Wonderful dinner

Last week was an eventful week. One of colleague, my BG Lead in Singapore nominated me for a nice small award - for GEM (Going Extra mile). I like her, liked her passion, experience, and drive. She has two college-aged sons and a golf-loving husband. She hardly need to work and sell, really. But she continues to be motivated, to push the boundaries, and to continuously passionate about her cause and her role. I admire that spirit.

It is sad for me to know, that she became demotivated that people clawed back at her for pushing them hard. Just 2 weeks ago, we chatted in a morning at the corner of Olio. I am really saddened and want to really help her, support her. Fortunately in my role, I could play a small part.

She went to Europe holiday, and came back rather refreshed. And she recognizes support - how sweet and thoughtful.

Another thing is to hear that my BG Lead in Taiwan is promoted to lead Business Process function in BMO. She has been passionate but lonely, in her works. I met her when I was on Taiwan holiday and at that point in time, I enjoyed knowing her and her boy. I am so glad to hear that she would be moving on to something good, and be recognized for that. I now learn that although she had been underappreciated by a group of management, it doesn't, it rarely means that a talent is missed by others. So I am so happy very much so to hear the news.

Last exciting thing that happened last week is I ended my Friday with a nice dinner with a wonderful company. It took me a courage to do what I have never done before, left office and came back. I was glad I did it. I had good time and dinner and became unusually chatty. I had to be careful not to "lose myself in the moment" too much next time...

Ah, life is more meaningful on stuff that happens coincidentally, unplanned, and life becomes more interesting and valuable that way. In small moments.