BACK IN THE SADDLE

Morale is high. Life is good. I can't complain.


Regina Community Fridge Project
From left to right: Vincent, Me (Peter), Boh, and Adam

Kept you waitin', huh?

Welcome back. It really has been a while, hasn't it? I've missed you, friend. And now I'm back, and exactly where I want to be.

For those who don't know, I've moved west. Onto the great green shores of British Columbia, where things are popping. To commemorate the occasion, I've changed my description on all the pages from "Apprentice carpenter, hobbyist programmer and mostly average high school graduate" to something a little bit fresher, a little bit sweeter. I truly hope you'll enjoy it.

My summer was great -- thanks for asking 😊. I had a swell time with brothers (close enough) and friends and family, but that's all over. We, and I mean WE, are LOCKED IN. First-year engineering student Peter Nguyen. That whole little thing with the framing.. and the bleakness.. and the working.. it's all over! Honestly, I forgot how much school meant to me. I can sit real schizo-like typing stuff in my room, alone.

Don't worry, I know what you're thinking. "Peter, what happened to the army thing that you discussed at length in your previous blog posts?" To that, I say this: I am allergic to walnuts, and there have been complications. But it isn't over yet. Far from it. Regardless, I am kind of preoccupied with a one-year lease and a suite in a house with chill roommates. Young professional type deal, you dig?

I'm here, going to lecture, figuring things out, and starting work again. I know, I know. You're going to say: "Peter, you're crazy! Engineering AND a job?" To that, I say: I literally cannot afford this without working on the side. Thankfully, being a CATSA SOF Certified Screening Officer is also valuable in Victoria, BC. I was worried for a minute that all these moving parts were going to come undone. Granted, things have not picked up too much. Have faith, though. Come on. You're on my blog, reading my work, and you want to be like that 😞.

Vincent would probably want me to mention something about the drive we made here, so here's the section where I talk about driving to Victoria. I drove from Regina to Victoria, over the course of a few days. Took the ferry across, and it was awesome. Honestly, not as painful as I had figured. Lots of coffee and fast food was involved, but I've since burned that all off. We're on rations now.

And now I'm here, and hopeful. Things are finally looking up, and I'm so glad. If you had faith in me, then thanks. It really means a lot. If you didn't have faith: I have some strong words for you. Contact me at petendotca@protonmail.com.

TLDR: Moved to Victoria, started university. Studying hard with a newfound appreciation for school. Reflecting on a pretty eventful summer. Worrying (probably as I should) about money and rent. Keeping busy, and doing my best to be out here.

Anyways, I think that's about it.

I'm sure there'll be more to come throughout the year.

Your friend, Peter.