Thomil's Random Ramblings

Another year is almost over, and the festive season is in full swing, indeed, it is nearing it's end. Once more, people are racing to and fro, trying desperately to get presents or the last crucial ingredients for that oh so traditional christmas dinner. More or less tasteful christmas lights adorn buildings throughout the cities, towns and villages, and radio stations up and down the country seem to have switched to the same type of playlists. For me, Christmas season 2015 is a special one, as I've been able to spend these  still somewhat magical days with my family for the first time since migrating to Ireland back in 2012. Quite a change from last year, when my colleagues and I were so caught up in day-to-day ops that christmas was just another day for our management teams to walk around in funny clothes at work. It was so busy in fact, that I didn't even find time to write christmas messages on my two blogs. Even though a colleague of mine and I both got lucky to g...

Well, it looks like it is that time of the year again. People are dashing back and forth carrying huge piles of bags, boxes and what not, disturbingly cheery and cheesy music is blaring from every speaker, and there seems to be a sudden proliferation of deciduous trees even in downtown. Yep, 'tis christmas season again. The weather may not look like it here in Cork, but the decorations of Patrick Street, etc., the repertoire of the buskers, and the annoying radio programs all lead to that conclusion. I'll take this opportunity to thank everyone who reads this blog for their perseverance over the last year. Posts have been few and far in between, but that will (hopefully) change. I wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays with your loved ones. Oh, and one more thing: Screw that diet plan and indulge. If not now, when else? ;-)