Cape Town, South Africa 🇿🇦

These are just a few photos from Cape Town, South Africa. Many blurry pictures were sent by co-workers, which is why I couldn’t share them. It was such a blessing to have been back home in Africa. The food was so good that all I wanted to do was eat with my hands ✋️. The people are so respectful, even at a dance club. I even got my hair braided because I only trusted my African family to do it, and the pricing was fantastic. I would go back again when I had more time! Thank you, South Africa, for being such a beautiful country, and your people are ❤️! -CM

The Jobs

What jobs have you had?

The jobs I’ve had are quite varied. I started doing children’s hair in Clermont, Florida, every weekend when I was 15. My first official job was at Publix Supermarket at 16, where I worked as a customer service clerk, bagger, and cashier. Then, I moved to the produce department as a fruit cutter. I left there when I was 19 and moved to Orlando, where I started working for a Canadian company as a French insurance verifier of interest (customer service). After that, I moved to Fort Lauderdale and worked at the Swap Shop as a salesperson. I then became a caregiver, traveling all over the state of Florida by car to take care of children and adults. At 21, I became a flight attendant at Mesa Airlines United Express, which required me to move to Houston, Texas, with absolutely nothing in my bank account but faith in God. Finally, at 23, I was hired by my current company, which was a gift from God for my 24th birthday. I moved to Virginia for this job, and I love it so much that I’ve flown at least 150+ hours a month for 5 years. However, I dislike paying all types of taxes, just like everyone else. Despite my busy work schedule, I do have a life outside of work and always manage to take vacations, even if it means waking up early sometimes. P.S. I also have a part-time gig as a greeter. 😊

– CM

We Are

We are the light of the world, a city set on a hill that cannot be hidden. Let our light shine before others in such a way that they may see our good works, for God deserves all the glory. Our light cannot be taken from us, but only by the One who gives us the light and inspires good works through His mighty words alone, Abba! -CM