New Horizons

It's time once again to write about life, and thankfully today it's mostly positive. I want to get the one negative thing out of the way right from the get-go, as I don't want this blog post to end on a depressing note.

It's about my employment status. Or rather my lack there of. I've been searching for a job since around mid June of this year, so once we're part of the way through next month, that'll be 3 months being out of University and unemployed. I remember when this month (August) started, I promised myself I'd have a job by September. I still don't. In fact, during this entire time (since mid June) I've only been given one interview at Dick Smith Electronics, and whilst they were impressed, another got the gig. So now I'm applying at Super Markets, and because Coles apparently have no vacancies is all of metropolitan Melbourne I've sent some applications to a few part time roles and a casual role at various Woolworths in the Eastern Suburbs. I also want to try out Office Works, but I'm not hopeful in the regard. I may just end up having to forgo all morals and get a job at a fast food outlet. Please God, do not let it come to that.

Lame, yes. I need to cling to something though.

Now that we've gotten that out of the way, let's move on to things worth celebrating and enjoying. Voting was a very enjoyable experience, and it was great to have a hung parliament for my first election (as I voted Green). I hope this sends a clear message that there are plenty of people fed up with the propaganda and resistance to change that both the major parties adhere to. However, what was more enjoyable was Election Night party, held by one of my closest friends. My girlfriend, sister, best friend and most of the people I care about were present at that party and it was a great opportunity to see them all again. It was also a great opportunity to crack out some of the alcohol, and as I hadn't gotten my drink on since February (yes, really!) This culminated in me stripping out of my shirt, donning the host's board shorts and enjoying a wonderful drunken bathe in his spa. It did leave to a mild hangover, but it was certainly worth it.

Unfortunately no one took any photos, although I imagine this is what it looked like...

What else is going well? Just about everything! I'm feeling healthy, I've got plenty of spare time and I'm growing as a person because of it. It's so very helpful to have such a wonderful girlfriend, who supports all my endeavours and is always there for the disappointment, to comfort me when things seem hopeless. It's not something to be taken for granted, and not a day goes by when I don't think about the value of my relationship. She's showing me a whole new world, and it's extending my horizons about what I like, as well as reinforcing what I already love. I'm really looking forward to the day when I can take her out to dine. I need to repay her, quite a lot.

Just something interesting I found. It's thought provoking.

There is one thing I'd love to do. A (at minimum) weekly meeting at a cafe with all my friends. I just think it would be a great time to discuss and hit back for an hour or two, over a few hot beverages and some sandwiches. It's just an area of socialising I think I could improve on, but I'm sure plenty would be up for the idea. I think I'll end it there, on a very positive and productive note. Let's hope something comes of it.