Tuesday, July 1, 2008

The Test of Time

So it is July 2nd here, and July 1st back in Canada...which means it is Canada Day! Kinda sad actually, I am not home when everyone celebrates Canada Day, and to add to it, everyone is enjoying summer, when I am enjoying winter. But...the winter is hardly winter really at all...it is more like a nice Fall day back in Alberta. We have seen snow once, for half a day, and then it was gone.
Anyway, I write this from Queenstown, New Zealand. I am still here, with travis, and we are still enjoying it. Travis still has his job as a landscaper at Millbrook, he is good at what he does. As for me, I have been unemployed for over a month, I have handed out resumes and still can't seem to find a job. There is sooo many people looking for a job right now, so the employers can pick whoever they want...and I still haven't had that happen. The Winter-festival is happening here in town right now, it started off with fireworks and some live bands down by the harbor. Many people are here to party, so the town is buzzing for sure.
I think I am definitely going through the test of time right now, it is hard to not get upset with not being able to find work, especially when we live in an expensive town. But God is great, and he will provide.
Hmm, O and I have been swimming everyday for the last two weeks ( Mon-Fri ) I have been really enjoying it and I want to get in the best shape I can...but it is hard to stay away from the sweets...Harder than I thought..:)
What else? Well, please pray for me as I need to find work, or direction at least. There is a school program that looks really good to go for, and I can do it anywhere in the world. It costs quite a bit, so that is a worry, but I am just waiting for Gods direction. I have to keep myself busy so I don''t get upset....so that is a bit of a challenge...I miss having a schedule, and most importantly, something to look forward to doing everyday...but in time..in time.

Well, I think I will head off to the swimming pool! GI Jane body...here I come! LoL.
Ciao!
Sam

2 comments:

geogiov said...

Apply everywhere!!! EVERYWHERE!!! Now is the time to work. In the winter, when outside is not as beachbodyish as summer. Even if winter there is nicer than here. Because when you get back, there is going to be some serious fishing going down, and we cant let work interfere with that, Nope, we have a business to run! Edson misses both of you but not as much as me, I have yet to go out paddling and the fish are coming in, but before i can sell them, i get hungry and eat! OHHH so GOOOOD! Hey that can be our slogan! Anyway, Im sure what you need now more than anything is direction, so I hope God will show you throughout each day. I hope you can think seriously about school, work and life and can make the right decision for the situation you are in at the time.
Your Brother and Friend.
YiOrVoS!

geogiov said...

Apply everywhere!!! EVERYWHERE!!! Now is the time to work. In the winter, when outside is not as beachbodyish as summer. Even if winter there is nicer than here. Because when you get back, there is going to be some serious fishing going down, and we cant let work interfere with that, Nope, we have a business to run! Edson misses both of you but not as much as me, I have yet to go out paddling and the fish are coming in, but before i can sell them, i get hungry and eat! OHHH so GOOOOD! Hey that can be our slogan! Anyway, Im sure what you need now more than anything is direction, so I hope God will show you throughout each day. I hope you can think seriously about school, work and life and can make the right decision for the situation you are in at the time.
Your Brother and Friend.
YiOrVoS!

Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine as children do. It's not just in some of us; it is in everyone. And as we let our own lights shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others. ~Nelson Mandela