My first post about our big move, how exciting!
I survived the flight without my carry on. I wasn't able to sleep on the plane more than a couple of minutes, I think I was too excited about coming to Rome for the first time. When I got here I had a driver waiting with a sign saying "SHORES". I am 37 years old and with all my years of flying this was a first of having a sign for me. I have seen those guys standing there waiting, but never for me. A special moment in a silly way - I love those moments.
While driving me to the hotel, the driver received a call from my new boss, Lou. Lou instructed the driver to stay with me at the hotel until he was able to come greet me. My hotel is just across a little street from the Embassy. I didn't have a chance to freshen up before this. Oh well, I tuck in my shirt and hope for the best. Lou shows up with the SAIC (big boss) and Christine, the administrative person of the office. Mind you, I have been traveling since 9:00am (Austin time) the morning before and it was 9:00am in Rome now. I felt like such a bum, but they said they were just happy to have me here.
My room wasn't ready, no surprise since it is hours before check-in. I left my luggage at the hotel and went to the office for the first time with them. I pushed myself through the day so I would overcome the jet lag. I registered the kids for school and got to walk around the complex where we will live. I think choosing to live farther out of the city was a very good choice. I think we will have a pretty big place, by Roman standards at least. My commute won't be so fun, but that is ok, I will be living in Rome.
Can't wait to move here and start our new life. We really need to hit the Rosetta Stone before we get here to help make the transition easier.
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