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Notes 6-Month Toronto Anniversary
Riverdale Park, my favourite spot in the city. Beautiful view of the skyline!
Holy smokes! I can’t believe that a) I forgot my 6-month Toronto anniversary and b) that I’ve been in Toronto for 6 months already!
In many ways, I still feel like a bit of a transient. Being in Vancouver for 2 weeks over the holidays felt like stepping back into old skin that didn’t quite fit anymore. It was lovely to be home and spend time with family and friends, but a part of me was eager to return to Toronto. And yet when I arrived here, it felt like stepping into new skin that still felt foreign. Plus, there was the confusing issue of which place to call “home.” Is it possible to have two homes?
With the fresh start that comes with a new year, I’m excited to start putting down some (mini) roots here - join organizations, volunteer, make friends - all that jazz to fulfill life beyond work and Dan. I think the new job will help with that.
Last night, I caught up with an old classmate from Sauder, who had been living in Toronto for the last 2.5 years and she marveled at how quickly it went by. I can definitely relate - this past half year has simply flown by. I need to make sure that I’m really making the most of this time.
In the meantime, cheers to the next 6 months!
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Notes Brain DrainOne aspect of my job that I really love is product development. Creating structure & content is so much fun for me! The downside is that it requires a lot of brain energy. I’ve had 4 different blog posts floating in my head, but I’ve been so drained every day this week after coming home from work that I just haven’t been able to these thoughts down to paper (er… HTML?). I’m hoping I can get to some fun posts tomorrow.
Today was another full day of content creation, plus a 3-hour networking event in the evening. That type of social activity is draining for me (plus, there was no “real” food at the event, and I get a wee bit cranky when I haven’t eaten), so I’m definitely feeling like a zombie. Mmm, brains.
What I’ve just written already reads less comprehensibly than my usual prose. Oh well, tomorrow is another day. One which includes watching the Rogers Open matinee with C, so I can’t complain too much. ;-)
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Chaos
The worst sight to come home to after a 14-hour workday.
Living out of suitcases sucks. Now that F and I have confirmed a longer term roommate agreement, I can finally start nesting. The organizing freak in me is giddy with happiness. IKEA is a must-stop this weekend. :-)
