Traffic, compromise and therapists.
In the last 2 days I have spent about 5 hours in traffic.
I had a meeting yesterday in our Joburg office. Meeting length 35 minutes. Travel time 2 hours.
Today I had training in our Joburg office. Training time – 70 minutes. Travel time - 3 hours.
Next week I have more training in Joburg. More traffic. More productivity lost.
Last night I had our month fundraising meeting at the school. I actually can not express how this school frustrates me. The principal is the most negative, miserable, inflexible person I have ever had to work with. We are desperately trying to raise money for the school. We are willing to put in the work but he blocks us at every step. Fortunately I had pms from hell last night and was ready to fight so eventually we managed to get a few ideas tabled and agreed upon but it was not without huge frustration and raised voices.
I met with Kiara’s therapist yesterday and in short it was a waste of time. I am not sure if its because she lacks experience or is just not in tune with Kiara but they stuff she told me really had no relevance to my child. What put me off was she told me she would like David and I to figure out now where we are going in our relationship. When I asked if Kiara has mentioned him and I in anyway she said no. So really where does that come from? I am not really surprised – it seems everything at that school is a little sub-standard.
I can honestly say I am looking forward to the long weekend 
March 17th, 2010 at 2:05 pm
Me and you both – here we come long weekend. Whoo-hoo!
March 17th, 2010 at 2:28 pm
Good luck with the traffic. That’s why I hate going to Joburg and will avoid it at all costs
March 17th, 2010 at 2:45 pm
Just a thought…but maybe it’s because Kiara hasn’t mentioned you and David that she thinks it could be an issue. Therapists can work in weird and wonderful ways.
Traffic sucks the big one. That’s why I say a small prayer of thanks everyday to the little road gods that I drive agaisnst the traffic to get to and from school/work.
March 17th, 2010 at 3:05 pm
Ugh, me to – I need it. Oh the traffic is terrible. And really, a headmaster determines so much about the school – what is it with this guy?
March 17th, 2010 at 3:47 pm
Also looking forward to long weekend.
March 17th, 2010 at 5:43 pm
Laura, my hubby and I am meeting a therapist tomorrow who deals with things a bit differently from what other therapists does. Things with Jaclynn has become so unbearable at home that I actually look forward to the next morning when I go to work again(I know it sounds terrible!). I will let you know how it goes and whether it made a difference in our lives.
March 17th, 2010 at 5:49 pm
It takes a lot of investigating to find a therapist that can really connect and help your child (in my opinion)
Maybe play therapy would be successful for her?
March 17th, 2010 at 5:50 pm
I spend three hours in traffic, DAILY. Is crap.
Perhaps the therapist is inadequately suggestion Kiara needs stability? I don’t know.
March 17th, 2010 at 8:02 pm
Sounds like you’ve had a truly crap week so far!
March 18th, 2010 at 11:18 am
Sounds like you need a long weekend, enjoy!
March 18th, 2010 at 3:46 pm
I wouldn’t be able to handle the traffic there. It would drive me insane. Good for you, for standing up to the school principal…crazy man
March 23rd, 2010 at 6:47 pm
Its such a pity more companies don’t use things like video conferencing for meetings when people have to spend so much wasted time travelling!
Sorry bout Kiara’s therapist.