Jennifer Frost's blog

Steam Train . . .

Here we are on the Steam Train in Quebec. First class all the way! And for the record we did not trapeze through the trees. :)

I am a Walrus . . .

Here is John and I on the trip back. Yes, we are making up on our words. :)

Thoughts . . .

So again I have slacked on posting on my blog. You may ask," Jennifer you have all the time in the world, please post on you blog more." So for all of you, here I am with a post.
Since I last posted, nothing too exciting has happened. I am still looking for work, but I have been contacted by the University of Toronto, for some temp work. In talking with them, 90% of the full time employees start out as a temp, so this might be a good way to get my foot in the door. So we will see if anything opens up with them. I will keep everyone posted.

On Saturday John and I are taking a short vacation to Ottawa. The capital of Canada, we wanted to get out of town and go somewhere close, so Ottawa sounded like fun. We have a train ride and a ghost walk planned. I will take lots of pictures when we get back so I can share the trip with everyone.

Lastly, a couple weeks ago I saw one of the best plays ever.

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John even enjoyed himself. It was Evil Dead, the Musical. It was awesome, it was in downtown Toronto. Blood was thrown into the audience, you wanted to sing along to the music. It was a great time!

John's RC Truck . . .

Immigration . . .

So finally after a year of waiting my immigration process is almost over. On September 5th at 8:15AM EST, I have my landing interview. John and I go to court, answer a few questions, and then I am granted permanent residence! That basically means, that I can work and come and go into and out of the country without getting the third degree. In 3 years I can become a citizen if I choose.

It is time to celebrate!

More Updates . . .

So, I am sure everyone is wondering what I have been up to. :) I have been so bad about updating my blog. So here is an update!

Job Hunting - I have had a couple interviews. But the overall view is, I am wonderful but too qualified. The jobs I was applying for the hiring mangers did not like the fact that I have an MBA. Given that these were pretty much entry level positions. So I have set my sights higher. The universities are starting to hire, so I have been applying at a local university in Oakville. So hopefully a job there will pan out. I love working in education.

John - Everything is great with us. John just got a Model RC Monster Truck, it is gas powered and he has been having so much fun with it. Actually right now he is messing with it, I think for guys it is the best thing next to having a project car, since you can take it apart, etc. It has been fun to take it out and watch him enjoy himself.

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I do not like to touch it, since I am afraid I will break something. :) I was the first one that flipped the car, so after that I prefer to sit back and watch.

Life in General - Is great! Even though I have not found a job yet I am very happy. I have started laser treatments on my face. I have some scarring on my forehead that I want to get rid of. The treatments will take 6 months and I had the first one on Tuesday. It hurt more than I thought it would but the pain was well worth it, I can already notice a big difference.  I will try and take a photo the next time I go in, since the numbing cream makes me look like a frosted cupcake. :)

Have a great weekend!

Hummmm . . . .

I have not updated my blog forever! But I think I have maybe one or two readers, so has anyone really noticed? :)

My birthday was last week, I am 32 now! 32 and unemployed. Now that I can legally work in Canada and since I have not been able to find a job as of yet. It is really starting to bother me. In talking with other people that have immigrated, it DOES matter to employers if you do not have Canadian work experience. So I might have a tough time finding something. So I am going to give it until the end of July, then I will contact some temp agencies. I would prefer not to work temp, but I might need something to get my foot in the door and gain some experience. So if that it what I need to do, then I have no choice in the matter.

But on a good note, my birthday was awesome. John and I had my favourite Japanese. John even had some sushi! I got a keyboard from John for my birthday and I have been trying to teach myself to play. The keyboard teaches you how to play, it lights up which keys you need to hit etc. So I am excited to learn something new. Anything to keep my mind off the job hunt!

Finding a job is hard to do. . .

So I have decided, I hate searching for a job. Well, not hate so much as I am sad that I have not gotten one call back from any job I have applied for. I was so excited to get my work permit!! After one year of staying home waiting for my immigration to come through I am ready for a job! I know the perfect job is out there, I just hope it does not take me months to find it. :)

Thanks for allowing me to vent!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

Today is my husband, John's Birthday. :) I am so excited !! Per his request he did not want a cake, rather some brownies and ice cream.  That sounds good to me. We are going to a little Italian restaurant down the street to celebrate, it will be a fun day!

John, I hope you have a blessed birthday!

Utah and Fun . . .

I finally made it back from Utah. I had so much fun with my sister, parents and my wonderful niece and nephews. I have some fun pictures to share.

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This is Isabelle and me, with the new baby Rider.

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Handsome baby Rider.

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Isabelle and me cooking a cake. Of course she had to taste along the way!

It was funny how coming back to our condo in Canada after two weeks,  it so felt like home. I think for the first time I realized that my home is in Canada, with John.

Today I got my social insurance number so I am ready to work! Now I just need to make sure I find the perfect job. I am going to take my time and make sure I find the right job for me.