CB in review

"CB" (jrcb)
12/27/2018 at 12:59 • Filed to: None

Last year I did a round-up of my best-of posts, which it turns out, I have none of, so let’s just take a look at this from an automotive and personal perspective:

Passed a very long job interview process and I’m finally doing my dream job

Bought a car and re-taught myself how drive stick

Somehow maintained my relationship with my girlfriend

Got back into photography

Moved to the middle of nowhere (thanks, employer!)

Did a solid number on my student loan while incurring a new hell of car payments

Maybe started figuring out this whole life thing

What’ll happen next year? Will I ever get my motorcycle license? Will I get new computer and camera equipment? Will I go on an adventure? Who knows! But here’s hoping that everyone made the most of the year, and is ready to take on the next one.

DISCUSSION (10)

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > CB
12/27/2018 at 13:10

I know so many people that do what you do that ended up in Sask. What’s the deal with that?

Also, I really hope you can make the PNW Whistler drive!!

CB > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
12/27/2018 at 13:15

Every province has a certain number of spots given to each group of graduates. Our group had eight provinces open, but sometimes it might only be the big four (BC, Alberta, Sask, Manitoba). If you’re from one of these provinces, you have higher odds of going back, but it’s still not guaranteed.

Anyway, this means that everyone from out east ends up being stuck with a spot in the prairies, because there might be one spot open in the Maritimes, you need to have special skills to work in Ontario, and no one wants to come here. And if BC fills up, they end up here too. That’s the sparks notes version.

I’m hoping too, but with how my schedule is lining up, it’s not looking promising at this point, especially with the 20 hour drive both ways. i’ll keep you posted.

diplodicus forgot his password > CB
12/27/2018 at 13:46

What is it you do?

And just buy the damn a7 II already.

CB > diplodicus forgot his password
12/27/2018 at 13:50

I’m a professional people person.

Trying to get my reserve fund back up. I hem and haw a lot on big purchases because $1500 is nothing to sneeze at. That’s nearly four months of car payments.

diplodicus forgot his password > CB
12/27/2018 at 14:07

So hr?

Ya I know what you mean. I've been messing around with my a6000 and while it's miles better than my cellphone I can't help but wonder what something like the a7 ii would be like.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > CB
12/27/2018 at 14:26

Looking at your bullet points, Congrats on Adulting!

Whether it gets better, or worse? That’s up to you. cheers to 2019!

CB > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
12/27/2018 at 14:30

Thanks! And I’ve learned a lot of situations can be better dealt with when I have a better attitude towards them, so I’ll make next year the best year I can.

Longtime Lurker > CB
12/27/2018 at 16:51

When you get moto license you can have a ride on my bike if you want.

CB > Longtime Lurker
12/27/2018 at 19:04

You're in Stoon, right?

Longtime Lurker > CB
12/27/2018 at 20:43

Yes