So thursday's are supposed to be for thankful things so lets see what we can do about it after this revelation...
-I lost my job today, with the market such as it is I became redundant and so... there was that. It is basically why I'm allowed to live in Australia right now so I'm a little stressed to find another one at the moment but let's focus on the good instead...
-There are a ton of jobs in Perth for someone 1) in my line of work (mining) 2) with my experience (almost 15 years) and 3) with my background (it's pretty solid)
-Turns out it's not so hard to transfer a 457 visa so that's hopeful - all those jobs that say must be allowed to legally work in Australia (I can check yes)
-Applied for a million jobs already today (from my current job) - it was only probably about 10 but still... it gives me a solid feeling
-From all those jobs I applied to I have already heard back from one recruitment agency and have a meeting with the guy on Monday (and who said specifically that he would like to work directly with me to find my next position)
-If I'm really honest with myself it's a good thing given that while I love it here in Perth I wasn't loving my job so much and wasn't doing anything to change it because of a) the visa and b) because it's easier not too so I'm seeing this as a positive (once the stress of finding a new job is over and done)
-Turns out I have a few more (not many but still) industry contacts here than I thought
-I still get paid for the next 4 weeks
-And I have sufficient savings to not have to worry about money for a good while
-I haven't yet booked that flight back to North America for July
-I'm leaving early today to do a WOD with a good friend... he's awesome and wants to cheer me up - thanks Tim
So that's the positive side of things and we'll leave it at that... I did shed a few tears earlier once the shock wore off and the task of searching and stressing hit me but those are done and it honestly feels a lot better to write this out and move on from it... things always work out right?
Showing posts with label thankfulthings. Show all posts
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24 May 2012
19 April 2012
Thankful Things Thursday
-New clothes - I dislike shopping but when everything is too big it's a requirement - new dress - size XS? Yup, I'll take it.
-The cute little lady at the market - every single weekend for as long as I can remember - she's been giving me an extra mango - secretly, it's always hushed when she says "you can have one more" and it always makes me smile. Sadly mango season has come to an end.
-Knowing and believing in my heart that we only get one (finite) life on this planet and there's no use spending it any other way than happy... you define your happiness - it will change, perhaps daily but I wouldn't have it any other way. I'm starting to let go of what I think the future should look like and replace it what today should be like because today is what matters most... every day.
-Olympic Lifting sessions and getting stronger. Most days, no matter how good or bad they've been are always made better by a good crossfit session and I'm loving learning technique to get even better still.
-Last minute weekend WODs with good friends. Handstand pushups and handstand walks. Being able to do pullups in the park and not needing a band. Love. Winner buys coffee is the best and only rule.
-Coffee
-Learning to let go - of people specifically... even ones you care deeply about because sometimes it's the only option, I know I can't control anyone but myself and how I choose to feel/be. It doesn't mean the caring stops though.
-New shoes, and obnoxiously bright pink shoelaces for those shoes.
-Travel plans... they're still indefinite (flights are expensive!) but they're forming and that makes me really excitedly happy.
-I am extremely thankful for electricity. After 15 hours without it last weekend I was overjoyed when the power company finally came and fixed the line. It's amazing how creepy a place can seem just knowing you can't turn on a light versus normal every day darkness. Yes, power.
-The cute little lady at the market - every single weekend for as long as I can remember - she's been giving me an extra mango - secretly, it's always hushed when she says "you can have one more" and it always makes me smile. Sadly mango season has come to an end.
-Knowing and believing in my heart that we only get one (finite) life on this planet and there's no use spending it any other way than happy... you define your happiness - it will change, perhaps daily but I wouldn't have it any other way. I'm starting to let go of what I think the future should look like and replace it what today should be like because today is what matters most... every day.
-Olympic Lifting sessions and getting stronger. Most days, no matter how good or bad they've been are always made better by a good crossfit session and I'm loving learning technique to get even better still.
-Last minute weekend WODs with good friends. Handstand pushups and handstand walks. Being able to do pullups in the park and not needing a band. Love. Winner buys coffee is the best and only rule.
-Coffee
-Learning to let go - of people specifically... even ones you care deeply about because sometimes it's the only option, I know I can't control anyone but myself and how I choose to feel/be. It doesn't mean the caring stops though.
-New shoes, and obnoxiously bright pink shoelaces for those shoes.
-Travel plans... they're still indefinite (flights are expensive!) but they're forming and that makes me really excitedly happy.
-I am extremely thankful for electricity. After 15 hours without it last weekend I was overjoyed when the power company finally came and fixed the line. It's amazing how creepy a place can seem just knowing you can't turn on a light versus normal every day darkness. Yes, power.
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| New Dress/ blurry photo |
12 April 2012
Thankful Things Thursday...
-Getting mail - real mail, not junk mail or bill mail but actually letters from friends. It was the best card from my best friend... it was also shocking to realize that I've known her close to 17 years!
-Coffee. Can this have a permanent spot on this list. It truly makes me happy every single day. And the guys in the coffee shop across the street have taken to having it ready for me pretty much as I walk in the door. Happy!
-Rocking unassisted pull-ups and toes to bar. I'm happy with the progress I've made over the last few months. I'm also excited to have finally gotten my first full depth unassisted dip.
-Knowing when to step back a bit. I'm taking another 4 days off from crossfit for a number of reasons but I like the fact that I'm in tune with my body and mind to know when I need this and to not feel guilty for doing it.
-Massages. Going in a few hours for a well earned and much needed massage. Not only will I be resting my body but I'll be caring for it too.
-Being happy. Just this. It sounds so simplistic and trite but I'm truly happy with who I am and where I am at. I say this having come from such a long period of my life where I was more often than not unhappy. I'm not by any means saying things are perfect (hello silly boy) but I find that I can deal with unexpected situations or things that don't go my way with some grace and understanding better than I could and I can accept that ultimately it will all work out just as it needs to (it got me this far so it has to be true).
-Coffee. Can this have a permanent spot on this list. It truly makes me happy every single day. And the guys in the coffee shop across the street have taken to having it ready for me pretty much as I walk in the door. Happy!
-Rocking unassisted pull-ups and toes to bar. I'm happy with the progress I've made over the last few months. I'm also excited to have finally gotten my first full depth unassisted dip.
-Knowing when to step back a bit. I'm taking another 4 days off from crossfit for a number of reasons but I like the fact that I'm in tune with my body and mind to know when I need this and to not feel guilty for doing it.
-Massages. Going in a few hours for a well earned and much needed massage. Not only will I be resting my body but I'll be caring for it too.
-Being happy. Just this. It sounds so simplistic and trite but I'm truly happy with who I am and where I am at. I say this having come from such a long period of my life where I was more often than not unhappy. I'm not by any means saying things are perfect (hello silly boy) but I find that I can deal with unexpected situations or things that don't go my way with some grace and understanding better than I could and I can accept that ultimately it will all work out just as it needs to (it got me this far so it has to be true).
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