That accurately describes our house. A big. huge. mess. Learning to balance part-time work (that behaves like full time) with a humongo house and four kids is not easy. I didn't think it would be. But to have our household goods arrive, me start work 6 days later, and the end of the semester for kid's school & mine? Not ideal. Ideally, I wanted to start work about 2 months ago. We knew our stuff would be late, so by the time the boxes invaded, I would already be settled at work.
Eliza at the podium in the Embassy for the Secretary's Q&A
But enough bellyaching, I'm loving work! In just 3 weeks we've pulled off a Meet & Greet with Sec. Clinton, the Embassy effort that went into IISS {go to the link!} *side note* The security issues, transportation, venues & lodging for just the U.S. facet of this production was overwhelming! And I just had a pinkie nail in the pie. *side note done*; learning the ropes of my new job, the annual Breakfast with Santa at the Ambassador's, squeezing in a 'Meet the CLO' coffee before the Christmas break and general morale lifting during the holiday season (i.e. door decorating contest, urging participation in community events on base) Go HERE and HERE for exact definitions of my job.
The Breakfast with Santa & CLO coffee haven't happened yet. After this Saturday, we can breath a little bit before the DCM (deputy chief of mission) New Year's open house and the Ambo's farewell in January. Yeah, the Ambassador is on his way out and there is a whole gamut of protocol and parties to fulfill. So you can see how my 'part-time' job has got a little dog complex. It's a chihuahua that thinks it's a doberman.
Also, there are the classroom parties and end of year Christmas programs for the kids. This whole post sounds like my day planner. Oh well, I did manage to get the tree up and decorated. I've been reduced to capturing pictures on my iPhone. *for shame*
And how am I making the most of today, my day off? Am I scrubbing the toilets or doing dishes or unpacking boxes? Nope. I'm sitting down. And my resolve is crumbling; I am looking for household help.
6 comments:
Wow. That is crazy. I think I'd be looking for household help too. Good luck with everything!
You've waited this long? I'm impressed!
It sounds like you're going to need it! Don't feel bad! The pictures on your iphone turned out great! What a beautiful tree!
I'm so glad you love your job and your first meet and greet went so well!!
What a super woman! Hope you have some time to enjoy the holidays and what about that annual New years Eve party?
Household help, is helpful! The work that is time consuming and 'not your favorite' will go away, leaving you less overwhelmed and eager for the good stuff. :) Beautiful tree! Happy holidays!
It's Friday and that means the weekly Blog Round-Up is here, and you're on it:
http://webtexans.wordpress.com/2010/12/17/many-joyous-celebrations/
If you'd like me to remove the link, let me know.
Post a Comment