Yes, I’ll be silent on April 30. But will probably be for the rest of the week, too. It’s annual convention time and I’m off to Manila. Just when the thrill of rising stats is giving me impetus to write more and better (hopefully), I have to drop it. I am not sure if it’s possible for me to blog through my phone, let alone find time to do it.
Earlier I had no intention of going. This yearly trip used to be pleasant for me, exciting the probinsyano in me. I’ve always gone every May, but this year I wanted to give it a rest. And give my coffers a rest. I would be more positive about going if only my usual routine be changed. While there, I hardly get to fully appreciate the lectures, or even take a quick stroll at the trade fair to check on new products. It has always been running from one meeting to the next – dialogues, plenary sessions, what-have-you… and attending to other tasks I’ve been delegated to by my local dental chapter.
I’ve always been the easy target, nay, martyr – being single and being one of the younger members of the group – and it doesn’t feel like I’m holding an office any more. I’ve become more of an errand guy. And it sucks! Specially when I am reminded that I’ll be alone in Manila for one whole week, while the rest are left at home raking in the moolah. As my pockets bleed from taxi rides, and hotel rooms, and barongs presses, and fastfood breakfasts. It’s just not fair. I’d be happier if they’d come and attend even a few seminars.
Anyway, I just had to let that out. This time around, I’ve become jaded enough to know and choose which duties to do or functions to go to. And I’ve got company – yay! there are two of us coming. Yes, two.
Looking at the better side of things, I’ve learned much from it. I’ve gone to places I wouldn’t have fancied before. I’ve met some of the best people in my league, even made good friendships.
So until then.
