Phase 7

So I've been through several phases with this whole temp-job-thing and now I think I've finally reached Phase 7. Here's how the process went:

Phase 1 - RELUCTANT WISDOM: I know I should apply for the job, but I hope I don't get it because it will just mess with my vacations plans.

Phase 2 - SADNESS: I got the job... and now I don't get to see my family or visit my friends, and I'm really mad that God let me get the job that He knew would ruin my life!

Phase 3 - DENIAL: Maybe I didn't really get the job... maybe I misunderstood and they won't want me after all and everything will be hunky dory again.

Phase 4 - IRRITATION: Why did the job have to come now?!? Why do I have to spend 45 minutes filling out paperwork for a job that's going to disrupt my life and I don't even get to keep it after the 30 days!?!

Phase 5 - RESIGNATION: Okay, I'll come in on Friday and train...

Phase 6 - EXCITEMENT: I HAVE A BADGE!?! They took my picture and put it on a badge and all I do is wave it in front of the sensor and it opens all the doors in the building! How cool is that!?!

Phase 7 - JOY: Obviously, God had other plans for me than seeing my family and friends right now... and with this job, I am more free to visit my friends in LA because I will have a lot more money in my bank account... how cool is that? And I get to be a normal person who goes to work everyday in the morning like the rest of the world... it really feels like things are as they should be.