Started off pretty great, with 3 separate birthday celebrations for turning 25. Sold my car of 6 years in preparation for going on exchange. A little crisis of confidence starting off the school year as I prepared for the moot competition.
February
The cracks of the relationship became gaping holes, and everything came with a sunset clause. Competition in Ottawa went pretty well, and exchange was confirmed.
March
A little personal victory for the Elimination of Discrimination campaign I did on campus. The relationship continued to fracture, and the lack of summer job situation compounded the misery.
April
Crazy exam month. Moved back to Scarborough. Succumbed to facebook. Took stock of my life a little. Couldn’t wait to go aboard.
May
A geriatric type of life, helping out in the yard, planting, as if recuperating and rehabilitating. Which it kind of was, but the scars were all emotional. Watched all the episodes of Lost from the beginning for the first time. Attended a high school reunion.
June
Went on CQ, then off to camp. Had serious doubts about staying in the system, the summer, etc.
July
In Cold Lake, where all things are possible/gets skewed. Spent 3 weeks convincing myself not to get involved with an old flame, and when it came down to it, took all of 3 seconds to change my mind. Was really excited about articling prospects. Among many friends at camp.
August
Left camp early for a bunch of interviews, but was devastated when I didn’t get a single offer. Did some fun stuff and generally tried to prep for England. Struggled over whether I wanted to see the ex (J). Foolishly hopeful for whatever was going on with R.
September
Left a little out of place to not be starting school at the beginning of the month. Took an ill-advised trip to Calgary. Actually, no one advised me to go, so it was just my own decision to be faulted. Off to the UK excited and excited. So amused by every little thing British.
October
Orientations, starting classes, experiencing London. The ‘relationship’ came crashing down when I couldn’t decide who to trust. Went to Scotland and just totally fell in love with Edinburgh.
November
Madrid and Lincoln trips. School was happily chugging along. Probably the happiest I’ve been in quite a while.
December
Already nostalgic before I even left the UK. A weekend in Paris, a weekend in London. Coming home to a snow-covered wonderland after spending 3 months away.
My mom made us count our blessings, literally, at dinner tonight. I think the year had a bumpy start, but ended on a high note with my months aboard. Know that I’m grateful for you, and all your encouraging/entertaining/eccentric comments and insights. It keeps me going. Here’s to a fantastic 2008!
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