In thinking about what has happened over the last 2 months and the ramifications that have come along with each decision, I wonder if in creating the perfect storm I have actually equated things into a giant hot mess...
1. Promoted at work to Lead Instructor.
PLUS SIDE: This means my schedule is Monday to Friday, instead of all over the place, and I never have to leave the building to teach unless there is a dire need or I would like to. I also now have underground heated parking, a key to the building and my own dedicated classroom.
DOWN SIDE: the other instructors, especially those that have been there a while really REALLY dislike me now. I have had my car vandalized (hence the underground parking), been called names, had rumors start about me (most of them are seriously laughable though) and most recently have been verbally attacked in my classroom in front of an instructor that I have been training - that happened today so I had to throw that in.
OVERALL: I love my job. I can deal with this high school drama by ignoring it. And by filing properly filled out complaint forms.
2. A day after I was promoted, I ended the 4 year relationship that I had been participating in.
PLUS SIDE: I smile more. I am more relaxed. I have more patience. And I laugh more easily.
DOWN SIDE: Aside from the stress of trying to find a new place, there really isn't one. My ex and I became better friends than lovers, due to his unpredictable work schedule.
OVERALL: I have to move. 'Nuff said.
3. I pick up the keys to my new place tomorrow afternoon.
PLUS SIDE: New suite. New paint. New carpet. New kitchen appliances. New bathroom. New lights. Bigger yard for Mr. Ari. A massive deck in the backyard. Cute from afar upstairs neighbours.
DOWN SIDE: My current residence looks like Baghdad. Half packed boxes. Missing shoes (which had better sort it's self out soon, cause missing shoes is just not right). Dishes all over the place. Clothing overflowing from suitcases, that should be used for traveling, not packing from one end of downtown to another. Did I mention that my current residence looks like Baghdad?
OVERALL: I AM SO FREAKING EXCITED!
With each 3 of these things, I look around and think that my life has become one giant hot mess/perfect storm. I should be freaking out right now. My friend MC commented last weekend that I shouldn't want to have another major thing dropped on me, in which my response was "bring it, cause what do I have to lose". I have been ridiculously calm about everything...rolling with punches...going with the flow...and everything has been working out in my favor.
Hot mess/perfect storm be damned. I am so excited for what is yet to come, that I feel like I should be going to Disney Land or World tomorrow morning. And I just might...after I get the new keys.
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