A Month has Passed

As the title says I have been here for more then a month now. Since Halloween not a lot has really happened. I wish I had tons of stories to share, but for the most part life has fallen into a comfortable routine. 

I find myself loving my new job. Not only does it get me out of the house, but I have fun while I am there. Don't get me wrong, I work hard whether it is on the sales floor or at the cash, but the atmosphere is so much more stress free then the call centre. The only down side is it has been part time hours so far and I really need a lot more hours to try and save up the fees I am going to need.

The good news is my drivers license with my updated address has arrived so I can apply for my passport renewal. This is the next step towards getting back to England. I really need to focus on the steps as it will help me keep my sanity. I do feel really lonely at times, it is hard when The Hubby is so far away and all my friend live far away. I use my brothers' hockey games as a way to get some adult interaction and to get out of the house.

Hockey has become my solace. It can yell and cheer and get rid of some of my tension, while having fun. I have always loved going to the rink with my dad since I was little. It was always about more then just the games. Dad and I talk on the ride in and the ride home. We share our thoughts and advice and laugh over old memories. I love going to all the different rinks, whether it is an old barn in Prescott or a more modern rink like Scotia Bank Place. The smell of the ice, the feel of the cold crisp air, the glare of the bright lights, the sound of fans cheering and the sense of belonging to something, belonging to the team. It all comforts me and right now any comforts help.

The my other hobby is my crafting. I am working on several knitting projects for Christmas. I don't think they will all be done in time, but I m going to try. I love the repetition of patterns, it calms my mind and allows me to focus on just the knitting. Being able to block out some of life's worries for just a little while is a godsend. My crafting time is important to me as it is me time, which I keep telling my mother. Anytime you can get a little time for yourself you must capitalize on it.

As the days fly by I look forward to doing more for myself. I have a great support net with my family, but I need to be able to save money for the move as well as have some spending money for myself. I know The Hubby is working hard across the pond a well and as long as we both work towards our goals it won't take long until we achieve it.

Until then I will keep on dreaming,

~Diligentdaydreamer