The first 2 Blessings in Disguise below are related.
Sorry in advance for the length... I'm feeling some kind of way today.
1. Blessing in Disguise #1.
Losing my first 'big girl' job right out of undergrad. I really gave my all at this job, and I went through a serious depression when I was booted.
But - I learned a ton of stuff, and actually this position helped to mold me into the IT babe I am today.
2. Blessing in Disguise #2.
My FI and I had been together for about 6 months, when he surprised me with a 7 day cruise to the caribbean. I was so pumped! The weather was awful, and my spirits were generally really down due to personal stuff and (actually BID #1) . Two weeks before we were set to sail, I was working on a data conversion at my job..working crazy hours (8-11 hour days). One evening I left out of the back door of my job, and slipped and fell on black ice.
My keys, purse, and cell phone scattered everywhere. I tried to get up to at least retreive my keys and phone but the sharp pain in my leg prevented that. It was 11pm, dark, cold, and I was the only person in the lot. I was seriously afraid. A guy from my team happened to drive by, and of course, I was sprawled out on the concrete, I couldn't yell loud enough, and he drove by me.
At this point, I think I'm going to freeze to death, and start crying. Finally, my Angel in disguise drives by (another guy on my team), picks up my keys, purse, cellphone, starts my car, wipes all the snow off my car, and makes me get in his car to warm up. I was shaking like a leaf. I thank God for him.
Well, I get to the emergency room only to find out that I fractured my tibia, which required surgery, downtime, and pain.
I go to the doctor's office the next day...after my xrays are taken, the doc says, yes, you may want to postpone [the trip]. Long story short, I was off work recouperating from surgery for 3 months, and was applying for jobs like it WAS my job.
I found this wonderful job and applied. I actually ended up obtaining the position. Funny thing is...it's the same type of job as my first (see BID #1).
If I hadn't had the opportunity to gain the skills at the first job, I wouldn't have been able to take the second job.
Had I not broken my leg and been off for three months (even though I had to cancel the cruise), I wouldn't have found THE job.
And... I'm still going on that cruise.
My recently engaged future SIL is getting married on a cruise. And I'm getting married in the Caribbean.
Talk about full circle.
Blessing (not really in Disguise) #3:
My SANDS. I love them dearly. We've been through rough times, and I think God for them. They've had my back - always. I love you Sands!
I can't believe we'll be 5 years old tomorrow! It's been a wild ride!