G Routine

Aarrghhh... I know I'm an instant gratification type of person. I'm all about an action then a re-action. Ya know, badda bing, badda boom. I can see my life ahead of me, or the life that I want laid out. But there are certain turn key situations that have to unfold for everything to work out.

That first 'thing' being a new job. I recently found out that if you are hired in an industry that you were previously successful and established, that your interest rates can be lower. So I am waiting for this job to come around, to receive an offer, to then finish my home loan, to then negotiate the purchase of my new place, to remodel it, to move in, and to get to work.

I have been unemployed for 8 months. I have achieved a good number of things in this time period. But now I'm done with my self improvement. I had planned on getting back to work in March and had job offers when an new opportunity arose. I've now just been waiting. I never thought it would take this long. Waiting for it to happen or not. I continue helping a few friends out with their businesses, but my mind is stuck in time. I have brain freeze. Or maybe not brain freeze, just that's it's stuck on this possible employment scenario. It's the job I want and I won't be able to look or accept any other job until this has been resolved.

Oh how I want to start working the beginning of April. I want this life that I can envision to play out before me and not unravel. I think I'm a confident person, but every day that goes by without communication makes me slightly doubt myself. Is there some skeleton in my closet that I'm not aware of? Does one of my references not care for me anymore? What could be taking so long? My mind just keeps going round and round.

Well, to get my mind off my possible new life scenario, I'm going on vacation. I'm leaving in a couple hours to Nelson, BC for a little helicopter and snowcat skiing. I threw together a little bachelor party ski/snowboard trip for my friend. We'll be back next Monday. I'm bringing my photo pack so you'll be able to see the trip in the gallery. Then I think I'll go up to my folks cabin, walk the beach and play a little golf.

Wow, this is only my second entry for March and it's almost over. I have tons of topics for my blog, I just have had writters block, all focus being on my potential new path. I will start writing again on a regular basis soon.

Posted by Gary at 10:26 AM | Permalink

Ahh 30... I remember when I turned 30, barely. What a fun evening that was. Last night a college friend of mine joined us in the 30's age bracket. I've heard with technology and the way our lives have sped up, 30 is the time to have a mid-life crisis. Don't let it get to you Woody.

The 30's are great. As someone once said, "my 30's were when I corrected everything I did wrong in my 20's". So far I've found that to be true. I haven't fixed everything yet, but I'm getting there. I will say I definitely wish I knew what I know now in my twenties.

For Matt's 30th, we celebrated downtown at Fado. Adam, Nicole, Sarah and I went down early and grabbed dinner. Then around 8 o'clock the rest of the surprise party showed up. It was a great evening. I pretty much stuck to drinking Matt's wine. He owns and operates Two Mountain Winery. If you have a chance, be sure to try some.

Since many of the party-goers are in their 30's, the party ended a little early. Well okay, we left early anyway. Adam and I had to get up early for skiing the next morning, so we left around 11:00 pm.

Here's a few images from the evening. Happy Birthday Woody!!!

Posted by Gary at 10:43 AM | Permalink