So I’m leaving for Germany this Friday night (4th), will be back on the 13th, then I’m off to Brisbane to visit my girls on the 16th, and will be back on the 23rd. With a schedule like that, one would think that I’m almost like a jet-setter. Alas, this faux jet-setter had a ton of administrative work to contend with (and is – believe it or not – still contending with) and is frustrated to the point that she can’t wait for the whole shebang to end just so she can go on her ACTUAL vacation and relax her days away in good ol’ Brissie.
I kinda feel like I’m cheating on Germany.
You see, I love planning for trips and doing all the research, and I can get all the admin stuff tied up without any whining. But it is completely different when it’s a matter of work and you have to be accountable to plenty of neurotic folks who insist you plan for the worst. Not that it’s bad or anything, but it’s unnerving and it makes me think of too many worst-case scenarios than I’m legally comfortable with. Scenarios so unlikely that I’m surprised they didn’t ask us to plan in the event of a plane crash. Or what if we encounter an accident on the Autobahn? Or get collective food poisoning? Now why aren’t we planning for those? Can you tell I’m irritated?
I hate having such feelings. I should be looking forward to learning and appreciating the history and culture of the place, but because everything leading up to the day of our departure has been such a chore, I’m not sure if I can give Germany its due. I know I’ll go back one day and really see it the way it intends for me to, but I’m upset that it will now be associated with all the crazy paperwork that my colleagues and I were made to do. And we all know that’s not a good first memory of a place.
So please forgive me, Germany. I promise I’ll do my best to not let my own “baggage” get in the way of our relationship.
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aww dun worry hun! Germany wld forgive u since you’re definitely gonna fall in love with it when u’re there the second time ;) It need not be love at first sight heh. But have a safe and fun trip nonetheless!! What time’s your flight on Fri?
Aww, thanks hun!! :) And I KNOW Germany will be awesome the second time cos you guys will be there with me! ;) Anyhow, my flight’s at 2310 this Friday. But I’ve gotta be in school to pick up the kids at 1930.
gosh now you’re talking to a COUNTRY? Haha, just kidding hun.
I’m sure Germany won’t mind. Brisbane already has her arms stretched out for ya.
okiedokes.. have fun hun!!! I’m gonna miss you….!!!!!!!!!! :(
I miss you already, Dia (and Nessa and Min, if you see this)!
Of course, and Huaiky too (and Hui, if you see this)!
I’m sooooo good at being diplomatic, aren’t I? ;)