F((&*@)ing Busy!!!!

Yes, I've definitely been lacking in the blogging department. I'm really freaking busy to put it lightly.
Whose great idea was it to work full-time AND do a Master's degree?
Crap, it was mine.
Anyways, I'm about half way through the course work required for my degree, however, now that it is summer I'm struggling more and more with this decision.
Nice weather and many, many distractions - camping, siding the garage, gardening, watching hockey, now that it is over, watcher FIFA World Cup, seem far more enjoyable.
Anyways, my mantra for now must be, "it'll be worth it in the end".
I'd better get back to reading as I watch the warm sun set again, and smell the delisciousness of those bbq'ing tempt me. Damn them!

Life Changing...(Research or Thesis)...?

There's those moments in life when you think to yourslef, "what the eff am I doing?"..

Near the 2nd week of my graduate degree that was exactly what was going through my head. Why was I torturing myself doing this, why?, why?, why?

It wasn't until near the end of the three week on campus residency that I finally figured out why I'm doing this.

The reason? ...
Because it's exactly what I'm meant to be doing.

I am completely in my element when I'm surrounded by 50-odd people, all who have a passion for the field of communication. I am intrigued, I am happy, I am home!

I went to the three-week residency with a few expectations, but everything that happened surpassed any idea for what I had thought would happen.

It was engaging; it was fun; it felt like a community... and I can truly say that a lot of the people I met I will be friends with for a long time.

Thank you, to my friends and family that always believe in me. To my dad, who said to me a few days before I left for Victoria, "I'm proud of you.". To my mom, who always listens patiently to every frustration I have. To Amber, for taking the time out of her insane schedule to catch me up on what's new. And most of all, thank you to Tyler, who has temporarily perhaps put some of his dreams and goals on hold so that he can be the support pillar for me while I go through the next two years.

Let the fun begin...

New Kid on Campus

Today I arrived in Victoria because tomorrow I start Year 1 residency portion (three weeks) of my MA in Professional Communication.
I am back living on campus, and it is a bit of deja vue (from SAIT). The dorms are decent. I get my own room (bed/desk/closet/sink) but share kitchen amenities and showers/washrooms with the others on my floor.
Day one starts tomorrow and for now I should stop procrastinating and get to the reading!
Yay for being back to school!!!

Royal Roads University
Hatley Castle - 2012

The job

So after three months, likely hundreds of job applications (I didn't actually count the final tally), dozens of interviews, a handful of second interviews, and a few projects as part of the process, I have secured a job.
I accepted a job offer to work as a Community Engagement Coordinator for the non-profit organization of Norwood Child and Family Resource Centre. It is something slightly different than what I am used to, and I am excited for that. I started there on Tuesday and tomorrow will begin week 2!
Tomorrow I also begin my MA in Professional Communication course work!
I'm going to be one very busy person!
See you in two years, Tyler!!! (kisses) ;)

Beetle time ...?

Maybe one day....

sigh....

Back to school we go....

So my best friend Amber likes a good shout-out - so here goes! Today is Amber's first day of her Master of Social Work Degree; September 16th is my first day of my Master of Arts in Professional Communication Degree.
Amber will be doing her degree whilst working and (hopefully) so will I. So, we get to complain to each other :)

Amber, best of luck through all of your work - I know you can do it and I'm so proud of you!!!

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Full-time employment search continues....

I'm not lacking in the interview department. Tuesday I had an interview, and tomorrow I have another. Today I also got a call-back for a second interview.

When will all these interviews turn into full-time employment?

Starting to feel like an emotional rollercoaster of a train-wreck...

DERP!