I figured out a way to update my blog from work.... I've beat the system! I promise to bring my camera tomorrow and upload piccies of my old (temporary) flat and the new. I hope to spend the upcoming weekend doing "tourist" things (e.g., sightseeing, shopping, taking pics, etc.) That should provide you some better sites to look at online.
A big Happy 3rd Birthday to Caroline and Jane! I wish I could have been there for the festivities! I think about you (and all my nieces and nephews) every day. I wish I could be with you all.
As I've alluded to before, work is work. I seem to be spending way too many of my hours getting the "florescent suntan" from the office lights. I thought the UK would be a break from the rat race of the US. I was wrong. I'm struggling between making my mark on the UK and fighting for the next step up the ladder and really enjoying my rotation and seeing all I can while in Europe. I've never been one to be a slouch but maybe it's my turn. I honestly keep thinking that job title doesn't mean much BUT missing out on Europe means a lot. Coming to grips with this is a lot harder than I ever imagined.
While I may have figured out how to blog at work, I probably shouldn't spend all my time online. Back soon!
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2 comments:
Betsy,
A word about feeling like it's so black and white... your thinking that it's one or the other, "enjoy Europe and your opportunity to experience a unique life there," or "work a lot and strive for that title stuff."
While only you know you... I submit that there are beautiful, very workable shades of gray out there. If you limit your options to black and white, you'll miss a lot of other colors.
Perhaps like me, you've had trouble living with anything you do that you don't perceive to be THE BEST, PERFECT PRODUCT EVER. And your feeling that if it's not, that you're a slouch who will never achieve "greatness."
Pish-Posh!
Sometimes a shade of gray can be perfect. Find some gray (I don't suppose this should be difficult in London). Work the gray. Celebrate gray! Be okay with gray. Love tha gray. Do not drive blindly at perfection in all work things, to the detriment of the heart and soul that is YOU.
Give yourself time and space to do a good job of being you outside of work. In your lifetime, on this planet, that's your real job.
Love ya and miss ya!
Diane
I have to say, Diane, I don't know you, but you sound awesome and I agree with you.
Betsy - you are so hard on yourself! Give yourself a few minutes to adjust and hopefully you can find some balance. Isn't "Work/Life Balance" for KPMG a global term????? Or do they do as we do in the US, say it - advertise it, but do not follow (quietly) :)
Anyway, I have really enjoyed reading your blog and cannot wait to figure out if Jack and I can ever afford to come and see you :)
Hang in there! You've had the guts to make a dream happen some may never puruse :)
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