I moved to Almost Canada two years ago this fall. Making the decision was easy but involved a lot of sacrifice. My guy sacrificed everything to move with me. One of the things he gave up was his career as an accountant.

The job opportunities are bleak to say the least where we live. They basically include the company I work for and a lot of dead end jobs. Since he has moved with me he has been on unemployment, worked at a bait/outdoors store, he became an ice fishing guide, & he has been doing lawn care/landscaping.

He often used to talk about how this town was eating him alive. That he didn’t have any chances to succeed.

He ended up pursuing one of the only opportunities here which was becoming a boat captain. Something that is not that easy to do. The application is rather extensive and it takes quite a bit of time & cash. When it came down to it, he made it happen.

He got his Captain’s License!

I couldn’t be more proud of him. My fishing guide is now a professional fishing guide.

This is something he has talked about for awhile and it is finally a reality. He has even gotten some experience on the lake and has taken people out a few times on his own despite the season being half over.

Even though this has been a long time in the making, and he is thrilled to be able to do this, being on a boat is no walk in the park. It’s hot, it’s windy, people get sick, the fishing is slow & your customers are upset, the list goes on.

Despite the list of negatives this isn’t the worst job in the world & it is a consistent seasonal position. It’s one of the few seasonal opportunities around that actually pays OK & there might be some chances for growth. Life doesn’t always give you the best opportunities but it’s how you deal & what you make of them.

The same is true for grocery shopping in this small town. It’s impossible to get anything here so you have to adapt. I cannot get many items here.  I most certainly cannot get quality sushi, but I can have it overnighted by a company to my door! Sushi grade fish delivered right to me. An opportunity that I simply could not pass up.

Seared Ahi Tuna Salad (serves 2)

• 11 oz sashimi grade ahi tuna
• salt & pepper
• oil
• salad of your choice (I used a salad kit with sunflower seeds and a citrus onion dressing)

If the tuna is frozen allow it to come to room temperature in the fridge. Do not let it sit on the counter. Cut the tuna into two pieces. Season with salt and pepper. Heat a small amount of olive oil in a skillet and sear the tuna on all sides for 1-2 minutes per side until. Slice and serve over salad of your choice.