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I finally moved out of my shell after 9 months [heh, the irony 
] and into a simple employment agency 2 week work shop for new Canadian residents. I'm there to pass the time as well as gain a few skills.
Just wanted to say that I'm enjoying the experience and beginning to see myself as a "person" again. I had stopped seeing myself as human, or capable of achievement, or even belonging in the world for a while.
I feel a fire in my belly --- a desire to connect with people --- make friends and talk to them.
In 2 days, I think I've already made a friend. Had a couple of lunches together [yesterday and today]. Seems like a nice guy and we get along really well. He's into cricket and soccer and so am I --- common ground and common interests.
So .. yah .. after 9 months --- having real human company feels good.
Also ... I'm viewing myself from the lens of my recent discoveries and keeping all those things in mind [the things that I've had JCF and Enneagrams point out to me, about me] --- and am noticing that by sticking to inherent behaviour and following my instincts instead of over-thinking and over-analysing things, I've noticed that I'm having a much easier time connecting with people, as well as just generally enjoying my experience.
This probably goes without saying, but I am far the most gregarious and talkative person in the workshop even if I'm not the most accomplished - or even if I don't have anything intelligent to say I just realized how much I love talking in front of a group of people.
I love the atmosphere.
Hopefully this helps me improve and learn more about the Canadian Job Market. There's some sort of post-workshop mentorship program where I get to be assigned to a related professional in my chosen industry. There may also be a 2 month volunteer work placement that can come out of this [if all goes well].
I usually share only negative stuff with you guys --- figured it might be nice to talk about some positive changes as well
] and into a simple employment agency 2 week work shop for new Canadian residents. I'm there to pass the time as well as gain a few skills. Just wanted to say that I'm enjoying the experience and beginning to see myself as a "person" again. I had stopped seeing myself as human, or capable of achievement, or even belonging in the world for a while.
I feel a fire in my belly --- a desire to connect with people --- make friends and talk to them.
In 2 days, I think I've already made a friend. Had a couple of lunches together [yesterday and today]. Seems like a nice guy and we get along really well. He's into cricket and soccer and so am I --- common ground and common interests.
So .. yah .. after 9 months --- having real human company feels good.
Also ... I'm viewing myself from the lens of my recent discoveries and keeping all those things in mind [the things that I've had JCF and Enneagrams point out to me, about me] --- and am noticing that by sticking to inherent behaviour and following my instincts instead of over-thinking and over-analysing things, I've noticed that I'm having a much easier time connecting with people, as well as just generally enjoying my experience.
This probably goes without saying, but I am far the most gregarious and talkative person in the workshop even if I'm not the most accomplished - or even if I don't have anything intelligent to say
I just realized how much I love talking in front of a group of people. I love the atmosphere.
Hopefully this helps me improve and learn more about the Canadian Job Market. There's some sort of post-workshop mentorship program where I get to be assigned to a related professional in my chosen industry. There may also be a 2 month volunteer work placement that can come out of this [if all goes well].
I usually share only negative stuff with you guys --- figured it might be nice to talk about some positive changes as well
