"There is no such thing as chance; and what seem to us merest accident springs from the deepest source of destiny."-Johann Friedrich Von Schiller
Last night I said Goodbye to not only THE BEST job that I have ever had, but also to some of the best people that I have ever known. It was my last night working at Rave. I have always believed that everything in life happens for a reason. Bad times come so that we can get stronger, and people and things are put into your life to help you grow into the person that you are supposed to become. I truly believe that getting the job at Rave was an answer of prayers and one of the biggest blessings in my life.
Before I go on a little disclaimer: I debated on whether or not I wanted to go into detail about this one here, but I feel like it is good to get it out and talk about it.If anyone feels like they may be triggered by numbers or pictures, please do not read. I am only talking about past events so that everyone can see how far I have come and how possible recovery really is if you have the right people in your life.
When I started working at Rave, 2 years ago, I was at my lowest weight at 75 pounds. I still can not believe that I thought that was OK. I have this picture of me when I first started working there, and it literally makes me tear up every time I see it. I can't believe how bad I looked, and how much better I look now that I am healthy.
Everyone that I worked with became such a huge support for me during my recovery. I was open and honest with everyone that I was going to therapy and that I was in recovery. All of the girls were HUGE cheerleaders and always provided so much support. Another thing that helped was that I finally felt like I had found a place were I fit in. Everyone there immediately became my best friends and I was happier than I had been in a long time.
I do believe that that job was given to me for a reason. I KNOW that it is one of the main reasons that I recovered so fully and I really don't think that I could have done it without my Rave girls.
I have literally loved every single second of working there. How many people can say that about their jobs? Working there, with the people that have become my second family has made me into the person that I am now. Healthy, happy, and strong and with the best friends that anyone could ask for.
We have all been through so much together, and I know no matter where my crazy life takes me, these are the girls that will remain in my heart as my best friends.
"I believe that everything happens for a reason. People change so that you can learn to let go, things go wrong so that you can appreciate them when they are right, you believe lies so that you eventually learn to trust no one but yourself, and sometimes good things fall apart so that better things can fall together." - Marilyn Monroe
Now I start a new chapter in my life, by leaving Rave and starting work at Forever 21. I really do believe that Rave was put into my life to help me recover, and now that I have done that it is time for something else to add to my growing as a person. There is a reason that this awesome opportunity has presented its self. I have NO IDEA was that reason is, but I really can't wait to find out.
I just hope my life doesn't resemble this everyday at Forever 21.
I leave for Nashville tomorrow and I don't even know how to begin to explain the millions of emotions that I am feeling right now. Today is gonna be a busy day of packing and preparing, then we leave tomorrow at Noon! Wish me luck guys, and please keep me in your thoughts and prayers that everything goes well while I am in training!
Lots of Love, <3 Ems.
Last night I said Goodbye to not only THE BEST job that I have ever had, but also to some of the best people that I have ever known. It was my last night working at Rave. I have always believed that everything in life happens for a reason. Bad times come so that we can get stronger, and people and things are put into your life to help you grow into the person that you are supposed to become. I truly believe that getting the job at Rave was an answer of prayers and one of the biggest blessings in my life.
Before I go on a little disclaimer: I debated on whether or not I wanted to go into detail about this one here, but I feel like it is good to get it out and talk about it.If anyone feels like they may be triggered by numbers or pictures, please do not read. I am only talking about past events so that everyone can see how far I have come and how possible recovery really is if you have the right people in your life.
When I started working at Rave, 2 years ago, I was at my lowest weight at 75 pounds. I still can not believe that I thought that was OK. I have this picture of me when I first started working there, and it literally makes me tear up every time I see it. I can't believe how bad I looked, and how much better I look now that I am healthy.
Everyone that I worked with became such a huge support for me during my recovery. I was open and honest with everyone that I was going to therapy and that I was in recovery. All of the girls were HUGE cheerleaders and always provided so much support. Another thing that helped was that I finally felt like I had found a place were I fit in. Everyone there immediately became my best friends and I was happier than I had been in a long time.
I do believe that that job was given to me for a reason. I KNOW that it is one of the main reasons that I recovered so fully and I really don't think that I could have done it without my Rave girls.
I have literally loved every single second of working there. How many people can say that about their jobs? Working there, with the people that have become my second family has made me into the person that I am now. Healthy, happy, and strong and with the best friends that anyone could ask for.
We have all been through so much together, and I know no matter where my crazy life takes me, these are the girls that will remain in my heart as my best friends.
Now I start a new chapter in my life, by leaving Rave and starting work at Forever 21. I really do believe that Rave was put into my life to help me recover, and now that I have done that it is time for something else to add to my growing as a person. There is a reason that this awesome opportunity has presented its self. I have NO IDEA was that reason is, but I really can't wait to find out.
I just hope my life doesn't resemble this everyday at Forever 21.
I leave for Nashville tomorrow and I don't even know how to begin to explain the millions of emotions that I am feeling right now. Today is gonna be a busy day of packing and preparing, then we leave tomorrow at Noon! Wish me luck guys, and please keep me in your thoughts and prayers that everything goes well while I am in training!
Lots of Love, <3 Ems.