May 17th. That morning, my grandma dies. 3 hours later, I get a call on my cell from Kat who's trying to console me. At the same time, my office phone rings, and its my boss. "Please come to my office" he says. They abolish my position at work because they're restructuring. I get 2 weeks pay and the monetary value of the vacation time that was owed to me. Security escorts me out of the building.
Things can't get worse right? Wrong. Me and Matt started seeing each other on St-Patties day. I find out he's cheating on me via Facebook. Nice.
I was pretty down for a few weeks. Elizabeth started Operation Get Monika Out Of Her Funk. However, due to unforeseen circumstances (drunken old men), it didn't work out so well.
But I got out of it. I filed for unemployment, and the party began. I haven't worked a day since then, not for lack of trying. I've gone out on average 6 out of 7 nights. I've met new people and made new friends. It's been awesome.
Since September I've been back at McGill, getting certified to teach English. I'm hoping that my contract comes through and if it does, I'll be off to Japan in January for 1+yrs. I'm turning 22 on Tuesday, and the ball has finally started rolling.
I'll try to post more often. I think the inspiration is coming back, and with the big move coming up, I'll have more funny stories to tell you guys. I've missed you.
It didn't work out so well because I am the worst friend ever.
ReplyDelete(Why yes, it is all about me.)
Since you wrote it's all about you, I cannot say that you are a good friend because the spotlight would be not on me, but on you. Again.
ReplyDeleteMonika! Glad that the funktrain has left the station. Many, many people I know who've lost jobs have eventually come to see that as a blessing in disguise; I'm wishing the same for you!
ReplyDeleteThanks rob =)
ReplyDeleteWe missed you to, babe! Things haven't been going my way the last couple of months, specially this managers position I was hoping to get since I've been with this company for over 5 years, but the big boss hired a newbie, and get this, I have to train him!
ReplyDelete*%*+!
Ok, got that out of my system. Happy to see you back!
Glad I check my dead blog every once in a while, or I would never know your fine ass is back!
ReplyDeleteSorry about your grandma, babe, and those assholes at your last job! Hey, if it wasn't for them letting you go you wouldn't be where you are now. Hope you know enough Japanese!
If you're planning on visiting Germany on your way to Japan, let me know. Maybe we can meet up for a few brewskys and talk smack! :)
@ vid: ugh! fucking corporate bastatds!
ReplyDelete@ al: but dude, aren't you in NYC?!
You'll love Japan, and ELT teaching is great fun, but avoid the green spongey cake....good luck
ReplyDeleteheh welcome back mon. sorry to hear about your grandmother. i had no idea... none of us did, i think.
ReplyDeleteoh and HAPPY BIRTHDAY !
Monika, I'm from New York City, but I currently live in Germany. So wa-do-ya-say?
ReplyDeleteHey Dawn, nice to see you're still around!
dawn? -_-
ReplyDeleteheyyy
ReplyDelete=) Tis me
Hope you remember me.
You're at McGill and that's awesome. It's a lovely university.
If you meet anyone named Maria stay away.
We missed you two, Monika! So when you come back?
ReplyDeleteIt is all in the stars, so things get better.
Hello?