So as you know I recently graduated from school and my work contract ended so I was in that limbo where I had applied for a work permit and at the same time I needed to find a job so I could extend my husbands work permit. Anyway to cut the long story short I got a job- Thank you GOD.
So next thing was obviously building a work capsule wardrobe because even though I have never been big on dressing up to work ever, I am now at almost 40 years old, realizing that I have lost the wear anything to work privileges because everyone obviously knows how great you are at your job I enjoyed in Nigeria and I now have to make an effort.
Anyway I had a budget of 150 CAD but realized that I'd have to get creative because the stores in my city were not really hitting. Anyway I went across the border and LUCKILY for me my friend is coming for a wedding in a few weeks and is staying with me so I did a bit a shopping, using like 2/3rd's of my budget in the US- and got a pair of shoes, 5 tops & one black skirt. Honestly clothes have gotten so expensive.
and I didn't stop there, same friend was going to London before coming here so I obviously did another spot of shopping because duh everyone knows the stuff in the UK is so much better fashion/ color & quality wise. So I spent the rest of my budget and an extra $20 on a pair of cream loafers, two tops, one dress ( that is probably not work appropriate), and a pair of tiger print capris I just know my ass will look fantastic in.
I'm really happy with the items- just incase you cant tell and I am really looking forward to getting into the north American workforce. with all my well thought out outfits and slicked back pony.
I also bought a wig from Nigeria and honest that wig looked like all of Nigeria's problems rolled in one. I know I need to style it but God knows I want to send it back or maybe sell it on Facebook market place because the way I know I wont even wear it at all. its annoying me, I will likely get a random headband wig from amazon that will probably do a better job for me.
Last thing I am really happy with how this Canada journey has turned out.
Obviously now I am stopping to revel in this win and this phase but at the back of my mind, getting my permanent residence status remains my priority and the more I think about it, the more I am reminded that God that did all this will do that for me as well.
That being said I am actually really excited for this new phase and I am looking forward to having a blast in my new role with my new baffs and with my new routine. I am now truly learning the meaning of just enjoying the journey I look back at a the last two years and I'm like God you are so good. so much has happened, we have moved houses, I'm on my 3rd Job, My husbands short got nominated at a film festival. So much good is happening and I want to encourage anyone who is in a limbo/transition phase in relocation that there is still so much good in life happening that all you have to do is take note.
I hope you are all well and are taking time to see all the good things happening to you.
:)
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