Happy Halloween to all! I wish that I was a little kid who could still get dressed up and go trick or treating. My little sister is going out tonight with her friends even though they're 14. I didn't get to dress up as I had wanted but I had fun admiring all the people who were brave enough to wear their costumes to school, and was wishing that I had too, although I thought it would be too cold. Mike dressed up as a wet floor sign. Yes, that's right. He made a giant cardboard painted replica that he could walk around in. Quite funny but now our balcony has yellow paint on it.
In other news, I'm having a bit of a dilemma now that I know Mike will be gone soon. The problem is that 1) I have no money to live off of (or very little) when he's not working and 2) most of my friends have left Victoria, and with Mike gone I'll be very lonely.
So, I'm considering requesting to have my practicum location changed to Port Alberni so that I could live for free and do my practicum there. That would save me my rent money in Victoria for sure. But, if I had a roommate or a way of making money to live off of, then I would stay in Victoria, because I feel that it isn't fair of me to leave my sponsor teachers stranded now that they were planning for me to be there.
On the other hand, it would be nice to be surrounded by my family while Mike is gone. I'm really not sure how I'm going to get through the 6 months that he's gone. I'm planning on visiting him over spring break, but that's not until the end of March, which is a long ways away.
So, Amanda, my lovely lovely friend. What can I do to convince you to come to Victoria for 6 months? We can have a grand old time in my cozy apartment eating too much junk and watching old movies. Neither of us will be in classes so we won't have homework and we can spend our free time doing fun things. You can play my piano. You can go in the hottub whenever you want. And, maybe you'll run into the mystery man we spotted your last day here who you never spoke to but kind of wished you had. Pretty please?
Okay, I'll stop trying to bribe you now. But seriously, if both of us are feeling blue and depressed and lonely, it just makes sense. We can force each other to spend time writing and sending stories away. It would be great. Plus, then we can plan for our trip to Greece....
Sending everyone wished for a happy halloween...don't eat to much candy. Or, if you're like me, your planning on going after halloween is over to buy the left over chocolate for 50% off. Ah, being a poor student again.
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Oh Sabreeener!
Don't be sad, think of it as an investment in your future. I know I'm a total hypocrite who pined for Matthew while he was gone for 4 months, but at least you'll have visits! And you two can maybe set up a little blog just for the both of you to write to each other... and maybe you could webcam together - it's really great!
Also, I'll add my plea here - AMANDA, try and go live with Sabrina. She's right, you two could force each other to write all the time and set deadlines for each other - it could be like a writing retreat! PLUS, there are tons of jobs in Victoria, however they may not be in line with your degree, but for a short time somewhere you could find something interesting, perhaps something that you could write about?
I KNOW - it's like when actors are playing a part so they spend some time working at the job
(i.e. a convenience store clerk) to get the feel for it. You could research a role! For a story, for a character in your story. Heck you could go all out and research a personality or something too. Geez, now I want to come, also!
Well, that's my best shot Sabrina, hope it helps.
Cheers guys,
Jenn
Post a picture of Mike's costume. It sounds awesome.
Sabrina,
I hate to say anything definite because what if it doesn't work out ...?? (ie, me getting a job, not us -- I know we would work out just grand!)
But you've convinced me. Pretty much. I've been looking for jobs in Victoria since I told you, a few weeks ago. Keep your fingers crossed, say some prayers, and maybe I'll be with you before Christmas!
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