Saturday, July 01, 2006
French Ostriches and First Days
After Thursday night, I definitely feel like I'm back in DC. So far, we've danced at Velvet Nation, had breakfast at Trio's with Tracy, gone to brunch at the Carlysle Grand, and now, finally, have had ostrich at La Fourchette, one of our favorite restaurants in the District. I say "favorite" because not only is it good, it's also (drum roll) affordable! Well, not on an "every night" basis, but still. We went with Fritz and Kim again, my old friend from Alabama who now lives in Hawaii and his girlfriend who's here in DC. (she and I may actually end up doing some work together) Fritz heads home this weekend so it was good to see him while we could.
Friday was my first day in the new job. I was supposed to start no later than the 30th of June, and hey, it's not MY fault that that's immediately followed by a 4-day weekend. I started the paperwork moving in the office for computer accounts, access badges, and the like. One of the things about working for the government in DC is that your agency is likely to be spread out over multiple buildings, so getting administrative work done can take some time and some commuting. On Wednesday I'll have some meetings with my new bosses, and on Thursday I should wrap up the administrative stuff, so hopefully by the end of next week I'll be able to get started on some projects. Interestingly enough (well, to me anyway, not to anyone else) there's been a shakeup in the office structure since I interviewed last January and there's now an extra layer between me and my boss. That means there's now someone over me who doesn't know anything about me or my skills, and that doesn't fill me with confidence. We'll fix that Wednesday.
Speaking of first days, Adrian went into the salon on Thursday for what was supposedly an audition but we were pretty sure he already had the job. He does, so YAY, he's employed, and he'll be starting sooner than he did when we got to Alabama or Colorado. He already has a couple clients scheduled. The schedule seems pretty good, and most importantly, he doesn't work every weekend, so it will be easier for us to get away. We hope. No word yet on how they feel about unpaid absences from work, and he doesn't earn paid vacation for a year.
Oh, I got an e-mail this morning from one of my old students who will be a senior next year. I think he wanted me but was too shy to say so, but then, I think that about all my cute students. And, for that matter, I think that about any cute guy I see. I probably should quit assuming that.
Adrian's been leading the effort this week to get everything settled in the condo. All our stuff is moved in, and I think we've filled up our storage area downstairs so now it's a matter of getting everything where it belongs. My mom arrives today for a visit so right now we're just worried about living space, and we'll take care of the details later. And then, this journal should get more interesting. :P
Friday was my first day in the new job. I was supposed to start no later than the 30th of June, and hey, it's not MY fault that that's immediately followed by a 4-day weekend. I started the paperwork moving in the office for computer accounts, access badges, and the like. One of the things about working for the government in DC is that your agency is likely to be spread out over multiple buildings, so getting administrative work done can take some time and some commuting. On Wednesday I'll have some meetings with my new bosses, and on Thursday I should wrap up the administrative stuff, so hopefully by the end of next week I'll be able to get started on some projects. Interestingly enough (well, to me anyway, not to anyone else) there's been a shakeup in the office structure since I interviewed last January and there's now an extra layer between me and my boss. That means there's now someone over me who doesn't know anything about me or my skills, and that doesn't fill me with confidence. We'll fix that Wednesday.
Speaking of first days, Adrian went into the salon on Thursday for what was supposedly an audition but we were pretty sure he already had the job. He does, so YAY, he's employed, and he'll be starting sooner than he did when we got to Alabama or Colorado. He already has a couple clients scheduled. The schedule seems pretty good, and most importantly, he doesn't work every weekend, so it will be easier for us to get away. We hope. No word yet on how they feel about unpaid absences from work, and he doesn't earn paid vacation for a year.
Oh, I got an e-mail this morning from one of my old students who will be a senior next year. I think he wanted me but was too shy to say so, but then, I think that about all my cute students. And, for that matter, I think that about any cute guy I see. I probably should quit assuming that.
Adrian's been leading the effort this week to get everything settled in the condo. All our stuff is moved in, and I think we've filled up our storage area downstairs so now it's a matter of getting everything where it belongs. My mom arrives today for a visit so right now we're just worried about living space, and we'll take care of the details later. And then, this journal should get more interesting. :P
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CR: pictures to follow soon. We had to stash stuff around the place just to get it out of the way for Mom's visit, but once we get it fixed up we'll take LOTS of photos.
Paul: after 4 years in Alabama and Colorado, we have some catching up to do on our socializing. :P Of course, YOU seem to have a very interesting cast of characters in your social life!
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Paul: after 4 years in Alabama and Colorado, we have some catching up to do on our socializing. :P Of course, YOU seem to have a very interesting cast of characters in your social life!
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