Another week

I was thinking how nice those funny little things that happen to you along the way can be.  A month ago I was out of both a flat and a job.  Accepting one social event invitation from a co-worker started in place the small chain of events that led me to my current flat and my current job.  Yay to everyone who helped along the way!

Another Saturday in Nelson- which means I went to the market and wandered through town.  The rain that has come has delayed my intended jog out to Tahuna. I'm trying to decide whether or not to chance it- as last week I chanced it wrong!

I still continue to plan well in advance for my flat suppers, but am finding that I actually am beginning to enjoy cooking- that is once I've decided what to make... You may also be shocked to know that I've made chicken dishes and such- taking one for the team. :)

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More days in Nelson...

I started my italian class this past week.  I was delighted with the teacher.  I'm not sure I'll learn a lot by the end of the 10 weeks, but it's a start. :)  My goal is to one day know French, Spanish and Italian... I have a super long way to go!!

 

In other news, both Jacque and Mike have indicated the strange sport I mentioned is called Kite surfing.  Apparently it is also done in Saskatchewan. It just isn't as popular there as here.

 

Also- congrats to Mike and Angela on their marriage!!  I hope you guys have a fantastic honeymoon.

 

Today is a Celebrate Nelson festival. I am going to watch my flatmate sing.  Too bad it is raining!

 

Last night one of my flatmates rescued me from the downpour that had been threatening all day. I made most of my jog out to Tahuna before the downpour started.  She picked me up to save me on the rest of the way back and we went home for a nice chick flick (new DVD player to rescue us from boring TV nights!) and some ice cream.  Mmmm..

 

In other news, I'm attemping my 2nd night of cooking meat for my turn at the flat dinner.  I made a beef stir fry last week.  This week it's going to be some sort of chicken pasta. 

 

I'm off to an Indian event tonight to support the Indian ??? something about lights. I can't exactly remember but will find out.  I'm looking forward to seeing the saris. (sp?)

 

I've completed over a week of work at the radio station. 

 

I'm still loving Nelson...

 

 

 

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Funny things...

My jog yesterday took me to Tahuna beach, as usual. Since I had time on my hands I walked out much further than normal and observed the guys.  They were harnessed up to this giant kite like thing, and they wear something that looks like a wakeboard, and the wind takes them around.  I'm not sure what it is called, but looks like fun.  Sometimes they get pulled out of the water and then they get to land again.  Looks fun, but looks like you need to be in good shape!  I also walked down to the "doggy" part of the beach which I didn't know existed.  A  wet terrier type dog attacked me with affection and I ended up a little wet and sandy.  It reminded me of the smelly dog in Venice but at least this dog wasn't full of the canal smell. :)

I worked 2 days this past week at the new at least temp job.  It is sort of good to be at work. 

A giant ship is docked right now at Nelson.  Spots are available for sale for something like $2-9Million. But you can stay a night for I think it was a meagre $1800.  I passed some of the folk out last night.  Wow... Can you imagine that kind of money?

So yesterday I aquired something I've been eyeing pretty much ever since I arrived in Nelson- a piece of art work from a lady at the market. For $45 I got it to "homey" up my room.  I absolutely love it!!! 

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Regina in the news:
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20061010.SERVICE10/TPStory/National

My flatties and I celebrated Canadian thanksgiving last night, the other Canadian made pumpkin pie, and I tried it for the first time.  Yum.

Last day of freedom for hopefully a while, I start my new job tomorrow.

I continue my new jogging habit, the new shoes have done wonders.  I'm up to doing the better part of an hour, (intersperced with walking breaks, however).

Everyone back in Regina who knows Melisa and Jeff and Nick, congratulate them on their new arrival, Elisabeth!

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Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a Canadian holiday, not a kiwi one.  But I am a Canadian and so I can say today...

I am thankful for:
 Sun and the way it warms you up on a breezy sunny day, and the way it shines down on the homes up in the hills
 My new flat and 3 great flatmates (and the dog)
 Nelson's amazing weather
 The smell of flowers
 The way the water glistens out at Tahuna beach
 Pineapple  (yum!)
 Great people that I've met, both back in Canada and here... So many have touched my life and my heart.  Those of you far away, I miss you all.
The opportunity to be thankful for all of these things...

 

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Longer update

I've been a little lax in my postings of late.  Here's a bit of insight into my thoughts over the last month.

I had initially picked Dunedin as my next stop, however the labour market wasn't looking too promising and nothing turned up. I had about 2 weeks left in the accounting contract that just finished last week and I was trying to figure out my next stop. However I was sitting out at beautiful Tahuna Beach that weekend and it occured to me that I didn't feel ready to leave Nelson- but I had 2 problems: 1) No job and 2 ) I had to be out of my flat ~ mid week last week (close to the same time my job ended).   I was in conversation mentioning to a friend of a friend of a friend or something like that my conundrum and she happened to be flat mate hunting.  The timing worked out perfectly with having to move out from my other flat.  Problem one solved. 

Now I'm onto the hunt for the job.  I have a number of CVs out and I'm currently looking for office admin type work, or interaction with the public work, as well as accounting work.  Nelson is lovely and the desire for something that different that helped lead me to New Zealand also allows me to be a little flexible on the employment hunt.  You never know what may pop up  - I just hope something does.  Nelson has a habit of reeling people in, and I can see why. I don't want to leave until the summer is over...

A few weeks ago I started jogging because it's so hard to not want to be outside (especially with daylight savings!) It is so beautiful here...   I'm up to ~ 1/2 hour on the way out, and then I take breaks as I walk part of the way home.  The outward trip is great cause it takes me to the beautiful Tahuna beach where I can walk on the sand- people watch ( on the weekend), feel the breeze, watch the kites, look at sea shells (found a sand dollar yesterday!), and all that good stuff. 

Nelson is supposed to be even more lovely in the summer and I really hope I can still be here to enjoy it.

One of my housemates has a dog and it's nice to go take him for a walk in the parks, looking at the cool Nelson houses with all the great flowers and "holiday" trees that grow here.

I love this place...

Now I've revamped my cv once again and I'm off to get some groceries for supper. (My turn to cook tonight).

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Update

I continue to stay in Nelson.  My old flatmate was moving out but I was lucky enough to meet another who was looking.  I'm now living close to town in a cute flat with 3 other girls and a dog.

My last day of the 3 month accounting contract was Friday.  I'm currently job hunting in Nelson.

Nelson continues to be beautiful.  I love the weather!

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So you want to run for office??

Not written by me, but by another young person:

 

http://www.campusprogress.org/features/295/so-you-want-to-run-for-office

 

I shift accomodation in only 2 days!  3 months in Nelson, already... time flies...

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DST

So I had my first experience with Daylight Savings Time, having moved my clock ahead 1 hour last night!  Exciting for someone from Saskatchewan, where talking of DST creates controversy!




"Live now"- Paul Brandt

My website: http://www.geocities.com/canadapolitics

My blog:  http://two-roads-diverged.blogspot.com

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