Anticipation.

This week has been what some would consider a ray of hope in the recent bleakness of the past month. After quite some time searching for work, I've finally landed myself the perfect position to suit my future university schedule. The position that I have been graced with is that of a humble pizza delivery boy. Despite this not being some high ranking position with a large company, with the lack of work I've had to endure any offer is a blessing in my eyes. The relief of finally becoming a productive member of society that can almost support themself is one of the greatest feelings I've ever felt. Despite not officially starting for a few weeks to come, I look forward to finally being able to reply with something other than "I'm unemployed" when I'm asked "where do you work?" by an unsuspecting individual.

I can't overstate my satisfaction right now, to know that I have a job to go to and come home from everyday has honestly quelled so much of my anxiety when looking towards my future that I almost feel like a new, reinvigorated person. I even surprised myself with how much of my angst was caused by a lack of workplace to go to, it seemed I had gotten used to an almost dampened sense of self.

As much as finding work is cause for celebration in my life as of now, an equally exciting event is soon to happen as well. This event I write of is none other than my closest friend of now 13 years, coming up from Sydney to celebrate my 19th birthday next week! We met in the early months of 2004, needless to say when we first knew met each other in Kindergarten (Primary School), we would never have anticipated being so close for the rest of our lives. We've lived through turning points of each others lives and have always been close, and despite moving hundreds of kilometers away back in 2011, we've never lost contact and continue to see each other whenever we get the chance.

Friendship is a connection thats almost stronger than that of familial ties, in this case I can confidently say that my friend and his family are closer than some of my blood-relatives and will forever be dear to my heart. Having him come up for my birthday is more than I could ever ask for and I can't wait. My excitement for his arrival is pure and childlike, something I can't say happens very often these days. I couldn't be more happy to know he will be here soon.

So to you my I can't wait to see you soon, safe traveling...

A word from the writer

Josh.