Aimless Deliberation

So, let's see.  The week started out with me in front of 14 people who eagerly want to learn everything quickly, so they can start working.   The eagerness and enthusiasm was very exciting and encouraging.   There were a few unpleasant things about the first day though: ·          We were in a room that had a malfunctioning air conditioner; it was ~109 degrees that day and I had on jeans and a long sleeve T-shirt (guess who wasn’t eager to get too close to anyone for the remainder of the day). ·          It also was the first time in a very long time that I spent that much time in front of people talking (now I remember why I tasked my analysts with this responsibility J ).   ·          Internet connection SUCKED (really? People aren’t able to function without cell phones that can essentially hold a conversation with you and this 12-story, b...

I think I finally felt the time difference today.  I woke up @ 7:a.m. IST just as I did yesterday; I video-chatted with Jamie @ 8:00 a.m. IST/9:30 p.m. CST.  I went down for breakfast with my co-worker @ 9 a.m. IST/10:30 p.m. CST.  When I came back upstairs, my intent was to go over my presentation documents for the first day of training tomorrow.  I sat down to watch a little TV then thought I can take a nap for about an hour and a half then I can get up and go to The Royal Lounge to work (that way I can be out of the room when they come to service it).  Needless to say, my plans didn't work out so well.  I slept until 6; then woke up to find out that I could not access the documents that I needed to review.  Luckily, I have a great husband and partner who went up to the office to aid with my dilemma. Well, I am shutting down for the night to try and get some sleep before the first day in the office.  If I have to come ...

My co-worker and I made it safely to Delhi/Gurgaon India yesterday @ 3:15 pm IST/4:30 am CST.  The flight was long but not terribly uncomfortable; the place was very large with seat that could convert into sleeping space.  The food and service were very good. The airport is large and not terribly different from the states; it is a newer airport so I expected this.  When first exiting, I heard a man call the name of our hotel but didn't think anything of it, because a driver and Sanchita and Naren (company representatives) were supposed to meet us.  The man then said, "Mrs. Morris" which took me by surprise.  Apparently, only the drivers can come into to the airport and they are not allowed to wait with their cars.  They sent two cars for me and my co-worker. Riding in cars with the steering wheel on the right side is a little different and makes me wonder if I could get used to it.  Nevertheless, there are lanes lanes on the roa...