We gotta get outta this place!
If it is as lovely outside where you are as it is where I am — what the hell are you doing inside reading this? I’ve been finding any reason I can to go outside. I took a walk to see the Cherry Blossoms at lunchtime (which my eyes are now paying for) and have to go out again a little later to hit the post office and maybe coming back around past Starbucks for an iced something or other. I might head out for snacks and drinks later, anything to be out in this gorgeous (maybe a little too hot) weather.
I told my former manager’s manager this morning that while I appreciate the offer to step into the role managing the web team, it’s not something that I ever aspired to and honestly I don’t want to do it. There are parts of the job that I’m not suited for and if they can find a candidate that can do the job as they like, by all means put them in that place. I’m happy in a deputy/assistant type spot as I get to continue to do real work and not get caught up in administrivia and bureaucracy. I doubt the decision hurt me in any way as I’ve been reassured that the company appreciates what I’ve done and I figured leveling with them was the best course of action. Actually, that was inspired by a call from my mother last night – she knows that me and management just don’t mix and told me, “If it isn’t what you want to do, don’t do it.” Mama knows best!
Seeing cherry trees at this time of the year sounds nice. Both in DC and Japan this occurs, but not much in sunny San Diego. ๐
If you have any cherry tree pics, that would be nice. ๐
I took many photos which I’ll be processing and uploading this evening, depending on whether I go for nachos and cocktails after work or not! ๐