Vesak Day

Taken at Temple, with a Full Moon

Today is Vesak Day, a day whereby all the Buddhists will celebrate the birth of Buddha. Normally, we will celebrate the night before at Bright Hill Temple at Sin Ming Road to pray and to feel the atmosphere.

Fellow Buddhists getting their blessings

Every year, I am really admire the number of fellow Buddhists who did the ritual, ie walk 3 steps and kneel for about an hour (i guess). But prior to that, they have to wait patiently for their turn. This is a test for determination and stamina.

My first lunch at MDIS canteen

*lol*

This was my first lunch at MDIS canteen, after one month plus in the job. If it did not rain, I guess, I would have no chance to try the food there yet.

I tried the western food and it was served within 5 mins. This is chicken cutlet and I did not want red beans. The fries and coleslaw were nice. A pity the marination for the cutlet was not long, otherwise it will be superb.

Guess I should not be that picky. Afterall, it is just $3.50.

Presents

Kawaii na.... Mirror

Card stickers

Handphone strips

Small bag

Annabelle bought me some presents from Japan and Thailand. Some are simply kawaii-na. I wonder when my next trip will be, now that I am unable to take leave...

Farewell to 8 years

Liza, Sean and me.

*haiz* was the famous trademark of Sean, who I never get to know well and work with in MDIS. My impression on him was a jovious and bubbly person. I never see him with an angry face, probably I never make him angry. ha ha.

Yesterday it was his last day in MDIS, with 8 years working there. There was a farewell lunch and a video clipping with all the memories he had with. He made some speeches and holding back all his tears. It was my first farewell I attended and got to know that was an emotional event that I hope I will not attend in the near future.

I understood Sean's feeling of leaving a company of 8years. I just had mine last month and it wasn't an easy decision to make. We were in a comfort zone, with so many battle allies, and nothing seems to block in our daily office life. We became natural advisors to newbies and set examples for them to follow. But we just got to move on to something different and experience the thrill of adapting to a different culture.

Will you be able to think you can be in the same company for another 8 years? I can't. I believe Sean will share the same sentiment as me.