Friday, May 20, 2011

"...in good times and in bad"

Hello!

It's been a while since one of my blog hello's have included an exclaimation mark - I finally feel as though my luck is changing here. I've been through a ton of emotions and thoughts the past month - including moving home.
The supply world has not been a booming business. However, I got some advice from a secondary school consultant that primary work will be busy until the end of the school year - thus prompting me to head into the agency office in Wimbledon
and see what they could do for me. I have been getting regular work this week through them, and am more than hopeful for next week too (already have a pre-booked day). Aside from that, I got a weekend job as a cashier at a big UK cycle chain, at the Wimbledon store.
Nothing that will pay my rent, but it is an opportunity to be in a new position, meet new people and get to know the cycle industry a little better!

Now the best news all week: my long awaited income tax chq came, and it is about 3x what I was expecting - which means I am able to cover my student loan costs over the summer. I feel great not having that stress anymore - or at least until I'm working full-time in September and can
FINALLY start sending money home.

As I feel like I am emerging from a dark tunnel, I know this has been an experience to teach me to put away for rainy day and be a little more sensible about saving.

Have a great weekend - I am now in the single digits for number of sleeps before Canada - 9!!

Much love xo

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