J-emine's reflexionando

Yesterday was my last day in the office.

I bid farewell to 4 years at a work place that has gifted me abundance of opportunity, growth, learning and friendship. As some of you may know (and if you read my previous blog entries at nuttyjas) , I went thru one of my lowest peak 4 years ago – the whole episode humbled me, shook my life upside down, showed me the importance of those in my life (that chose to stay)…well, basically gave me a good smack on the face/butt and got me piecing the pieces of my life…and me back in order. It took me a good 2 years to accept and contend the changes.

Sometimes we all need something to hold onto – a particular element  to focus our lives on and to give us the confidence to pursue our passion, abilities and innermost desires to the best of our capacity. It’s also in complex times, where one finds the ability from within to do so. In my case, it wasn’t a passion or hobby – but it was work. The company and boss gave me a chance to take up new scopes, outside of my comfort zone, which will eventually (and knowingly) pave way to how my career prospects will enfold in the coming years.

I traveled immensely, met many wonderful people who has expanded my knowledge and horizon and most importantly, I learnt new skills that bought out the best in me and gave me confidence in knowing – hey, I’m actually quite good in what I’m doing. As in all things in life, it was never smooth-sailing but as I said to the boss yesterday – in retrospect, all the ‘awesomeness’ outweighs the dreary issues we’ve had to face in the past years. So 4 years on, a new door surface for me to unlock and open – which will embark me onto the next route and chapter of my life.

The boss made mince pies – and in her words ” mince pies with holy leaves in July, proves that you are indeed very special” – so we all huddled around our area with mince pies in our hands, laughing at some mundane stuff (what’s new!), quick hugs with ‘I’ll see you next week for breakfast” or “I’ll see you for dinner” and I was shoo-ed off.

*Received some lovely farewell gifts this hand mirror stands out the most – insider joke. I love the boss’s wit and humor and all that we shared.

There was no need for tears (yes, dabs at the eyes to hold the tears back occurred once too many times) or mushy words – that aint us, as we all know the friendship doesn’t halt the minute I walk off.

It’s just the beginning.