Tuesday, December 14, 2004
Update from Ottawa
I guess being in Ottawa has turned on my political juices, been focusing on Char vs. The World, and not so much on my own diary.
Of course, it’s tough to sit down and sum up what’s going on, it’s easier to sit down and write some half assed diatribe to no one in particular.
Anyway, the job isn’t quite as I was expecting. However, it is as advertised, I guess I let my imagination run away on me. It’s 100% office stuff, no art at all. Of course, there are still chances for other opportunities, so I’m not too worried right now. I’ll get this under control, then we’ll see what happens.
It’s certainly a culture shock! The last office I was at was insurance, which was a different pace than here. Also, that office was in Newmarket, this one is in Ottawa, a lot of people are francophones! They work fine in English, but speak French a lot. It doesn’t bother me that they speak French per se, but it shows me how much my French sucks.
I’m getting along with people okay. Once again, I’m the biggest person in the office. Though it’s pretty close with one guy. He’s my height, and got a big belly. But my boobs and butt put me past him weightwise.
Shelley continues to be nothing short of fantastic! The room I’m in was her workout room. She’d gotten her condo specifically to have her own work out room, but found she liked being in the gym, and hardly ever used the room. So, it’s not like I’m intruding much. I’ve been getting to know her as we carpool too.
It’s clear I’ve changed more than she has since University. I’m much, much more conservative than I used to be. We always have heated discussions, however, we’re both happy to ‘agree to disagree’, and at the end of the day, go out and cruise the Market.
The Market is so great! All those bars right on top of each other. It’s nice to have variety. I love going out with Shelley and Jamie. The three of us together definitely form a contrast. We dance with any guys who come up to us. They’re always after Jamie, of course, but I get plenty of guys who just stare at my boobs, and Shelley will flex upon request: usually for a drink. I love watching that. Drives the guys nuts!
I talk with Ian every few days. We chat online a little. It’s tough right now, mostly ‘I love you’, which is true, but gets a little stale. He’s not doing much these days, watching movies, playing games, learning to feed himself. My job’s dry, I never cared to hear about his job. And it’s no fun to get into a good discussion over the phone.
On one hand, it’s nice to have a little time to myself. On the other hand, GOD I’m so fucking horny!
Of course, it’s tough to sit down and sum up what’s going on, it’s easier to sit down and write some half assed diatribe to no one in particular.
Anyway, the job isn’t quite as I was expecting. However, it is as advertised, I guess I let my imagination run away on me. It’s 100% office stuff, no art at all. Of course, there are still chances for other opportunities, so I’m not too worried right now. I’ll get this under control, then we’ll see what happens.
It’s certainly a culture shock! The last office I was at was insurance, which was a different pace than here. Also, that office was in Newmarket, this one is in Ottawa, a lot of people are francophones! They work fine in English, but speak French a lot. It doesn’t bother me that they speak French per se, but it shows me how much my French sucks.
I’m getting along with people okay. Once again, I’m the biggest person in the office. Though it’s pretty close with one guy. He’s my height, and got a big belly. But my boobs and butt put me past him weightwise.
Shelley continues to be nothing short of fantastic! The room I’m in was her workout room. She’d gotten her condo specifically to have her own work out room, but found she liked being in the gym, and hardly ever used the room. So, it’s not like I’m intruding much. I’ve been getting to know her as we carpool too.
It’s clear I’ve changed more than she has since University. I’m much, much more conservative than I used to be. We always have heated discussions, however, we’re both happy to ‘agree to disagree’, and at the end of the day, go out and cruise the Market.
The Market is so great! All those bars right on top of each other. It’s nice to have variety. I love going out with Shelley and Jamie. The three of us together definitely form a contrast. We dance with any guys who come up to us. They’re always after Jamie, of course, but I get plenty of guys who just stare at my boobs, and Shelley will flex upon request: usually for a drink. I love watching that. Drives the guys nuts!
I talk with Ian every few days. We chat online a little. It’s tough right now, mostly ‘I love you’, which is true, but gets a little stale. He’s not doing much these days, watching movies, playing games, learning to feed himself. My job’s dry, I never cared to hear about his job. And it’s no fun to get into a good discussion over the phone.
On one hand, it’s nice to have a little time to myself. On the other hand, GOD I’m so fucking horny!
