Jade Down Under

This past week I've been fairly productive, especially after my stress levels hit the roof at the end of last week, too much on my mind and not enough time in a day!!!  Last week I finally got a few jobs done that had been weighing on my mind, this allowed for some needed clarity.  I've secured a job for the next few months, I finished some teaching paperwork I needed to complete, and I've started to put away some money!  The biggest stress in my life.

I can't wait to find a teaching job!!  **fingers crossed, September?**

A coworker and I actually had a conversation yesterday about what we would wish for if a magical genie appeared.  Of course this is a pointless conversation but a fun one to say the least.  He wished for happiness, health and to never have to worry about money.  Perhaps its the cynic in  me but I pointed out that the genie could easily give him a lobotomy, a strong heart and a cardboard box.  The way I see it the lobotomy would cover the happiness issue (he wouldn't know any better) and the cardboard box would cover the money worries, can't worry about what you don't have.  I made the slip of saying 'she could do that to you,' wrong thing to say.  I hate when I let our secrets out!

I think wish number one for me would be a fulfilling job.  The word fulfilling is loaded which covers a lot of bases, I'm hoping the genie can't outsmart me on that one.  I would define fulfilling as getting at least what you put in through money and satisfaction.  We work more than we play and we see our coworkers more often than our loved ones so when you pick your career you have to consider more than the pay cheque. From my chosen profession you can tell I have, otherwise I'd be a mechanic.  Damn they make a lot per hour.   Also, I figure if you love your job you'll have less stress = better health.  Which leads me to wish #2...

Wish #2 would be health.  With the mass diagnosis of cancer and heart disease in Canada I'm hoping to avoid sickness.  Of course prevention is key but imagine being able to wish for perfect health and not worry about salt, liquor, tanning etc. etc.?!  Now if I was giving this wish to an evil genie I'd change the wording; I don't want to live forever, just a healthy 90-odd years.  Speaking of that for the past two weeks I've been eating healthy and so far have had excellent results; down 6lbs in two weeks!   I've been hitting the gym four times a week with the girl clan which allows for some valued girl time and venting.  I leave there refreshed and ready to start the next day.  I know its only been two weeks but its a start towards a healthier lifestyle.

On to wish #3.... this one I'm not sure of.  I could wish for happiness but I've scared myself with the lobotomy option.  Love? Nah.  I can find that on my own.  Money?  Yes.  Money.  I would ask for money.  However, how much?  There's a fine line between being too greedy and having the government up your butt, and being comfortable.  If my debt could be paid off and if I could also be given a good savings account (say $40K) I would be happy.  I don't need to buy a Ferrari or a mansion, however, I would like to be able to afford food.  One day... one day I'll be able to feed myself.