Wishin' and-a hopin'

[growler_south]

It's no surprise to everyone that I've been feeling a little trapped lately. For many reasons I'm ready for a change, and given that I'm 30 its probably going to be a big one.

-I like my job but it's not changed or challenged me for a couple of years now, and to be honest I'm over the animation buzz. 5 years is the longest I've been in one *career*, let alone one job!!
-My house is cheap rent, and I get along real well with the flatmates, but its not a home and I'm doing little more than storing my clothes and using the washing machine here.
-I love my circle of friends, and hold them dear to my heart- but thats it, there appear to be no romantic possibilities on the horizon in Auckland. Well, none that I've met yet. And, to be honest, I'm not looking any more.
-Mum and Dad are healthy and happy, my sister is settled, and my surviving grandparents are hateful, spiteful people. No family to keep me here...
-I have few material posessions left. One old car, some bedroom furniture, a nifty wee DVD player, laptop, camera.



So what's holding me back then? the small matter of money, as ever. My job pays well and I've finally got my spending under control, but theres still debt remaining.

-I'm *real* close to finally paying off all my debts: if it wasnt for the monster $14,000 loan from my dad 2 years ago, and the $4000 debt from my replacement computer, I'd be well sorted by now.

Its just a matter of time. I calculate that I will be debt free on the 20th of January. Add a couple of months to get a bit of cash behind me, and watch this space... does the big OE beckon? Will I finally get to use my UK passport? Or will I learn to trap beaver? (the type that smells like fish builds dams..)

Comments

[torsvan.livejournal.com]

If you stop by Australia, make sure you say hello..

[scream4noreason.livejournal.com]

Move to Melbourne,its not like you dont know ppl here.Then,when youre bored with it(about 4 years later) you can try overseas.....

[ejo-muc.livejournal.com]

being in kind of the same situation and thinking about going to the US. In case you want to challenge yourself with a new language, just stop by here in Munich. It is wonderful here - but still I want to leave...

[furr-a-bruin.livejournal.com]

Boy do we look at things differently! I've been working for the same company for nearly 16 years.

[pa747sp.livejournal.com]

Why not use your NZ passport first and have a sojourn in Melbourne?

[pa747sp.livejournal.com]

Or why not go to Texas and give your indentical twin, Perry, a big surprise. I'm sure he would love to see you.

[(Anonymous)]

I'm thinking cozy log cabin livin' with your own furniture workshop and a sweet guy to fish with in the lake out back sounds awful nice ;o)

--E

[growler-south.livejournal.com]

Hmmm, that does sound mighty tempting- throw in a couple of moose steaks and you're on :-)

PS, Are you allowed to cruise Livejournal from work? (Me likes IP logging :-)

[(Anonymous)]

Steaks are on me and yup - I can do what I like at work - I run the systems! -- Erich

[gregorbehr.livejournal.com]

Funny, I was 30 when I did the big life change.
Left my home town, left my job, friends, family and moved to the big city.
The relationship with "Big" was only a few months old and good, got a new job and all was good.
6 years later, many things have changed, but all in all, the change has been for the good.
When you are ready, that call to see what else is out there in life will pull hard enough and you will do what is right for you and you're friend will be here to support you every step of the way!