Time to Pack

Right. Its five in the morning. And I didn't get a good rest. Was interrupted again by phone calls from Malaysia, and just couldn't get back to sleep. It looked like I would suffer during the talks later.

So, have to get on with the packing. I think 20 minutes should do it. But first, I need a shower.

More on the Atlanta trip here. 

Close to Goodbye

It had been a nice five days in Atlanta. And finally it was time to head for home tomorrow. Yet to do my packing as I had just returned from dinner - some sushi. Great company again.

To be honest, I could do with another session of packing. Even though I have bought the essentials, I have yet to get the gifts for NY parents and sister. The session starts early again tomorrow morning. We planned to meet up at the lobby by 6.45. I would then have a gap of a couple of hours until noon. I'll probably check out then, and maybe have another trip to the mall.

My pick up for airport would at 2 pm. Flight out would be at 5, landing at Heathrow the next morning. I would then transit for about 3 and a half hour there before catching the A380 to KLIA. I should arrive home on Thursday morning. After a day's rest, I would then be on call on Friday. Hopefully in would recover in time.

OK. Time to get organised then. Good night!

More on the Atlanta trip here.

Keep Them Coming

After the two sessions this morning, I had a bit of a lull. Time to catch a quick lunch as well as reading up about the dramatic win at the Emirates earlier. YouTube was a blessing. Managed to catch the highlights through it. Nice!

Lunch was a bit of a drag. Didn't fancy any salad, so I ended up with pizza. The weather outside was overcast and windy, not as nice as a couple of days back. Looking back, I was glad that I took the chance to stroll then. As my sessions finishes at 4 this afternoon, I was hoping to do a bit more of photography. Not looking promising at the minute.

The next session would be another plenary. There might be another breakup session after that, and if the weather outside is dull, I might be catching a lecture or two. I might be already too tired by then with the first session I attended being at 7.30 this morning.

Right. Let's get on with things!

More on the Atlanta trip here.

It's A Win

Yes! A van Persie deflected free lick in Fergie time! Just what the Doctor ordered. 3-2 United away at the Emirates. Ferdinand getting his forehead opened. Some drama from the sound of things. Unfortunately the Premiership was not a big deal here at the States. There might be an Irish bar or two showing the games live, but it would be early in the morning though.

Twitter was great at updating the scores. I also had @palmdoc doing the honours for me as well as Anita SMSing the results. Wished that I could watch it live instead. But a win is a win. Even better if you could get three goals from only three shots on target!

More on the Atlanta trip here.

Day Two

My sponsor had been looking after me very well. And that included making sure that I was well fed. After all, looking for food could be tricky, but so far I had enjoyed then food here. The dinner last night was at a seafood bar. Fresh food although my salmon steak was over glazed. But the company was good.

After dinner - last evening being a Saturday night - we strolled at the Centenary Olympic Park. It was lit up with the Xmas decor, although I made the mistake of not bringing my camera. It was mild and cosy, although rather crowded. Enjoyed the walk never the less, followed by a good night sleep, the best one I had thus far since arriving here.

7 straight hours, waking up this morning at 6, headed down to the lobby by 6.30, followed by breakfast at a diner before attending the first session at 7.30. They do start early down here. While I was blogging this entry, I was well into the second session. Anita and Alan were doing a good job in updating me with the scores for the Manchester derby. They don't show then on TV here unfortunately.

Right. Another long day today ......

More on the Atlanta trip here.