So here’s some bad news: I just received a huge shipment of the super-awesome MOO cards with all my current contact information on it, and now it looks as though my contact information is going to be changing. So I’m left with 200 really pretty MOO cards with obsolete information on the back.
As for why my contact information is changing, that’s actually the point of this post. See, I was recently offered a job in London, and I’ve decided to take it. Of course, this does mean that I’m going to be relocating across the Atlantic Ocean, but I’m pretty confident that this is the right decision for me at this time.
The new job is not only for a not-for-profit organization I trust and respect considerably, but also presents me the opportunity to pursue my skills in my ideal domain: writing and content creation for the web. Granted, the job I currently have in Toronto is quite good, but I feel as though will be much more productive in a content-related position at this time. I would like to thank my employer here in Toronto at this time for giving me the opportunity to get involved at the ground level of such an amazing venture and for fostering my learning and development. As sad as I am to be leaving such an excellent opportunity on such an exciting project, I’m pretty sure this is a good move for everyone involved.
Of course, relocating to London wasn’t the easiest choice to make: I have planted myself pretty firmly here in Toronto, and uprooting myself now would undo all the hard work I have put in to creating a presence for myself in the city. I will definitely miss the wonderful blogging community here in Toronto, in particular the amazing people at blogTO. Throughout my time here, the Toronto blogging world has given me an outlet for expression as well as countless opportunities, not to mention tons of free stuff. I will truly miss my involvement with the Ismaili community here in Toronto. Whether it be through religious education, the Ismaili Volunteer Corps, or through the various Ismaili Students Associations, the support of the local Ismaili community has been integral to my foundation in the city. I will surely miss my over-ten-year connection with Toronto Parks & Recreation, which has helped me develop necessary skills and foster long-lasting friendships. I could go on, but you all know how much this city — and especially the people in it — has meant to me, so there’s no point in looking back when there’s so much to look forward to.
I’m still here in Toronto for about six more weeks while I tie up my loose ends here and finish some necessary preparations for the move. If you’re in the city and have some time, I’d love to meet up before I go. Drop me an email. And if any of you have lived in London or are familiar with the city in any way, please contact me: I need some help figuring out where to rent a flat and other things like that.
Oh, and finally, if you have any use for a stack of MOO cards with outdated contact information on it, let me know. They make really great bookmarks.
*For he’s a jolly good fellow…
For he’s a jolly good fellow…
For he’s a jolly good fe-eh-llowwwwwwww…
Which nobody can deny!*
Don’t go Sameer! ;)
All I can say is thank goodness for the internet… somehow I’m sure you’ll still be just as present around here, even from across the pond.
p.s. I would totally dig a few funky moo cards to decorate my workspace.
Congrats on your new job! London will be exciting, tho good luck finding some good eats there. You should post some hot restos on your site so when we come to visit we’ll know where to go;)
Save some MOO cards for me!
So here’s the master plan: I’m turning the MOO cards into magnets. And don’t worry, I’ve already saved a set for you Tanja and Steph.
And Tanja, you know you can’t get rid of me that easily, even if I am on the other side of the ocean. And Steph, how about when you come to visit, you give me a ring so I can tell you *in person* where to go. And then maybe come along with you. =)
hehe, sounds like a plan, stan!
Hi Vasta
I live not too far from London and I find this website really useful http://www.findaproperty.com. You can select all the different areas of London and look at people’s comments on the area and photos etc. I’ve found it very useful in finding a decent area to live in. I hope you’re getting a good wage rise as rental prices are very high over here.
http://www.gumtree.com is also very useful if you’re looking for a houseshare.
Best of luck
Karen (edie mcredie from flickr)
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Wow, thanks Karen! Some great resources there, and you’re right…the rental prices are extreme! I guess I have quite a bit of looking to do.
I’ll let you know once I’m all settled in, perhaps we can meet up!