Joy to the World, I'm stuck at Work.....

Dec 18, 2006 10:18

It's Christmas break, right? Then why am I having to work through tomorrow? This whole academia thing has spoiled me. I was finished grading and done with final grades over a week ago. Normally, I'm at my parents' house by now, hanging out with family and friends. This year, I'm not even heading up to northern VA until the 21st. I had to drive Steve up to DC to catch his flight last week and then immediately come back here to work at CEUT. Now, I feel like a brat because I have off until January 16th, but this is very odd; how do people with only two weeks vacation do it? I certainly admire them.

So it's kind of like being single again right now with Steve in jolly ole England. It's just me and my doggie at home, and it's kind of nice, while also being kind of lonely. I also had some professional drama happen last week on the very day I dropped Steve off at the airport that was so bad that I'm now actively pursuing looking for another job, so that I think this is what has caused me to feel lonely because I've been hanging out with friends here, having doggie play dates with other dogs, shopping, and doing other things that make me happy, and I've still been very, very bummed. Today I have an appointment with the head of the graduate school to hopefully sort out this mess, but because you never know who is reading this, I'm going to be vague and just say that sometimes people are very, very mean for no good reason, and really, why put up with that? It's only a job. I love teaching, but not enough to be made to cry repeatedly for several days.

Anyhoo, so now tomorrow is my last day at CEUT, then I'm getting my hair done (yea for being girlie!), and then on Wednesday I've got to pack, pack, pack. I'm leaving for England on Dec. 30, so I've got to pack all my pots, pans, food, clothes, presents, etc. AND I've got to do my Christmas baking on Wednesday: this year I'm making snickerdoodles, a blueberry pound cake, and buckeyes--all new recipes, so wish me luck! I will be a fatty by the time the holidays are over: ho, ho, ho!

Over break, I'm planning to see Tyra, Lisa, and Brooke, so that will be wonderful. It's been difficult to try to coordinate everyone's schedules, but I have hope!

Merry Christmas, happy holidays, and all that other good stuff to everyone! I miss you all!
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