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...
8.11.2010
Yep, first post in August...
So, a number of people have mentioned to me that I haven't posted for a while, so this is for you... Its my blog - so leave me alone! Back off! Let me be!
Phew! Now that this is out of my system I can carry on!
We are 34 sleeps until we head to Spain! Since I am not counting, I can only tell you that this is 24 work days - 7 of which I am on call. It is also 4 more meetings that I HATE to attend every week, 13 cheer practices, games and jamboree, 1 picture day full of screaming kids and not enough time to sit back and smell the roses! See, not counting!!
Things have been very hectic around here! As I posted in July (yeah, yeah) camp ended with ice cream and some tears. School has started and the kids are settling into routines again. However, their new routine, means a new routine for the parents as well. As Glenn and I used to carpool to work together it was so easy! Heck, we worked together, so it was extra time to vent about kids, or work, depending on which direction we were driving at the time. however, now that he has gone and gotten a new job, there is a kink to the I get to nap on the way home plan. If I were to nap now, there may not be a tomorrow... Same for him and his adding a 45 minute nap to his morning.
Anyway, we are back to getting up earlier and getting the little one on the bus at 7am. The bigger kiddo gets to sleep extra, and he gets himself to the bus at 810. He has it made, but the bus is crowded...
What was I getting around to? Shoot, I don't remember! Maybe work... Work pretty much sucks right now. Why is it that you can go out of your way and be nice to someone and help them advance their career and you just get pooped on? I mean, I put the rest of my team in a bind to help this person and every issue that has escalated to above me and then back down is from something that he has done. nice way to treat the person that HELPED YOU!!! Notice, no names mentioned - but if you are reading, you know who you are and I think you are treating me like crap and being a schmuck. not to worry - all those tickets you can't seem to be bothered with will follow you...
Enough about work. It is pretty depressing right now... I really want to get back to my old job. The job I loved to go to because I saw progress and success. The job I loved and sacrificed for my bosses boss - to do him a favor... That's right folks - I DID NOT ASK for my current position. I WAS ASKED TO LEND A HAND! Why is this important? It is only important if you are the afore mentioned schmuck! See, jerk, I didn't take your job...
OK - I think it is out of my system now... Have I mentioned the one thing that is keeping me going these days? Yes, the cruise we are taking with the second "family" we have found! We are so excited!! 35 days from now we will be on a plane jetting to Spain, and 38 days from now we will be boarding the Disney Magic!! WOHOO!!!!
I still have a lot to do, but after cataloging what everyone was taking, and getting half the family packed up, I am no longer suffering the anxiety attacks! Our cruise shirts are in transit from Captain Jack, and once they arrive I can get down to the brass tax of packing the odds and ends. I still need to separate out the clothing for Barcelona, but I have gotten a big jump on things for this cruise.
Well, off to get homework checked, and make sure that the kids are ready for school tomorrow. For those of you that are curious, yes, I am still going to try and build a trio report with a daily post to this blog. Spread the link around if you want - it should prove to be good reading in 35 days!!! Oh, and if it matters, yes, I will try and post more before we leave as well!'
later gator!
Phew! Now that this is out of my system I can carry on!
We are 34 sleeps until we head to Spain! Since I am not counting, I can only tell you that this is 24 work days - 7 of which I am on call. It is also 4 more meetings that I HATE to attend every week, 13 cheer practices, games and jamboree, 1 picture day full of screaming kids and not enough time to sit back and smell the roses! See, not counting!!
Things have been very hectic around here! As I posted in July (yeah, yeah) camp ended with ice cream and some tears. School has started and the kids are settling into routines again. However, their new routine, means a new routine for the parents as well. As Glenn and I used to carpool to work together it was so easy! Heck, we worked together, so it was extra time to vent about kids, or work, depending on which direction we were driving at the time. however, now that he has gone and gotten a new job, there is a kink to the I get to nap on the way home plan. If I were to nap now, there may not be a tomorrow... Same for him and his adding a 45 minute nap to his morning.
Anyway, we are back to getting up earlier and getting the little one on the bus at 7am. The bigger kiddo gets to sleep extra, and he gets himself to the bus at 810. He has it made, but the bus is crowded...
What was I getting around to? Shoot, I don't remember! Maybe work... Work pretty much sucks right now. Why is it that you can go out of your way and be nice to someone and help them advance their career and you just get pooped on? I mean, I put the rest of my team in a bind to help this person and every issue that has escalated to above me and then back down is from something that he has done. nice way to treat the person that HELPED YOU!!! Notice, no names mentioned - but if you are reading, you know who you are and I think you are treating me like crap and being a schmuck. not to worry - all those tickets you can't seem to be bothered with will follow you...
Enough about work. It is pretty depressing right now... I really want to get back to my old job. The job I loved to go to because I saw progress and success. The job I loved and sacrificed for my bosses boss - to do him a favor... That's right folks - I DID NOT ASK for my current position. I WAS ASKED TO LEND A HAND! Why is this important? It is only important if you are the afore mentioned schmuck! See, jerk, I didn't take your job...
OK - I think it is out of my system now... Have I mentioned the one thing that is keeping me going these days? Yes, the cruise we are taking with the second "family" we have found! We are so excited!! 35 days from now we will be on a plane jetting to Spain, and 38 days from now we will be boarding the Disney Magic!! WOHOO!!!!
I still have a lot to do, but after cataloging what everyone was taking, and getting half the family packed up, I am no longer suffering the anxiety attacks! Our cruise shirts are in transit from Captain Jack, and once they arrive I can get down to the brass tax of packing the odds and ends. I still need to separate out the clothing for Barcelona, but I have gotten a big jump on things for this cruise.
Well, off to get homework checked, and make sure that the kids are ready for school tomorrow. For those of you that are curious, yes, I am still going to try and build a trio report with a daily post to this blog. Spread the link around if you want - it should prove to be good reading in 35 days!!! Oh, and if it matters, yes, I will try and post more before we leave as well!'
later gator!
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