Friday, January 14, 2011

Starting Again Tomorrow...

Tonight I began again

Elizabeth Goudge's

Scent of Water.

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This is my most special book.

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My neighbor was just moving things in her apartment,

wow, was that loud.

Thin walls here.

But at least my walls are blue and cream

coloured.

I start again tomorrow.

Must clean off my cluttered table.

Goal is to finish one application and have a

first draft for another, with resume.

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I am going to have to continue to apply

for non-librarian jobs;

maybe try retail;

I have never tried and am a bit at a loss

to what to do.

I plan on going in to see my job person about this.

I was ready to go in this direction last November but got sick,

as long time readers remember.

So now I am better from that sickness

and must try again.

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Of course I hope for a better job;

I had to explain again to one of my most very beloved

academic friends

that I can't just get a quote

'lower level job'

and work it part time while I look for other work.

No.

Really these jobs only pay, if I am lucky,

about 12 an hour

and I have to work full time at this salary

to make basic ends meet.

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One day at a time.

God has provided for me always

and I must continue to remember this.

My favourite tree in the sunshine today.
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Praying that God will bring sunshine in our hearts,
that we will be open to Christ
and seeking to abide in Him.

5 comments:

Matushka Anna said...

(((hugs))) and prayers for a good night's sleep.

Martha said...

I know that around here a library job (unless you are willing to be a "shelver" or just volunteer) is hard to come by...hopefully you'll find something in retail. I've always wanted to open up my own artsy shop...maybe fine paper, fountain pens, or yarn or a bakery and offer a variety of teas...
I always seem to land a school job...which is fine with me! It is ironic since we've chosen to homeschool our girls. I just see so much potential and hate to see it go to waste if we can do more at home...and have fun while doing it!

. said...

Weird queestion, what's the cost of living like where you live? Good luck with resume's and applying. I've worked retail for the past several years so let me know if I can be of any help. Enjoy your book :)

elizabeth said...

Thanks everyone!

Sarah, Ottawa is pretty expensive - less costly than Toronto or Vancouver I think - but the cost here is pretty high... which does not help... but leaving for the States, for instance, is not really an option as I need healthcare and would have none in the States...

Anastasia Theodoridis said...

It's a hard, hard row to hoe for you, and for so many others, too, nowadays. May you find the right work soon! Sending hugs and prayers.