A kick in the face from the Powers that Be.

So, I didn't get into medical school this year. That sucks. I would liken that to getting punched in the stomach when you weren't expecting it.

I applied for a job at a medical biotech company and got fairly far in the interview process, one of the more likely candidates to get the job... They called... I didn't get the job. I would liken that to, after the previous punch in the stomach, a kick in the face. Yup, right in the face.

So, trying to find a job anywhere, I went everywhere to find one... I even went to Blockbuster video... I know, I know, a biochemist college graduate working at Blockbuster video. Not the most glamorous job. But I need a job. I am desperate, and am willing to do almost anything. They told me that I can't get a job there. They have a hiring freeze. I liken the fact that I can't even get a job at Blockbuster video to, after the previous punch in the stomach and kick in the face, realizing that the kick knocked my teeth out and now I am choking on them as I lay on the ground, gasping for air, wincing in pain.

Let me recap my situation, just for emphasis: I'm a college graduate that has a degree in Biochemistry. I graduated Magna Cum Laude with a 3.74. I have years of research experience and knowledge to go along with my degree. I also worked 3 jobs at college to support my family and I. But now I'm graduated, I don't have a medical school, I am unemployed, and can't even get a job at the local Blockbuster video. And to cap it all off, I live at HOME with my parents. (But as bad as that sounds, keep in mind my parents are wonderful and I love them very much.) Yeah, life could, and an emphasis on COULD, suck right now.

Luckily I have a better outlook on life. I read in the news paper that in January alone, over 600,000 people lost their jobs. Wow, sure not having a job at this point in my life is difficult, but it could be worse, really worse. I could be unemployed and have 13 kids to feed, clothe and educate. I also KNOW that the Lord doesn't require me to have a fancy job or top tier medical school education. He doesn't expect me to make millions, be famous, or have a fancy car. He doesn't even expect me to have my own apartment. So what then does He expect? He expects me to live righteously, keep His commandments, pray and study the scriptures. He expects me to be temple worthy at all times. So with all that said, and as hard as life might seem at this present time, I know in whom I trust, and I can honestly say that all I have to do is live righteously, and I will ALWAYS be taken care of. I will always have enough food to eat, somewhere to live, and all of the other essentials in life. I trust that someday, ( and truly hope that it will be soon,) things will get better. Sure, they may not last, but that's mortal life.

With all that said, if anyone knows where I could find a job, do tell! Thanks for listening to my rant, and keep in mind that life is simple. Keep the commandments, go to the temple, and trust in the Lord and His TIMING, and life will be full of good things.
P.S. I just noticed this, but the cartoon character has a doughnut. I laughed, because purely by coincidence, Lianna and I have bought 26 doughnuts in the past 3 days. (We were craving them, and they were the discounted doughnuts that come in dozens at the end of the day, can you blame us?)