roller coaster livin'

As I am writing this, I sit in a hostel by a fire, surrounded by strangers and good energy. To begin to describe what led to this place, I will start by describing my day today. Upon waking up, I decided today was the day I quit the soul-draining job. Before work, I called the hostel in town and made a reservation in preparation for the big move. All day, I worked wondering when would be the time I talk to management and let them know my decision. For the first time today, I worked with someone that I really connected with. The difference between her & the others? She is a lifer, trying to make something permanent work for her here in Tofino. Needless to say, it was the best day yet. The day seemed to pass without much time to think about having the much-needed conversation with management... I have not really quit something before, so it would be fair to say that I was dealing with a great deal of nerves about the whole ordeal. After work, I realized my time was evaporating. I went to the managers apartment above my house, and had the conversation. Phew, it was over. In summary of the conversation, I just spoke about how I felt my heart wasn't in the job and she responded with her ever- positive mhmm, yep! no problem! It was crazy that this news seemed to not phase her. I'm thinking either it happens super often or she simply doesn't care about people who do not wish to be there. She asked when my last day would be and I told her I was done. To continue to train me at this point would be useless for everyone involved and I am sure my direct manager would feel the same way. I'm very ready to close this chapter in my adventure and move on to bigger and better things.

An important life lesson to note: 

Last night on my way out of town, I thought I treat myself to a cheap, but good dinner of fish and chips. I decided to stop at a restaurant just on the outskirts of town. Hoping that it would be a Tofino treasure.. Well, I can safely report that it's not and far from it. I ended up paying $16 for the worst meal I have ever had. To add some clarity to the situation: Today the cab driver, informed me that the place I went is pretty well a drug operation in disguise and that any drug you could possibly want can be found there. LIFE LESSON: if a place looks sketchy, it probably is. No community would disguise a gem as a dive. 

To celebrate tonight, I decided I would go out to sushi, at a restaurant the cab driver suggested. It was delicious, the tuna rolls were made of fresh BC tuna. Definitely worth the money, and a real tofino treasure. After dinner, I wandered over to a local hangout for an open mic night. It was so sweet to hear some live tunes and poetry. 

 I was able to talk to the gardens more today and they offered me an amazing job package. I am most definitly confident in my decision to commit to this opportunity. Things are looking good! 


I can only imagine what lies before me. It completely boggles my mind it has only been 4 days here in Tofino. A week in total. The best way to describe it has to be roller coaster livin' and I'm definitely learning to love it!

- most definitely channeling wonderlust in every possible way.