The one thing I wasn’t able to do during my last day at work was to say a proper goodbye to my co-workers, especially my new friends in our team called, Wave 3 (or Team Britney, as we like to call ourselves). I wanted to say goodbye to each one of them but the circumstances made it impossible, and honestly, it was more than just painful for me. I left the office crying, not because of the job and the company I was leaving, but because of the friends that I had gotten used to spending a lot of time with.
Having said that, I decided to use this blog of mine as the venue to say everything I wanted to say to them since I am not sure if and when I’ll ever get to see them again. So, Team Britney, please allow me this chance to give you these messages.
To The BOs (Trish, Lara and CJ):
Although you three are the original BOs, you were kind enough to have let me become part of your small group and made me a “Bo” as well. Thank you for your friendship. I am grateful for all the time you have allowed me to spend with you. You all reminded me of what it’s like to be young and free to do what you please. It was super fun being with you and I can only wish that I could spend more time with you guys. Thank you for trusting me with your stories. I’ve learned a lot from them. I hope that I was also able to share valuable things to you too.
Lara, I will always remember you as the first one who I became close to in Wave 3. Even when the Bos were formed you always made sure to include me in whatever you guys were planning to do. I appreciate it. I am proud of you because you have started to seriously pursue your dream of owning a photo studio someday, which is something I wanted to do to, as you already know. Good luck to you. I am sure you will make your dream come true. I will also always remember you as one of those super obsessed with my Ziggy. I truly appreciate it.
CJ, among the Bos, you’re the one I was not able to spend a lot of time with alone but nevertheless, I truly enjoyed the times we were together. Thanks for sharing your personal stories with me. I know you don’t do that with most people so, I feel blessed to have had the chance to get to know you in that way. I will always remember that last lunch break we spent together. We didn’t know then that it was going to be our last lunch break together but I’m glad it turned out the way it did. At least, we both enjoyed being serenaded with love songs over lunch. I know, that whenever you encounter Thor in the future that you will always remember me as well. Take good care of your heart and don’t lose hope. The guy who deserves you will come at the right time.
Trish, in the beginning, I just enjoyed your company because you were full of jokes and always made us laugh. But it was even more of a joy to discover that I can enjoy time spent with you even when there are no jokes to tell. Both of us were really nervous during the first couple of weeks on the floor. But somehow, knowing that you were just an arms-length away, going through the same thing, made me feel a lot better and more confident. I knew I could do it because you were right there to support me. I knew that if I needed to rant that you were right there to rant with me as well. You helped calm me down. You have no idea how grateful I am for you. I’m just sorry I can no longer participate in our countdown. I am sorry I can no longer participate on the things we already planned on doing. But just know that I’m still here pushing you on. You can do this!
To Jess:
I will always remember you as the first friend I made in Wave 3 way back during the Meet-and-Greet. It was comforting to immediately find someone who was also a newbie like me. Thanks for the friendship. I know you have dreams and other things you want to do as well. Don’t lose sight of those things. It may make you question why you are where you are now. Just know that everything happens for a reason. Stay strong.
To Martha:
Among all the others, you were the one who could relate to me the most in terms of being a working mom. In a team full of single, childless people, it’s easy to feel a bit out of place. So, I was really grateful that there was another mom like me. I want to thank you for your belief in me since day one. I don’t know exactly what you see in me to make you believe in me that much. But whatever it is, thank you so much. You made me believe I can do anything too. Good luck to you. I know that you’ll be successful there too.
To Olivia:
Thanks for your friendship. I admire you for acknowledging the fact that you’re not like other people. You’re real and don’t try to blend in with the crowd just to fit in. I am proud of how brave you are in that aspect. I wish I can be that brave too. I know that there were times when you were doubting whether you’d be able to stay with the team. Well, look where you are now compared to myself, right? Be strong and always believe in yourself.
To Ardee:
Thank you for your words of support and encouragement. You have always been nice and friendly to everybody. I appreciate all those times you spent with me and the Bos especially during breakfast. I will truly miss the Nega Breakfast Club. You have no idea how much those times helped me deal with the challenges we were facing at work. I know you have other plans too. Good luck with them. I know that you’ll thrive wherever life takes you.
To Niña, Guia, Ridge, Cath, Papa Jack, Mark, DJ, Majed (and Jeng) – Each of you have contributed a lot to the great memories I’ve collected over the past two months. Thank you for the laughter and good times. I am happy and proud to have been part of your lives even for just a while. At the same time, I am sad and jealous because I will miss out on all the things you will go through as a team from now on. Nevertheless, I am happy for the times I was able to spend with you. I will never forget any of you guys. I know that you will all make Team Britney the team to beat.
Good luck, you guys! Keep in touch! Love you all!
