Where am I?
These last few days have been like a daze. Perhaps I'm tired and things are just surreal. Moving is surreal.Anyway, I just realized that tomorrow is the anniversary of the death of a friend. Just taking time to look back and some of his pictures, makes me really sad for his family, but fortunately, his family is strong and has a positive outlook at life.
On a lighter note (perhaps), I attended the Cirque du Soleil for the first time. I was expected a lot, but it didn't live up to my expectations. Perhaps it's just because I've seen a couple of really astounding shows and my bar of expectations has been raised too high? Anyhow, there was one part of the show where they had 4 girls performing the Chinese yo-yo. I was sort of tearing up for some reason, perhaps it just brought back memories of Chinese school and how our group of people were able to perform amazing tricks on the yo yo too. Most of their tricks were recognizable from summer camp, but a couple of them were new and pretty cool. The other thing that brought back memories was skipping! We SO could have done some of that!
Another thing that happened at the Cirque du soleil was me seeing a friend get called up on stage during one of the clown performances. Someone I met at teacher's college who is also very conservative like me. I wasn't 100% sure it was him, but it turned out it was! He was just dying up there (they had them acting for a 'movie' the clown was making.. it was funny) - glad it was him and not me..hehhehehe
Last thing I wanted to post about was the redress of the Chinese head tax in Canada. I think Mr. Harper (or should I say "Honorable Monsieur Harper" (take that Boisclair!! I'm guessing the majority of you have no idea what I'm talking about)) is going to make a public apology tomorrow. I want to attend but have no idea whether it's a private thing and what time it's going to be held. For some reason, I feel like I have an obligation to attend, perhaps representing CCANB?? I don't know. But it would also be cool to be part of something really important to Chinese Canadian history!! Jeff, you going to attend any of the events held in TO?
On the job front, I've heard squat. SIGH. I'm getting depressed. One of my friends has already gotten a permanent position and I haven't even had an interview. This is after sending out over 100 applications. Perhaps there is something wrong with my cover letter, because I know there isn't anything wrong with me as a teacher, I know I can fill a job and do it well (no, I'm not being cocky, I just know this is my calling!!). :( Big bummer.. I so desperately want to teach!!!!!
Anyways, I need to stop procrastinating and get back to work on my final online course. One more month of this....and I'll have no excuse to not be out earning money...
posted by jaryee @ 10:31 a.m.
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