11th May 2011. This morning interviewed 4 potential nannies/helpers. It’s remarkable how educated they all were and all had good, relevant experience. So on paper, they’re pretty much equal. I’m hoping to see one or two more this week and then make a decision, but one really stood out for me. It doesn’t really matter what position you’re hiring for, in the end it’s a lot about gut instinct really. So with any luck, we’ll have a helper start on Monday! It’ll be brilliant for Evan, because although he has managed all this change so well – his constant has been me & we’ve been together pretty much 24/7 for a few weeks now. So if he can connect with someone else, we can conquer some of the (both of our) separation anxiety.
I called the girl I met at the restaurant we went to on Sunday yesterday and Evan and I have a play-date set up for Saturday afternoon. WooHoo! Obviously at this stage I’m way more excited about it than he is! I’m hoping it is a start to making some friends and getting a circle of contacts and support set up here; which will make life so much easier and ‘fuller’ for us here in Nairobi. Because, in my first week here, the only thing that has been an issue for me at all, is missing my friends and feeling a little isolated. I think that’s also because I don’t have a car yet. If I did, I have not doubt that I’d have Evan strapped in the back and Percy perched up front while we just cruised the area, found our bearings and our way round etc.
Speaking of Percy, he is starting to settle in a bit better. Unfortunately, he doesn’t seem to keen on the Kenyans yet – barks insanely at all of them. I think he’s barked more here in a week than I’ve heard him bark in his 5 years. What is funny is that nobody in Kenya seems to have ever seen a Pekingese before. Everyday when we go out walking, he attracts the most amazing amount of attention – people just stare and stare, some have even asked me if he is really a dog!
Tonight we’re going out for dinner with one of Mark’s colleagues and we’re going for Sushi. Yum. I’m so excited to be going out (even if Evan will have to come along in his pram) and so hoping it’s good sushi. Hold thumbs that they have a take-away service, because that would definitely add serious value to my life….
Sounds like Kenyan life is going well for you, Liesl! Good takeaway sushi would definitely be appealing - finally a place opened up here and it's yummy! Looking forward to hearing about your next adventure!
ReplyDeleteAnd I actually have an old friend from Elementary school who lives in Nairobi. She has 2 boys who would be quite a bit older than Evan. Haven't seen her in well over 20 years but she was fun when we were 13! xoxo
ReplyDeleteHey Pam. The sushi was amazing - and even better than take-out, they have a guy on a scooter who delivers! I think I'll be eating from there a lot. If you have your friend's contact info, I'd happily look her up? Take care & chat soon xxx.
ReplyDelete