The Grateful List

I tumblr that I read often [find her here: http://callieefornia.tumblr.com/ ] has begun regular postings featuring a list of things that she is grateful for. It is such a simple concept, but I like that it forces you to take stock of your life and appreciate the things we may normally take for granted. In such a fast paced world, sometimes it's more important than we realise to take a moment to reflect on where we are and what we have.

So without further ado, my grateful list 07.11.11

• This amazing weather. Today was 32 degrees Celsius, and I wore a dress!
• The lovely and extremely patient assistant at OPSM who help Mum & I pick out our new glasses and prescription sunglasses respectively. Also the 30% off we received. Thanks Julie!
• Mum & Dad offering to purchase said prescription sunglasses for me as my birthday gift. At first I was apprehensive - the frames alone were over $400. However with health cover and the discount thanks to Julie, they came down to just over $150. Still pricey, I know, but thanks Mum & Dad x
• My hair is growing! This is so exciting for me, you have no idea. From being cut in a short pixie/boy style, it is now a mid-length bob and just that little bit closer to finally skimming my shoulders. Right now it is pulled back into what I would call a pseudo ballerina bun.
• Working for my parents. This means every Monday and Tuesday I am in the office with Mum. I'll be honest, the prospect of working with Mum in such confined quarters did not appeal to me initially, but thanks to being extremely cash strapped I accepted their job offer. Boy, am I glad I did. Spending so much time with Mum has really brought us closer. I would like to think Mum & I got along well enough before, but we were not quite as close as the stereotypical mother & daughter relationship. However our relationship has certainly been strengthened these past 5 or so months. Sure there is definitely the occasional moment when she tests my patience, but I can now honestly say that my Mum is my best friend. And for that I am extremely grateful.

Open days and long socks

This past weekend was spent tagging along with my brother to the university open days in our city.

Yesterday we went to Flinders University. To me it is a very American college type campus, at least aesthetically.

The career my bro wants to pursue (high school PE teacher) is offered here in the best format.

Today we went to UniSA.

As a UniSA student myself (soon to be graduate, thank you) I am biased.

However this uni does not offer the programme that best suits my brother.

So it looks like he will be a Flinders kid. Traitor. Just kidding. Kind of.

Some of today's talks mention work placements and work experience.

I have none of either.

Which could be a major problem when looking for employment in four months time.

Someone need to pull their socks up then.

Well, I would if I owned anything other than anklet socks. Seriously, anything longer irritates me.

Ignoring my sock situation and back to the proverbial.

Work experience is something that I've always meant to get around to, but another assignment crept up on me and then another. And here we are. With no work experience or long socks.

This week I will start attacking, I mean contacting various organisations about work experience.

Hopefully I can con someone into having me.