I was feeling a little blue the third of fourth time I went to a State party and realized that I had once again donned my Invisibility Cloak. A woman I have met (and shared a meal with) introduced herself to me. Nothing like being forgettable. My mom convinced me that it wasn't my problem, it was the forgetter's problem. I bought that for about 10 minutes. The next day another person kissed me in greeting and said, "Even though I don't know who you are..." Seriously, the community isn't that big. And let's be honest, we all know I usually do something to make a dazzling first impression.Well today takes the cake. I received an email from someone updating me on the situation at home. If we were home, I would currently be working for this woman in my new position at the Embassy. She's supposed to be helping the evacuees with questions and concerns regarding our situation. So, I emailed her a question regarding under what circumstances State would go to an ordered departure. Her first reply greeted me with my full name (that she must of looked up because I only use that name when I visit the doctor!) and forwarded me her own email address and said I should address my concerns to her. Uh-okay. So, I emailed her back and said (in a more polite manner of course) "Uh, did you even read the first email?" Her response: Hi Christine!...
Seriously? I know she's busy and has a lot on her plate and other spouses are probably writing and making similar, annoying requests - but seriously!? My name is in my email address. She has since written me back and apologized for her error (which makes me feel pretty bad about complaining here). But still... I think I preferred it when I had short hair and people thought I was a man. At least I was making an impression!
