Okay, maybe not a bank error, but it was an error by the bank resolved in our favour. It seems Jordan moved money onto our credit card to pay down the balance, and the bank recorded the transaction in one place but not another. After a week of dealing with the bank, they referred him to the webmaster of the bank’s web site. After a number of emails back and forth, and a very, very long phone call, the webmaster realized he was the one in error. Bingo! 400 dollars was re-deposited into our account. Don’t mess with Jordan!
Meanwhile the school year continues to be chaotic, at best. We have lots of new staff all out to make their marks. They mean well, but they are driving us all crazy. We all say the same thing – putting out fires has become our new job description. At this point in my career I was hoping for a whole lot more than that. There are schools in Kuwait that specialize in special education. Perhaps I should pay them a little visit – soon.
Our school is also expanding at an enormous rate. Rumours are everywhere that a major expansion is also on the horizon. Some of us are hoping part of the school relocates to the original structure – a nicer neighbourhood but an older building. We are told the older building was cosy and quirky and more people-friendly. Our current building is large, and sterile and very, very blue. Child-friendly – not so much.
I have made some adjustments to the diet. First off, no more butter, or oleo. Lest you think this would reduce my pasta intake you would be wrong. It turns out pasta and olive oil taste better than pasta with butter. You can actually taste the pasta instead of the butter.
Speaking of taste, our Panthers have tasted defeat a lot this year, our new coach not off to the most auspicious of starts.
Jordan goes to Dubai for a few days in November and I leave for Sri Lanka in 60 days. Have passports, will travel.
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