A Challenge

So here's an interesting little challenge posed in front of me: I have no access to my money for the next ten days. It's not that I don't have any money, but rather the money that I do have is in the process of being transferred from Ocean National to Bank of America and according to them that takes ten business days. It was me who forgot to take care of this before I moved so I really can't wallow in my own self pity, I'll just have to figure it out. Fortunately I went food shopping before I encountered this problem and should be fine as far as nourishment goes. My social life, as small as it is right now, might feel the blow. The friends I've met down here all seem to be riding the unemployment train with me and funding another persons social activities isn't really an option. The funny thing is I'm not freaking out. I'm sure that if mom and dad are reading this their worryometer has gone up a few notches, but I'm maintaining a pretty calm demeanor. I guess because I know I'm not actually broke. I just get to play broke for a little while. Fun.
On another note I've realized that the opportunity I find myself in is actually very inspiring. I live in an area where I can walk to the beach, the grocery store, dunkin donuts (thank god for a GC I was given from a Teen Center participant), and some really beautiful parks. I have more time on my hands than I know what to do with. All of those things I have put off until "I had more time to dedicate to them" I can finally dust off and start dedicating to. I can practice my guitar, make jewelry, write, read and really take this time to pay attention to my world and the details within it. I've always wanted a chance to do this. This experience more than anything, is about self-creation/discovery/awareness. I need to embrace the changes going on around me, open myself up to them and let them all in. I need to be patient and take this time I am given as a gift to do all that. I am adding a chapter in my life and I need to take time to do that. I've always known that things work out they way they are supposed and I'm certainly not going to let go of that now.
Am I giving up the job hunt? Of course not. I'll be doing what I can for Rodrigo and if it comes to it I'll work in a restaurant/bar until Christmas. For those who don't know Rodrigo is a website designer and actually does very well for himself. I've taken on the role of writer/publicist as he isn't a very patient listener, nor does he write very well in English. If all goes well and I bring in some clients the pay off will be worth it. Working with a bit of a procrastinator is a little difficult though. For the most part it makes me feel somewhat productive.