A new start... again
I promised myself I wouldn't cry.
But I did.
Friday was my last day with the National Defense (department of the Canadian government) at the Military Medical Center.
From January 26 to October 2nd 2009, I did my best. I met amazing people, created long lasting friendship and learned more than I could have ever imagined.
During lunch on Thursday, they bought me a full box of donuts and gave me a card that was over flowing with thank you notes and encouraging words. "Speech!" they all said together. I blushed and covered my face with my hands. I couldn't help but feel a bit embarrassed, even though I had no reason to. I thanked them for the chance they gave me, for believing in me, for all their support and putting up with me through my millions of questions and errors. I told them how much I'd learn from every single one of them and how it would be hard for any other jobs (that I might have in the future) to top it off and be as great as they are. I didn't cry, but I felt it squeeze in my chest. I said thank you, many times, I said how grateful I was to have met all of them. This experience has changed me, forever.
After all the other clerks had left on Friday, I went around the offices of the staff members that hadn't left yet. I said my goodbyes and thanked them again. One of them, whom is one of the sweetest person I've ever met, said how my speech from the day before was so full of kindness and that she'll never forget me, whom she describes as the most quiet, yet one of the smartest girl she's met in her life. She hugged me tight. I wanted to cry, but I didn't.
I continued my rounds, and arrived in the office of one of those staff members whom I never thought I would get so close to. I hugged her and said thank you, when she let go, she looked at me and asked if I was going to be okay. The tears rolled down my cheeks, silently, without me even realizing. I told her I was fine, but that I was going to miss everyone. I also said I was a little worried, nervous and scared about the new job I will be started on Monday October 5th. She hugged me tight, re-assured me my emotions were understandable and normal, but that I shouldn't be worried, because I'd be perfectly fine.
Before I left, I walked around with a marker and left notes on some of the staff's white board outside their offices. I hope it makes them smile when they come into work on Monday.
I will cherish these memories forever. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart.
*We start to move for the next stage
We keep on walking
On this endless, straight road
We keep on shining
I wonder how I'll be able to
Make a start again
From this point
I looked up at the sky and smiled softly
I heard, "Don't be afraid, it's all right"*
-NEXT LEVEL, Ayumi Hamasaki
Neffi <3
But I did.
Friday was my last day with the National Defense (department of the Canadian government) at the Military Medical Center.
From January 26 to October 2nd 2009, I did my best. I met amazing people, created long lasting friendship and learned more than I could have ever imagined.
During lunch on Thursday, they bought me a full box of donuts and gave me a card that was over flowing with thank you notes and encouraging words. "Speech!" they all said together. I blushed and covered my face with my hands. I couldn't help but feel a bit embarrassed, even though I had no reason to. I thanked them for the chance they gave me, for believing in me, for all their support and putting up with me through my millions of questions and errors. I told them how much I'd learn from every single one of them and how it would be hard for any other jobs (that I might have in the future) to top it off and be as great as they are. I didn't cry, but I felt it squeeze in my chest. I said thank you, many times, I said how grateful I was to have met all of them. This experience has changed me, forever.
After all the other clerks had left on Friday, I went around the offices of the staff members that hadn't left yet. I said my goodbyes and thanked them again. One of them, whom is one of the sweetest person I've ever met, said how my speech from the day before was so full of kindness and that she'll never forget me, whom she describes as the most quiet, yet one of the smartest girl she's met in her life. She hugged me tight. I wanted to cry, but I didn't.
I continued my rounds, and arrived in the office of one of those staff members whom I never thought I would get so close to. I hugged her and said thank you, when she let go, she looked at me and asked if I was going to be okay. The tears rolled down my cheeks, silently, without me even realizing. I told her I was fine, but that I was going to miss everyone. I also said I was a little worried, nervous and scared about the new job I will be started on Monday October 5th. She hugged me tight, re-assured me my emotions were understandable and normal, but that I shouldn't be worried, because I'd be perfectly fine.
Before I left, I walked around with a marker and left notes on some of the staff's white board outside their offices. I hope it makes them smile when they come into work on Monday.
I will cherish these memories forever. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart.
*We start to move for the next stage
We keep on walking
On this endless, straight road
We keep on shining
I wonder how I'll be able to
Make a start again
From this point
I looked up at the sky and smiled softly
I heard, "Don't be afraid, it's all right"*
-NEXT LEVEL, Ayumi Hamasaki
Neffi <3