Work Status

So I found out today that I would not be rolling off my project at the end of the week as planned :(... The entire project team got extended till July 20th. As it is, we may be extended till the end of the year. My senior manager has shared some of his intentions and goals for the project and how he thinks I would fit into the overall scheme of things. I had my little catch-22 moment. I mean for selfish reasons, I want to stay on the project - my travel option is amazing and if I pace myself well and if I can find people in the places I want to see or anyone up for travelling then I can visit almost anywhere my mind can dream off. So with that I am excited. On the flip side, I have been involved in testing for so long that I am looking to branch out, I think the client really likes what I've done in that space so I'm not sure that they would be all excited with me branching out too far from testing. Anyway, I was able to ask for some project planning related tasks and my manager has promised to give me that as well as a better leadership role.

I still need a break though.... I mean, it has become more difficult to pack my bags and head back to California every Sunday. I mean I know what I signed up for but it doesnt make it any easier. I am becoming more desperately in need of a vacation...

So my Asia trip plan is going okay. I found out that Cathay Airlines has an All Asia Pass deal that sounds amazing. Yowo and I need to confirm dates and look into the project. We may be using that option since we have have soooooo many places we want to see. Anyway our trip is moved to August so in the mean time, I may be going to South America or Canada... for a quick gettaway.