Saying Goodbye..

It had been lying in my drafts for a long time.. painstakingly chosen words which had to convey what I meant.. they had to be just right, not too sentimental and not too dry..
To whom were these words addressed to? A whole bunch of people.. some of whom who mean a lot to me.. who have helped me out in times of need.. some who have brought some laughter and relief.. some who have been partners in crime.. and some who have made me pull at my hair in despair..
They say you learn to take the good with the bad.. I can say I have tried my best.. not without my share of bitching and cribbing.. I have not been perfect, I know that.. but who doesn't like a ego-boosting farewell..

A smattering of saccharine, well-meant words, some applause, some smiles.. and some genuine tears.. was what I got on my last day at work.. The last day at work of my first job.. Four and a half years is not a lot.. for me.. it was a lot.. It wasn't easy.. but someone made the decision easier.. and I thank that person for his undying support..

A crowd of faces who smiled back at me, waiting for me to say something.. what do I say.. You can't encompass your feelings into a few words.. which sound appropriate.. I didn't want to break down.. The cake saved the day.. the sumptuous, absolutely lovely looking chocolate cake.. which had to face the unlucky fate of being smeared on my face! :)

I will miss everyone and everything.. the laughter, the food, the leg-pulling, the fights, the cribbing, the pressure, the sleepless nights, the excel & ppt tips.. all of it! Couldn't have asked for a better start to my career than what I had.. I hope I have been able to measure upto the set standards.. and I apologise for the mistakes, inadvertent or not..