Sunday, August 28, 2005
My Imagination sucks right now: another update
Hello folks,
Alrighty, let me give you an update again, just so we can say I did it. I have been all but promised a promotion by my boss as long as things keep going the way they are. This would mean a pretty substantial raise ( I think), more resonsibility, and possibly a move to another centre. I am enjoying the job though, it is hard work, and busy, but hey... that's what you get paid for. It's a long weekend here, so I am going out drinking a bit tonight with Mike (my Canadian friend). I had practice today, our season is about to start, another few weeks to get ready. Not sure if I am starting goalkeep but I got scouted today by another team that was practicing at the pitches, so they took my number and will get in touch soon. Kinda fun to be scouted honestly... it was odd. Other than that, I am still having money issues here, my taxes are absolutely jumbled, meaning I am getting nailed on them about 35% or so. Next month I should get all this extra taxation back, but until then... it's bread and water for this Canuck!!
Trying to think of anything else that I have been doing. I guess besides work and soccer... oh wait, I have been painting. Yup, finally. I have been given paints before, but never even cracked them open, but this time, I am truly giving it a go. I gave one to my sis and bro-in-law for their wedding present, and now I am working on another one for my boss's wedding coming up soon. And I have another one on the go, kind of a dark theme. Anyway, that's my life at the moment. Could be better, could be worse.
So sits Content and eager,
The Desk Gremlin
Any problems or comments for the Grotto should be directed to a dark place, or if you really must, daiunus@yahoo.ca
Alrighty, let me give you an update again, just so we can say I did it. I have been all but promised a promotion by my boss as long as things keep going the way they are. This would mean a pretty substantial raise ( I think), more resonsibility, and possibly a move to another centre. I am enjoying the job though, it is hard work, and busy, but hey... that's what you get paid for. It's a long weekend here, so I am going out drinking a bit tonight with Mike (my Canadian friend). I had practice today, our season is about to start, another few weeks to get ready. Not sure if I am starting goalkeep but I got scouted today by another team that was practicing at the pitches, so they took my number and will get in touch soon. Kinda fun to be scouted honestly... it was odd. Other than that, I am still having money issues here, my taxes are absolutely jumbled, meaning I am getting nailed on them about 35% or so. Next month I should get all this extra taxation back, but until then... it's bread and water for this Canuck!!
Trying to think of anything else that I have been doing. I guess besides work and soccer... oh wait, I have been painting. Yup, finally. I have been given paints before, but never even cracked them open, but this time, I am truly giving it a go. I gave one to my sis and bro-in-law for their wedding present, and now I am working on another one for my boss's wedding coming up soon. And I have another one on the go, kind of a dark theme. Anyway, that's my life at the moment. Could be better, could be worse.
So sits Content and eager,
The Desk Gremlin
Any problems or comments for the Grotto should be directed to a dark place, or if you really must, daiunus@yahoo.ca
Saturday, August 13, 2005
Just a little update
Howdy folks.
Just thought I would update while I am sitting here on a rainy day in London. I am being trained at work constantly now, doing day courses, two day courses etc. It is a good sign, means I am getting closer to being able to ask for a promotion, which I am thinking I give 6 months, if I don't get one, I am gone. I know that isn't a long time, but if you saw some of the people that are above me, you wouldn't blame me. Hmm, well a good raise would keep me there as well I suppose. So, I am looking for a part time job to supplement my income while I am trying to get off the ground. Also, going to start looking for a new place to live. There is one roommate that I absolutely cannot stand, so... I will move. I know the other roommates don't like him, but I know he won't move until the 6 months are up, and I just have no patience right now (as you can tell I am sure hehe).
As you can see, I am spending alot of time trying to change things as they stand right now. Sometimes I find that is the best thing to do when you are bored. Work is the best thing right now, I would rather work 7 days a week than do pretty much anything else. Why you ask? Well, I am not actually sure, it's not like I am a workaholic by nature or anything. Hmm, this is a very strange post, I am reading it and wondering what the hell I wanted to say... not too much apparently. Well folks, thanks for all the comments this time around, good to know that you are out there reading this stuff :) Oh, Kim, if you want, you could always stop by England on your way to Italy ;) If not, I hope I get some pics!!!!
