Overwhelming isn't it? I don't mean the cruise - I mean that I have managed to post 2 times in a week!!
So, since it is my blog, I will vent first and then get to the good stuff... I heard a word on the board today that I really like! While it isn't something that I feel I will use often, it has its place. See if you can pick it out...
I talked to my boss about going back to my prior position as I really enjoyed it, and frankly I slid to where I am as a favor. He of course couldn't believe that I was unhappy, and told me to stop working while I was not in the office. So, just to be very clear - this is not possible as none of the other managers have made an attempt to get involved with the retail business product, and DON'T want to. So, I sent him a follow up email documenting it, complete with a successor plan and sent it off. In the mean time I got an email from one of the other managers stated that I needed to move my vacation because he was not comfortable covering my segment of our business. Seriously? Really? What a twat!
I almost immediately got an answer to the email I sent my boss that we would discuss it on Monday. not sure what to read into that. So, I responded by forwarding the other email about moving my vacation, and a note that transatlantic crossings didn't happen every week, and I had fully paid for the vacation and that there was no freaking way I was going to move, change, alter my vacation plans. I haven't heard back on that one yet... Should make for an interesting Monday to say the least.
If all goes well, I will move back to our Hosting team, in an operations role, doing contract compliance and planning. Fingers crossed, but realistically I will not know for certain until after I am back from vacation...
Which leads me to VACATION!!!
I am starting to panic a bit... The to do list hasn't shrank enough, and the boys don't seem to care if they have clothes for travel or not... Now, I know that the girls are god to go (well, I need about 3 pair of capri's, but I will knock that out this week). I do have all that I can do with FE, scrap and candy swaps figured out and sorted. I have the scavenger hunt prize, I have taken care of gifts, I ordered Stephens Tux.
So I have done well, but am a bit worried that I haven't put enough thought into Barcelona. If all goes well, we will be fairly rested upon our arrival. I have the taxi/van arranged, and they will meet us at arrivals complete with a sign. Have confirmed that the hotel will hold our luggage for the day, and that they have a rest room so we can change into fresh clothing. So, I am set for arrival...
I have pre paid the bus, which will arrive at 9:15 to take us to the port. We should arrive by 10. I will go to check in by myself so the surprise is kept from the kiddos. We are meeting Hayley, Mr. Hayley (AKA Terry), Lucy and Bella at the port. I have concierge doing welcome magnets, and have a meeting with them at 1 - just not sure where. Once on board, we have pre arranged Madeira and St. Maarten. We have planned for Gibraltar. Booked tours with DCL to Tortola and CC. So, I think I am good once we are heading to the ship.
What is left you ask... BARCELONA!! What to do, what to see, where to eat, and the list goes on and on...
I do have plans for Friday night - we have a DIS meet at the Hard Rock Cafe, and then we are going to the Magic Fountains. But, really, this is it!!
Anyone? I Need ideas!! We want to do a tapas dinner - no clue as to where. Would like to do this on Thursday evening. Has to be kid friendly (i.e. have some food that they won't wrinkly their noses at) and has to be open for business at 8 or so - oh and what about needing reservations... YIKES!! I didn't consider this... What about a place for breakfast? Oh, we want to do the hop on hop off bus - but where can we buy our tickets??
See so much to do!!! That's it, I need a nap...
