Oh, work has been... let's just go with cementing my decision to be done soon. I really like my manager, which is why I will offer a reasonable notice period, but the organization is so dysfunctional. It makes me quite disappointed, as I took this job with 20+ years of experience in a niche field, so I could have added a lot of value. Unfortunately, the organization is unable to move & adapt and there are just a lot of blockers to progress.
This is not a political post, please do not comment about politics. This is about our family.
On M's mom, it's so hard to imagine being in a situation where you are grieving & missing your spouse, and unable to see anyone. Most people are staying very close to home due to risk and challenging infrastructure. She has asked if she can visit us for an extended period of time, should the opportunity present itself. For those of you not following along at home, inflation is estimated between 50-70% in Iran, year on year and buying groceries or paying for basic expenses is incredibly challenging. My MIL gave all of her jewelry to her granddaughter to help her out.
Switching topics, I'm going to plan out the weekend. We were originally going to go to a national park and do some hiking with Nick & friends, but they've asked to go to Lake Tahoe for the 4th of July instead. It will be much easier to visit the national park when it's not a US holiday anyway, so we made that change. I have plenty to do this weekend, so I will enjoy the time, get in a lot of workouts, go out to dinner with M, and hopefully catch up on the class I'm taking.
We will likely also do some travel planning. We are really trying to take advantage of this time where we have more life flexibility & our health. We have roughly decided on Iceland next June, to celebrate M's milestone birthday (60). Although, we definitely still dream of our incredible trip to New Zealand, and want to go back. Can't stop thinking of NZ!
We are doing nothing but packing and getting the house ready for house sitters this holiday weekend.
ReplyDeleteI do hope your MIL can find a way to have an extended visit with y'all.
I sure hope that your MIL can have that extended visit with you soon. I didn't realize that inflation was so high for her. Quiet weekend here. Enjoy your R&R.
ReplyDeleteThat would be wonderful if she could come. Your plans sound productive. Im on pet duty as the kids are both working for income and working at cabins to get things summer ready. My son got the dirt needed for the raised bed and I figure I can move freely enough to get seeds planted. I hear good weather so with plenty of books to read and as many tasks as my body can do, I'll be content.
ReplyDeleteGood God! I hope you can provide some sanctuary for your MIL.
ReplyDeleteI had quite forgotten it was a holiday weekend. No plans per se. Daughter and I are planning to go thrifting on Friday. She is in search of classic black, gray or camel colored slacks for her semester in Rome. She has plenty of tops, and a nice pair of comfortable, black loafers. She is also looking for a basic black tote, large enough to hold her laptop. She wants to progress beyond blue jeans and backpacks! After that we will do our weekly grocery shopping. As much as I dislike the thought of going to a grocery store on a Friday afternoon, much less a Friday of a long weekend, the store we use offers quadruple fuel points on Fridays, so I shall grin and bear it!
Best wishes to your family.
-Meg B.
So sad about your mother in law…….is her husband or other family not around in support. Hope she is able to get here if that works for everyone.
ReplyDeleteStaying off the roads as I live in a seashore resort and it will be packed and raining…..so everyone out driving and at the bars.Gym and then doing things around the house except for friend visit on Saturday. Rather boring.
Sorry work is a pain, but glad that you have an end in sight.
ReplyDeleteOh Iceland would be a wonderful trip to celebrate.
So sorry about your mil, and I hope that things will settle down. How do you feel about the extended visit? I love my mil, but it would be difficult living together for an extended period of time.
It is going to be a rainy weekend here, but hoping we can get together with my brother and his family camping. Have a great weekend.
I am sorry that work is not going as well as you had hoped. Having an end in sight is a good thing. I also hope that M's mom can get to have a visit with you for an extended period of time.
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Awful for M and his family. Hope a window opens where she can come here. Less important for sure, but Lake Tahoe on the Fourth has always been a fun time. Used to have a home there and spent many fourths watching the fireworks over the lake. Have a great time
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your long weekend. I can only imagine how M's mom is feeling. I hope she can enjoy an extended visit with you soon, I hope one day this becomes something done with ease.
ReplyDeleteI will be at work through Monday. Its not so bad - I am used to my schedule. I have an Iranian friend who is a doctor over there, but an Ultrasound tech over here. Sometimes she tells me things that make me feel sad. She still has lots of family over there. I cannot imagine being isolated somewhere far away, navigating new widowhood. I hope she can come see your family in the future.
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