Life Update
Well, I haven't really been around much in the past few months, haven't updated in over a month. As for what is going on in my life, quite a bit. The following is going to sound more ranting, but I need to get some of this written out, seeing as I cannot find my journal at the moment.
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School: Graduated
Well, it's all finally over. I have finally managed to graduate from school. About damed time. It has been five long and grueling years, and honestly, I still can't believe I managed to pull it off. Other than this last year, it has been a hellish course load, and looking at my transcripts, I have been in classes full time for 46 of the last 56 months, part time for 6 months, and not in school for an entire 4. A few nervous breakdowns later (short-term amnesia from them, but I hear from various persons that I did flip-out quite well) And just the general stress of it all.
Graduated with a Bachelour of Science in Software Engineering, and a Bachelour of Fine Arts in Studio Art. Glad to say I finished.
Employment: Prospects Good, current PT job: ugh.
Been working at a pharmacy for the past two years part time (combined with the 30hrs of class, plus homework, yea... I had no time for anything) and I still can't stand it. It involves nothing more than trying to pass the time. The only problem, is that there isn't anything to do other than chat with the one co-worker. Which well, you run out of things to talk about quickly.
However, seeing as I have moved, I now make less money a month than I need to expend. So, I have been applying for jobs around, some professions, some just because they're close. Two have to date come to fruition (the other resumes out there have probably all become stale by now): The first is a job at MTech (www.MTechIT.com), doing software testing. It would be salaried, and thus would be a good thing to have. Especially since it would be in the field I am going into, and would (presumably) count towards my 4 years experienced needed to become a P. Eng.. On the other side of things, would be a job at Staples/Business Depot. This would be the job I will most definitely get, but would mean I would be juggling two jobs, instead of having one FT job. Either way, it would be enough money to cover rent, food, and start payments on the $12,000 of debt I currently have over my head.
Finances: Poor.
I am too damned trusting and naïve of others. Hell, had I been a cold and uncaring friend, and just said that I couldn't help, I would have been in a much better position right now. But as it stands, I have out there, currently about $4000 in money owed to me, as well as $2000 in a business that is going nowhere. Had I that 6k now, I would not be having to worry about working two or three jobs right now. And it's not as if anyone is willing to help me out. The best I can do is just be frugal, and hope that I can claw my way out by eating cheaping, and not spending any money on anything that isn't life-essential.
But once I get my act together here, I will have to start selling my art. I can paint well, and I am certain of my artistic skills, I just have to actually get down and start building up a portfolio and start sellin things off. But at least that would be forward progress as an artist as well as financially. And would be something I'd have to do regardless.
Social Life: Disappearing
And now because of the lack of money, and soon the lack of time from working two or three jobs -- the entire concept of free time and socialising will vanish quickly from my life, leaving me a mindless drone clawing out for human contact. But that isn't something I can do anything about, and until I start working job number 2 next tuesday, and hopefully job number 3 next Friday -- I am so gonna make the most of the time I have.
General Life Update
Well, for what isn't a broad category, I have the following to add. I moved out of the house I used to be living, and have finally gotten away from the primary source of stress in my life. If you've known me for a few years, you'd know what I am talking about. Moved in downtown, on 17th, in with a fur in a pretty decent apartment. Didn't know all too much about him before I up and moved in, however he seems to be a fun person to be around, slightly crazed, but at least it isn't a disturbing crazy (yet, anyhow). Hanging around with Glaide, he always has something fun to do. And he actually has a house in which to do things that don't cost money. Another wonderful bonus. Now, if only he didn't live on the edge of town...
I need a girlfriend. Well, I suppose when I get time, things will start to look up, cause not really gonna find one sleeping, or during my non-existant free-time. Hopefully there's someone cute in at MTech.
Short Term Goals: Website. Art.
In the meantime, I am spending my evenings programming my website, which has been in a coma for over two years now. Gonna finish up the scripts for the gallery first as there are a few other web-sites who wish to use the code.
Secondly, I need to start focusing on my art. Since school let out over a month ago, I haven't yet touched anything art-related, let alone doodle on scrap paper. I need to get back into practice and build up my skills, particularly I need to focus on human anatomy.