The culture vultures amongst you may have noticed that the photo I used to advertise my premature 30th Birthday Party came from the classic 1976 Sci-Fi movie, Logan's Run, which depicts a society where anyone over 30 is euthanised for the good of society.
Oh how I laughed at my humour whilst I was in the UK! Now I am coming to regret it...
According to the savvy political commentator, and all round good egg, Sarah Palin, President (Prime Minister) Obama is planning to set up Death Panels to see off the old and the unproductive.
I am currently the latter (hence having so much time to devote to blogging...) and in just over a month I will also be aged. The clock is well and truly ticking...
So, the search for work begins! I have contacted theatre's with varying degrees of success, but theatre work won't be enough to pay the bills, especially as my hopes for education work have been scuppered by the major theatre insisting I apprentice (i.e. observe and work unpaid) for a year before I can teach... despite the fact that I have over 5 years relevant experience in the UK. Needless to say I thought that was ridiculous, so am cutting off my nose to spite my face...
Luckily, Seattle seems to be awash with other interesting work possibilities - with lots of non-profit organisations in the vicinity. Also, I am surprised at how easy it is to become a Barrister here. None of the years of training and endless dinners! Apparently it's a week long training course on roasting 'the beans' (which I'm guessing is slang for defendents) and then you start with full medical benefits. There's a firm, that seems to have something to do with a mermaid, which is very popular, so I may start there...
I'm also going to be working on a blog for Kira's Dad. I think you can find it by clicking on my profile name on this site. It's all about sustainability in the hotel and tourism industry.
Kira, by the way, is going great guns. She's still getting voice work from the UK, has two auditions next week, and is organising lots of fun social events - watch this space!
We've also put in an offer on an apartment, and are waiting to hear back - so keep those fingers-crossed!
Keep it real in the UK. Eastside! (of the atlantic...)
DD out
hmmm... that earthquake thing you mentioned, don't you need an earth quake survival kit in the boot of your car? I remember my sister (who lived in Victoria BC) had one in her car...just in case.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sheree! That is good advice!
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