Positive Shpiel

Today I went to school to hear what I could do regarding an internship assignment with my instructor Albert. As expected it is very involved and intimidating, but the point is to just break up the request into small bite sized pieces.
I don't know whether I mentioned that my instructor made a big deal of me to the class on the last day. He told everyone where I went to school, and today he added that my resume and my portfolio were very impressive (from his mouth to the ears of those willing to give me a great job) It was quite flattering to hear so many good things. In fact it got me feeling a little embarrassed, because I felt like a spotlight was on me. But I also was able to see myself from a different place, a place that is very important for me. To be confident and sure about myself is something I need to feel in my bones.
I am slowly realising that Canada is just a name.
I don't mean it to sound so casual, and I suppose I should write this when I am part of the workforce and can proove this for sure. But to me, this country feels like a frontier land STILL! I see it as being filled with potential.
In fact, I am convinced that my success is dependent completely on my ability to think my way there.

Everything feels possible here.

Spending time with Stephen, listening to him talk about his experiences, going out and looking around at what is going on, as people prepare for Christmas makes me aware that I am actually finding things about the country to enjoy.
Today I stood at Young and Eglington and enjoyed the sunset for a few seconds.

I love the choices in bookshops, Read about a book online or in a magazine and find it the next day.

Indulge every food fantasy that comes your way.

Find a great Art show, play, concert, movie or crawl.

See people with their kids having a great time, and feeling very comfortable and happy in their surroundings.

Tons of educational programmes that are not priced out of the stratosphere.

Gorgeous Architecture, gardens, parks and activities are always happening and cost nothing at all.

It is so much better to just feel optimistic instead of bogged down with the foolishness that I have taken on over the last couple of weeks.
It feels good to see the second tier of my plans regarding my course take flight. Tomorrow I shall be working on my project and my final assignment. I also have a project in Trinidad to do and ideas are springing up for Art too.
Today I concluded that I just have to make what I want, happen. I was thinking about all that I have on my agenda, and the whole staff question that comes up all the time in my thoughts. Then I found myself sounding like the Nike advertisment, Just Do It!