10.9.19

Darbito!

Wednesday and it feels like shit outside. Cold and rainy. Kind of weather that makes me want to lay on the couch and watch TV and nap. Alas, I’m here at work getting shit done. Had a really interesting meeting earlier talking about the stuff going on in Hong Kong. For reference, Hong Kong operates semi-autonomously within China and has the authority to operate as such until 2047. However, a recent extradition treaty bill has rocked the boat and there are now tensions between Hong Kong and mainland China. Hong Kong is opposed because the bill would undermine the independence of Hong Kong's legal system and put Hong Kong citizens and foreign nationals at risk by allowing suspects to be sent to mainland China for trial. Each side is pissed and it’s impacting any company that takes a position, even accidentally. Working in PR on global business, this has the potential for major impact, so we need to have our ducks in a row.

I’m also slated to work on the upcoming World Economic Forum in Davos in 2020 but I won’t be on-the-ground because it’s happening in January and that’s when you’re scheduled to arrive! This Hong Kong situation is bound to impact messaging there.

So like I said, tomorrow we get to see you. I can’t wait. Mom has really been feeling rough the past couple of days. I feel bad. I try to do as much as I can for her physically, like lifting things and dropping her off in the car so she doesn’t have to walk as much. But she’s a trooper getting around this godforsaken city. Brian sent me another picture of Layla. Made me real jealous.

Gotta bounce to go get some stuff done but you’re my favorite.

Love you big time,

Dad