The Parade is Over

Finally after the big hoo-haa, the parade is over. I should say it was a great success as everything ran smoothly as planned. Even the weather was so sunny and windy; everybody was in a great mood to see that all effort spent was not wasted.

A mini-reception was held after the parade; as usual, some good food plus wine but without dance.

Now I am back to reality or I should say, my routine work. I still have another presentation due from Beijing to complete. My boss has already suggested that this presentation to be done latest Jan 2010.

The ISO write-ups are still half done which I intend to drag till next year.

OMG, please give me a break and I will be going for holidays very soon.

Yes, though packing is yet to be done as J is still in France, but I have prepared a list of things to be packed. Even Isa is also very excited with the packing which will be done this weekend.

All hotels have been re-confirmed with my date and estimate time of arrival.

This trip, thanks to Patricia, who has given me valuable advice despite her hectic schedule, will be a less hectic and more relaxing one.

I decided to take everything in a slower pace especially snowy weather was forecast in Nagano upon my arrival. Why the rush when I don't even know if the trains can run smoothly or on time if the weather turns bad. Why the rush when I have already secured a room overnight? And I should make full use of my stay in Japan as I have been wanting this trip for many years.

After this trip to Japan, I don't know when will be my next trip.