Talking to Imke on AIM today, I realized that I don’t blog enough. I know it’s not crucial for me to document every minute of my life, but it’s nice to keep one updated on one’s life, I suppose, no?

I have some great news that came to me last week: I got promoted at work. Part of me knew I was going to get promoted, but I still couldn’t help feeling really happy about it. It’s nice to be recognized for your contributions, even if it’s long overdue. You see, folks, I’ve worked there for four years. I have only myself to blame for working there for so long. Now, though, I have been trying hard to find a new job. The closest I have come is this CIBC gig, which is sitting in limbo right now. I gave the manager my references and she never got back to me. It’s been over a week since I gave her the numbers, so I don’t know what she’s waiting for. I called her again today, so hopefully, I’ll get an answer soon.

In other news, this Wednesday I am going to become a Canadian citizen. I took the test a few weeks ago and figured I wouldn’t hear back from the government for a few months more because of all the bureaucracy involved, but surprisingly, we got a summons to appear next week to take our Oath! I’m really excited about this because I’ve lived in Canada for fifteen years now and I’m finally gonna be able to enjoy everything, not just some things, about being a Canadian. I can visit the United States if I want … I can vote in the next election! This is all very exciting stuff

So that has been my life in a nutshell for the past little while. I bought a t-shirt a little while ago:

I bought it actually in August, but after I sent them an email asking when I’d be receiving my shirt, I learned all August orders would be shipped out in September sooo here I sit waiting, heh.