So my facebook engagement is off! LOLz I am no longer engaged to my long time bestie Monroe anymore….she had this to say:
dear facebook. while you may have noticed Cara W and i have parted ways this doesn’t doesn’t mean we don’t still remain the closest of friends. she will always hold a special place in my heart. she is a truly wonderful human being and i am greatful to know her and can’t wait for her return to canada.. unfortunately… it… just wasn’t working out long distance wise. lol.. yours truly.
how sweet!
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In other news….my three month long hibernation is over!! Vienna gets pretty drewry in the Winter….especially when your counting down the days to FREEDOM! Having only three months of my internship left after being there since last March 2009 things at the office were getting a little dull.
The internship: Overall, the internship at the UN was an amazing experience and I’m grateful for my memories!! HOWEVER I don’t believe diplomacy and nuclear issues are my cup of tea. I realized that in life I must follow a more creative, exciting career, or at least work in a smaller office… I am too much of a frustrated & impatient person to work in such a BUREAUCRATUC atmosphere where things must go through multiple filters and projects move at the rate of a snail.
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Moving out of my comfort zone to Vienna, working at the United Nations, spending five days a week at the Vienna International Centre, meeting all types of “profesionals,” and countless nights partying i’ve learned a few things about life & myself….here are some..
LESSONS LEARNED (so far)
.Testing/trying different FOODS & local alcoholic favourites is my FAVOURITE part of travelling.
.You can fall into friendships as fast as you can fall out of them and vice versa
.I need to find a way to unleash the artist within.This includes learning how to video edit & photo edit. and learning how to SEW! ahhhh can’t wait!
.Doesn’t matter how many professionals you surround yourself with…there is ALWAYS highschool worthy DRAMA
.Lady Gaga in ALL forms is an EXCELLENT way of escapism.I will always know the updates concerning her. I am so glad she exists.
.Even though i’ve seen many beautiful historic sites and will see some more before I move back I prefer novelty, over history. In short – I would much rather go to the prater fun fair, nasch flea market, or sit on the MQ outside couches then see a painting or museum any day. HOWEVER i love to say i’ve seen some of the most famous paintings in the world. Novelty brings joy, history challenges the mind, and both develop character.
.You can successfully avoid someone on the metro by looking at your telephone with great interest
.I am more independent than I think & cannot deal with clingy people
. If you tell people your bored to their face during a night they think is exciting, they will probably not want to talk to you
.You can succesfully live in Vienna for a year and a bit by only knowing five phrases of german. Ich bin Auslander, Ich komme aus Kanada, Spreke si Englisch? and Toileten? are golden. so are Grusgot, Servus! Tchus, bitte, and Enshouligon (please excuse my spelling)
.Google has all the answers..Being spoiled has its limitations.Pokerfacing has it rewards.
.Weird people with quirky characteristics are the most pleasing to be around…from those who have small quirks to those who are totally out there. The bigger the character they are, the more I grow to love them!!! I will always love being around Crazy people over people who are routine & cliche.
.Canada will always be home!
These lessons are always a work in progress.
To be continued…..
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