devvyn

Well, yesterday was my last day of work as a resident of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.  Today begins my impromptu vacation, giving me time to pack and prepare to relocate permanently to Niagara Falls, Ontario.

I have to say I am pretty excited about this.  Ontario is an exciting province, and although my first choice may have been BC, there is a lot for me to explore in the Niagara region.  I think I've probably gone over the reasons in past entries, so this entry is simply to let everyone know it's really going to happen.

I got the promotion I was looking for, too, so I get even more new things to explore when I get there.  I'll be in a position of guidance to the other agents, while still taking calls and staying in touch with the way I started out.  The site is much like the one in Saskatoon, so I think it will be an easy adjustment.  Also, I get to see Amber, who I have been missing probably more than anyone else I met in Niagara Falls.

I'll be moving into a hotel when I get there, until I find a place to live permanently.  My computer isn't a portable, so it looks like I'll have to adapt.  Fortunately, all my music fits on my iPod so I won't go insane.  I'm hoping the weather will be decent so I can go for walks, too.  Well, I don't suppose there's much more to say right now.  I'm spending my last week packing and visiting friends and family before my flight on Saturday of next week (Feb 10).  Let's hope my organisational skills are decent enough to pull this all off.

It seems most of the time when I post it's work-related, which is somewhat tragic because it makes me seem obsessed with work.  Well, truth is, my life does largely revolve around work, and I say this because I do like my place of work, the people I work with, and even the customers.  This post is work related mainly because work is an undeniable part of most people's lives and this post is really about my future ambitions.

I may have mentioned in the past that I want to move out of Saskatoon and get a broader sense of life, and to expose myself to new things.  Well, for the longest time, I couldn't take that desire seriously because I had no reasonable way to make it happen.  Money was the biggest factor.  The fact that I'd need a job when I got where ever I was going was a big issue as well.  Not knowing anyone in a strange place while I try to establish myself was also a potential issue.  Well, all of that was back in the days when I worked for minimum wage at Arby's.  Since moving to Minacs, a lot of opportunities have opened up.  As I mentioned in recent posts, a new site is ramping up in Niagara.  I had contemplated at first the thought of moving there to satisfy my "thirst for adventure", but Niagara Falls seemed like a small, touristy town that I wouldn't like.  However, after making two trips out there, I've decided that it's not so bad after all, and I think I could enjoy it.

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In the friendship department, the most notable development in my life has been getting to know Amber, in Niagara Falls.  I initially met her as a new agent, part of the trainee class that was hitting the floor on my first trip out there.  She quickly became one of my favourites (although I tried not to show it for the sake of professionalism), and I made a point of visiting with her during slow periods at work.  Although I wasn't permitted to socialise outside of work with the agents there, on my last night of that trip, she ended up taking a wrong turn and drove past me on Lundy's Lane.  I was walking to the tourist area to play Into the Groove 2 at The Midway, and to climb the stairs of the Fallsview Casino for the sake of craziness and much needed exercise, and she offered to give me a ride.  I recall certain thoughts running through my head:  Hmmm, we're not allowed to hang out with the agents, so I should make a good impression as a professional and politely decline so I can be honest about it if it comes up.  "But I need to get my exercise," I said to Amber.  "My legs get no exercise if I get a ride."

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So, all in all, life is looking up, and I am so completely set on moving to Niagara Falls now that I won't give up until it's been accomplished.  To me, it's not a question of "if", but of "when".  I can't put off moving any more.  I set my mind on it years ago and I no longer have any excuse to procrastinate, so for my own sake, it must happen soon.  I feel good about it.  Still a bit nervous but overall, quite excited in a very good way.  Another little bonus is that Niagara Falls is within reach of Toronto, and there is a relatively large furry community there.  Being a furry is part of my lifstyle, there's no denying it, so it's also reassuring that I might get to see some of the furs I met at Camp Feral! again before the next con.  Amber even said she'd go with me next year, so, really, I am pretty content about the whole relocation concept.  Now, the waiting begins...

Things have been crazy with packing and moving the last couple of days.  We're packing as we move, so it's taking a long time, but at least it breaks up the monotony of performing all the packing in one go and then continuous moving after that.  This way, by packing a bit then moving a bit, we can make room for ourselves as we go, and we can rest between trips so we don't have to get tired out from all the lifting and carrying at once.

Anyway, that's pretty boring and I don't have much else to report at the moment, but I thought I'd keep the dust off my journal.  Catch you all later.