The Working Girl Blogs Revision 2.0 Blog #41: Seeya in two weeks To see all of Bobbie's Working Girl Blogs, click on this link: http://bigclosetr.us/topshelf/book/19261/working-girl-blogs

I'm going to the Far East this afternoon. There are four of us flying to the Philippines this afternoon. Our flight leaves at 5:30pm later, so last night, I packed a my one and only wheelie bag with just five outfits, a couple of heels (in black, of course, so it'll match with virtually anything) a couple of pajamas, and just enough underwear for a week (plus make-up, toiletries, brushes n combs and everything else a girl needs).

Why only that, you ask, when I'm gonna be there at least two weeks? The guys from Manila suggested that I bring only the minimum needed and buy what I needed there, since everything's so cheap. Sounds great! I made sure I had my credit card, bankbook and wallet. Shopping!

I carried a fairly large valise for my papers, netbook and USB hard drive, and, of course, my purse. (I made sure my purse, all of my outfits, and everything else were my most chic, as I wanted to make a good impression), and All in all - I had only three bags (though my wheelie is relatively large, of course). Amazing, huh?

Anyway, I called for a cab and got to the office at my usual 8AM. I got there as a couple of my guys were also coming in. One of them took my valise, and the other took my wheelie. Side benefits of being a girl. Heehee. Anyways, I spent the morning meeting with my guys and leaving instructions. And spending time with them.

Our project was virtually done (the formal sign-off and turnover were still two weeks away), so I congratulated everyone and shook their hands, confirming that we will be getting the promised-for bonus and incentive. (!!!)

I had a briefing with my bosses and went and had lunch with the team, with a company-sponsored lunch (a pizza lunch, as everyone said that was what they wanted). I got a big pilsner glass full of chocolate, and the team leads presenting a little silver chain necklace with a Saint Christopher medal (which was the patron saint of safe travel, as most Catholics know), with an inscription on the back that I think I won't quote here. A bit bright-eyed, I told everyone how grateful I am, and that as soon as I come back, we'll go and enjoy the promised spa-slash-vacation incentive as a team. I wrapped up the lunch, saying we still had work, and I went to the bathroom for a quick cry.

Anyway, I'm wrapping this up now, change my pumps for a pair of sneakers (hope these won't clash too much with my office clothes heehee) as the airport shuttle might come soon.

Like I said, I will be out for at least two weeks but I'll try and post from Manila, and maybe post some pictures as well. To the chatroom regulars, I'll try n log on at the usual time (though the time in Manila's like 12 hours ahead) IF I can find away to get around any firewall protocols they might have set up over there (like they have here).

So, take care of each other, keep thinking good thoughts, an I'll see you kiddies later.

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