Went to a fabulous church service today. Made me realize just how much God impacts my life. I get a lot of questions about stress, and why I do not seem to be stressed even in situations that warrant it. I went to Trinity Western University, which would mean I have quite a bit of debt. I have not consistently used the degree I earned, due to not being able to find a teaching job right out of school. I settled for a job at Old Navy in British Columbia, which I really ended up liking...surprisingly. I got into a management program through an interview and presentation. One year into the program I was forced to move back home because my work permit expired. I have also applied for permanent residency, and am about 8 months into it with an approximate estimate of 13 months. All of this should lead to MEGA stress! I thought for a long time that it was my personality, because I am very laid back and easy going. But today in church, I realized that it is the Holy Spirit that God has given us that keeps me calm and patient. Without God, who knows where I would be...maybe a puddle of crying mess? I know God is in control and whatever He wants to happen will transpire.
That being said, God has also given me a creative knack that helps get my mind off any troubles that may come my way. Sometimes the process is very stressful, but the result makes it worth it. :)
These are the first cards I made myself. I used the Big Shot for all the details (snowflakes, snowman, tree, embossing folder on back of snowman card). I stamped and embossed the wording. I used flocking powder on the branches of the tree to make it look snowy. These cards took me about 6-8 hours, so stressful indeed but for first cards they turned out alright!
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