First day... high?

Last Monday was my first day in my new unit. I felt like a student in her first day in school. I knew my new teammates but there was a different feeling. I wasn't excited nor scared. I wasn't happy nor sad. I don't know...it was just different. Maybe it's the feeling of doing something new, of being in a new environment. You see, I've been working with the same team, in the same floor, and with the same "neighbors" for 2 1/2 years. Then, here I go going up to the 6th floor instead of 2nd floor and seeing at least 15 people around me when I was used to seeing just 8 or 9. I talked and laughed so much lesser last Monday and I'm used to talking and laughing every minute. I wasn't able to "bully" and I'm used to "bullying" John (tag team with Ms. Daff).

These are just small changes that I have to deal with as I continue to find answers to my questions, as I continue to find my fulfillment and happiness, and as I continue to find my place and my mission in this world.

I am now in a different world- new life, new challenge but I will never forget my past. I will face this challenge with much courage, wisdom, and faith. As I always say, "Keep the faith. Keep the fight."

Why I Started This...

I must admit that I'm not a good writer. I also don't do journals, diaries, or anything to that effect but why did I get this blog? It's all about friendship.

Two of my closest friends/ colleagues at work have this blog. They often write here and ask me to check their new posts. We are "seatmates" in the office and our area is the noisiest, wackiest, and craziest (but we get our work done...excellently). It's calmer and quiet when one is not around.

Some good things do not last though. I'll be transferring to another unit by Monday and as their farewell, they wrote something for me in their blogs. I have been psychologizing myself the past few days that I will not cry when they bid farewell. These two crazy, smart, and reliable people have been part of my San Miguel life for 3 years. We've experienced ups and downs together and how can I stop my tears when I leave? How can I not be sad leaving a group like them?

I couldn't help but cry while reading their blogs. This is it. I'm really leaving. I'll be four floors away from them. I won't have my singing, eating, laughing, and talking partners anymore. It's total fun with them but what really saddens me is that I'll be away from true people- true friends. It's difficult to find such people in the corporate world. I got strength and wisdom from them. Just being away from people close to your heart and who are part of your life is sad... painful in fact.

It is definitely not goodbye for us but things can change. We might not be able to see each other everyday. Thus, I decided to have this blog so we can keep in touch and know updates. This is one proof of how much I value these two people- Ms. Daff and John. I will really miss both of you.