I did it. Wednesday, August 13, 2008

3 days after I quit (including the weekend), I got a call for another project almost immediately. This one, is about an hour away (not so bad), and is for about 3-4 months, possibly longer if I do a stellar job (which I am planning on knocking out of the park as their expectations are quite low).

Going to sign the contract at $110/hour, which means I'll be earning:

Gross: $110/hour x 11 weeks x 40 hours a week = $48,400

Net: $52,00 / 2 = $24,200

After Estimated Expenses $24,200 - (3 months x $1000) = $21,200 net.

Let's just say $20,000 to be on the conservative side.

This means I COULD technically clear my debt, but I think I'll put 50% towards my debt, and the other 50% into my Emergency Fund until I secure my next project, which I am already lining up for January (I think I know a client who will need my services).

Now that I'm going to be earning erratic amounts, and I may not be able to get a project for half the year, I have to plan and even out my cashflow to make sure I don't run into problems.

*smiles*

The future just seems brighter than ever. I don't think I could've been any happier than the very moment I secured that contract.

The universe must've been in alignment because I also caught every train and every bus (instead of waiting 20 minutes in between), RIGHT as it was arriving in the station.

It was just.... karmic sweetness today.

Shopping Confessional

Oh, and I was a bit of a bad FB.

I saw that my favourite denim trouser jeans were fraying pretty badly at the back, so I KNEW I had to get a replacement pair ASAP... Went searching, couldn't find 'em. Ended up finding a pair at RW&Co. for $67 (tax included), and they are a thin material, that LOOKS like denim, but the best part is that it stretches at the stomach so that I can sit comfortably without feeling constrained after eating a big meal (LOL).



Like these pants, but in a darker 'wash'.

I also brought them in for alterations (as we all know that tailoring is v. important), and that cost $12. Well worth every penny.

Oh and... *guilty*... I also bought the most adorable dove grey vest at Jacob. It makes my t-shirts look like actual, work appropriate tops, and I can wear cute short-sleeved blouses under it (my new obsession).



It's called a "Belted Debardeur", whatever that means in French. It's hard to see in this picture, but it's sleeveless, almost like a tank top in a sweater version, not quite like a real vest, and has a deep U-neck with a waist tie. $45.



Kind of along the same lines of what Dr. Allison Cameron wears a lot on "House", except she does a lot of actual vests and I'm more of a comfy light sweater + faux trouser pants kind of girl (I love trouser jeans. If I find another perfect pair, I'm buying 2).

I figure I can take some inspiration from her, wear a short-sleeved blouse with a collar (or none), or even just a thin, u-neck t-shirt, and rock it out to be something a tad more professional than a plain ol' t-shirt that's comfy.

That's all the self-indulgent shopping I did! I swear on the tail of my favourite bear!

.....Except for that new carryon luggage I had to buy. But I don't consider that self-indulgent. More necessary than anything.

My brother took the last one I bought - that's what you get for buying quality and leaving it at the mercy of your family, so I spent another $113 replacing what I had before. *sigh*

At least this one is a dark purple with lilac zipper accents and girlier.