I am in the Philippines. I am really exhausted. I have been working since 8 am until 11:00/12:00 at night and it is thinking, listening, talking, etc. Lots of really focused work. Plus, trying to get this damn presentation written. (Did I mention that I am speaking at a conference in Jakarta?)

So very busy lady. But I do enjoy the work.

Am really keen to be done with it and lay on the beach for a few days relaxing at the end of the trip. Think it will be well deserved. I am on day 12 of working without a day/night off. It doesn't sound like much but I am really shattered.

And because I am tired, I am more emotional. I am lonely. My ex's emails telling he misses me, play on how alone and vulnerable I feel. It is not overwhelming but would really like someone to kiss me or hug me or even have a conversation where there was a bit of flirting going on.

But at the end of the day, this is what I asked for in terms of work and career and so I am willing to do it. My boss is here at the moment and I said given my schedule of travel and workload, I don't think I will have a life and he said, "some years are like that".

That statement is bizarre. Can you just have a year where you don't have a life?

Anyway, got to write that presentation so I will sign off.