I Need an Intern
I have so so so many e-mails to write. So many things to do. And I need to shave my legs. Gah! I wrote on Facebook the other day that I needed an intern and I think the majority of moms thought the same thing. An intern would be awesome but I have a feeling that my intern would end up having to make me daquiris and tell me I am pretty. Still very valuable work, though. I do my best to balance everything and it is difficult. I treasure the time that I have with the Kid... Well, this morning he discovered a bicycle horn and that was fun. A series of "SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEE" in short and long bursts was the soundtrack this morning. It was like being in a Stanley Kubrick film. Anyway, that horn has disappeared for now. So yes, so much to do. This week at work was also busy and by the end of each day, I felt like a Mombie.
I stretch myself out thin. I field, almost daily, messages from people regarding autism and I have to respond because of course!! I love being able to help out and most of the time, I really can help. Except, I am having a bit of a conundrum regarding one message. I won't go into details but let's just say that I am at a bit of a loss. I'm going to have to really do some research (Google) and come up with a plan. Once things are worked out, I will tell y'all about it. This week ahead is going to be busy again. I have to finish up my business plan, translate my Power Point presentation and try not to drunk dial cheese. We broke up.
Next weekend I am hosting a baby shower and then in the evening will be our first Therapy Networking Night for Autism in Vienna. I am going to try and make this a monthly event because I think it is incredibly important to create a community of competent professionals. Ideally we will have a good mix of specialists and I would also eventually like to have therapists who speak Turkish and Serbo-Croat because I can't even begin to guess what life is like for immigrant families in Vienna dealing with autism. Once the center is up and running, I will be hosting fundraisers so that we can provide subsidized therapy for families that can't afford it. It's what needs to happen and it needs to happen soon. I refuse to let another generation of kids suffer through the lack of support here. I feel like I need a thump-my-chest gif. Here we go. Thanks, Celine! You are the best.
In other news, I continue with my Fit into Ball Dress Challenge. It is going well. I am aiming to do at least 30 minutes of exercise a day and I am halfway through a plank challenge. A friend and I are doing it together and we keep pm'ing each other post-plank with messages like "I think I lost my spleen" or "I cried". We are currently at 2 minutes 30 seconds but we have to break that up into two sessions. I did hit the 2 minute mark but I dry heaved for about 10 minutes after and that was no bueno. But we will continue. After the plank challenge we will start a booty challenge because apparently we love challenges. Like a lot. On Wednesday or was it Thursday (I can't keep the days straight), the Husband was out and I was in a 90's mood and decided to watch a movie from that decade. I got amazing suggestions and then I ignored them all and ended up watching a film that makes me laugh The Heartbreak Kid. It's dumb but for some reason I find it hilarious.
I worked out while watching it and it was nice to have that me-time. Well, me and an enraged Ben Stiller. Last night was Eurovision and I actually missed it. I live-tweeted one of the Semi-Finals on Thursday and it was great to do that again. I have to say that I missed the usual camp of Eurovision. The majority of countries played it safe and that is a pity. I grew up watching Eurovision in the 80's and it always was fun. And last year I had the privilege to cover it for Vienna Würstelstand. But this year I had a birthday party to attend so I missed it. But that's ok because the party was fantastic! The party was hosted by a friend from work at the lovely Cafe Leopold. She rented the winter garden for a large group. There was amazing food and lots and lots of wine and I chatted to my friends, met a couple of new people and just had a fantastic time. By 1, it was time for me to hail a cab and head home. I am running on about 5 hours of sleep because the Kid came running into our bed at 6:30 and he might have bruised one of my ribs but I can't tell because everything hurts (I hate you, Plank). It's crap weather today but that's alright because I need some down time before heading to another birthday party tonight. Why yes, I am acting like an 18 year old on Spring Break. How kind of you to notice.
I owe many people e-mails and I promise you will hear from me in the next couple of days - I am whittling away at the list and where is my damn intern?! I hope you all have a fantastic Sunday. OMG! He found that damn bicycle horn! What the Hell?!? Bye for now!
I stretch myself out thin. I field, almost daily, messages from people regarding autism and I have to respond because of course!! I love being able to help out and most of the time, I really can help. Except, I am having a bit of a conundrum regarding one message. I won't go into details but let's just say that I am at a bit of a loss. I'm going to have to really do some research (Google) and come up with a plan. Once things are worked out, I will tell y'all about it. This week ahead is going to be busy again. I have to finish up my business plan, translate my Power Point presentation and try not to drunk dial cheese. We broke up.
Next weekend I am hosting a baby shower and then in the evening will be our first Therapy Networking Night for Autism in Vienna. I am going to try and make this a monthly event because I think it is incredibly important to create a community of competent professionals. Ideally we will have a good mix of specialists and I would also eventually like to have therapists who speak Turkish and Serbo-Croat because I can't even begin to guess what life is like for immigrant families in Vienna dealing with autism. Once the center is up and running, I will be hosting fundraisers so that we can provide subsidized therapy for families that can't afford it. It's what needs to happen and it needs to happen soon. I refuse to let another generation of kids suffer through the lack of support here. I feel like I need a thump-my-chest gif. Here we go. Thanks, Celine! You are the best.
In other news, I continue with my Fit into Ball Dress Challenge. It is going well. I am aiming to do at least 30 minutes of exercise a day and I am halfway through a plank challenge. A friend and I are doing it together and we keep pm'ing each other post-plank with messages like "I think I lost my spleen" or "I cried". We are currently at 2 minutes 30 seconds but we have to break that up into two sessions. I did hit the 2 minute mark but I dry heaved for about 10 minutes after and that was no bueno. But we will continue. After the plank challenge we will start a booty challenge because apparently we love challenges. Like a lot. On Wednesday or was it Thursday (I can't keep the days straight), the Husband was out and I was in a 90's mood and decided to watch a movie from that decade. I got amazing suggestions and then I ignored them all and ended up watching a film that makes me laugh The Heartbreak Kid. It's dumb but for some reason I find it hilarious.
I worked out while watching it and it was nice to have that me-time. Well, me and an enraged Ben Stiller. Last night was Eurovision and I actually missed it. I live-tweeted one of the Semi-Finals on Thursday and it was great to do that again. I have to say that I missed the usual camp of Eurovision. The majority of countries played it safe and that is a pity. I grew up watching Eurovision in the 80's and it always was fun. And last year I had the privilege to cover it for Vienna Würstelstand. But this year I had a birthday party to attend so I missed it. But that's ok because the party was fantastic! The party was hosted by a friend from work at the lovely Cafe Leopold. She rented the winter garden for a large group. There was amazing food and lots and lots of wine and I chatted to my friends, met a couple of new people and just had a fantastic time. By 1, it was time for me to hail a cab and head home. I am running on about 5 hours of sleep because the Kid came running into our bed at 6:30 and he might have bruised one of my ribs but I can't tell because everything hurts (I hate you, Plank). It's crap weather today but that's alright because I need some down time before heading to another birthday party tonight. Why yes, I am acting like an 18 year old on Spring Break. How kind of you to notice.
I owe many people e-mails and I promise you will hear from me in the next couple of days - I am whittling away at the list and where is my damn intern?! I hope you all have a fantastic Sunday. OMG! He found that damn bicycle horn! What the Hell?!? Bye for now!
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