As I sit here at the beginning of the next chapter in my life, I cannot help but to wonder how I got here and that if those small simply little things that happened along the way actually had a significant impact on where I have come to. I think they do, but only to a point. It is what you take away from the experiences that make the difference. I am quietly confident that if I did not go to university, I would be in a similar situation as to where I am now. I was adamant at the end of high school that if I didn’t get into university, that it would be fine; I would get to where I need to be in due course.
Having said that, all of life’s encounters have a big impact on you. It is commonly said that it is not the destination but the journey and I believe that no matter what path I take, I will get the most out of my journey.
This leads me to my next thought (and, of course the continual thoughts of Everest).
WAITING . It is the hardest thing to do- funny thing is, it doesn’t even involve doing anything. You just sit there and wait. I am currently awaiting a phone call about a job. It’s a job that is not my dream job, but far from settling. It would be a fantastic opportunity to have. I really hope I get offered the position. I was told early this week I would know, so that means Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday. Was not today (Monday) so just two more days of having my phone next to me from 9 to 5. I felt that the interview went really well; I hit it off with the three on the panel and had an answer for everything, but if I left myself believe that this is the one, then the disappointment is so much greater. Still, I am secretly hoping....
My dream job however, one that I spent a very long time completing the Key Selection Criteria for, was given to a ‘redeployee’. How f**ed is that?? I understand that priority is given to employees who are classified as ‘surplus’ but man oh man what a waste of time. I spent a lot of time getting all my answers polished and concise in the hope of getting a call- this was a job I really really wanted, something that I was qualified and would have been great at. But alas, cannot cry over spilt milk or opportunities that are missed.
In the interim, I have recently become qualified as a swim teacher. I really like it and it is something that I can come back to in the future. Also something that I can do until I get a job job.
I preserved limes on the weekend, a very nana thing to do, but I just love homemade foods and condiments [Photos coming]. I put some lovely hot red chilies in a couple of the jars, I think chili and lime goes great together. Can’t wait to start using them
Having said that, all of life’s encounters have a big impact on you. It is commonly said that it is not the destination but the journey and I believe that no matter what path I take, I will get the most out of my journey.
This leads me to my next thought (and, of course the continual thoughts of Everest).
My dream job however, one that I spent a very long time completing the Key Selection Criteria for, was given to a ‘redeployee’. How f**ed is that?? I understand that priority is given to employees who are classified as ‘surplus’ but man oh man what a waste of time. I spent a lot of time getting all my answers polished and concise in the hope of getting a call- this was a job I really really wanted, something that I was qualified and would have been great at. But alas, cannot cry over spilt milk or opportunities that are missed.
In the interim, I have recently become qualified as a swim teacher. I really like it and it is something that I can come back to in the future. Also something that I can do until I get a job job.
I preserved limes on the weekend, a very nana thing to do, but I just love homemade foods and condiments [Photos coming]. I put some lovely hot red chilies in a couple of the jars, I think chili and lime goes great together. Can’t wait to start using them
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