Random Thoughts by Ktownbuddha

Its the night before I see Cuba for the first time for work.  Tomorrow I will be flying to Toronto and then onto Holguin, Cuba.  Its the Company's policy that you don't drive at night, therefore I need to over night in Holguin before I drive to Moa on Sunday. I'm quite interested to see what Moa looks like.  I've heard lots of stories and different people's ideas but until I see if for myself I really won't know. So what's the plan for this blog?  Well I will use it as a means to keep you up to date and show the occasional picture or 2.  I'm only in Cuba for a week this trip, and then off to Toronto for a week of training. I will keep you all updated, and I'm in the process of developing a calender widget to show where I am and when.

Ok so I'm coming into my last couple of weeks in Fort Sask.  I have strangely enjoyed my time here.  It has been nice to be able to focus just on work and learning Spanish.  The Spanish needs a lot of work but at least I'm trying.  Work seems pretty good. The people are very nice and friendly.  Perhaps not as social as I'm used to but that's ok.  I have managed to cram a lot in, but in the same breath I haven't been that busy.  Its been hard to get people's time to pick up the things that I need to from them.  Summer vacations don't help either. So I have a pretty good idea of my schedule of going into Cuba.  I will post it on here and keep it updated for people. Today was vaccination day.  I have three different rounds of shots to do over the next month or so.  Today's round included Typhoid,  Rabies, and the Measles/Mumps/Rubella combo.  Oh and throw a TB test on top of that.  So not long after the shots the reactions started.  Had to take the rest

Alright so its been a week.  I have worked 5 days now.  I was very nervous to start this job.  If you had asked me how I felt about the job over this extra long weekend, I'd have said still nervous.  Today things seemed to click.  I understand the role, I understand the main system, and I feel comfortable with a few more employees. Don't get me wrong, I still have lots to learn and lots to get under control. First of all I hate living the lie that I'm Manager, Finance and Projects, instead of what I'm really doing which is learning everything I can to take over the role in Cuba.  People keep asking me where I'm living, when I'm moving here, etc.  I hate having to lie to them but hopefully they understand when the time comes to tell them.  I'm sure they think its fishy that this new guy comes in and is supposed to do one thing, but is asking millions of questions about one thing in particular being Cuba.  Secondly there is a lack of staff available for me t