Travelling

For the next few weeks we will be going to total of 6 countries, will be having 9 plane rides, scoring thousands of air miles and just having fun.
Yes, the annual New Years trip begins shortly.
By looking at the past year it has been crazy. From going around Europe (Switzerland, Germany, Italy, Monaco, France, Uk, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Hungary, Jylland) and then getting to North America (twice (remember Canada on a short 5 days trip with kids) and then fun in New York and now in Canada). No wonder that my kids don't care where we will go next, just inform them if they need to change their DS or it will be on the flight and they are good to go.
That is great, isn't it. Well, this time we are adding a bit extra on a plate. We are heading to Barcelona and Prague. Places we have't visited yet.
But for now: MERRY CHRISTMAS, HAPPY HANUKKAH AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR.

job experience

Prior to coming to North America I have heard that it has been impossible to get a job. There were several couples coming to Canada and leaving after 3 years, just because the wife were getting crazy of staying home. 

(Just a comment: there is absolutely nothing wrong being a home-stayed mum, but it is not a job for everyone. Trust me, my kids will appreciate much more me being at work and use my potential then going after them.)

Well, back to the topic, guess what, I have decided to prove everyone wrong. And I did! I did, and note: I am in a french speaking part of Canada. 

Especially after the stung Simcorp HR has done to me, that was a war. A war I was going to win. A war to show that I am not bl... wife, but a person who can, want and will contribute to the society, to the economy and to the family. 

And I WON IT. Yes, I DID. One should see the faces of some of the managers with not that much of a surprise but more like 'way to go'. I did it, I managed to land 2 jobs out of two and I am d... proud of my self. 

So no matter where you go, if you have qualification and positive attitude, things can be done. Just look at my example. 

country club

So, we came to the stage when we just enjoying life and trying to get the most of it. While we are in Canada our kids got an opportunity to swim in the best facility of Montreal, and maybe all Canada, to figure skate in one of the best arenas, to learn to Alp ski and now we were considering to get them to tennis or golf by summer.
There is a nice tennis club just around the corner from us. Easy to get, nice area, definitely nice cars. So, we have decided to look at the website. Ready?
In order to be a member of the club (which by the way cost: an entrance fee of 4200$ and 1355$ annual fee (that explains the nice car part I presume)) one should follow the following process:

1. Proposal & Application. Two members of at least two years (one Proposer and one Seconder) are required to nominate a candidate. The Proposer requests an application from the club and assists the candidate in its completion. The Proposer and Seconder must be well acquainted with the candidate and cannot be married. The candidate must also be known by three other members of the club. All members listed in the application must be in good standing.
2. Review of Application. During the review of the application, the Proposer will be contacted by the Membership Committee to further explore his/her knowledge of the candidate’s background and character.
3. Meeting Directors. Following the review of the application, a meeting is arranged with two Directors (this step is not necessary if the candidate is already known by two directors).
4. Notice to Membership. Upon completion of step 3, during a 7-day posting period, members are asked to provide any information, objections or recommendations that could impact the acceptance of the candidate.
5. Offer of Membership. At the end of the posting period, and upon approval of the Board of Directors, the candidate will be invited to become a member. The candidate will be contacted to complete any remaining paperwork and to remit any required fees. With the completion of this final step, the candidate is now a member of Hillside and entitled to all the benefits of membership.
Listen I am not joking!!! These are the rules. So the question now is: do we really want this, or how to get 2 friends who are members of the tennis club. You know where we stand in this case....