30 November 2011

D-1 Before Take-Off

Dear pipsqueaks,

I'm uncertain whether that feeling inside is of anxiety or excitement, but it's literally a day before I leave for my official first “work trip”! Although I can’t decide whether the meeting location- Queenstown, New Zealand- makes up for being claustrophobically stuck with a room full of very serious people for a few meetings spanning over a week’s time, I can’t really complain either. For one, I’ll get some time off after the meeting to explore Queenstown for a bit, then Sydney for a few days on my way back- figured I might as well since I’d already be there n should really make the full use of my flights. Did I tell you that even with the most simple flight plans, from KL to Queenstown still takes 2 stopovers flying overnight- Singapore n Sydney- before reaching? Funny thing that some people actually leave before me, but will be arriving later. I don’t even want to know how they managed their flight schedules. Regardless, it’ll be a hectic week of meetings/events n even more nerve-wrecking, it’ll be the first time for me to meet most of the council members- so yes, I’ve promised my boss I’ll be on my best behavior n, of course, make him proud =)

I guess I should really start packing, but goody-me being the last to leave, I’ve been deemed responsible for the last batch of “forgotten items”- as much as I’d like to believe that, I’ve got a feeling they were merely “put aside” than “forgotten”. Oh wells, that’s being the youngest in the family. With lots of hopes just not to disappoint- not even looking to impress- I’m gonna be crossing-fingers all the way. Wish me luck, too!

P.S.- if u want me to write u a postcard from Queenstown or Sydney- depending on how busy I am n whether or not I can find decent postcards- just drop me a message!