April Blues
Cannot stand this loneliness. Not sure what to do to distract myself lately. (1) My gym progression has maxed; body can’t grow stronger or better looking…
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Experience Working in Alberta's Oilfield
Theory of a Ferrari by 30 from Alberta’s Oilfield
Currently I am 23 years old making $8,989/month on average. When $100/barrel oil was still not a pipe dream, some months I made $12,300. A Class…
A Day in Road Construction
4:30AM: Wake up, pack food for the day. Get dressed. 5AM: Drive to truck shop at work. 5:30AM: Pre-trip semi- especially checking for all heavy…
December 2016: Cyclicality
Life in Alberta has always been of a cyclical nature, from work to personal life. One moment I was being offered jobs left and right, dating pretty…
Family Educational and Social Pressures
For some families, where their offspring stand compared to others means a lot, if not, the world to them. They want their kids to be successful,…
September- Going back to school
Last month as I’ve mentioned, I lost my previous job- though within my 3-week paid vacation period, I found another- 5 hours northwest in Edmonton.…
A Reversal in Fortunes
My recent good luck streak of finishing school, making $518/day, acquiring my 1st property at age 22 (while having 3 years of oilfield and construction…
Brief Flashback to Homelessness
I used to be homeless (came to Alberta in an old car with my clothes and some shampoo and soap) when I was 19… Stayed…
August Woes
Some days I think I can’t do it; I’m only meant to be an average man: – chasing the sympathy and company of young dumb…
Brief Medium-Term Life Goal Reflection
If you knew me since I came to this province, my original intent was to have a property, education, and Porsche by the time I…