Securities Law Writer.

So.

I took the nice, quiet, comfortable quasi-legal job.

It's been 2 weeks now. And so far so good.

Only working with a few other lawyers...who happen to be incredibly normal and down-to-earth.

Did I make the right decision? Only time will tell. Let's just say, I sure hope so.

We're trying to move on this year...children and new house...I think this job came at the right time.

I'm so grateful.

When it rains, it pours...

I was anticipating great things for 2011.

But I honestly didn't anticipate that suddenly I would be juggling multiple job opportunities all at once.



I'm weighing my options. Longing to make the wisest decision...Here is my dilemma:

1. Continue to work part time as an immigration lawyer (as I was doing last year); AND

2. Work full time as a legal writer (altho not 100% sure if I even have the position); OR

3. Work part time as a legal recruiter AND part time as an immigration lawyer for another law firm.



See how confusing this is? I had such a peaceful last few months and now I am faced with some major decisions to make...i will likely have to make a final call either this week or next.



Discernment and wisdom is key.

Fresh & New

January is such a beautiful month to me every year because it signifies a fresh, new start.

All the mistakes, disappointments & unattained hopes & dreams of 2010 are now behind me.

But even my joys, triumphs and successes....even these are things of the past.

Hello 2011. I can tell this year is going to be huge. I feel it in my heart.

"If it doesn't break your heart, it isn't love;
If it doesn't break your heart, it's not enough...;
I'll sing until my heart caves in..."

[Switchfoot]

I've already had a few interviews and the new year has just begun. Waiting on a part-time legal recruiter position as well as second interview for a legal writing position. No stress.

My friend J and I are still contemplating on opening our own tea/cupcake shop! My dream.

Something New

Today I learned how to fold a t-shirt, Japanese samurai style.

Seriously. It's hilarious fun.

Look it up on youtube. You won't be disappointed, but you will be addicted.

I'm waiting on a potential non-legal job...will this be it? I emailed the employer to follow up because I haven't heard from her in a week. Sigh.

It's almost Christmas...my ultimate favourite time of the year.

Navin

...is the name of my virtual assistant....in INDIA.

Isn't that insane? I've discovered this whole new world....and it's fascinating.

I asked him to do some research for me on the tea industry in Canada and in India and how to go about starting an on-line tea business. It cost me a whole $20. And I've got charts, graphs and pages of things to read. I've learned so much over the last month! I want to absorb more info and more knowledge. What hole have I been living in all these years?

The world is my oyster. Now, I just need to decide what that oyster looks like....

We are also looking to move out of our condo....and into a HOUSE. Oh, and did I mention that we're planning for a b-a-b-y soon? Yes, life is hectic and exciting, all at the same time. So many unknowns, so many hopes and dreams.

Lastly, my hubby forgot to do something for me....again. Sigh.

WWW

So.

I've been thinking of starting an on-line business...perhaps selling tea from India? Or I've been exploring the possibility of a dog-walking business in downtown Toronto. The possibilities are endless. I think I just need to take a giant leap of faith and just go for it...What am I afraid of? Failure?

I also started reading a new book, "The 4 Hour Workweek" by Timothy Ferriss. Very inspiring. Hilarious. I'm learning so much right now...Totally recommend it. Now I just need to take all these amazing ideas and do something with it.

Month 4 since I quit my full-time job....

my grammie passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2010 @ 5am.

My mom and I were at her bedside when she passed away peacefully in her sleep.
I miss her dearly.

For 2 weeks my job hunting was put on the backburner while I concentrated on loving my grammie....Here is my eulogy:

Hi everyone. I had a very hard time putting my gramma’s eulogy together. No matter how hard I try, I can never do justice to who she was and what she accomplished in her lifetime. I know we are all grieving today for we all lost a great woman of God. But I have no doubt in my mind that she is walking the golden streets of heaven right now with Jesus by her side. Even though I wasn’t her favourite grandchild (my brother was, hands down), I shared a lot of wonderful memories with her. My grandma was an integral part of my life. My grandfather passed away when my mom was 4. And after raising my mom and my uncle all by herself, my gramma came to Canada when my brother was born. And for the last 27 years, she has lived with my parents and my brother and I. While both my parents worked very hard, she was our babysitter, our comforter and our best friend. My gramma loved to the watch wrestling, so much so that when we were younger and it was just the 3 of us in front of the tv, we would have a vote as to what to watch, I would lose, because both my gramma and my brother would want to watch WWF. My gramma was the best cook in the entire world, she nursed me through chicken pox, she knit me sweaters and scarves galore and she spent most of her life loving us in every way possible. She was also the one to tell me when my other grandmother passed away a few years ago and let me cry myself to sleep in her arms. And even in the hospital last week, she never once complained but would tell us to go home and not worry about her, to use pillows and she asked us constantly whether we ate. Even during the last few days of her life on earth she thought of us before herself. My gramma was a very strong and stubborn woman. I think both my mother and I are very much like her in this way. But I can only hope that the next generations of women in our family are as strong as she was. She also was a woman of prayer and has likely prayed for every major and minor event and decision in my life. She was definitely the solid rock in our family. And although our lives will never be the same without her, we will always remember what a kind, wise and beautiful woman of faith she was.

So thank you so much for coming today to help honour my grandmother. I’m sure that she would not have wanted this day to be filled with sadness and tears but with rejoicing. For today we are celebrating her grand entrance through the gates of heaven. Thank you.