Christmas Bonus

Merry Christmas from the Haenicke Institute for Global Education! Err, should I say congrats to me on the promotion? That's right, promotion. I am now the International Assistant. Translation: Assistant to the Associate Dean of the Haenicke Institute! No more dealing with angry parents and procrastinating students. No more phone ringing off the hook. Now I get to do real work that is on a whole new level of importance. Dealing with the foreign delegations and the administration of the university is going to be both intimidating and exciting, as well as fun. Hmm, what did Bill say? Oh yes research and itineraries, doing more of what Rena and Billie do. Damn, I am going to like this! I love research! I completed my first task with flying colors and am looking forward to next semester. Mmmm. I have my own cubicle with my own desk and computer, my own office supplies. . . Life is good.

My life is about to become nothing but Christmas. Starting tomorrow Jesse and I will be on the road for four straight days of family Christmas'. Up to Greenville, to Detroit, back to Kalamazoo, then on to Sturgis. Whew! Thank goodness Jesse and I already had our little Christmas complete with Christmas ham, candles, carols, and presents. Funny how Jesse and I both got each other the same thing. ;) (His Dark Materials trilogy) I have gorgeous jewelry to show off, and a magnificent waffle maker. Best of all I have a new claddagh. Oh and I can't wait to decide which pictures to put in the new frames.

Too bad we had to take down the Christmas tree last week. Effing kittens.

Have I mentioned that I love my new job? ;)