Thursday, November 04, 2004

Stages of Dismissal
The first stage after being dismissed from a long-time position is can best be described as 'Dazed and Confused'. At first I had thought that 'Stunned' was stage one, and confused was stage two. But given the amount of fluctuation between the two over the past day and a half they were simply one stage.

Star told me yesterday I was the most relaxed she'd seen me in years. I'd have to agree byt thats me into stage two: 'Contemplation'. I've been thinking about what I want to do - the problem is everytime I sit and think about it I get more ideas, and thate doesnt help narrow the field any. I guess I'll jsut have to make a list and hope clarity is a future stage. So here is the list so far:

Hospitality - Lets face it. I can easily make this my career. I can make good money at it, network and use it as a springboard into politics.
Education - I think I would make a good social studies teacher, and guidance counsellor. I also think in addition to being good at it - I'd enjoy it.
Police - Although I do not meet the physical requirements for the EPS if I deceid this is what I want to do I can get into shape and have laser surgery to meet the vision requirements.
Politics - I could run as an MLA this election and use the next three weeks to campaign as an Independent. No chance of winning but my name would be out there.
Humanitarian - Every now and then I feel the urge to drop everything and head overseas with the Red Cross, World Vision or others into places where I can help. Although I don't admit it much - I'm a really big softy and this may be right up my alley.
Oil Field - Heck, It's not rewarding at all but I know enough people that I can get a job to make a ton of money to pay for Education, etc. I don't drink much or do dope so it's not like I'm going to squander it all in camp.

Thats my list for now... I'll add more later.