Saturday, 12 December 2009

Limbo

Yeah - that's the state that we are in right now. Vincent's probation period has been extended by another 3 months. We've just heard of it last week and it has stirred up a little storm.

I think, on one hand, it's not really such a big deal. If and only if everything works out in the end!! For Vincent, I can only imagine how de-motivating and discouraging it is. All the work and the effort and the hours and the energy that he has been putting in. On the home front and for me personally, it is a little inconvenient now, because I feel like we kind of have to be on the go at any moment. It does not make a lot of sense to make any concrete commitment like going to french classes or join any children's club - considering how expensive everything is and the financial burden that it will become suppose it does not work out! Talking about financial burden. No, I don't even want to go there, sistas and brothas!

It's a little bit of a shame considering it is almost christmas, a time to be resting, recharging and rejoicing with the family. (well, at least for me it is) But I refused to be too affected by it. There are also many reasons to be celebrating and be thankful for.

1. Max will turn one in 9 days (can you believe it???)
2. I am in a very previlige position of running a household and watching Max grow in such close proximity
3. We are still happily married (phew!)

and perhaps another 100 other reasons if I put my heart into it....

You know, in a way I am really happy about our decision to stick together and come to Geneva as a family. True that there is less stability financially but the support that we can provide and have given to each other is really priceless. In chinese it is called 患难见真情!

PS: Sorry for the lack of post....
PPS: If we don't talk before Christmas, have a good one anyway!!
PPPS: If we don't meet up in Holland, while we are there, we really do regret it!

With a lot of love and good wishes,
Carolyn

3 comments:

  1. So, just came back from business trip and see this post....and....do you have time to meet or....? Are you staying in Leiden at this moment?

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  2. am in Leiden will be gone on the 2nd. are u in enschede? would be lovely to meet up but wonder if still possible.

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  3. I don't know, kind of have a feeling that it's not possible. Weired, no? Oh, my god, I might be kind of psychic, the force is talking to me.

    The most important thing is that we know each other are doing well. Seen your latest post and wish all your wishes will come true and be remembered. Take care and looking forward to your updates.

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