Malcolm's Ramblings

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  • Insight Into Leaving

    I’m going to miss the people that I met at work. I’ve never felt so accepted by a group of people before. Sure, I’ve had one or two close friends since late in grade school, but I’ve always felt like it was mostly me against the world. The people here invited me to family dinners, Read more

  • Less Productive Day

    Yesterday, I found it easier to pack. Mostly because I was tackling the bigger things, and throwing them away or in boxes, but today, I just can’t get as motivated. Thankfully though, I just need to sort through two or three boxes, pack my clothing, and get ready to pack up my computer gear. When Read more

  • Added Stress to Reduce Stress

    So, I was doing some calculating and realized that I was going to be short more money than I was hoping, so I took on a relatively quick freelance job to work on a local website. It will mean a few extra dollars in my pocket, making the move more affordable, but it has taken Read more

  • Getting Closer

    Another day closer to my moving day, and I don’t really feel any more prepared. Read more

  • Stressed

    Find apartment, pack, clean, organize, think about moving, finding apartment, money, time, energy, focus, income, expenses, STRESS! Read more

  • Lightening My Load

    So today, I am trying to offload, garbage, get rid of, or otherwise lighten my moving load. I’ve been giving things away like they are going out of style. Not only do I feel good that I’m helping people in need, but everything I get rid of also makes me feel better about my future. Read more

  • Last Day at the Bruce

    So today is the last day I’ll be working for the County of Bruce as a Web Specialist. Soon, I’ll be finishing moving out of my place, and starting my new life in Brockville. Everyone is coming to talk to me, wish me well, and give me a good send off. I’ve only been here Read more

  • Room For Rent: Or Maybe Not

    So one of the places I was most interested, an inexpensive room for rent, is gone. The people that are there are staying, so it isn’t up for grabs. I’m definitely disappointed, but there’s nothing I can do about it. Now I have to look harder and faster. My official move date is currently set Read more

  • Lunch Out With the County of Bruce

    So today, everyone took me out to lunch. Both the HR and IT departments came in full force, and Daryll from maintenance, who has been a great person to work with, even found time to come as well. All in all, there were around fifteen of us sitting at two tables enjoying a meal together. Read more

  • Last Supper Last Night

    So last night, I was invited over to Andrea’s place. Andrea has been my “Walkerton mom” and close friend while I’ve been here. Her knowledge of everyone, her connections, and her continuing invitations over to her place to share in her family’s experiences has been a huge saving grace while I’ve been isolated from everyone Read more

  • Protected: I Never Got to Step 6

    There is no excerpt because this is a protected post. Read more

  • Posted on Problogger

    So recently, I posted on Problogger about my intentions to start blogging in a way to hopefully build a small business for myself, and it wasn’t really met with the greatest of responses… Basically they told me that I wasn’t confident enough in myself, and that I shouldn’t be asking for support from the community. Read more