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I've got a job interview today for a network admin role, and it looks like I also have an opportunity for a desktop support role that would start Monday if I don't get the first job. Things are coming up Milhouse.

Smurph and I are in our new apartment in Toronto

I'm now Network+ and Security+ certified

I'll likely have some IT gigs starting next week

Yesterday Rogers installed our cable & internet

We're getting a bed & chair delivered today, along with a free 43" plasma tv that came with the bed

Last night we went to Mexitaco with one of Smurph's bffs and her...
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TODAY! IN JUST 8 HOURS, SMURPH WILL BE BACK!!!

4....

4 days left until Smurph gets back and helps me pack up the cats to move back to Toronto on March 30th.

I passed my Network+ exam (thanks for the well-wishes and advice!) BUT... now I have my Security+ exam booked for March 31st, which is only 10 days away.

Eep! About the next exam, Smurph coming home, and moving again... just everything. EEP!

10....

The official countdown has begun. Just 10 days until Smurph gets back and helps me pack up the cats to move back to Toronto on March 30th.

As for the more immediate future, I have my Network+ exam on Wednesday at 11am. I'm giving myself half an hour, starting now, to get my shit together and get down to cramming in earnest.

Any study...
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So, today I was let go of my job.

I was called into the office manager's office, where the big wig's from head office were on conference call. They said they weren't going to be extending my contract and were "looking into other options" and that I was done effective today.

So I'm unemployed. A little over a week earlier than what I'd expected.

I...
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Well, January 2011 is winding down, and boy how things have changed. For starters, the bus strike is over and service will resume tomorrow after being off the roads for a few days shy of 3 months. It's been so long that I honestly don't remember what I used to do for kicks before being sequestered in my home for the winter. So, I'm going...
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Related to the previous post, ranting about being fed up...

So... Smurph and I are considering evacuating the island. The buses are still on strike with no sign of getting back to work and rumours they could be out for another 2 months at least. We can't afford that. Smurph's job ends on Christmas eve and my EI is up in 4 months. If neither...
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