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Posted on January 31, 2007
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Just my luck!

Posted on January 30, 2007
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Murphy plays a very large role in my life. Murphy as in “Murphy’s Law” I mean. ;) For instance: With the children going back to school, I decided that it was time to get back into the workforce. I want a new car among other things and now that I am a permanent resident, I can get a car loan. IF I have a job! So, I’ve been sending out resumes to a (very) few selective jobs just to get a feel for the market and maybe do a few practice interviews. No big hopes really, I’m pretty easy…If I get it, I get it. If not, oh well.

The moment my mother indicated that she would be visiting for a month, Murphy’s Law dictated that I would get a callback for one of the afore mentioned jobs. In true Murphy style, this morning not a hour or two after confirming her flight details, I get a call from one of my “top pick” jobs and they’d like to schedule an interview for this week.

DILEMNA

Do I go and stipulate that I cannot start until at least the week before Mum leaves (giving me three weeks to show her around) or Do I turn down the interview entirely and begin my search again on Mum’s departure?

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Right! A new beginning.

Posted on January 30, 2007
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I have been blogging on and off for about 7 years now but have let it lapse for some time. A friend of mine recommended WordPress and I’ve decided that it’s time to begin again. Truthfully, it’s theraputic to “vent”, even if it is anonymously online. It’s also a really good way to keep people updated on things that go on, in our case, on the other side of the globe. I’ve imported one of my old blogs but I warn you they are WAY out of date and the original photos aren’t there, but can be of some interest. (What a great feature BTW)

I am originally from Montreal, Canada and have moved to Perth, Australia almost three years ago, leaving behind my entire family. Today, my mother confirmed with me that she’ll be coming to Australia for the first time to visit with us for just a little under a month. Hooray!

My sister visited a year and a half ago, but my mother has never been so it wil be exciting to show her around the place that I have come to love.

On another note, my kids went back to school today! Three of them in highschool and one still left in primary school. It’s been a quiet morning…(probably the reason I’ve had time to set all this up.)

Here’s hoping that I can keep this up on a fairly regular basis!

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