I find myself wandering through this almost neglected blog of mine in the middle of the night. Sometimes I even ask myself why I even bother to keep this blog, considering that there are too many gaps in time, never even bothered updating what I have written the last time.
But somehow, during times like these when I find blogging a nice respite from the seriousness of what I have been doing, such as now finishing up another tender.
I have been working like hell the last two months, late nights in a row and even working on weekends. At some point, I should feel really tired but the adrenaline just keeps on going. I also like working late at nights, when everyone is asleep, no phone calls, or business as usual concerns could bother me. I guess when you enjoy what you're doing, working more hours is really not a punishment. I really like my job and having a boss and colleagues that I enjoy working with is definitely a bonus. No one really questions about your working hours, what is most important is the output. Sometimes I would send/answer emails at almost 12 midnight, and would get a reply from my boss in no time. "Still working?", he would jokingly quipped. But of course, I knew that he has been also working too.
So what else is new....
My daughter is turning two soon. Where did time go? I find myself looking at her baby pictures and hardly could recognize the little rascal talking back to me. I am so proud of my daughter with her development, her stubborness, her sense of humour, and her independence. Even the carers at the nursery told us that her speech is very developed for her age. When I tell her "mummy", she even refuses and tells me off "not mummy...mama". But when I say "nanay", she gives me a smile, as if loving the sound of it. And oh, she could sing, whether in Dutch, English and lately Tagalog songs.
I was offered to consider a project in the Philippines which will mean that I have to relocate there for at least 18 months. If I were single, I would have easily said yes, but then there is my husband to consider, given how short term the tenure is.
Hubby and I are actively looking to buy another house, even considering to move to another city. House hunting takes a lot of time, it is not very easy to find something that both would fit our needs and of course our daughter's growing needs as well.
I'm dreading to take some shots next week, something against yellow fever and perhaps another 3 shots more. I also dread taking anti-malaria pills and I hope that I won't be feeling more sick after taking these precautions. Then I will be off for work and my first venture to Africa.
It is football season again, and surprisingly the Dutch team is playing very well.
Now, I really have to stop myself from procrastinating...
