Hello again! About a week after you last post, we separated with my boyfriend of 10 years. It's been 2.5 years and I still grieve certain parts of that relationship. His sister and mom were really great, and I still miss them. But I am happy to have moved on from the parts that didn't work. Since then, my love life has been on a bit of a hiatus for serious stuff. I decided to focus on other things, and I have some really close relationships that have no future but feel good. I've been wondering if they have rendered me emotionally unavailable and resolved to slowly start dating this year to try meeting someone with life-building potential. A month after that post I also terminated my contract at the makerspace I was working at. I was on unemployment for about a year and really took that time to ask myself questions and went on an epic 3 month trip with buddies. Got my PADI certificate, biked around Taiwan and decided on the top of a Nepalese mountain I wanted to try becoming a Product Manager at a tech company. Found a job at a startup where I've been for almost a year and a half. I'm learning a lot, I'm getting paid twice what I was at the non profit and feel generally happier. In hindsight, my previous work environment seems a lot more toxic than I realized. I realized how much I like learning, and that I learn by doing. That I enjoy having superficial knowledge on many things. Built some propane flame effects, did my gun licence class, my fireworks certificate, learned to lockpick, solder electronics, did a product management training, a couple liquor distillations and some home and appliance repairs that taught me to use a few new tools. I have the financial freedom to invest in myself and my hobbies and learning, so I'm going for it :) Next I would like to sign up to learn this software called touch designer and maybe some basic python as it could unlock more art project potential. In the last bit of news, I purchased my first condo about 2 months ago. Perks of having a "real" job banks will loan to. It's finally feeling like home, but will remain a work in progress for a while. I'm inclined to take it slow, and do things as I like them. It's in my favorite neighbourhood of the city, on the same street my parents moved to as their first home in Montreal. A 100 year old apartment with high ceilings and beautiful mouldings. Some things are a little worn and crooked but I enjoy a home with character. Yearning to get better at my work, meet someone cool, learn some new skills and spend more time adventuring outdoors. I'm on the right track, trying to remind myself of that. To enjoy this moment when it feels like things are not moving fast enough.