Chance & Opportunities

As a boy, one piece of advise which my father gave me, is that in 'this life', several situations present themselves to you, all of which can be broken down into two categories: Chance and Opportunity. Should one receive the latter, dad advised me that its best to grab on with both hands and not let go, because otherwise you will live with regret. 'Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda' ..

Good, sound advise, dad. One thing he didn't delve into is how the HECK do you live with a blown opportunity? The reason I ask, is because I am feeling that one right now. Recently, at work, the OPPORTUNITY came available for several representatives of Optus for a three and a half month secondment to work in the Phillipines to train staff offshore for a mobile call centre environment. While it would be naiev to say I could have certainly had the job, I did not do everything within my power to get the role - and I am kicking myself for it now.

With this job I could have worked overseas, doubled my pay, paid a fraction of my current living expenses, done some value-for-money shopping, and had a break from the every day grind which I am currently experiencing. Every time I think about it, I feel an overcoming sense of frustration at what could have been... If only ...

So, what does one do in times like these? I suppose the lesson to be learnt is take whatever opportunities which come your way, maybe a better lesson would be listen to your dad? I don't know. Overall, I really feel like I let one get away.. Anybody got some handy advise for 'getting over' these missed opportunities? Let me know.

Meanwhile, I will be keeping my eyes peeled for opportunities to tackle.


Ricky.
rick26j@gmail.com

Moving on Out

12th February. Two days till the dreaded Valetine. Gents around the nation (and globe) are probably stressing about what to do or buy for there S.O. Girls are going to be disapointed by their own expectations. Overall, probably too much time, money and emphasis are being placed on things which should come naturally, regardless. I know many of you out their are going to be wondering what exactly *Ricky* will be doing on this day, but unfortunately I am not going to be leaving any clues on here.

On with something much more important that I need to draw attention to: My Living Situation. As each day goes onward it is becoming more and more clear that I will be moving out of my current apartment in just a few months. Therefore, I have been quietly spreading the word - and this post is a big attempt to further advertise my position - that I am looking for somebody to live with.

I am a good guy, relatively easy to get along with, mostly quiet & self-entertained (via Mac).

Looking for: Preferably Male, Good cook(I wish), relatively quiet & relaxing lifestyle.. Mostly just somebody who is around my age and easy-going.

If you are - or you know somebody who is - planning to change living arrangements in the near future, and furthermore, would contemplate moving with me, please do let me know.

In the mean-time, I have had a request or two to post pics on here. So you can see the results above, or wherever they happen to land. Hopefully you will enjoy. :)


Ricky.
rick26j@gmail.com