One Week Later...

My apologies for the delay...Belgium was wonderful. I ate too much bread.

After leaving the Chateau, I checked into the Hilton, more to my American hotel standards except the TV thing. Trying to find something in English was a slight challenge. Note to self: Take some DVD's next time to watch on the laptop. I visited 3 other hotels while I was in the country. The Crowne Plaza was a dump. The Conrad was AWESOME, but was sooo far out of our price range, two words, TEAK FLOORS...when I walked in I knew I would be dreaming. The Renaissance Hotel was great, very high class. They had the best rated security in the country. While doing my tour the guy pointed out the European Union Headquarters campus which was in walking distance. I was expecting something different but it was very nice.

I return to work on the 25th and by around 12 noon I was done. I was ready to leave. I wasn't feeling this place and was glad that I got a "vacation". I sent my boss a two sentence email stating my corporate displeasure and followed it with a call that said I wouldn't be performing any work for the rest of the day. He understood and told me to take the rest of the day to collect my thoughts. Now I know you may be wondering what transpired, and believe me I am going to share. I will start as close to the beginning as possible without completely boring you.

I have worked myself into a frenzy for the majority of the time that I have been with this company. And have just about broke my back whenever someone asked me to do something. Because I have been taught to represent myself well, I make sure that my work speaks for itself. I do my best to do my best. For the umpteenth time since my employment here a pissy little email comes out announcing promotions. And once again, who's name is NOT on this email...the same group of folks get put on this freaking list and if anyone checked the workload that I carry I should have made the list at least 2 years ago. My boss sent a very detailed email to the principles of the company basically asking them WTF. He called me and stated that he would be making a formal request and would be pushing for a promotion. I am totally not annoyed with my boss. He is wonderful, and that is not a joke. He stands by me and supports me with everything that I do. It is the folks above him that show preferential treatment. It's annoying.

Anyway...My mantra for today...Today Is A New Day Forget About The Drama From Yesterday Frustration Don't Pay So Cast All The Negative Things Away See Everything Got Lighter After I Prayed And I Said God Just Go Ahead And Do Yo Thang Cause I'm Not The Same Woman I Was Yesterday, Hey Now Feel Real Good Today This Is The Day That The Lord Has Made Hey Now Put A Smile On My Face And Know That Everythings Gonna Be Okay Hey Now Gotta Sing My Song Keep It, Hey Now