Fire Alarms

Confession. Whenever I see a Fire Alarm, I want to pull on the handle. One of my weird quirks. I became aware of this twisted side of myself about a decade ago. Whenever I walk by one, a little voice in my head says, "Go Ahead, pull it!"

What does this say about me, I wonder?

Louisville - Week 1

This is my first official post from Louisville, Kentucky. I sit on my striped coach in the Homewood Suites watching Truman Show and writing. This week didn't begin as I expected. I arrived Wednesday night, picked up the car, hauled the suitcases, checked in to the hotel, unpacked the bags, climbed into bed, and spent the rest of the night coughing and groaning. Spent Thursday and most of Friday in bed with the flu - 101.7 fever, aches, coughs, runny nose, and those delightfully entertaining fever dreams. Haven't been that sick in a LONG time. I wish it had picked another time besides day 1 and 2 on the job :o)

So, since Wednesday, I've figured out which side of the couch is most comfortable (right side), was reminded how expensive Whole Foods is (missing Trader Joe's already), utilized a whole box of kleenex by myself, and returned the rental car to exchange it for another - check engine light came on.

The good news is I now feel I'm returning to normal. :o) Went to a movie tonight. Saw No Strings Attached - not recommended, but the soft pretzel was tasty. I did, however, manage to embarrass myself. While placing the cup of Sprite into the cup holder, I managed to squeeze off the lid and out spurted Sprite onto the floor. Fortunately, no one was sitting in the vicinity of the "Sprite Wave." A classic move.

Tomorrow - more exploring of Louisville, seeing a property in the Highlands, reading the relocation package details (makes my head hurt just trying to figure out the details), probably a nap, and then perhaps Pasta for dinner.

Off to bed . . .

Louisville, Kentucky

I've been waiting for work to making the official announcement, before I publicly shared the big news in my life. At this rate, though, I'm probably going to actually be in the new job before the "official" word is released. Ah, the wonders of corporate bureaucracy.

So, pending a surprise in my background check, I am starting as a Plant Manager in Louisville, Kentucky on Thursday, February 17. My last day of work in Vista, California is this Tuesday. I fly to Kentucky on Wednesday.

In anticipation of some questions:

• Different company? No. Same company. The job is a promotion.
  
• How do I feel? Super excited. Looking forward to the opportunity and new experiences.
• Am I packed? Not yet. For this first phase, I'm only bringing clothes, some books, and my Mac. I won't pack up the condo until I know where I'm living.
• Where will I live? Someplace in Louisville. I found a neighborhood I like - the "artsy" section of Louisville called Highlands. There is a street there named Bardstown Road and even a pub called The Bard's Pub - Got to love it! I am seeing 2nd floor duplex this coming Saturday which is in the neighborhood - fingers crossed! :o)
• What about my car? Balding Civic (204K miles) is going to be hauled across country. I expect a new car will be needed at some point this year, but I'm hoping my Honda has a another few thousand miles in it!
• Who will move me? I received a relocation package. Movers to move my stuff are part of the deal.
• Is my e-mail going to change AGAIN? Nope!. Thank goodness for gmail, which doesn't care where you live.
• Any ideas for church? Yep. I actually visited one when I went out to interview. I'm hoping it will be a new community for me to be a part of.
• Isn't this quick? ABSOLUTELY. Corporate contacted me on January 17 to be see if I'd be interested. Interviewed on January 31. Accepted job on January 31. Starting on February 17.
• What will I miss? Real Mexican food, family, friends, The Fields (my church), and 70 degree weather in February.

Stay tuned for updates from the California girl in Kentucky.