"Time Flies!" - That was the 1st came up to my mind when MarkD said: "Cynthia, look back when you walk out today, because you won't be walking through these doors in a while. "

 

I couldn't believe I have been there for months and I couldn't believe it's already my last day working in the CommInsure General Insurance project team today. (Because I'm going overseas for my holiday.)

 

Juliet, Carolyn, Mark D and Mark P, you're such characters. We all came to this packages team the same day, for you guys around, it was such a warm work environment, and I never felt alone there.  Nada, Himani, Matthew and Hanh, you're amzing friends. I remember the whole week budding with Nada, I really enjoyed that week, Nada, Thanks for your hard work, and I learnt a lot more about european culture. :)  I'll never forget ur Sugar Honey Ice and Tea; nor noise's driving Himani bananas; the taste of spinach cheese triangle and Bob is your uncle.

 

Peter, you are the greatest team leader i've ever had. Best of luck for your new job in Westpac.

 

Juliet, I hope everything's going well in BankWest. Please share photos from your sister's wedding in QLD. I'd love to see them. I hope you have an unreal time travelling around the world, I wish I can do that too.

 

Carolyn, enjoy the next month in CommInsure, and your Malaysia holiday follow on.

 

Mark D, I hope you'll get your Scottish visa soon, so you can return to your company and your GF ASAP. I loved your jokes, so as your brilliant graphic designs, they are fabulous.

 

Mark P the mean one, hehe, u'r the real buddy. I believe you've been making great sales in Personal Loans, and over ebay. I'm sure you'll have enough savings for your engagement ring soon. So, invite me to your wedding. (I won't be happy if u dont!)

 

Nada, Australian summer is hot, and the worst thing is - the flies. I really have to escape, and i wish i can put u in my suitcase, but unfortunately, i haven't met a rich enough handsome guy and i can give u to him as a present. Please hold, i'll get back to u soon! haha~ (PS: training you was the easiest job i've ever had!)

 

Himani, so the moving's went smooth, glad to hear that. I know the finance team is very busy, especially with Peter left, hope it gets better.

 

Matthew, I will remember how u hide 5 bananas in your RED jacket; and your RED EXTRA smile. Cheer up, and best of luck for your new role.

 

Hanh, I haven't met u long enough, but thanks for your lollies. You're a very nice girl, enjoyed working with u too.

 

I enjoyed today's Thai Lunch together, just like i enjoyed they YumCha saturday, the South American festival that we enjoyed, and shopping with Nada.

 

So anything ever turned me off there? --- Definitely those annoying moths these weeks.

 

I will miss you all, keep in touch, i'll share photos from my trip too. I'll try to organise more catch ups for everyone when i come back.

 

Thanks again, ppl, for you all, i enjoyed this job so much. (I even ended up going to work every morning smiling, can u imagine?)

 

Here's a special thank dedicated to Matthew, thank u for ur poem, you are a talented poet, (considering you love writing and writes fast, u should be one.) I'll never forget your farewell mail, it will be cherished:

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From:   Smith, Matthew  
Sent:   Friday, 19 October 2007 8:39 AM
To:     Hu, Cynthia
Subject:   Farewell

Thank you Cynthia,

I enjoyed my time knowing you, though the time was short,
The honor of knowing you and the Joy shared is eternal….
A Sad day for me today, but an exciting one to know where I go from here,

But to you Cynthia,
I pray that God looks after you very much,
You are a kindred spirit imbued with many a proffessional trait,
And being in your company is beyond pleasant, where I am without a doubt certain,
Our friends can agree…

Sometimes God don' t seem to be around,
But I'm absolutely sure he's especially around you, even though he don’t seem to care or make his presence felt,
Particularly in the midst of many a numerous amount of people suffering around us.
Yet I hope this one hope, that you may know how much Jesus loves you personally Cynthia,
For I have prayed that he reveal it to you,
Should it be through someones laughter, someones smile, a babies face, a flower moving within a gentle breeze, the stars at night while deep in the bush or upon some mountain, or the ants on the ground, through someones kindness... somehow…somewhere, I have prayed that he show you…

For this is my thoughts and Blessings to you dear Cynthia…
(praying also for God's Love upon You, your boyfriend and your family)

From your faithful work Colleague,

Matthew David Smith

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