Category: General
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New Job Starts in Twelve Hours
So, I’m definitely not feeling as prepared as I’d like for the new job. To say I have a little anxiety would be putting it mildly. Unlike previous jobs where I’ve known everything or had orientation time, this new job seems like I’m going to have to put my brain…
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Rented a Room
So, I finally was able, at the last minute, to find a room for rent that fit my needs. It is inexpensive, small, but nice. I’m very excited to be starting my getting set up so I can start work on Monday. I was so worried I would be looking…
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Still No Place to Live
So, I still don’t have a confirmed place to live yet. I am more ready though for my first day at my new job. I got a haircut, new shoes, and with all my stuff in my cousin’s dining room, I realize just how few things I have, and moving…
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Another Site Nearly Complete: A&R Music
So for the last few days, I’ve been working on a website for a local music store, A&R Music, and it is nearing completion. I’ve launched it already, and the owner and his wife are going to make changes as they see fit. Previously, they were using Pagemaker to develop…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
Malcolm Peralty 