I’ve been back in Toronto for about a month now. It has been a busy, full month reconnecting with family and friends while figuring out how to live here again. After reviewing the original my original budget, scope, schedule, and objectives, I’ve determined that the original objectives of personal growth have been met so that in the end the remaining scope and schedule (and residual budget) are unnecessary. What that really means is that I’ve decided to stay put and not continue on with travelling and walking the Camino in Spain. I hope to return to that plan in future, but for now I’m going to stay put in Toronto.
Unfortunately I’m not able to return to my prior employment so my search for a new role has started. I’m hoping to find a role as a Project Manager working with an energetic, dedicated team creating and implementing exciting solutions. That sounds very broad, but I’ve been spoiled getting to work with such intelligent, great people for a long time so I’m open to a change of industry and type of projects so long as the team is the right fit.
I’m also trying to find a place to live. Home hunting is never much fun. My ideal is a reasonably priced and sized 1-bedroom close to the Beaches. I’ve had so much fun enjoying the waterfront running, rollerblading, and just strolling in the past that I want to easily enjoy it again. Eric and I also want to give Stand-Up Paddleboarding (sup) a try this summer, so being close to the beach would be ideal.
I’m working to reestablish the foundations for a settled life again in Toronto. Not that it has been all work and no play. I’ve had a wonderful time visiting my parents in Kingston a couple of times, reconnecting with friends long neglected (sorry folks!), and enjoying this lovely city again. I’m happy to be home and looking forward to some stability and routine again. I know that sounds boring but after being on the move for so long, daily life is a nice change!
I’m not sure what will happen with this blog. It was originally setup a way to share my adventures and misadventures as I travelled. With that done, I’m going to try and continue to use it as a space to share my more daily real life adventures. We’ll see how it goes so stay tuned!