If you read ‘Why is relaxing so stressful?’ then you will
know that I’m not really one to enjoy leisurely days; I like to be busy. Which
is why it’s so difficult, as February rolls around, to still find myself in a
state of limbo, a flux. After graduating in December I’m currently waiting to
hear back about some positions in New
York after some interviews I had whilst over there
late last year. Things are looking promising but I still don’t have the green
light so until then I’m here, waiting.
I’ve gone through many phases so far. I’ve tried to keep
myself frantically busy with social outings, trips to the beach (these have
been few since the terrible weather) and shopping but as everyone else returns
to uni or work my accompaniers have been dwindling... Then I turned to willing
the days to go faster, which I quickly regretted as I’m not in a hurry to get
any older. And now I find myself in stage where if I can’t work on a job then I
figured I may as well work on myself!
Over the last few weeks I’ve been making a conscious effort
to turn myself into a job. I’ve kicked my exercise regime up a notch (or
several, since it was virtually non-existent before) by running everyday. I’m
pleased to see that I’m getting better very quickly; fitness I knew you were
never too far away. I’ve been reading an insane amount of books – hey, even
romantic comedies can be educational on some level I’m sure. And now the latest
thing I’ve started, and believe me no one is more surprised than myself, is
painting! Me, Krissie, whose drawings previously extended to stick figures with
triangular dresses. But you wouldn’t believe it, I actually think I’m kind of
alright. I’ve been playing around with watercolours as you can see; my scenery
pictures still need some work but it seems my forte is designer shoes, so
perhaps I’ll just stick to that.
Photos by Krissie.