Parting

A colleague is going to leave my work place by the end of this week. And because I'll be on leave from tomorrow till Friday, today's the last day I'll get to see him at work.

Ever since I've been here, quite a few has left. But none had any impact on me because I'm new and I've never really worked with them before.

But this particular colleague. He was the one to bring me around the office and to introduce me to everyone. He helped me in so many ways that if not for him, I will be like a lost sheep out in the wild. He made my first experience at work easy. He is always ever ready to provide me with answers. Even when he doesn't have any, he'll make an effort to find out. He's helped me do my share of work when my hands were too tied up.

And now he's leaving.

Bought him a farewell gift and a card. Just a little token of appreciation.

I really appreciate all the help and guidance he's provided me. Because of him, I now make it a point to make "newbies" at work feel at home, because he made me feel that way. So now I've made a vow to do the same kindness to those who need them. Those like me.

Hanley, thank you so much for everything. I know I've thanked you in the card, but that does not even remotely reflect the gratitude I have for you.

Thank you for all the help at work.

Thank you for wasting my time talking about everything under the sun. Not that I'm complaining. :P

Thank you for, once again, introducing me to the world of the INTERNETS! Oh, and also to Bushism.

Thank you for all the jokes you've cracked about Jeff Dunham and Walter and Homer and TeleTubbies and what-not. Look at all the amount of crap we've talked about and laughed over!

Thank you for introducing me to MEE SOTONG at Esplanade!!! And also for the unforgettable memory of seeing you close to tears. Ngek ngek ngek!

Thank you for making my "cheap labour" a pleasant one.

And Ong Hanley, if ever you're reading this, I hope this is not the last time I'll be seeing you.

Good luck in your CLP! Yes, luck is ALL you need because the rest, you've taken care of.

I'm definitely going to miss your presence at work. Now I'll have to get used to the empty space next to me and to have to suffer the ramblings of your GOOD FRIEND alone.

Crap, I hate you for leaving. :( And also for making me feel all sentimental. Grrr...