A new day, A new beginning - New birthday, new job, new life!

A new day

Tomorrow it will be Monday the 12th. of March (I know I know, for some of you it'll already be today but I trust you can figure that out for yourself) and it's exactly 34 years ago I came into this life, screaming and kicking like a madman! A loooot of stuff has happened since that faithful day back in 1984 but ultimately it has, not very surprisingly, lead me to where I am today, sitting here in front of my computer writing this article for you to read. I always thought I'd be rich by now, though I never knew how, and now I am just that, although, not even close in the economic sense.. No I'm rich on experiences! on life! on memories! - and all that other spiritual goofball stuff people always tell each other, and I'm actually totally cool with that.

Your truly in the snowy forest just a few days ago

So yeah, happy birthday to myself, really awesome I made it this far! Who would have known right? It's been quite a roller-coaster over the years and while I won't bother you with my whole life story, it has mostly gone downhill, at least until a few years ago. It's been a while since I could get really excited about celebrating a birthday but this year I'm honestly quite thrilled because not only is it my birthday, I'm also starting on a brand new job!

A new job

I'm an educated pedagog - the few fortunate of you reading this that hails from northern Europe you might know what it is, for the rest it's hard to explain, something like a mix of a caretaker, a teacher and a life-coach - and I've been searching frantically for a job since I had to leave @iwanderela in warm and lovely Cebu back in the Philippines. Last week though I got the call back from the school for children with special needs Geelgårdsskolen and already tomorrow I'll start my new job working with mentally and physically disabled kids and I'm absolutely thrilled to turn this next page in my life.

gif stolen from here

Obviously I can't tell you guys everything that happens, because of the confidentially agreement that is in place working with private people like that, but I hope I can keep you all updated on all the amazing and incredible things I'll learn and experience, just like I'm looking forward to share my funny and joyful moments of my work in general. One thing is for sure, working with these kids are gonna be quite a ride and I'm so excited to get back to work again.

A new life?

It's been a bit more than 5½ year ago I went to the Philippines the first time as a volunteer worker, with no clue what to expect from this strange far away country. It was a crazy half a year I spend in Cebu, getting to know the Philippine people and society up close and personal, and I made a lot of great friends while I lived there. One of the friendly locals I met was this slightly annoying party girl. I had a great time with her but no matter what I tried I could never get through to her. Fast forward a few years I met the same girl again, and though she was, and still is to this day, an immensely annoying devilwoman, she had put the party lifestyle behind her and was now running her own hostel Hey Fellas, all grown up and much more susceptible to my Danish charm.
@iwanderela and I have now been together just about 3½ year and I already feel half cebuano, at least by heart. We've seen a lot of South-east Asia and some of Europe together, but we have also spend a whole lot of time not being near each other, with me working in Denmark and her running her hostel, and that's really taking it's toll on us. We are both passionate about travelling and that will hopefully never change, but the whole going back and forth is something we want to be over with by now, so maybe... maybe this birthday will herald not only a new way in my life and a new job but possibly also a new life - together?

@iwanderela and I on our latest trip to Camotes islands - Philippines

A new steemit

Well, not much is gonna change here as I by now have almost figured out what I want to do here, but a few changes is probably gonna happen for my little blog here in it's future existence. When I started out I was quick to join as many contests as possible and I had a great fun with that for some time and with the prize money I managed to collect I got a good foundation for my later blogging. Lately though I've found myself not enjoying it as much as I did without being able to tell you why - I'll still be poking in at different contests that catch my attention, just less frequently I think.
My goal with this blog is to be more focused on writing about travels, art and photography as I already do but I'll also include my more geeky interests such as computer, cardboard and roleplaying games because I've completely missed out on that so far and I can really feel the urge to write about some of these things that I hold dear in my nerd heart. Besides that I've started to find myself on the _New_ page of #photography, #art and #travel giving out advice, criticism and upvotes all the while enjoying myself. It's something I want to expand on so If anyone sits on too much SP and wants to delegate a bit I'll gladly accept to be able to give even more, although for now I'm doing just fine with what I have already (Yay I have 500 SP already, even though most are rented.. thanks to @blocktrades for their service!)

Oh yeah last thing, if anyone likes my "new" banner and would fancy something like it give me a poke.. I'd like to try and challenge myself by doing stuff for others and maybe earn a little from that (obviously, if you think it stinks then please tell me why so I can improve from that ;)

That's all from me for now, stay awesome steemians and enjoy your Monday.. Remember, if the weather is good it's because I'm such an angel and if it's bad it's probably because someone else in your area also has his or her birthday and has been kind of a dick lately.

With much cake and cheer - Jesper