Some of you have already read this as an email and for that I apologize. I wanted to post this because my one faithful reader (you know who you are) hasn't read it yet and I thought I would make sure that he gets a little giggle in today.
The following is meant to be humorous, not depressing.
Last week, I received an email from someone at Gilbert because they wanted to include a little piece in some newsletter about what teachers are doing now since they left Gilbert. This is what I wrote;
I moved to Montreal, Canada with my husband in August 2010. It has been hard adjusting to not having family and friends close by but I have been enjoying exploring the city, visiting new places and learning about a different culture. In my immediate future I am planning on taking French classes.
What I wanted to send was this:
I am currently unemployed in a French speaking provice of Canada. I am a looser. Even Wal-Mart won't hire me, I've asked. I can't bus tables, teach or work with people since I don't speak French (I am bilingual but sadly it Spanish is my second language). Everyday I get up, sign on to Gmail to see what emails I have waiting. Three minutes later, after I have answered those, I sign on to Facebook. I leave these webpages up all day and anxiously await any news from friends back home. I then proceed to play solitare, hearts, freecell and majong on the computer while watching Gilmore Girls. At some point during the day I feed the cats, shower, and drink Pepsi. When I am not feeling too sad and lonely I go out around the city and explore by myself. I come back home when I get yelled at in French and start crying in public. I have been to a nude beach, some "mountains" and lots of shops that I can't buy anything in because I am unemployed.
Ironically, two hours after sending that email I was offered a job at McGill University. My first day is Monday. I will be working part-time as a Research Administrator in the English department. I am pretty excited as the job will entail some event planning and lots of organization. Also I am having a great week with my sister and Julie. It is so nice having people here and showing them all of the places I have been and exploring new ones as well.
Hey, congratulations! Finally we can expect to start getting Canadian trinkets as presents in the mail. Or at least some McGill University swag. How soon can you steal us some pens?
ReplyDeleteAlso: if ISU's alumni newsletters had pieces like your sob-story version, I would read them more often.
I am glad you got a part time job at long last Leah! Congratulations :) I am sorry the adjustment has been hard for you, but always remember to keep perspective and remember that this is a temporary vacation of sorts, and you have the man you love to share it with.
ReplyDeleteGlad you are having a great week with Angela and Julie. Enjoy your time now before you become a member of the Canadian work force.Talk to you soon
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