Nope. Nada.

This is us. The one showing lots of shoulder (in her Chengdu, China Marine Ball ball gown!) is the EFM who writes this blog. The one wearing a tux (James) is the employee who moves her (and their two sons) around all over the world. The red link, below, is how you can get in touch with me...

The time in Chengdu, China

Chengdu: city of fabulous food and beautiful Buddhist monasteries!

In Our Same Boat (with State)

Beyond the Cornfields
Brand-new State Department family in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Love their two little girls (she just recently had a baby while being posted in Dhaka), horticulture, traveling and adventure!
Email From The Embassy
State Department family formerly in Beijing, China, and recently posted to Amman, Jordan. A trailing spouse, she's also a writer, and frequently publishes articles with major news sources. A very experienced State family, this new post is something like overseas post number six or seven for them.
Just US
A beautiful family of seven - they have arrived at their new post: Jerusalem! They just finished off an unaccompanied tour to Iraq and are very much looking forward to sightseeing around the middle east.
Our Life
State Department family on their second post...Tijuana, Mexico. It's their first overseas assignment and they have two little boys. They love Tijuana so far and post pictures frequently! They also get to enjoy the best of both worlds for they can sneak over the border into San Diego when they want to!
The Dinoia Family
State Department family formerly in California, now in DC for a DC tour. Next, the husband will do a one year unaccompanied tour. A very experienced State family (formerly in Iceland and Caracas) with a blog that has been around quite a while and has great archives. Jen has a sweet heart and a lot to give!
The Perlman Update
State Department family formerly in Chennai, India, who then did a year-long unaccompanied tour in Iraq. They are now on a DC tour and after that will do another unaccompanied tour (Afghanistan). She totally tells it like it is and doesn't sugar-coat what life is really like. Witty, snarky, funny and down-to-earth. Look elsewhere if you want fake. Read if you want REAL.
Where in the World Am I?
State Department family formerly in Bujumbura, Burundi and now in Hyderabad, India. They just had their first baby this summer - a beautiful little girl- (there's a separate blog about this) and she also eats gluten-free (with a separate blog, also).

One of the most intriguing things about Chengdu is that it is a seamless blend of ancient and modern... all together, side by side.

Can't Live Without (non-State)

Crass-Pollination: An ER blog
The best ER nurse blog EVER!
Doctor Grumpy in the House
The best doctor blog EVER!
In Which...
My IRL friend, a stay-at-home, homeschooling Mama of seven. Her darling daughters are, goshdarnit, probably too young to be hoped for as my future daughters-in-law.
The Crib Chick
My IRL friend, a stay-at-home, homeschooling Mama of five. Hopefully two (Any two! I'm not picky!) of which are my future daughters-in-law.
the underwear drawer
An anesthesiologist who is possibly the most talented & entertaining writer ever. I've read her blog ever since she started medical school. No, don't know her in real life. Wish I did.
The Bloggess
This blog is both hysterically funny and hilariously irreverent. I actually let my 17 year old son read it (who loves it as much as I do!), but wouldn't even CONSIDER letting my 12 year old son read it. Which is about all the description it needs!

The grounds of Chengdu monasteries can be very, very peaceful...even though they are smack dab in the heart of a city of millions of people.

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03/29/2013

Nope. Nada.

So, was this panel OUR panel? Did we get an onward assignment? Do we know where we are going? Did we get ANY sleep last night??

So there you have it.

The next panel is scheduled for April 26th, so we shall see what happens then. Yes, that's pretty much a month away.

So, yeah... I'm not gonna lie to you. We're pretty bummed this morning. And that might be a leetle bit of an understatement...

But we'll be okay. We both firmly believe that God is in control, that what's meant to be is what will ultimately happen, and that we haven't been paneled yet because the right thing for us hasn't yet come along. Or something.

I'm sure it's going to take a couple of days, but we will soon look ourselves in the mirror and give ourselves a pep talk...

See you once the pep talk has kicked in.

In the meantime, for those of you who celebrate, Happy Easter! And CONGRATULATIONS to all summer/NOW/winter bidders who got paneled this go 'round.

Posted on 03/29/2013 at 03:17 PM in Bidding, James - State Department, Kill Me Now | Permalink

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Ugh! I am so sorry, Kolbi.

Posted by: Dana | 03/29/2013 at 04:40 PM

well that just stinks.

Posted by: Nomads By Nature | 03/29/2013 at 07:50 PM

Ugh, that's awful. :(

Not that it's any consolation, but I was talking to a very senior officer recently who said his bidding strategy has been to purposefully wait for the last minute because people who are posted to great spots get pulled for even better spots and their original great spots open up a few months beforehand, and no one -- but him -- is available to take them. Not sure if there's any truth to this, but definitely hoping it's the case for you guys.

Posted by: alex | 03/30/2013 at 02:05 AM

UUUGGHHHH!! Are you freaking kidding me??????? You are better than me, my blog post, if this were Dave, would mostly consist of four letter words not repeatable in polite conversation. Hang in there.

Posted by: shannon | 03/30/2013 at 02:56 AM

You are in serious need of chocolate my friend! Please know you can call anytime you need/want to chit-chat, or cry, or throw a good tantrum. When you are done we can go storm the bidding castle together :)

Posted by: Melissa | 03/30/2013 at 09:03 AM

Ugh.

Posted by: Anne | 03/30/2013 at 02:40 PM

I applaud you that although the "system" seems to be failing you guys, you can still find some humor. =)

Posted by: Kristine | 03/30/2013 at 08:18 PM

So wish I had something motivating and inspiring to say. But all I got is sorry. Sorry you guys are getting the *stuff* (cleaned up my language) beat out of you. Sorry you've got no answers. And sorry you've got nothing particular yet to look forward to. Sending good vibes your way, but I know it's a crappy time for you all.

Posted by: Heather | 03/31/2013 at 04:20 PM

Kolbi,
This sucks! But I'm with you there is a plan. Hold on, they can't put you off forever. Our last go around my hubby got paneled 3 weeks before we moved. Our prayers are with you for the next 4 weeks.

Posted by: Lisa | 03/31/2013 at 06:30 PM

Noooooooo!

Posted by: Camille | 03/31/2013 at 11:38 PM

Have been thinking about you all weekend - I am so sorry to hear this - Stay strong!! We are all pulling for you - and I have to believe, something amazing awaits!!!

Posted by: Meredith | 04/01/2013 at 09:33 AM

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James loves me. And our sons. And his job. But not having his picture taken. In 2011 he finished up over a year and half of training, and in the fall of 2011 we got to our first overseas post - Chengdu, China!