I’m moving… for real this time
by D.O.
As some of you know, I’ve been talking with the nice people at Another World is Possible in Philly over the past month about the possibility of my coming to do a four-month-long internship with them in January. It’s a marketing/public relations internship, so I figured I’d send them my resume and see what happened.
Well just yesterday I got an email from one of the staff at AWIP and they informed me that they want me to come and join them this winter (oh yeah, it’s actually winter there, you see). That’s how yankees tell you that you got the position: “we want you to come join us…”
So it looks like January will find me going to Philadelphia – a city I’ve never been to – to work an internship that… ready for this?… doesn’t pay. That’s right. No cash flow will come as a result of my labor up North. However, the internship is a part-time position, leaving me enough time to also get a job that pays (hopefully at one of the two REI’s up in that area).
My main area of concern right now is where I’m going to lay my head to sleep at night. I know nobody in Philly (yet), so I’m currently asking all my friends who do have friends in Philly to see if anybody’s interested in being hospitable to D.O. for a while. Philadelphia readers, this is no time to be shy. I’ll be a nice, temporary, addition to your home.
I know that at this point some of you are wondering about what my church situation will look like when I get to the new land. Most of you aren’t, of course, but to those who are, I have this to say: Thanks. I’ve already looked at the Acts 29 Network website and found three churches in Philly, which I’m excited about visiting. Also, AWIP is a Christian deal, so my coworkers will have some insight in this area.
And now you’re updated on my work situation. As always feel free to leave some thoughts or potential roommates in the comments section.
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Hey man,
A really good friend of mine and his wife up here in Louisville are from Philly. Is there a certain area of the city you need to stay in…? I am hanging out over at their place tonight. If you let me know (via text message or cellular phone call or email) before then (7:15), I can ask them.
Brandon
p.s. – my buddy has a good friend who goes to one of those Acts29 churches called “liberti”. So…yeah…
That’s very exciting news, D.O.! Didn’t Joe & Jennifer live in Philly for a while? Maybe they know some folks.
I’m truly excited for you! I’ve always wanted to go to Philly and eat a cheese steak. You will have to let me know how that is.
Holla!
Wow that’s big news! Congratulations on the internship. That’s very cool.
wow i am so excited for you!
slightly jealous. but excited!
In West philidelphia, not born or raised
AWIP & REI is where he’ll spend most of his days
Chillen’ out max and relaxing all cool
Workin’ the Ladies apparel, tryin’ not to drool*…….
We all thought about it. I had to, I’m sorry.
*Note: To my knowledge D.O. has never had a drooling problem, at work or anywhere else for that matter.
perhaps you should check out the village church plant in philly…or perhaps not?
DO,
wE haven’t seen you in forever and now you’re going to be leaving us!
No, man, I’m super excited for you. I’ve always talked to Megan about wanting to live in Philly!! From what you’ve told me before concerning the internship, I’m sure you’ll love it! Maybe we can visit!
We better see you this weekend!
d.o.- brother, that’s so exciting. you need to make a trip to nyc or visa versa.
p.s.- your link list is way more impressive than mine.
So exciting! I am loving reading all these posts of people who know people in Philly…6 degrees is by no mistake.
1) Eric Mason heads up a church in South Philly….I forget the name of the church, but he’s a great pastor. It’s the church plant that the Village did up there.
2) We have a lot of clients up there, mostly in the Oaks area. I wouldn’t be able to get you a place to stay (not that I know of), but I can come visit.
3) Tight.