Wednesday, October 8, 2014

No rest for the ?

Hit the ground running for sure. Lots of work to do but will pace myself for sure. 
-The office is different than a typical Chevron office for now. Chicala office building here is really nice.  We are however in a converted apartment across from our clinic.  
I can't wait for my sit stand desk. 12 hours a day- hmmm.  Lots of commotion out there too. 
- The overall smell here in Luanda has not changed. Not sure I can describe it here.
- It is getting warmer and the sun is coming out which is nice. 
- Our clinic in Luanda (also have one in Cabinda and Malongo) is getting a facelift. They are busy there. Just today they were vaccinating employees families and children. 
Clinic entrance 

Thank goodness these little sanitizer bottles are all over our Chevron locations. Most sickness is transmitted through touch you know. Our facilities are kept up well. 

I went to Chicala to see an activity class today that is part of a program to help employees manage their weight and health.  Not a bad turnout.  We will be integrating more health opportunities and education over time as part of our employee health and wellness strategy.  A healthier employee is a happier employee and the company invests a lot in health and their employees. 

Then there are the staff house meals. They do a pretty good job and have some nice options but we will be working with our food service provider to refine and enhance some education and options over time to say the least. Baby steps.  
Staff house dining room. 
Always some kind of rice, vegetable, meat, fish, chicken options.  Sometimes get fries. Usually some soup and always some rolls. 
Always some deserts. 
Yes, my dinner was light tonight. 

Maybe I should have eaten here. It is very impressive to see so many women with products on their heads. Some have big baskets and also a baby strapped to the front and back.  

I did have a good snack at a local cafe. Hummus and pita and OJ. This was $40 for two. 

Hope this helps shed some light on life here.  More to come....








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