Money (lack thereof) and music.
Unemployment does not suit me. I figured if I just held out on my casual job after finishing uni I'd be fine for the next couple of months and it would give me breathing space to do the shows I'm in (Currently three plus in the chorus for our local pro orchestra). Then I figured that once things calmed down a little I could start looking for more work. Although I'm a bit loathe to commit to anything since I'd like to be free for more study if I decide I want to do that next year.
Unfortunately I don't seem to have a job anymore. The budget at work has been totally cut and there are basically no casual shifts. So that's me screwed. I'm trying to get on unemployment benefits and job finding help. I kind of resent this because some part of my mind thinks I'm "above" it (I liked the idea of no longer having to rely on welfare since I'm now off Youth Allowance, and what do I do, I go straight onto a new welfare payment.) But I know that it's not about being above or below it, but about getting help finding a job and being supported in the meantime. Ugh. I just wish I was more motivated, or that there were more jobs, or something.
That's just the grumpy part of my brain. Actually my driving mood is pretty optimistic. The eisteddfods are next week, bit nervous about them, but I had my first run through with my accompanist today and it went really well! So EXPENSIVE though... but yeah let's not be thinking about money.
The Gondoliers is so much fun! And The Magic Flute is going pretty well too, although considering we open in like three weeks I can't believe we haven't started blocking yet. Madness. I felt really shitty in the first couple of rehearsals for that because I didn't know anyone and they're all Con students and know each other, and I'm the outsider, but now I'm feeling a little more part of it.
Motivation isn't hurt by the presence of a really good looking piano major who I'm trying not to stare at all the time. I ran into him at the bus stop today and it was pretty awkward, at least for me. I had nothing to say and actually resorted to talking about the weather. He seemed tired and moody and didn't have much to say either, apart from a bit of whinging. Not so attractive. But when he plays I completely forget where and who I am. It's amazing. That's actually how I noticed him to begin with actually, we were taking a break during rehearsal and he killed time at the piano with some Chopin. I was in love with his playing before I even got a look at him :D Then I decided that I'm going to have to marry a pianist. God, it would save so much money, not having to pay for an accompanist. :P
OH AND I SAW HARRY POTTER. Total spur of the moment decision to go at the midnight showing when this guy from Chorus asked me to join him just two hours before. I was like "are you trying to sell me your spare ticket?" and he said "No, I'm trying to give you my spare ticket. And I can get you there and back." So who was I to refuse? I'll have to vent about HP in another post though.
Oh and thanks magistrates for the gift, never gotten one of those! :D *hugs*
Unfortunately I don't seem to have a job anymore. The budget at work has been totally cut and there are basically no casual shifts. So that's me screwed. I'm trying to get on unemployment benefits and job finding help. I kind of resent this because some part of my mind thinks I'm "above" it (I liked the idea of no longer having to rely on welfare since I'm now off Youth Allowance, and what do I do, I go straight onto a new welfare payment.) But I know that it's not about being above or below it, but about getting help finding a job and being supported in the meantime. Ugh. I just wish I was more motivated, or that there were more jobs, or something.
That's just the grumpy part of my brain. Actually my driving mood is pretty optimistic. The eisteddfods are next week, bit nervous about them, but I had my first run through with my accompanist today and it went really well! So EXPENSIVE though... but yeah let's not be thinking about money.
The Gondoliers is so much fun! And The Magic Flute is going pretty well too, although considering we open in like three weeks I can't believe we haven't started blocking yet. Madness. I felt really shitty in the first couple of rehearsals for that because I didn't know anyone and they're all Con students and know each other, and I'm the outsider, but now I'm feeling a little more part of it.
Motivation isn't hurt by the presence of a really good looking piano major who I'm trying not to stare at all the time. I ran into him at the bus stop today and it was pretty awkward, at least for me. I had nothing to say and actually resorted to talking about the weather. He seemed tired and moody and didn't have much to say either, apart from a bit of whinging. Not so attractive. But when he plays I completely forget where and who I am. It's amazing. That's actually how I noticed him to begin with actually, we were taking a break during rehearsal and he killed time at the piano with some Chopin. I was in love with his playing before I even got a look at him :D Then I decided that I'm going to have to marry a pianist. God, it would save so much money, not having to pay for an accompanist. :P
OH AND I SAW HARRY POTTER. Total spur of the moment decision to go at the midnight showing when this guy from Chorus asked me to join him just two hours before. I was like "are you trying to sell me your spare ticket?" and he said "No, I'm trying to give you my spare ticket. And I can get you there and back." So who was I to refuse? I'll have to vent about HP in another post though.
Oh and thanks magistrates for the gift, never gotten one of those! :D *hugs*