Had a little surprise from a good friend today...totally overwhelmed by her sweet gesture and innermost thoughts. It does chase away the blues that Monday brings.
Went to the ladies and upon returning to my cubicle, saw a paper bag on my chair. I was wondering who put it there till i saw a little tiny stick-on notepad, with a little message. I open the paper bag...inside it was a box and a card. To my amazement, it was a box of GODIVA chocolates. I remembered visiting GODIVA with her on one of the Friday, I was commenting on being a "sua gu" (read:mountain tortise) if I never had the chance to taste it. She persuaded me not to buy and reminded me that I was on a diet and exercise regime. Heeded her advice, unknowingly about the plans she had in mind.
I was thrilled to receive the delectable chocolate (OMG!!! Truffles, my favourites), but what touched me most were the contents written on the card. Those are words from the bottom of her heart.
Here's something from the bottom of my heart too....
Gal, thanks for your time all these while. Your presence has make my life in A**** so much more bearable. With you around, I had a reason to come to work without the feeling a tinge of drag-ness (coined by moi). Time passes so quickly that I had to say adieu to you...but this will not be a permanent departure for I believe in days to come, we will still keep in touch. No doubt, the days we shared together, shopping, chatting, bitching, laughing, snacking etc will be missed by me. But it'll always be remembered in my heart.
Without work on hand ever since I tendered my resignation, I am just dwadling my time away. It can be so slow and tortuous but yet I looked forward everyday to spend lunchtime together with you. This is the least I can do for you as I was unable to keep my promise to stay at least a year. But you have been very understanding towards me and my circumstances. Thank you for your kindess all these while.
You have just been added to my list of "guardian angels". GOD is indeed wonderful...because during my life journey, HE never failed to send me an angel along the way.
Finally, thanks for the card and the GODIVA choco-bits...ni yong xin liang ku!!!