Wow, it has been two years to the day since I traded in my high heels for a pair of sneakers and left Capitol Hill to start a new adventure (or maybe continue an old adventure) in Texas.
I’ve been getting my fall teaching schedule squared away and working on a fitness schedule for myself. This will be a busy semester, as I am teaching undergraduate classes, taking graduate classes and working as a fitness instructor at our campus Recreation Center (whoop!). What a blessing to have the chance to do everything I love!
It is always so refreshing and humbling to take a moment and reflect on where the Lord has taken you and where He has you now.
Four years ago, I came to DC as a wide-eyed college intern, ready to learn so much about politics and the government. That summer, I decided I wanted to work on Capitol Hill and be a Scheduler for a Congressman. After graduating, I did just that – I moved to our great nation’s Capitol and worked my way up from Staff Assistant… to Office Manager…. to Scheduling Assistant… and finally, my dream job, Scheduler & Executive Assistant to a high-ranking Member of Congress.
I had so much fun in DC, and am so thankful that the Lord helped me accomplish this dream. I enjoyed always being in the “political know,” attending and planning high-profile parties, working long hours (well, maybe I didn’t always enjoy the long hours), and meeting so many wonderful friends along the way. That is a part of my life I will truly never forget, and do not regret one bit!
However, I could not be more happy that I returned to my great homeland… Home Sweet Texas :) with my sweet friends and southern family. It has been a blessing to work in the health and fitness industry – doing what I love and loving what I do! I am so honored to teach students the science of fitness, ways to take care of their health, and how to treat their bodies like true temples of the Holy Spirit.
Last December I graduated with my Master of Science degree in Health Education. I thought all my studies would stop there, but I fell in love with learning more about the human body and ways to educate others about fitness and nutrition, so I have decided to get my PhD in Health Education, so hopefully (fingers-crossed) two years from now, in August 2017, I will be graduating with my doctorate.
I am so thankful for where God has taken me, and excited for these next two years to see what else He has in store for us all!
“Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart.” -Psalm 37:4
Mighty Mighty!!!
You are an amazing lady!❤️❤️❤️
I hope Jonathan can take one of your classes!
I love reading about your adventures … And the other day I was reminiscing over your sewing needle blog.
Congratulations. I am curious to know which university have you selected for you advanced degree? Will it be an on-line program. I am asking because I am considering an advanced degree too possibly in Health Education.
Hi Willie! I got my Masters through Texas A&M University. I actually started my Masters when I was working in Washington, DC – A&M has an amazing online Masters program. I am also excited to say that I will be taking my doctoral classses at A&M (on campus) as well :)
Hey there! I just found your blog and I love it! I’m attempting to make your Jambalaya tonight for supper and I’m looking froward to it. It’s nice to see an educated, yoga lovin, adventurous girl following the Lord!
Hi Brittany! Thank you so much for your encouraging words :) Have fun cooking today, let me know how the jambalaya turns out!