I must still be on Australian time, since I woke at 10 am Sydney time, which is 4:30 am local time. I can't get back to sleep as my brain is buzzing with thoughts of yesterday. It was great to finally meet all my teammates face-to-face after spending three months talking with them on weekly conference calls. Over the course of the afternoon at our kick off meeting a special bond was formed as we shared our personal stories. It is hard to describe, but simplest to say there was something of deep personal meaning for me in the words and feelings shared in the room and I know it is a day that will remain clear in my memory forever.
I learned that elements of my story where lost to some of the team. Do I really speak too fast and with a strange accent? The unbiased opinion of my phone's voice recognition system is confirmed in the title of this post. Cultural learning lesson #1: speak slower / clearer / simpler.
Right then... back to cafe doona to study the back of my eyelids.
I had to laugh when I read this ... It always takes me some time to get used to the Australian English. For my ears it is different. Absolutely. But please don't take me wrong! I love the way you are speaking - it just sounds different in the beginning. And I envy the team that can talk to you all day long. No kidding !
ReplyDeleteBesides of your Australian accent ... this task and this team is very special. I believe, I understand what you are saying. Enjoy this very special time! And yes, you have a great family who supports you so that you can be part of this experience!
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