Surprises

I think I have had many surprises although this is just my second day at work.. I cannot imagine, how 1 month can cause so much changes.. Thanks to my senior, as she did not leak out the fact that I am coming back, so my appearance yesterday was a shock to many people, including my colleagues and bosses as well as secretaries, it was actually quite fun to see that shock expression on their faces.. haha...

I was kind of surprise when I realised I am not as bad as I thought, yeap, I attended kindergarten classes aside from the physical activities, and I actually did not lose my speed, my brain did not go malfunction, phew~~ that was such a blessing.. Many of my colleagues asked what is it like to be there, when I explained, especially about racial discrimination issues, they were quite angry and disgusted, even my boss advised me to write in to complain, but I guess I will not.. Getting exempted to me is already a real blessing, while others are still fighting against time to be released, I am already back in office, doing things I love, in the environment I like.. Besides, it is the teachers in the camp that is an issue, the commander is a great and understanding person and should I make a complain, he will be the one in trouble.. Now, I am just praying hard that the officer will keep his promise and issue a certificate of exemption for me, which although I have only met him once and I was skeptical then despite he time and again promised, because I don't trust others easily.. but deep in my heart, I believed that I am being protected by Buddha and Bodhisattva.. I am a vegan and it is difficult for me to survive there, I am being blessed and will eventually, get exempted..

I was a bit disappointed though, my performance manager is ill and is not in office in the past 2 days.. hope that you will get well soon, chooi lian..

My senior and I talk endlessly, we have always been more friends than colleagues.. a relationship I will cherish forever.. My friend from corporate tax, eunice told me to join them for a charity shopping sponsored by the department and i agreed, so happy~~ looking forward to that day.. =).. but i was shocked when susan told me eunice has tendered her resignation, her last day will be 16 September, yi von's birthday.. which is also a public holiday... i ask her about it today.. and she further added that they wanted me to come back soonest possible because I can choose where I want to sit, so sad, all my seniors I used to know during my internship, wica, lee choong, auyong, they all have tendered their resignation as well..

I was actually shocked when wica and auyong took that action, because 2 years ago, before I end my internship, wica is the one who advised me to return.. and auyong said last year she find this place happier than her first company, I thought they will stay forever, but perhaps, times changed sooner than I thought.. eunice said that they are bored with the routine job, I can understand, after all, all of those who have resigned are fun-loving people who like challenges as a spice of life, routine jobs, in the long term, will bore them.. But i cant help but to feel upset.. after all, they are the first people who introduce me to the firm, and they were my first friends, and now, they have all left..

I met her while waiting for my sister.. her as in the lady who transferred me away from corporate tax last year without giving me a chance.. she smiled a bright smile at me.. I was actually a bit worried, because it seems as if she has something on her mind which no one knows, some strategy she is planning, man.. she is scary..

My boss called me into her room after lunch today, when my senior is not back yet, and gave me something.. I am actually aware of it.. but i thought everyone get the equal reward.. I hope that she is not lying, but judge by the sincerity in her eyes, I choose to believe her.. She told me that only a handful of employees get increment for the month of june.. and in case of sensitiveness and jealousy.. she said the firm only reward those who worked hard and have good performance in their jobs, and i am one of them,she encourage me to keep up the good work.. imagine my happiness and surprise when she said that, i was at first, a bit scared, wondering if i have done anything wrong..whew~~.. although my increment is not a lot, but it is still better than nothing.. so i choose not to tell anyone face-to-face, in case it hurts them.. after all, most of my colleagues do not know I blog, only my closest friends.. golly, i am so happy..

All in all, this is a day of mixture.. happy that I am back and the little increment discussion.. but i also feel sour.. when i know my first friends of the company are preparing to leave.. sad sad..

Actually, I also want to ask one thing, if you ever view this blog.. LE MINH GIANG....when are you ever going to install office communicator? and why on earth i cannot find your name? I only manage to find a few Le Minh Hang(s).. but where are you????