lucky (?) me

I know I am a lucky gal at work. At least for this year. I thank the stars for the many opportunities bestowed upon me, be it the VIP tea sessions, overseas kiddos attachment, international study trips with high profile adults, leadership opportunities and various other learning/exposure experiences both within and beyond institution. I know I am on a nice run. Some amulet says that this year, work-wise, the Goats are going to get it good. But come next year, they will be at a big low... Hopefully, only the first half is going to hit bull's eye.

Anyways, there's always 2 sides to anything. Gain some, lose others. This coming sept hols, thought i'd finally be able to chill out with my 2 IE pals at Bangkok after a 2yr hiatus. But this is not to be, was just informed of my involvement in a 9 day study trip to Canberra and Sydney with some external key personnel, with the aim of networking with federal establishments and suppliers so as to facilitate design & execution of future exchange programmes among others. No doubt, it's going to be yet another valuable eye-opener and I'm truly thankful to be offered the chance. But then, the loss of time for the kiddos as their major assessments draw near, and the loss of time for my pa & dear buddies during this precious 1 wk break (the whole break is gone) is something I have to and am trying hard to come to terms with, esp since I've spent the last 2 breaks overseas doing work stuff too.. The feeling of guilt can sometimes be so incapacitating. I tell you, I am so going to pig out over there. Hope I won't feel too lonely with the super smarts & powerful. =P

And I promised myself, NOTHING (except if I strike TOTO) will pull me away from my Nov/Dec break. Every Man needs some time to reconnect and think. I will work now. And I will play in 4 mths time.