This morning, as I was on my way out of the office, I was assaulted by a barrage of people greeting me a "merry christmas." I only managed a feeble "merry christmas" back and a wane smile. I was afterall preoccupied with what was to happen tonight. It was Chrsitmas eve and I would be working the whole night.

To say we're swamped with our current workload is an understatement. We've been busy because of the Christmas season highs. And Christmas eve was the most inoportune time to be working. You'd be away from your family during one of the most important holidays, and you'll have to bear a heavy workload. Double whammy.

So I'd like to apologize for not having the initiative to greet everyone a Merry Christmas. But do greet me when our paths cross. I'll still greet you back and give you a warm smile from the heart. Merry Chistmas! :-]