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Whew! Well, I am glad that is over!

I am ~~hopefully~~ done with my studies and emerging blinking and pasty skinned to the real world. (At least I hope, the last exam was a monster and if I passed, it will be by the skin of my teeth.)

What does the real world mean now that I am done school?

I am working as a technical writer for an invention company, which means I spend a lot of time sitting in my pajama’s and editing things like all natural shampoo advertisements and barbecue manuals. (I have always loved ruthless editing and I get the crème de la crème as I am working with engineers.)
I also am working at an environmental journal where I am in charge of event planning, business and marketing and will be writing a panel for them beginning next year. I will put it up here as soon as it is launched!
I am doing fitness instruction, running clinics and marketing at a local gym.
I am tutoring students who will have difficulty passing high school in English, history, geography and science.

So basically, graduating from school as not slowed me down. I feel so blessed to do everything I love that makes my life full.

I was able to squeeze in some fun while I was cramming for those horrid finals.

I was able to go to the Amish auction in Perth County. Absolutely nothing like it, ever. It was ever flavour of Mennonite out in search of a deal. Kind of beautiful and very typical. I cannot even begin to describe it. So I won’t.

HILLSIDE MUSIC FESTIVAL

A weekend of folk music, healthy food, fun coworkers and my favourite man in the world. Could not have been better. Plus, I made my own tooth paste!

Beautiful graduation flowers from my family.

After the last exam, and I sullenly walked to Jesse’s vehicle (terrified about that grade..). My family and boy friend treated me to flowers, a beautiful dinner at Borealis and an amazing evening with their company.

TRAIL RUNNING!

Got myself a new pair of trail shoes. Saucony of course. Lately I have been exploring the trails with this guy..

And that is why I have been in hiding. I will try and keep popping up here on a regular basis because it is good for my soul. If you excuse me, I am off to explore time management options…

Have a beautiful week.

Done Deal

A big thanks to everyone who was a listening ear or gave advice during my decision making process. It was not an easy choice, but I decided to stay at the Journal and take on more responsibility there. I am an adventure seeker, so it hurt a little letting go of another opportunity to move to a brand new place where I didn’t know a soul, but I truly feel like this was the best decision.

I recently was talking to one of my friends who I wildly admire, both in her personality and career. She is a biologist and in her words, “I pretty much get paid to play outside all day or go camping!” This summer, one of the events I am working at is the Hillside Festival which is three days of camping for work. Pretty much, I just wanted a job where I could join camping, music and literature into one and although this is completely different than what I envisioned, I am delighted to jump into this new opportunity and wet my feet in the publishing world. Since I gave the official word, there have been numerous things that all confirm my choice which makes me settled in my decision.

Knowing that I will be around, I am excited to set new goals like doing a triathlon at the end of the summer and to fulfill a few old ones, like graduating from university at around the same time!

Speaking of jobs, this week, a friend who knew I was making some job decisions sent me an email and said they thought of me.