Mid October 2012...

"I don't think we have enough gifts for the participants."

My heart sank after listening to my team member's words. We are tight on budget, and we cannot afford anymore items for the trip. Door gifts, we thought, is compulsory for the participants who will be attending our performance.

Sigh. I just got to say this.

"We are on tight on budget. But is it possible to use your own money to buy?"

He looked at me.

"Why not buy first? If we have sufficient numbers, then you may keep that for your own personal use."

He was still thinking.

"I have a suggestion here. We can buy indigenous bookmarks as door gifts. I can get it at a cheaper price from the supplier."

He agreed after he did his calculation, and we both met at a hotel where the supplier was attending an indigenous conference.

A huge relief. We finally got it settled.

Spinoff: As I could not take my eyes off an exquisite music instrument, I bought it for my contingent for exhibition.

Will show you guys next time.

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