Tonight, I said farewell to one of the greatest people that I have met in the workplace. We all had seen this coming (uhm for the last two years?😅) and finally all the preparations have been completed and it's time now for her to embark to a whole new journey of her life. Surprisingly, the goodbyes were not that emotional (compared to that with my other friend who left also several months ago). Maybe this is because I knew I would always have the chance to see her again next time she drops by the office so it's really not that goodbye tonight.
I might have not told this to her personally, but I think she already knows it anyway - she helped me to get to where I am at now. Informally, she became my mentor. We would talk about personal stuff (things that I would never have the comfort to talk with other people) and would advise me on the career track that I really wanted to pursue. During my lowest times, she told me the right thing to do. What's unique about her is that she tells things straight to the point. She doesn't sugarcoat and that's what is really likeable about her. During the past, I shamelessly cried to her because I felt ignored during that one time in the workplace, and unabashedly, she told me what I should have done. When I felt confused and lost about life in general, I vulnerably approached her and asked if I could come with her when she visits the temple (she's Buddhist) to ask some decisions and worries that have been bothering me for so long. She's a very logic-minded person, that's why we tell her it would be hard for her to fall in love with someone.
She is a fellow TVXQ fan. I would never forget that time she actually asked me if I wanted to also watch a JYJ concert she will be seeing in Hong Kong. Well as much as I wanted to during that time, I just couldn't (I don't have the luxury huhu). But as consolation, I was so happy she borrowed my camera so she could shoot the concert. I might have not seen 3/5 of my favorite idol group of all time, but my camera lens did. That's good enough for me.
I think this post can just go on and on if I would retell all the adventures and learnings I got from her. I know in the future I won't be able to interact with her the same way as I had so far, and it makes me kinda sad actually.
Hey Darce. Good luck on your new venture. We're eager to hear stories from your new experiences there. Aside from career (of which you've been doing excellently already), we hope you find happiness there. ❤
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Aside from her, some bunch of colleagues would also be leaving within the next month - a very strong-willed lady, who knows what she wants and gets it no matter what, and another great gal, who is very passionate on what she does, always going beyond of what is expected from her. These power ladies sure taught me countless lessons from our interactions with each other and they shaped me to become what I am today. With that, I am forever grateful.
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