It's Been Awhile

Believe it or not, I have been working for A&E Television Networks for 7 months now! Since reaching the 6 month mark there, I've been feeling rather unchallenged in my job. I've also been considering what my next career step should be since my current position will only last until November at best. Last Friday I decided to talk with the Managing Producer (Doug) to get some career advice. He didn't really steer me in any direction in particular but it turned into something like an interview. He asked me to send him my resume if I'd be interested in a Producer position. Of course I'm interested! So, first thing Monday morning I sent Doug my resume, knowing there aren't any open Producer positions. Yesterday Doug stopped by my desk and asked me to meet with him Friday at 3. I didn't realize it would be an actual interview! I met with him for an hour today. He told me that there is a position open and told me all about the job. I'd be a Producer for the Biography Channel formatting various programs before they go to air. I think I'd be really good at this. I'd learn another aspect of post-production and once again feel challenged in my work. It would also mean a pay increase! Even without the pay increase, I really want this. I can really see God's hand working in my life. There was no job available last week when I went to talk to Doug and I went and talked to him anyway. And now I'm waiting to hear if I will be a Producer!
When my lease was up in January, there was no way I could afford to stay in my apartment. Somehow, which I still don't understand, I was able to get into an affordable housing program, get my rent lowered by $600/month, AND stay in my current place. Usually people in the housing program have to live in a studio apartment. But they allowed me to stay in my apartment because it would be too much of a hassle to move. Praise God!
If you know me very well, you know how much I love the Yankees. It's been a dream since moving here to get season tickets for the Yankees. I figured I have to do it this year since it's the final season in Yankee Stadium. I put a deposit down in November for a package of 15 games. I realized it was kind of a gamble because there's no guarantee I'll get tickets since I've never had a season ticket package before. Once all the current ticket holders renew their licenses, then they choose new people to purchase ticket plans. Somehow I have seniority. I got a call in February that I could choose my seats because I bought a lot of Yankees tickets in 2005. That's impossible because I didn't live in NY in 2005 so there'd be no reason for me to have bought any tickets then! Well, there's no mistake about it. I am the proud owner of Section 27, row J, seats 1 and 2 for every Sunday home game. Unbelievable! Opening Day is March 31...10 more days! I can't wait!
Thank you for your continued love, prayer, and support. I would love to hear from those of you I've drifted away from. Keep me posted on your life. I will let you know when I hear about the Producer job.