10 December 2009
Counting
The countdown has started and we will be leaving soon for Manila to spend the holidays. This will also be the second trip of my mother-in-law to the Philippines, and her first time to spend a real Pinoy Christmas. I am very curious about her reaction particularly when a whole lechon will be served on the table. Should be fun.
One slight hitch though, with my work, you never know when a tender comes out and so while I am away, my department will be in the middle of a huge tender, an opportunity which I actually pursued. Duh, who ever even thought of the idea that submission should be on the first week of January??? And so I got an email from one of the bosses asking..."how would this affect your holiday plans?". I could not control myself and I quickly answered back "my holiday plans will push through". I am always a believer that no one is really indespensable and such someone will have to take on the work. In the summer when I don't make much plans for a long holiday, I always end up picking the tasks of my European colleagues who are on their long break. So why should it be any different this time?
Anyway, going back to my holidays... It will be hectic but sure loads of fun. I can't wait to escape this cold dreary weather. It is time to be home!
Another year is ending but I am looking forward to 2010.
