Distracted

While I had planned a glorious day-by-day expose of our Paris trip, I find myself extremely distracted. Explanation below ...

Fast-forward to the final day of our Paris vacation. I got an email from my boss saying that she needed to talk with me urgently and asked if she could call me over the weekend. This is not her usual MO -- she really isn't one to bug me over a weekend, much less while I'm on vacation.

So to make a long story short, she was calling me to let me know that my job in Hong Kong was eliminated. I must admit this didn't come as a huge surprise to me. The hiring forecast for next year was reduced to 1/3 of the original plan. Combined with the fact that it's quite expensive to keep me living in Hong Kong, this outcome became inevitable.

(For this next part, picture two mini-AJs sitting on each of my shoulders. One with a halo, one with horns and a pitchfork.)

So herein lies my psychosis -- I'm 50% okay and 50% disgruntled employee doing web research on arson (just kidding!).

Angel AJ -- this whole experience was truly a blessing. Considering a mere 10 years ago I was a mere Wal-Mart cronie, this was an opportunity that very few would ever get. It was an amazing mixture of excitement, culture shock, loneliness, joy, heartbreak ... so much personal growth and learning packed into 12 short months. While I'm sad it ended early, I am a much better person for having done this.

Devil AJ - F*CK YOU you piece of sh*t company! How could you not see this coming? Why in God's name would you wait to fire my ass until RIGHT AFTER I rented out my condo , sold my car, had my partner quit his job and move to China, gave my poor dog so many pre-move shots he almost died from the allergic reaction *pant pant pant*. I can't tell if I'm more mad about being d*cked over by corporate America, or simply lashing out for losing a job that I love so dearly ...

They are trying to make the best of the situation by trying to find me a new job. I have a firm role lined up in the US ... basically my old job back. Not too excited about that. Another option might be moving to Singapore. Interesting ... only how do I say this delicately ... they throw "my kind of people" in prison for expressing our love to each other. *ahem*

I'm not a praying person, but we'd sure appreciate some kind thoughts from you all while we figure out where life is taking us next. Thanks to those who have sent well-wishes thus far. Let's hope this all results in something even more exciting!