..and I haven’t been as present on Twitter and blogging in general for a few reasons.
I am not apologizing for it, because life happens.
So let me update you on what’s been going on in FB’s World lately.
1. I moved again!
Yes it’s within Canada, and we have LESS stuff than before if that was possible 😛
I shall take some new pictures and you can all see how we’ve pared down on even more stuff.
We are prepping to be able to move in the next couple of years with a single car, driving down to the States for when we both land jobs there.
I am also paying less rent in our new place (as if that was possible, eh?) and that budget comparison will follow shortly.
2. Work is unexpectedly up in the air.
While things didn’t work out, I am happy I have made enough money (so far) to live for the whole year.
Any new contract will be put into savings, but right now my income stands at ~$20,000 a year.
I’ll have a lot more free time in the upcoming weeks, and to make lemonade out of lemons, I may take the opportunity to come back to Toronto for a week or so, now that I am going to have a lot of free time.
3. I am spending as much time with BF as possible.
He has a contract in other city coming up for a couple of months and will not be here during the week, so I am selfishly taking the time to absorb as much BF’ness before it hits.
I’ll only get to see him on weekends.. which has been our thing for the past little while now, and it will continue for a couple more months.
4. I have a new city to explore.
Kind of cold here right now, but once it warms up, I have a map of neighbourhoods I need to start browsing.
I also have my car here, so it’ll be easier to get around.
5. I have to start thinking about our trip to Europe!
We might take 2 months off instead of 1, if we’re both free.
Still going to France for a 7 weeks and 1 week in England.
If need be, we’ll come back for contracts if they come up, however since it’ll be near the end of summer, I doubt anything will materialize.
This means I need to start thinking about what I MUST eat, see and do.
To Eat: Macarons, Croque-Monsieurs, Official Fish & Chips from England, Harrod’s Toffee and Foreign-Anythings in the grocery stores are on my list.
Ha, how ironic – I'm American and I'm considering looking to Canada for work…
Glad to know you're doing alright. Realized, the other day, that I hadn't talked to you in awhile and was starting to get worried. Ha, ha. Guess that's what having 'social networking' friends are for, right? Anyway, hope you're doing well and am so excited for you on this new adventure. Let me know if you need any recommendations for France. Look forward to hearing more.
xoxo,
Chel
I really recommend spending at least 2 weeks in England. I loved it in England. France was great too but England had this really cool vibe to it.
Good to hear the update. I'm sorry things didn't work out with the contract.
I think your attitude towards everything is great – love the big picture, let's not sweat the little things type approach.
Oh, don't forget to add bread and butter pudding to your list fo UK food experiences 🙂
Thanks 🙂
Actually, the apartment didn’t work out either. In my latest post (today), we’re moving BACK to Montreal.
ha! Love that you only have your "to eat" list completed!
Congrats on the big move and please post photos of your new place with LESS stuff (how is that possible?!)
Even my “To Eat” list isn’t done!
I’m sure there are more things I want to stuff down my gullet 😛
Oh wow! even cheaper rent! I didn't know that was possible. =) We need to find a cheaper place too… Are you still looking into Texas, or wherever? You might like it here in the Bay Area/Silicon Valley!!
I am still looking to move to Texas.
I thought about the SF area, but the cost of living is way too high 🙁
It actually sounds like you're doing fantastic, dearest. Moving is awesome, savings is awesome, more BF is awesome. I'm just hoping you're moving closer to me so we can hang out more! <3