Christ the Redeemer, from my hotel window
It has been a work trip I was dreading. I'd tear up every time I thought about it. It would be my very first time being apart from JE and SE since they were born. It was a very long journey to Brazil. The last time I'd traveled for work was over a decade ago. From being a frequent flier with work trips every month... to not even having a valid passport for the last 4 years.
If I'd known upfront that a trip was involved, I'd have run away quick. As it was, by the time an onsite visit was deemed necessary, it was already a bad time to to ditch the project.
So here I am in Rio de Janeiro. First drama was, I confused the date/time (what a rookie mistake!) and went to the airport a day late. Managed to sort that out (with a RM1900 penalty which luckily my boss didn't bat an eyelid in approving) and took the flight I'd thought I was on. It took 30 hours from home to hotel. So tired and I missed the kiddos terribly. Day1 was tough.
It's now Day2, finished a day at the office and my mood has improved.
Now to finish off what I need to, and get home.
I am sure your girls miss you terribly too! You are blessed to have such a gracious boss! I will have sleepless nights thinking of the 30 hours journey from home to hotel. I hope you have some time for sightseeing before taking your flight back to your home, sweet home!
ReplyDeleteIt was the thought of being apart from the girls that upset me! Also kept thinking what if I never see them again... haha drama queen.
DeleteYes, I would feel the same too if I were you, missing the kids terribly. I guess they miss you too. Hang on there, you'll be home soon.
ReplyDeleteAnd finally, yes the trip I had dreaded so much is over!
DeleteWah, you must be an VIP in your job to be entrusted with this trip. Stay safe there. how long will you be there? are there other ppl from the msia office there with you?
ReplyDeleteHeh no lah, it's the nature of my job to be onsite with system users. I've been to Shanghai, Sydney, Melbourne, UK... stopped after getting married.
DeleteAww don't think so much and just enjoy the trip while you can!!
ReplyDeleteGood advice that haha.
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