Waiting for an interview

October 13, 2008:

I'm actually winging it today on my blog, no pre-constructed blog to post. Gordon is off in Australia right now working with the helicopters for an exercise with the Aussies. The first days without him here has been kind of rough. It's left a gaping hole in my social life because I don't get to interact with him for a week. It's also made me realize how much I need to branch out and find some friends so I won't be so lonely next time. Gordon does have to take a couple of away trips this year, interbase golf/cricket, bush exercises, etc.

I haven't been a lump on the log though, I've done some things. I talk a walk everyday to break the boredom to the main street of Bulls. I'm planning on finally getting my hair cut, which it desperately needs! This may sound boring but that's what my life is right now. I plan on trying The Mothered Goose restaurant one day this week since it's the one place I've never been. It's nice to walk down the streets and get a little change in scenery. I've worked on planting my seed packets this Sunday. I don't know if I put too much topsoil on them but I think the water pats down the soil. So far, I've planted seeds for asters, marigolds, coneflowers, nigella, and poppies. A lot of annuals I know but I can't resist their beauty. Let's hope in two weeks or so they start sprouting. The weather has started getting a bit nicer. Last week was full of rain and wind but the weekend cleared up considerably and now it warm and clear. I may have to switch to a short-sleeve tee because of the heat today. I've left the vegetable garden for Gordon since that is his pride and joy right now. The compost needs to be turned over again to let everything decompose evenly on top.

I went to a traditional Presbyterian church for a change of pace from the other churches we were trying. I've resigned myself to the fact that a Baptist church out here is out of the question. Everybody here is a Church of England or branch thereof follower. Presbyterian doesn't seem too bad and I really enjoyed the service. It actually reminded me of the Sombra Del Monte church I went to back home. I was feeling really homesick yesterday, due to Gordon not being here to occupy my mind, and I think I was led to this church to tell me it was going to be okay. One lady stopped me after the service to talk to me and see where I'm from and stuff. It was really nice and comforting, funny how a nice act from a stranger can brighten your day.

I've started applying for jobs. So far, there's been no luck. I feel totally out of my element here in Palmerston North. This is mostly an agricultural industry area, the niche for conservation is small. I'll keep trying to find a job, even if it doesn't utilize biology. Going back to school looks better and better but I would have to be a citizen to be eligible for a lot of the scholarships and financial assistant. To each his own I guess. Well, that's about it for this installment. I hope everyone is enjoying fall and the Balloon Fiesta and everything that is fallish. It's one of my favorite seasons, next to spring. I like it when its not too hot and not too cold.