Life Updates: Solo Days, Seattle Snacks, and the Quest for a New Job

I feel like I’ve started burying my head in the sand with my blog. I get super excited about something new, dive in, and then… it flops. That’s exactly what’s happened with my blog—I’ve just been leaving it and putting it off. In all honesty, my brain has been full and overflowing, just overwhelmed with one idea after another. Journaling, art projects, wanting to write a book, fixing up my website, figuring out how to make money from all this. ADHD is running wild right now, lol.

Since my last post, I’ve been trying to be patient and figure out if this job is right for me. I’ve almost worked a month now, and I can honestly say… it’s NOT the place for me. The organization is all over the place, the communication is terrible, and the pay has been a mess since day one. I came to Vancouver to make money and have fun, but with this job, I’m missing out on weekend plans (because that’s when I’m busiest) and struggling to even break even. So yeah, the job hunt is back on, and I’m leaning toward something more familiar—office/admin/accounts stuff, so I can enjoy my weekends and not always feel like I need a break!

I’m feeling a little better now that I’ve made a bit of money, but the lack of consistency with the pay has been tough. It’s still hard to make ends meet, but once I find something more stable, I’m hoping it’ll all level out.

The last few weeks have been a mix of solo days, random adventures, and some weird, unplanned moments. I had a solo day where I hopped on the Sea Bus to North Vancouver with no real plan. Ended up wandering around like a lemon, had lunch by myself, and tried to visit the art gallery, but it was closed. I didn’t really plan anything, but I guess that’s okay sometimes, at least I saw a new place!

I hit a personal best running 10k! - I have always struggled with running long distances alone because I get too inside my head. When I’m with someone else, I end up pushing myself, but this time I did it solo, and I’m actually really proud of myself. I’m giving myself a plan to try and improve, and maybe, just maybe, I’ll sign up for a race next year. We’ll see.

I’m also entering a new skin care era. I’ve had rough skin since I was 11, and quite frankly, I’m DONE with it. Time for a change! Halloween was fun. I got drunk with my friends, walked into a bench, and now I’ve had a lump on my leg for nearly 3 weeks.

I started a healthy eating kick again… then went to Seattle.. Seattle was amazing, though. It felt kind of surreal being in the U.S., even though it’s not that different from Vancouver. It was just weird seeing USA flags and everything. The trip was basically about food (as it always is), and honestly, it was so worth it. The best Mexican food I’ve ever had, and I may or may not have gone overboard at Trader Joe’s. I came home with all the peanut-chocolate snacks, and let’s just say healthy eating didn’t last long. I gained 5lbs in a few days, but hey, it was worth it! Crossing the border by train was super easy too, so I’ll definitely do that again.

One of the bravest things for me that I did recently was face one of my biggest fears—birds. I’ve had an irrational fear of birds for as long as I can remember, probably because of the seagulls in Torquay. But when I went to Joffre Lakes with some friends, I saw people letting birds land on their hands and I felt like why not! I still can’t imagine doing that with a seagull, but I’m proud of myself for facing that fear, even if it was just for a moment.

The best part of the weekend was definitely the time at Joffre Lakes. It was hands down one of the most magical days I’ve ever had. The scenery looked like something out of a black-and-white photo—so beautiful and peaceful. I can’t even describe how perfect it was. That’s why I’m here. Days like that make everything feel worth it.

It’s been 2 months now since I moved to Vancouver, and most of my money has gone into food (oops), but I’m ready to start spending it on more adventures—like road trips and getting out with friends. If I can get a job that gives me weekends off, I’ll be able to do so much more exploring. I can’t wait for more days like that magical one at Joffre Lakes.

So, here’s to finding a little balance, going on more adventures, and keeping this blog alive. Thanks for sticking with me, even though it’s been a bit quiet around here. Here’s to more consistency—both in my work and in my writing!