A new hope....

Some interesting things are happening these days. First of all, of course, is the conclusion of the Liberal leadership race with Stephane Dion coming out on top. As someone who once considered herself pretty Liberal and interested in Canadian politics generally, I have been following the race to some degree but I hadn't formed a strong opinion about who I wanted to see as leader. I think I'm pretty happy about Dion, particularly because of his "three pillared approach" which includes economic prosperity, social justice AND environmental sustainability.

Yes, my faith in the party was shaken with the sponsorship scandal. I think the Liberals lost their way, and I think they needed a kick in the ass. I think Harper has provided that, and now it's getting close to the time when he is going to be brought to account. I can't believe that he has cut funding to the Status of Women, and I am absolutely embarrassed about Rona Ambrose's "performance" at the UNFCCC Conference of Parties. Perhaps we needed something to help us get excited about yet ANOTHER federal election! Bring it on!

On a more personal note, I had a very good day at work today even though I wasn't planning on going into work at all. I have been working part-time as an Assistant Advisor since September, and my three month probation period will soon come to an end. They have been very pleased with my work, and apparently glad to have me back in the office on a regular basis (I have worked for them on and off in various capacities over the last 7 years or so) and so they have asked me to come on full-time. I am really enjoying what I am doing, I believe it is good experience and relevant to my career aspirations and other personal goals, but this will give me more time at work to do what needs to be done, and of course, I am looking forward to a bigger number on my paycheck every two weeks! It is nice to feel truly appreciated for the contribution that I make and actually SEE that appreciation in a concrete way. So thank you to my colleagues/bosses if you are reading this!

One final note before I sign off - I saw "An Inconvenient Truth" over the weekend - if you haven't seen it, please do. And then do something about it. I will.