlier and the Lord heard me and said, "You want to get up early? I'll help you achieve that goal!" Har. No, I'm really excited. I have wanted to get more out of my personal scripture study and this will certainly help me with that too. I also like working with the teenagers, and I like teaching. I will be the greenie teacher though, since the person I am teaching with (barring any other callings--especially since our ward was upheaved yesterday by getting a new bishop) taught last year and knows what to expect.

So wish me luck on two counts: interview and seminary. I need it. My stomach needs it.

Comments

Jen said…
I totally know how you feel about your stomach doing wacky things when you're nervous. I get a bad case of the ... when I'm nervous about something. Good luck though on the interview. I'm sure I'll hear all about this weekend, but I know you'll do great. Also have fun with your new seminary calling. That's a real commitment, but it does seem like a wonderful way to get to know the scriptures really well.
Dennis said…
A bank teller? What will you be telling and to whom? Good luck. As for seminary, I think you will be about the best seminary teacher money can buy. I remember fondly my seminary years and my teachers. Mostly I remember how much fun we all had walking to school afterwards (Linda Coleman ran over me with her '54 Chevy).
Jenni said…
I already told you that you would be a good seminary teacher. I would love to do it someday. Just so you know, I didn't actually say that out loud, so I can't happen...yet. If I were to do it, I think I'd want a full 4 years so I can get the most of the effort. It will be a lot of effort, though. Good luck on the bank teller position. I think that would be a good job. I would like it.