Things are so busy here. Putting together furniture, entertaining our guest (Kate's mom), and working full days are tough on the psyche. However, we just got invited to a HOLIDAY PARTY! I am so very excited. It's sort of what I imagine it feels like to be accepted. We'll go and make witty conversation and have some deep, hearty laughter. It's going to be great, I just know it is.
In the meantime, it is so frickin' cold out, all of my body fluids have frozen. I thought I was going to die on the walk in to work today. The wind was incredible, worse than anything I could remember, and that includes that subzero day of skiing at Mont Sutton way back in who remembers when. I just remember riding the lift by myself, with the snot that had been running from my nose, now frozen in my nose. In any case, this is only relevant because of the crazy parking situation at work. They are very sensitive about it, but here is a quick explanation.
2 years ago:
There is not enough room for everyone. All of the contractors have to park in a far-away lot and walk to the plant. This is not so pleasant since there is no sidewalk, cars are zooming by, and you walk by these huge oil tanks.
A few days ago:
They have been expanding the normal parking lot to make room for everyone. In the meantime, everyone has to park in the far-away lot. There is lots of construction going on in that area. So, they have bus service from the parking lot to the plant. This is nice.
A few days from now:
The expanded parking lot is re-opening, but it is currently for employees only. Contractors still have to park in the far-away lot. The bus service will be cancelled. The contractors have to walk in the freezing cold, next to the construction, the oil tanks, and the zooming cars. This does not sound like much fun to me.
Also, it seems my accountant really does know what he's talking about. I suppose I have no choice but to trust him. Or maybe I can change accountants. It's not like I have a longstanding relationship with this guy.
We're still very much trying to get organized. I never want to see another box in my entire life.
Posted at 23:06:35