As May came to an end, I have packed up all my items in office and it was time to move on.  Although I do not have many “to bring home items”, those “to pass over documents” and “to organise emails” took me a few days to clear.  5 years flew past in this company, with huge amount of responsibilities to handover.

As my last day in office arrives, the sad part about leaving is not only about giving up a career that I have been highly committed to BUT having to bid farewell to those colleagues whom I have established working rapport. 

It’s A PITY.

 I am grateful to my dearest colleagues who wrote me thoughtful messages and showered me with cards, gifts, vouchers, flowers and also given me yummy lunch treats.

Ha!Ha! I wouldn’t mind resigning more often if I could have more of these sumptious sharks fin, abalone and birds nest treats:) Actually it feels sinful to eat those sharksfin  and we hardly eat them. However, it is hard to turn down treats.

[My sincere apologies for turning down a number of lunch invitations in view of limited time.]

Yummy abalone:)

Mouth wetting : Sharksfin with beansprouts

 Just when I thought that I have accepted my decision to resign and am really leaving my career positively, a strong feeling of emptiness and loss suddenly overwhelmed me a few days ago (as soon as I officially became unemployed last week).

It is like a heavy load on the left side of the weighing scale being taken off while the right side remains , with a big sense of imbalance. I guess asking a workaholic to stop activities and don’t work is like taking her life *ha!*

[I guess it is only natural to miss the other half of my life (especially when I have been so used to working and being financially independant since graduation and wearing two hats even after our two boys were borned).]

Despite this, I reckon it as a new found freedom whereby I can now channel my energy on other things and family, without having to stick to a routine schedule in office *this is definitely a big bonus*.

And you know what?

Now that I have to take care of less people (minus the tens of staff in office), I have more time to take care of myself - exploring some new hobbies, being a more complete mom with cooking and baking and enjoying more available time for self-care and exercise *another big bonus, yah*.

And it feels good that I can constantly wear the same “hat” now without having to take off the other “hat” whenever I switch my role. I am glad that Ed pointed out previously for me to realise that my job responsibilities have made me bossy at home sometimes and work pressure has caused me to bring my office emotions home *very unhealthy*.

Thank God that stage is over as I have time to adjust while I take my break.

Till I get back to another round of striking a balance between career and family, for now at least, I will continue to maintain a positive attitude of embracing my new lifestyle.

There is so much to look forward to:)

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