Friday 01st July 2011, my dear beloved darling Operation Manager - Brian Ong announced that he is leaving ; greener pasture ; carrier enhancement. That Friday ended with all of us with teary eyes. I could not hold myself together ; sobbing like baby. Stormed out of the office while Brian tailed along..its really funny when come to think of it.
We are all happy for him that's for sure. Why such a sadness then ? Well, the bond of friendship that we have build together in the team. The routine that we went through day to day. The pampering from him as a Manager towards us as a staff is amazing. The closeness that we have are beyond recall of daily life ; that much I can say. Everyday in the morning, we waited for him to come so that the Morning Case Transmission can start. Through out the entire work hours..the giggle, laughter..there is always something to laugh about. No matter how stress the day is..his presence is enough to get us through the day.
He is the one of invented my pet name ; Possum ! It stays though. Minus the 'bribe' of cupcakes. He even at times went all the way to pack lunch for us if the situation is such like not enough staff or it is just too busy.
Even though we are treated in such a pampering by him as Operation Manager ; none of us go over board ; climb on top of his head and abuse the privileges. Our team are independent enough. He just at times has to sit a bit further away from us because we are too distracting with nonsense of laughter and jokes. Can't concentrate. Any issued arise he handle it with care.
Oh well, words are just not enough to describe such angel sent to us here. He has an opportunity to grow further ; by all means go ahead. We are very happy. Going to miss him terribly that's for sure.
In our Director Of Assistant announcement of Brian's decision to depart us ; his words enough to make me start all over again:
"Brian has been instrumental in bringing the team, and the platform to the level that it is at today. Brian's strength has been his ability to interact with his staff and leverage of that for desired results. The reaction of his team is a testament to the type of manager Brian is."
Why can't we get all the people together in the world that we really like and then just stay together? I guess that wouldn't work. Someone would leave. Someone always leaves. Then we would have to say good-bye. I hate good-byes. I know what I need. I need more hellos. ~Charles M. Schulz
Saturday was a good rest day for me. My eyes infection has ceased a bit. When I call the clinic to informed that I will be coming later ; Dr Jasbir jokingly asked which handsome man that I've watch too closely. My respond was " they watched me ; thus I got this" He giggled.
This doctor has been a friend, a father and advisor in lots of ways. I have been treated by him more than 13 years. He start off as join venture with the original owner of the clinic. Then that doctor left him high and dry to run the clinic on his own. Dr Jasbir then took over the clinic and run it till today.
Over the years, he has develop such a father figure towards me. During my downfall he was one of a shoulder to cry on. Usually when I came into his room , he will crossed his leg, seated back and relaxing. He will listened to my story and tales for the first 15 minutes then only asked why am I there. Unless of course if the situation is unbearable. He has been good to me all these years.
I wondher why ye can always read a doctor's bill an' ye niver can read his purscription. ~Finley Peter Dunne
On Friday, I found my long lost friend during college days. She is 1 year junior to me. We have lost contact almost about 10 years. She just recently blessed with a daughter after almost 10 years of marriage. Got to meet up with her soon. Apparently she is staying just a stone throw away from my current house. Closer to where my dear sister stay now.
I went to pick-up my two little fish from my sister's custody last night. Healthy and happy ; these two are really playful. Chatted with her heartily. She is spending Eid with my parent this year.
Come to think about Eid it is just a month and half more to go. July is ending fast ; soon August and fasting start. With all these happening in my life, I find that I am very much occupied. My calendar are fully marked with events and things to do. Soon this year is going to an end...I have plenty more to do.
“Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, “I will try again tomorrow.”” — Mary Anne Radmacher
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