In fact, it's already over half through--that is a very comforting thought. I knew if I could just make it to September, I could make it to October... then November, then I could finally leave this place behind knowing I stuck it out regardless!
This summer was unfortunately, well not a favourite of mine. Very high stress, lonely, and frustrating to say the least.
As it gets colder things change around here; changes I welcome!
On August 31st we had our first snowfall (see pic) and it got me pretty excited! We had a few chilly weeks, with snow all over the mountains, and I found my new snowboarding jacket that I can't wait to put into action. I've been saving all of my pennies for my perspective 2009 goals; moving to Vancouver.I've been advised that worrying is the opposite of faith, you can't practice both at the same time, one is evidently more positive than the other and either can make or break you! Not saying I've stopped worrying about everything completely, but I'm able to (more often than I used to) sit back and tell myself that worrying is not going to get me anywhere, especially worrying about the future. That being said, even though I do not have a place to live or a job opportunity for Vancouver in January, I'm not about to worry about it just yet. The plan is to be financially stable enough once I get there, that in case I DON'T have a job waiting for me, I'll be able to at least survive for a few months on money I've saved this fall alone. Of course, I'm not sure I could mentally go a week without working or being employed, and I also don't think I'd have too much trouble finding someone who would hire me.
Vancouver is in my future because David has moved there, and by that time it will have been just about a year that him and I have lived in separate provinces, working at a long distance relationship. As confident as I am that we've done VERY well over these past 7 long months so far, it would be very nice for once to be able to take a city bus or a nice walk to my boyfriends house, whenever we wanted. I believe I've more than proved to myself, and anyone else who cares (mom), that I CAN be independent, not having to rely on someone else to make/keep me happy or financially stable.
All that being said--this fall is going to be FUN! Snow is in this week's forecast, as well as a quick 4 day vacation to Vancouver :) This will be my very first time on the pacific coast and I do not doubt for one minute that I will be just as glued to the plane/bus window as I was when I flew into Calgary 7 months ago!! Possibly even more excited than then, since not only are their mountains in Van, but also the ocean, big bridges, and a gorgeous city (one thing I find myself craving most these days--a city).
When I come back here at the end of the week, it will again be just over another week until I get to fly home for Thanksgiving, where I will be able to spend ample amount of time with my family and with David's!
Quickly after thanksgiving, when I fly back to Banff, I will be then looking forward to the arrival of my Dad at the end of October! As short as a visit it will be, it will be a seasonal highlight for me. Then, I have 10 days off in November that will be spent again in Vancouver... then a few more weeks of work here at the Springs, then DONE! And home for Christmas.
That sure is a lot to look forward to--not to mention snowboarding and the like!
Sorry this was so long but there was much to say!
Until next time,
missing and loving always,
Alison
