Work:
I stopped working with the call centre in May. Nothing wrong, just didn't make the cut after a probationary period. Soon after, I linked in with a temp agency that specialises in helping people with disabilities get work. They're pretty good, and I had an interview for some office admin/communications work just last week. I've had many interviews for work, but this was the first time I got there and back completely on my own.
Advocacy:
A while ago, I was fortunate enough to learn about a disability advocacy group here in Ottawa. I got in touch with them, and was told they meet up in the Fall and that I'd be contacted then. So, that good news.
I'm also thinking of making a Facebook page for the blog, and other advocacy-related things. If it happens, look for news here.
Writing:
I decided I had to stop writing for Support for Special Needs. Just one thing too many on my plate right now. I'm planning on using some of my leftover ideas for transitioning articles for future blog posts.
I'm really into comic books, and I recently read a story from DC Comics called Kinetic. It's about a sickly, disabled teenage boy who gets superpowers. It's really good and I highly recommend it, but it's also pretty dark.
Now, I've been trying for several years to come up with good ideas for my own comic. I've got a few, but Kinetic's kind of inspired me to try and incorporate disabilities into the mix. Hopefully it works.
Other stuff:
Went on my own to Toronto this past May for the Toronto Comics Art Fest. It was my second year, and was so much better than the first. Great weather, my own hotel room and, best of all, a whole weekend on my own.
After twenty-plus years living in and around Ottawa, I finally went to Bluesfest this year. Saw Sam Roberts, Moist, and Collective Soul, one of my all-time favourite groups! Such a great night, and I was so relieved that the rain and humidity let up just in time.
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| Me, after the concert.
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