It isn't the end of the world.
I finally have news on Japan. Actually I have had news for a while, but I haven't wanted to write about it until now. I had an email last week that confirmed what I suspected - that I will not be going to Japan (well at least not with the NZ Expo Pavilion).
The email did praise my resume and my references, but basically said that there wasn't the budget to send me over there this late in the project. Surely, that would have been one of the first things they would consider before trying to find someone?
I really am pleased that they thought so highly of my resume and my references, but that didn't stop me from feeling disappointed. In fact I felt down about it for quite a while. Perhaps that was just a trigger for other feelings that have been drifting in the background for some time.
My friend's father had major surgery last Thursday. It happened suddenly too. He went in for a test, and ended up being kept in and put straight on the list for surgery. Worrying about him and trying to be there for my friend didn't really help me feel any better, although I tried not to let it show.
On Friday I had some friends from Auckland come down an visit me for the weekend. Initially I was apprehensive, but it was really good to see them again and having a full house was actually a nice distraction. We did some fun things, like rolling down hills and climbing trees. After that I took them on a drive offroad and showed them a nice spot on the coast. By the time they left on Sunday, I was exhausted. I don't even remember crawling into bed....
This week has been much better. I have been running about re-arranging my trip to the US. It is booked at this stage, which makes me feel much happier. I managed to find an airfare almost as cheap as my original plans, but it involves more flying time. I don't mind too much since I've never really had a problem with flying. I can't wait to get away for a bit. I think I am in need of a break.
The email did praise my resume and my references, but basically said that there wasn't the budget to send me over there this late in the project. Surely, that would have been one of the first things they would consider before trying to find someone?
I really am pleased that they thought so highly of my resume and my references, but that didn't stop me from feeling disappointed. In fact I felt down about it for quite a while. Perhaps that was just a trigger for other feelings that have been drifting in the background for some time.
My friend's father had major surgery last Thursday. It happened suddenly too. He went in for a test, and ended up being kept in and put straight on the list for surgery. Worrying about him and trying to be there for my friend didn't really help me feel any better, although I tried not to let it show.
On Friday I had some friends from Auckland come down an visit me for the weekend. Initially I was apprehensive, but it was really good to see them again and having a full house was actually a nice distraction. We did some fun things, like rolling down hills and climbing trees. After that I took them on a drive offroad and showed them a nice spot on the coast. By the time they left on Sunday, I was exhausted. I don't even remember crawling into bed....
This week has been much better. I have been running about re-arranging my trip to the US. It is booked at this stage, which makes me feel much happier. I managed to find an airfare almost as cheap as my original plans, but it involves more flying time. I don't mind too much since I've never really had a problem with flying. I can't wait to get away for a bit. I think I am in need of a break.