mega excitement!!

"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; He will never leave you or forsake you." Deuteronomy 31:6


Yesterday something really exciting happened :) A few weeks ago I applied for an animal training position at SeaWorld, my 4th time applying for animal training. Pretty sure everyone reading this knows it, but this is my dream job..since I was 7. I was so stoked that the position opened up, I've been swimming and preparing a lot, getting my resume ready going over interview questions. I am READY. Anyway, yesterday HR called me and said they were interested in moving me forward, which means SWIM TEST.

Thus, I have a swim test at 7:30 this Thursday morning. Woo! It's almost exactly a year since I took it last. And boy I am so much more ready and so much less terrified than last time..lol. I mean, I am incredibly nervous, but I know it will be ok. And I am gonna pass it this time, darn it!!

I'm not too confident that I'll get the job this time around, just because I've got some stiff competition. but there's definitely a chance. You never know what can happen :) Let's just go through all the ridiculous things I have to do in this test..just for kicks..(just for kicks? I don't talk like that..haha)

-5 minute water tread with hands out of the water
-220 ft. freestyle swim
-110 ft. underwater swim, no breathing allowed :)
-Pull yourself out of the water, and stand up right away, no going to your knee..it tests upper body strength
-Surface dive 26 feet to retrieve a 3 lb. weight
-4 ft. platform dive (basically look like a pretty Shamu trainer)
-Bucket carry or push ups..apparently it's going to be a surprise! I'd much rather carry buckets, but I'm practicing the push ups juuust in case
-Last but not least, read a script

I am perfectly capable of all this, I've done it all before. But it's gonna be COLD! According to weather.com it is a high of 60 degrees and a low of freaking 39 degrees!!!! And the water is 72!! Oh my. Oh well, if my group can tough that out, they need to hire all of us.

Anyway, God is so good and it's just confirmation that this is where He wants me. It may take a while for me to get this job that I've wanted forever, but I'm gonna get it. There's such satisfaction in working hard and being determined to meet a certain goal. I have enjoyed the journey. Bring it on SeaWorld ;)

I know I sound cheesy, I'm just excited. This is a big deal. So pray for me if you think about it! I would very much appreciate a prayer that I don't get hypothermia or something ;)

That is all :)
Kelli