Bo-nen-kai

Yes, the fabled bo-nen-kai (end of year) parties have begun with a vengeance... 6 weeks of non-stop drinking, partying and of course, karaoke. There is nothing better than a beer and a rendition of "Last Christmas" to break down those cross-equatorial boundaries.

As was to be expected, after two weeks of these shenanigans, I caught the obligatory cold. I don't care that my nose is as stuffed as an antique reindeer, that my throat has gone ten rounds with a christmas tree. No. All I care about is that we are hosting our Orphans Christmas party next Saturday and I am in no condition to do karaoke.