Hi Rose, Well I've been back in Canada for 7 weeks now. I started the new job 4 weeks ago. It's going really well. It's a perfect match for me and I'm applying my Masters too. I'm working for the health region and the organization's values match my personal values. It's all about work-life balance. They don't pay as much as the private corporations but there is no overtime hours or competitive politics among co-workers. Plus, I get 5 weeks of vacation a year and $1800 a year to spend on 'lifestyle' choices like gym memberships, yoga classes, spa visits, etc. :) I'm loving this whole work-life balance thing! I bought a car and after taking Irish public transit for 3 years, I'm loving the freedom of driving. I'm moving into my new condo on the 15th. I can't wait, no parents or roommates...just me and my very own kitchen! I'm taking a couple cooking classes in the fall, along with meditation and yoga classes. Now that I don't have school or a boyfriend to worry about, I've got lots of spare time. I'm a bit lonely but I'm reading 'The Secret' right now (which oddly enough sounds a lot like the stuff you've been telling me for the past 4 years). I also watched that movie you told me about (What the bleep do we know). I'm sending out positive vibes into the universe. Hopefully I'll attract some better boyfriend material this time! I got my final grades and did fabulously, so nothing really to complain about. Just need to be grateful so the good stuff keeps coming right?
Love Mel
Dec 20/82