My friend Violet has a pithy post on her blog (sorry, password protected, no link!) on how quickly her ego cycles. I sympathize as I alternate between supreme intelligence in the face of incredibly insipid individuals and the soul-crushing realization that my IQ probably peaked in elementary school. This latter has become more apparent as I negotiate on a rather prickly bi-lateral issue that involves nuanced and often biased interpretations of certain aspects of international law and emotional attachment to patriotic ideals. I'm in over my head. But I wonder if I'm the only one that sees it that way, as I have been told in the past that I come off as fairly competent when engaged in these discussions. I guess we never see ourselves as others do, and I know I'm my own worst critic.
Anyway, insanely busy - headed off to Samoa in early August and from there to the States for a vacation. You can't imagine trying to plan your packing list for 6 weeks, when the temperatures will vary from 40 to 100 degrees, business attire and casual wear. I welcome the challenge if it gets me R&R at home!!
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