So, I'm finally starting to feel it. Yup, the lack of income has hit me full force! That's what happens when I decide to pay close to $5000 in tuition to work for an MP. Yes, you read that right - I'm paying to work for them!
Don't get me wrong, I love my job (I'm not entirely sure I can use that word, if I'm not getting paid), but some sort of remuneration would be appreciated. :P I attempted to hold down a couple part-time jobs to counter the lack of income from my Parliament Hill job, but I'm still feeling it. Now, with my Hill job and a part time job left, I'm barely making enough to pay the rent to my pricey bachelor pad. This is a very odd feeling....
It's been a very long time since I've not had a steady income of some sort. I had my first job when I was 14 (illegal, yes, I know) as a paperboy, and have worked ever since. I love it, it keeps me busy, and eventhough my resume, at times, looks like a jumbled mush of jobs, I've put my heart and soul into each and every one, and have loved every minute of it!
The problem now is that I'm still living my life thinking that I have money - I'm spending money I don't have! My credit card bills are through the roof, rent is due and no where to be seen and my newfound toy (Mr. Cellphone) has caused many mini heart attacks because of her "hidden charges". Grr!
In a slight upside to this depressing entry, my birthday and Christmas are almost here, meaning (hopefully) many paper gifts - money! Whoo hoo!
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
Sunday, November 26, 2006
Getting Cultured
It's hard to believe that something that I've been apart of for over 10 years can just go away and disappear so quickly. Since I was 10 I've been involved in the performing arts. From playing 'Gad' in "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" to Monsieur de Treville in "The Three Musketeers", I've been involved in many aspects on stage and behind the scenes.
I've spent the past couple years working for North America's oldest student-run theatre company, Sock 'n' Buskin, first as Communications Director and second as General Manager. They were two absolutely amazing years.
When I left the company in April, I made a person vow to remain involved and active in the theatre community...I have, sadly, not followed through on that vow.
School, work and life have kept me very busy, and even though the NAC is right across the street, I've not made the walk over once this season.
Tonight was, hopefully, my turning point! I went and saw Sock 'n' Buskin's first show of the mainstage season, Midsummer Night's Dream. The production was well done, and has inspired me to seek out more cultural opportunities in Ottawa, Mississauga and, soon enough, London!
Theatre gives the actors, the crew and the audience an opportunity to experience something new, the ability to enter into a new world, to release ones inhibitions and venture into the unknown. Sometimes theatre is seen as a flimsy form of expression, but in reality, it's the most surreal way of communicating ideas - past, present and future - to audiences of all sorts (and one of the most fun ways of getting cultured)!
I've spent the past couple years working for North America's oldest student-run theatre company, Sock 'n' Buskin, first as Communications Director and second as General Manager. They were two absolutely amazing years.
When I left the company in April, I made a person vow to remain involved and active in the theatre community...I have, sadly, not followed through on that vow.
School, work and life have kept me very busy, and even though the NAC is right across the street, I've not made the walk over once this season.
Tonight was, hopefully, my turning point! I went and saw Sock 'n' Buskin's first show of the mainstage season, Midsummer Night's Dream. The production was well done, and has inspired me to seek out more cultural opportunities in Ottawa, Mississauga and, soon enough, London!
Theatre gives the actors, the crew and the audience an opportunity to experience something new, the ability to enter into a new world, to release ones inhibitions and venture into the unknown. Sometimes theatre is seen as a flimsy form of expression, but in reality, it's the most surreal way of communicating ideas - past, present and future - to audiences of all sorts (and one of the most fun ways of getting cultured)!
I like to keep my life interesting...
Tuesday started off as any regular Tuesday - the President of Carleton University resigned, staff members are yelling at me for something I didn't do, and I had a 15 page paper due - like any Tuesday!
After class I was on my way to a couple receptions to relax and enjoy the rest of my evening. The first reception was fun and when that wrapped up, we were on our way to the second, when I realized that I may be a little underdressed for the event. I decided to walk home (about 5 mins away from the reception location) and change into some more appropriate clothing.
On my way home I bumped into Bob Rae, (random!) shook his hand and said hello. I got into my elevator, pressed my floor...and then I blacked out! The next thing I remember is waking up on the floor outside my apartment with blood on my hands, head and floor. I walk into my apartment to find a 3-inch gash on the left side of my forehead...hot!
Thanks to Danielle and Mat who got me to Civic Hospital to get cleaned up. The time there was fun, with questions about my alcohol and drug consumption. I was seen quite quickly (our health care system does work...so much for issues with wait times!) and after some witty sarcastic banter with Nurse Lydia and Doctors Wolpert and Woo, I was stitched up and ready to go home with a massive white bandage wrapped around my head. The final verdict: fainting due to dehydration.
On Thursday, I had to get hooked up to a 24hr heart monitor to make sure my ticker is still working, as it should. This was another adventure all together...
I was in the waiting room of the cardio centre for about 15mins and was surrounded by men and women three times my age watching LIVE with Regis and Kelly (which, I have a newfound appreciation for). When I get called in and the RN starts to brief me on the process she breaks the news to me that she has to DRY SHAVE parts of my chest and then SAND it down with SANDPAPER! Yeah, fun, eh? Ugh, so I'm currently hooked up to this 24hr heart monitor and loving every minute of it!
Random? YES, I know!
So, hopefully I'll be able to get my stitches out on Monday or Tuesday and enjoy my birthday and convention for the rest of next week. YAY!
I like to keep my life interesting...
After class I was on my way to a couple receptions to relax and enjoy the rest of my evening. The first reception was fun and when that wrapped up, we were on our way to the second, when I realized that I may be a little underdressed for the event. I decided to walk home (about 5 mins away from the reception location) and change into some more appropriate clothing.
On my way home I bumped into Bob Rae, (random!) shook his hand and said hello. I got into my elevator, pressed my floor...and then I blacked out! The next thing I remember is waking up on the floor outside my apartment with blood on my hands, head and floor. I walk into my apartment to find a 3-inch gash on the left side of my forehead...hot!
Thanks to Danielle and Mat who got me to Civic Hospital to get cleaned up. The time there was fun, with questions about my alcohol and drug consumption. I was seen quite quickly (our health care system does work...so much for issues with wait times!) and after some witty sarcastic banter with Nurse Lydia and Doctors Wolpert and Woo, I was stitched up and ready to go home with a massive white bandage wrapped around my head. The final verdict: fainting due to dehydration.
On Thursday, I had to get hooked up to a 24hr heart monitor to make sure my ticker is still working, as it should. This was another adventure all together...
I was in the waiting room of the cardio centre for about 15mins and was surrounded by men and women three times my age watching LIVE with Regis and Kelly (which, I have a newfound appreciation for). When I get called in and the RN starts to brief me on the process she breaks the news to me that she has to DRY SHAVE parts of my chest and then SAND it down with SANDPAPER! Yeah, fun, eh? Ugh, so I'm currently hooked up to this 24hr heart monitor and loving every minute of it!
Random? YES, I know!
So, hopefully I'll be able to get my stitches out on Monday or Tuesday and enjoy my birthday and convention for the rest of next week. YAY!
I like to keep my life interesting...
From boredom to blogging...
I've spent the last few days lazing around my apartment...doing relatively nothing, which, has resulted in me creating a blog. Why am I exposing my life to the world? I don't know, but hopefully it will help me keep in touch with people while I'm in London and puts a smile or frown (or disapproving look) on your face!
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
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