I got a call yesterday from my superior. They are in a serious jam and needed "someone' to help them. I decided to step forward and assist in any way that I can. Our contracts have not come in as yet, and the person said that they would have to make whatever adjustments to my salary. I don't know whether that means that the promotion that I was promised is now being held up, or whether this new emergency request made of me is one where it would be added. I should know soon. It is a bit vexing to be nail biting about this matter. Last week I let the cat out of the bag about my status in the most unexpected way. I let slip that I assisted with a project and two of my colleagues looked at each other and one replied with surprise. Just as I said it, I realized that I was in trouble. It is so funny. I want to stave off ass kissing and back biting as much as I can. But really, I do not have any control over the way people who are reasonable and polite with me today will behave tomorrow? What I am doing though is getting out my suggestions for projects that i have discussed over the last few years anyway. If they come forward and choose to be part of them, is up to them. I shall find ways to get them done. What all of this means is that I have given myself some challenges. My plate is overflowing. But I am determined to see that at least one or two things happen before the year is over...promotion or not.