So sits,
The Desk Gremlin
Any problems or comments for the Grotto should be directed to a dark place, or if you really must, daiunus@yahoo.ca
Just thought I would update while I am sitting here on a rainy day in London. I am being trained at work constantly now, doing day courses, two day courses etc. It is a good sign, means I am getting closer to being able to ask for a promotion, which I am thinking I give 6 months, if I don't get one, I am gone. I know that isn't a long time, but if you saw some of the people that are above me, you wouldn't blame me. Hmm, well a good raise would keep me there as well I suppose. So, I am looking for a part time job to supplement my income while I am trying to get off the ground. Also, going to start looking for a new place to live. There is one roommate that I absolutely cannot stand, so... I will move. I know the other roommates don't like him, but I know he won't move until the 6 months are up, and I just have no patience right now (as you can tell I am sure hehe).
As you can see, I am spending alot of time trying to change things as they stand right now. Sometimes I find that is the best thing to do when you are bored. Work is the best thing right now, I would rather work 7 days a week than do pretty much anything else. Why you ask? Well, I am not actually sure, it's not like I am a workaholic by nature or anything. Hmm, this is a very strange post, I am reading it and wondering what the hell I wanted to say... not too much apparently. Well folks, thanks for all the comments this time around, good to know that you are out there reading this stuff :) Oh, Kim, if you want, you could always stop by England on your way to Italy ;) If not, I hope I get some pics!!!!
So sits,
The Desk Gremlin
Any problems or comments for the Grotto should be directed to a dark place, or if you really must, daiunus@yahoo.ca
Saturday, August 06, 2005
What to do?
Well hello there folks,
Thanks Burtonium for keeping my site alive!!!! *glares at the rest of you*. So, I am actually enjoying my job, although I am not paid nearly enough for the shit I have to put up with (same as any job really right?). Other than work, I have made the soccer team I had been trying out for, not sure if I am starting goalkeeper or not, but I will at least play half the games. I have a game tomorrow, so I have to impress them basically. I am still looking for a weekday team to join so that I can have at least two games a week, but it isn't easy breaking in. Other than that, i haven't done much since last time I posted. Doing courses through work, getting more and more responsibility and still getting paid the same.
Now, let's see... funny story... ah yes, my roommate from Australia. His name is Mark and he is quite literally insane I think. He talks to himself, fidgets CONSTANTLY and kinda murmers and mumbles all the time. He also just has no tact, no consideration and well... he is just a bloody barbarian from the outback. Now ask me if I like him. We only have a 6 month lease, so it will be possible to change the dynamics in the house after a short time.
I am still looking for a better job, either in my field or worth more money. I am not bent on staying here, so if any of you have a good job come up or something, let me know!!! I will look into it. Anyway, take care folks and keep in touch.
So sits, content but not satisfied,
The Desk Gremlin
Any problems or comments for the Grotto should be directed to a dark place, or if you really must, daiunus@yahoo.ca
Thanks Burtonium for keeping my site alive!!!! *glares at the rest of you*. So, I am actually enjoying my job, although I am not paid nearly enough for the shit I have to put up with (same as any job really right?). Other than work, I have made the soccer team I had been trying out for, not sure if I am starting goalkeeper or not, but I will at least play half the games. I have a game tomorrow, so I have to impress them basically. I am still looking for a weekday team to join so that I can have at least two games a week, but it isn't easy breaking in. Other than that, i haven't done much since last time I posted. Doing courses through work, getting more and more responsibility and still getting paid the same.
Now, let's see... funny story... ah yes, my roommate from Australia. His name is Mark and he is quite literally insane I think. He talks to himself, fidgets CONSTANTLY and kinda murmers and mumbles all the time. He also just has no tact, no consideration and well... he is just a bloody barbarian from the outback. Now ask me if I like him. We only have a 6 month lease, so it will be possible to change the dynamics in the house after a short time.
I am still looking for a better job, either in my field or worth more money. I am not bent on staying here, so if any of you have a good job come up or something, let me know!!! I will look into it. Anyway, take care folks and keep in touch.
So sits, content but not satisfied,
The Desk Gremlin
Any problems or comments for the Grotto should be directed to a dark place, or if you really must, daiunus@yahoo.ca
