….will always work for the people who know why. That was the quote from a serious discussion at work today regarding my long-term future. I can finally relax a bit about the possibility of my office closing. It looks as though we will finish the year in the black, wiping away last year’s deficit. Over the years and I’ve worked there since October of 1997, my job has gone through multiple transformations. At times, I felt unneeded there. Other times, I felt like nothing would get done without me. Most recently, I feel a bit lost. Like I’m somewhere between caring and not caring with a side of burnout thrown in. I’ve done some looking for a new job, but there is nothing out there right now and I’m really not sure that I want to give up everything I’ve worked for in my current position. I’ve been a person that “knows why” for a long time having been part of management since 2001. My Director and Assistant Director would like to increase my “knowing why” to include some other areas of the office besides just Development. While I like the idea in theory, my current mood makes it difficult to want to try it. I have gone through periods like this before, but this particular funk has been more difficult to work through and ignore. What’s sad is that I’m very fortunate to have a well-paying job with loads of flexibility, yet I can’t seem to pull myself from the funk to truly appreciate that. Ironic that as a person who “knows why” regarding my organization, I can’t seem to “know why” I can’t work myself out of this funk. Maybe this change in direction to include other things will be the jumping off point that I need. All I know is I certainly need something.
Fever
Well, John woke up in the middle of the night with a fever AGAIN. Since he finished a course of antibiotics for strep throat yesterday, I’m guessing it’s viral and it’s a wait and see. Both Laura and I had something similar last week. Coughing, snotty nose, and feverish. Hopefully he’ll be doing better tomorrow. I’m really tired of sick Kassels. I’m ready for a period of well Kassels!
Kids’ Workshop at Home Depot
On the first Saturday of every month, we try to make it to The Home Depot for Kids’ Workshop. It’s a building project that kids can make. We’ve been taking Laura for about two years now and recently started taking John. This morning was a special project because not only did they get to build a heart shelf, but they also got to paint them! Well, Laura did anyway, because John attempting to paint his shelf would have been a disaster! She chose the dark pink color. On a side note, I used to *hate* pink. Now, I kind of rather like it…..
Laura is so proud of her finished project!
Upon completion of his shelf, John had to pound with the hammer a bit more….everything *must* be secure!
Nice to get out….
It was nice to go back to work today and get out of the house. I think I had some cabin fever! 🙂
Last Snow Day?
Well, the plan is to return to work tomorrow. The news is reporting that residential areas are being plowed and the roads are being cleared. The kids are getting restless and need some friend time. Andy and I are getting cabin fever too! We did go outside for a little bit this morning so that Andy could fill up the bird feeders and the kids could play a bit. This morning, John discovered eating snow…. I guess the two kids really are siblings.
Let the “shovel out” commence!
The snow finally came to an end overnight and we woke up this morning to bright sun. It’s pretty cold out (somewhere around 10 degrees), but Andy still has to get our driveway shoveled. He’s working in shifts on it. The first half is done and he’s out on the second half now. Now for some pictures…..
Laura enjoys (eats) the snow…
John cheeses for me in front of the snow that is up to his waist
Andy and the newly shoveled mountains of snow
The Snow Has Begun!
The snow has begun and they are predicting 12-20 plus inches now. I took a picture at 7 am when it was just starting and am hoping to take a picture every hour throughout the day. I’ll post some as the day goes on!
Our front yard at 7 am at the very beginning of the storm
Our front yard at noon
Our backyard at 6 pm (I can’t open the front door anymore because the snow is piled too high.)
What do you do during a Blizzard? Well, get out the pull-out couch, cuddle up under piles of blankets, and watch Toy Story 2 in your very own “movie theater!”
