Saying Goodbye.

As I typed my resignation letter in the office, many thoughts were running through my mind. A busy Monday it was; I was drained from the day's work and had finally seated myself down in front of someone else's computer and started typing away. I had never written a resignation letter before and I had not looked up any resources online previously. Despite feeling ill-prepared, I just wrote it anyhow, expressing how I enjoyed working with them and wishing them all the best on the road ahead. I meant it with all my heart.

It's always hard to say goodbye.

Goodbye to my colleagues who have played an important role in my life for the past three years. I have truly learned a lot from you. You have been a catalyst in my growth and self-discovery. Thank you for the friendships and camaraderie we had. You are worthy team mates. I enjoyed fighting every battle with you.

Goodbye to the customers who have mostly been kind and tolerant. You have taught me the importance of good customer service.

Goodbye to the familiar surroundings. The sights and sounds of Chinatown.

Goodbye to this stage of my life. When I held on to a pink pager. When I thought I was in love. When I was bogged down by work and school. When I first learned to be self-reliant.

I say hello to a new stage. In a week's time, I'll be moving on to heavier responsibilities. True. I am apprehensive. I feel scared like when I first joined my workplace. Getting to know everyone again. I laugh at myself, my strong front presented in the interview. I'm not that confident.

But I want to say goodbye to my fears. Sooner or later, I will succeed. Wish me luck.