Today I attended to a seminar about rascism and discrimination of adopted children. Quite interesting to hear things you deep down already are aware of, but to hear it from people who have experienced it themselves ( Read more... )

I lasted 1 month, 1 day at my new job. Turned in my note of resignation today.

... has now gone live.

Do not visit it, most crap.
For those of you who can't take instructions, the addy is:
http://www.dsi-it.com

http://www.dsi-it.com/album/paddel/

Nothing has happened lately. Nothing at all.

I am going canoeing/camping this weekend. Report and pictures might follow.

... I failed, on all three counts.

Being relieved of duty until the 1st of August, I spend my mornings at home now, and will probably do so next week as well. My dear friend flew back to her hometown before lunch today, and will be gone until the 23rd. I miss her sorely already ( Read more... )

Loose 20lbs before the 1st of August. I have all the time in the world now. Hard to make excuses, I think.

This morning, I did my first examination in aikido (nishio style). It was fun. I had the pure luck of getting my dear friend (the fired cute brown-eyed girl I used to/still work with.) She's a great uke (which is what we call the one who is the victim of a technique) and pure joy to work (out) with. I said thanks to her at least three times, still ( Read more... )

Yep. I got the final decision from my new employer this afternoon. They took my demand for salary, and added 25% to it. Nice move. I'll almost make as much working for the government as I did in the private sector as a consultant ( Read more... )