Wednesday, December 23, 2009

008: Save, save, save!

I'm surprised that I am following myself on here, because it just means that I'm vain. Anyway, it's easier to check the numbers on the titles that I'm doing (number indicates blog post, lol) and it works out.. Slightly keeps it easier to track ^^;

Starbucks is becoming amazing first off. I've recently put my brain in sleep mode, and concertrate on work now, at both jobs even gets me real far. I'm happy that I'm able to just work and nothing else, and the amazement that I've received from Lorissa has been breathtaking... I'm honoured that I can actually get something done and not worry what others think. I really don't associate with many people at work anymore, just see them, say hello and want to focus back on working.

Æ, I enjoy. Expect for the fact that I'm getting almost no shifts there whatsoever. I am first on the 'to call' list, and I am hoping they can call me for 2-3 shifts a week. I'm doing stock there so far, and it's real fun, gives me a chance to be away from the customers whilst working, which is something I need sometime. I'm just happy about the discount, muahahahahaha. >_>;
But I don't think I'll be buying anything anytime soon.

I am seriously thinking of applying for a part time job on the side, whereas it'll be in fast food or staples, or even safeway (not that there's anything wrong with that!) doing whichever is available, hopefully from 3-9 or so. I need as much money as I can gain for the possible move that will be happening sometime in the future, and I have a feeling that the best way that is able to be gained is cut off any social life that I do have [if it involves money, the bake nights and things similar to that are extremely fun and don't need any type of cash. :) ] and just work enough, that I have enough time to relax at home and maybe gain a few extra hobbies such as attempting to learn Spanish properly or reading. [A library card maybe a good idea.] But if anyone has any ideas to possibly save more money, let me know.
I am thinking of finding simple but cheap and healthy recipes that I don't have to do much preperation [because I am lazy and never encouraged to cook anymore.

What do I want to save up for?

SFU Kamloopa. (Kamloops in original terms, but Kamloopa refers to the city in some local First Nations languages.)
The joint major I want to proceed in is with Linguistics and First Nations Studies. You will find a brief description in this .pdf file "Hér."
I wish to progress in the Secwepemc language, and their culture. But if Dan and I plan to move anywhere, I will only have knowledge on that language, but the First Nations studies will be forward to many other cultures within Canada, and even the US. The question that I have to ask myself is if I really want to move to Kamloopa sometime next year or stay in Calgary, save up here and then head off to somewhere where we'll find ourselves more certain.
Suggestions are welcome.

Dan has said that he wouldn't mind moving to Kamloops, but wants us to both be happy with how much we have, he'll have to find a job there (shouldn't be too hard if he continues teaching..) accomodation and the such. I want to save as much as I can before I can consider anywhere currently.
I am thinking of staying with Starbucks, because of the University benefits that I gain (the whole tutition is semi-paid off, about $1000 every year or something like that...) I continue having the job that I am working at and I won't have to learn anything new. That's not too much of a problem, but the rate that I am getting paid currently that has basically forced me to go into assistance for housing and how Dan isn't too certain on that place is kind of nerve wracking occasionally.
My hours have gone down from 32 - 28 there... Which isn't too happy.
I'm tempted to call Brett and Danielle to gain any extra time that I can get starting in a fortnight... I don't think I'll be able to survive off that.

On the plus side~! $650 saved, $450 left on my visa.. Not that bad.
I've also found some more music, send suggestions~!

Not much else to report, apart from two deaths in my family, and a new baby girl.
...
Everything happens in three's.

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