Not feeling much Christmas cheer here I'm afraid, under too much pressure (ultimately self inflicted) to get the projects completed - but I promise myself that next year it will be different. I just feel bad for dearest Renata - why she puts up with me I'll never know!
February the 4th is a big date for us - as some might know we have been having "personal" problems with the village Mayor (Female) on the account that Renata's sister has been having an affair with the Mayors husband for the last 25 years (since she was 15!!!) - and he's much older...
Needless to say the Mayor has been abusing her position of power to persecute the innocent members of the family... (some would say understandably) - but I'm very proud of Renata as she has stood up against this authoritative abuse of power and instigated the local opposition cancellers to resign which has forced a re-election on February the 4th! Anyone who has met Renata will tell you she's the kindest and gentlest person you could ever wish to meet, and its not in her nature to take such a position.
The Mayor has been in power since the village separated from the local town and the local opposition has become disillusioned over time, ineffective and disorganised - so through Renata's instigation they have become far more professional... So Feb 4th is our best chance in years to change the current climate.... the hardest part it to get people to care about local government... Renata's on the election bill, but due to her Master studys does not want a senior position, although almost everyone we meet says she should become Mayor!
Still, atleast it keeps Renata busy while I beaver away here and puts some "excitement" into our lives - not sure it its the best kind... but what can one do under the circumstances ...
Wow - hope it gets sorted for both of you! I'm hoping 2017 ends up being a little less interesting than 2016.