We were in China/Malaysia for 2 weeks and got back on Sat morning. Gerry picked us up from the airport and we got home just after 10am. After a quick sorting out of the luggages, I rang the dog minder and arranged to pick the little black jedi up. We missed him. That little bugger was back with us by around 1pm, and for the rest of the weekend we were in a bit of a daze. For the first time in years, I took a Sunday arvo nap yesterday.

Came back to work this morning to be confronted by an Inbox breaking at its seams. 590 emails. That works out to be just under 60 emails per working day away. Which is just about right. I have sorted out about 2/3 at this stage (lunchtime), and am barely surviving the day thus far. Sort of payback time, I guess. 2 coffees and 1 tea so far has kept my eyes open, although only just.

It has been a wonderful break – time with family is always good. Spent  loads of time with Tress’ parents and sister, caught up with Mei and family and mum in Suzhou, and spent a moring with grandma, as well as dinner with my brother and his wife. All fabulous. Not to mention time with the little endearing rascals – Meg and Zack – as well as Brian and Eunice.

It’s back to the grind now. Apart from the stacks of emails and 2 meetings so far, I’ve had to deal with loads of other stuff. Thankfully a church board meeting tonight has been cancelled, although the reason wasnt good. TF/SC and family – my prayers are with you all.

Now back to my emails, but first another sip of tea…