Well yeah! I've decided to do a new header to go along with a long overdue entry

Its been quite a while I haven't written anything in my journal and I must apologize to my friends for not having given news lately, resulting in being concerned for my welfare. I'm happy to say things are on an upward slope thankfully

A lot of changes have been happening in my life lately, most of them being on the professional side and career wise. For those that don't know I'm on social aid and participate in a social reinsertion program where I've been learning how to do videos and working with digital cameras for the last 1 1/2 year. Normally we are assigned a 1 year contract which was renewed in February. During the time I was learning new skills I was looking at my overall situation and asked myself if I was where I wanted to be at this point in my life. The answer was a simple one...NO...the remedy however was more involved. I had to take a long hard look at my lack of confidence in steering my life where I wanted it to be and overcome the fear of going back to school to recycle myself. That was one part of it but viewing this looming reality as something stimulating and challenging to me proved to be the real hurdle.

I've been working with an unemployment agent towards gaining some qualifications where I can have good prospects of a job after going to school. The government invests quite a bit of money to recycle people that have had difficulty finding work, orientating them in fields where it is estimated that there will be shortages in the next years. I chose to study in graphic / commercial arts, as it happens this sector is pretty stable and there is a need for qualified personnel. From this starting point I did all the paperwork, going to interviews, passing tests, etc towards building a solid file to present to the agent proving that I am determined to carry it through.

I'm happy to say as a result that yesterday I signed the final papers with the approval of the government in paying for my education and living expenses. I was literally jumping for joy :woot:

Other than this news, I've been given a series of contracts that pay me an extra small monthly supplement, working as a photographer for a cultural chronicle. Mostly taking promo shots of artists and more candid ones during interviews.

My health is doing far better with the meds that the doc prescribed and has enabled me to remain stable, thank heavens!

Also I've adopted a kitten (that I'll be picking up tomorrow) and will take pics of her to show you

So considering all this its been little wonder that my page fell into somewhat of a neglect and my message center is overflowing...I'm not sure how I'm going to tackle this as it has gone past its usual volume.

GIFTS AND DEDICATIONS

I would like to thank all of my friends for these gorgeous gifts, showing concern and caring. You mean a lot to me and have been a backbone during my time of turmoil. Thank you all

A gift to show support and caring



A Bday gift from my sweetie



A gift to me and several other fine artists



A gift to all his friends and since I count myself among them I'm gladly showing it off




CONTESTS GOING ON

is still hosting the Magical Muse Contest until June 30th. Read more details here [link]

I'm showing one of the stamps made for the contest
























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