Well, congrats, Canada. Your Dollar has the same exact value of the Dollar here in the States. Of course, this sucks for you because now you're getting screwed in the prices of products there. It sucks for me though because my dollar isn't worth crap anymore! But please! Come across the border and spend that WONDERFUL money you have here. We could use it since it seems our economy is tanking.

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As I began thinking about where to begin and where to go with this post, I had planned on taking out my aggression and hatred toward my previous employer and some of the co-workers I had to work with. I then realized it's not worth it. Not one bit.

Friday was my last day with Getronics, a company name I can now mention without any endangerment to my employment to the company. As some may remember, the last time I said some things about that job, it had made a few people mad. I still don't regret what I had said as a lot of it still holds true today and has not changed in the year and a half ago I had stated it. I planned on taking those statements a step further today, but there's one reason why I won't. I don't care anymore.

Unlike the people I made the statements about, I have moved on with my life. I didn't carry a year and a half grudge for one incident like others. As I am no longer employed with Getronics and left on good terms with my co-workers in the call center I worked in, I'm happy. I can leave all that baggage that I was carrying with me day-in and day-out behind. But why did I leave my job to begin with?

Originally, I had plans to follow my dream of moving to Canada starting next month. Those dreams are no more for the time being. Due to issues beyond my control, I'll still be in Houston. And that's fine. Although it would have been great to leave this town, things happen for a reason. I'm sure all the troubles that prevent my moving will work themselves out for the best in the end. Until then, I have to focus my attentions elsewhere.

That attention will now focus on the company I have been wanting to get off the ground for nearly two years. I won't make mention of it here at this point, but those that know what I'm talking about are all very positive about it and have good feelings about it. And as long as I'm surrounded by that positive energy and encouragement, I know for sure it will succeed. When the time is right, I'll talk more about it here.

You may also notice that this is the only post on my web site at this time. That is because I am starting anew. Again. I want to do my best to not be negative toward anything unless it completely deserves it. By staying positive, it means everything around me will be positive too. That be my friends, family, former co-workers, my business, or whatever else it may be.

My new journey in life begins now.

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Ladies and gentlemen. I am very happy and proud to announce that my first goal for moving to Canada has been completed. I have reached my goal on the minimum amount of money needed to be saved to move into the country. At this point, it is now just a little more time before I can announce the official move date. That date is currently still in the planning stages. It is safe to say it will be within the next six months.

To help get myself ready for this, I have already changed my schedule at work so that I am working from Midnight to 9 AM. This will allow me to wake up in the evenings and spend time with my friends and family before I go to work.

This seems to be coming so much faster than I anticipated. It's hard to believe that this will be happening very soon. People have always asked how I felt about moving and at that time, I couldn't give an opinion. It is now safe to say that I am growing more anxious, but also already have the feeling of missing everyone here. It was bound to happen, it's one of those things that don't hit until you face reality.

There is still much work to be done, though.  I still have to work with my friend Jackie, who will be sponsoring me so that I may get my citizenship, on arranging move dates, travel arrangements, and more.  I will also need to work with her parents, who are graciously providing me with a place to stay as I do what I can to get on my feet up there.  There is also the issue with shipping all my belongings up north and selling what I cannot bring with me.  This extra time will allow me to save up more money as you can never be too sure of what can and cannot happen.

If there are any other Canadians that would like to provide some advice, I'm all ears.  If there's anyone who has ever made a big move before, I'd like any input and suggestions you have.  This is almost like starting a new life and a new beginning.  I'm ready for it.

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