Yummy Souvenir

Received this souvenir from a colleague. Thanks!

Farewell/Thank You Gift

I received a thank you gift from my RA and friend, Cheryl who is leaving my project. There was no need for her to do so but it is a wonderfully practical gift! In my favourite colour too, green! It is a office table desk organiser with mouse pad. I put it to use immediately. :) Thank you, Cheryl! 

Kimmidoll Souvenir

Got a lovely purple kimmidoll bag from a colleague/ friend who came back from her holidays in Hokkaido, Japan. Thank you! Always welcome another bag lol. :)

Souvenirs from Seoul

A friend returned from her holidays in Korea, and brought back souvenirs from Seoul for me!

Farewell, Sabina!

I bade farewell to a colleague and friend, Sabina as today is her last day of service. 
Thank you so much, Sabina for your friendship and the life lesson about zen-ness. I shall work towards being more zen I wish you all the best in life and may you find all the happiness you deserve so much! 

 Lovely farewell gift from Sabina

Farewell Lunch

We had a nice, cosy farewell lunch for one of our colleagues/ friends, Sabina. She will be leaving us soon on 18 April 2017. 

Sabina is one of the nicest and most zen person I have ever met. I wish her all the best for her future!

San Francisco Cable Car

I finally saw a San Francisco cable car up close! 

HAHAHA. A SF cable car souvenir bought for me by my colleague/friend who went to SF for a conference! :) Thank you. 

Souvenir Snacks

A colleague/ friend just returned from her travels to Japan. I am so lucky. 

Words of Wisdom

I accidentally found these words written by a colleague/ friend on her whiteboard when she left a few years ago. She has since returned last year to rejoin our workplace.  
Words of wisdom. 

Surprise Birthday Celebration

We planned a surprise birthday celebration for our friend and colleague, Liyana. It was not easy trying to get her to go to the chill room where we have lay out the birthday cake and pressies! I had to trick her that I needed her help to remove some stuff from the room. Haha!
Happy Birthday in advance, Liyana! May all your wishes come true! 

Farewell

My fellow counsellor and colleague, Shulian whom I have been working with for the past 6 years in my counselling school has decided to further her studies. As such, she will be leaving the school at the end of the year.
It is really sad to see a fellow counsellor leave but at the same time, I am happy for Shulian that she is continuing with her learning. 
All the best in your studies, Shulian. May our paths cross again. 

Friendship, Souvenirs and MORE Snacks

Seeing the souvenirs and snacks that my friends bring back from their travels for me NEVER fails to bring a huge smile to my face. Thank you, Liyana for the goodies from Japan! They are so cute and yummy. I think I can't bring enough money to spend in Japan next month haha.

The Gudetama file and snacks are for Juliane haha. Thanks, Liyana.

Friendship and Snack

I was surprised to find this placed on my office door knob when I returned from my meetings. It is such a pleasant and welcomed surprise! Thanks for your friendship, Shuyi. Both your friendship and snack are greatly appreciated! 

Teachers' Day Surprise II

I received another Teachers' Day surprise from another friend and colleague. Really surprised! 
Thank you so much. I really appreciate the lovely gifts. :)

Teachers' Day Surprise!

I had a wonderful Teachers' Day surprise from my friend and colleague. It was totally unexpected! 
Thank you for the lovely green mug (my favourite colour) and the really touching note. :) Thank you for teaching me lots too and for putting up with my crazy ways haha. :D

Farewell, Maria

My friend and colleague, Maria is leaving Singapore to work in Hong Kong. As chair of Staff Wellbeing Committee, I helped to organise a farewell gathering for Maria.

A farewell collage for Maria

Take care, Maria. You have been a wonderful friend and colleague! See you soon in Hong Kong! 

Green Surprise

A green surprise on my work desk when I returned after a meeting. 

Thanks, Liyana. It's delicious too!

School Visit

My colleague/friend and I visited the school to brief the participant teachers about our research and the data collection process. Being in school and being able to interact with teachers (and students soon) give me a deep sense of satisfaction and happiness. :) 
Maybe that is also why I could never stop my counselling in school. 

Visiting Professor

It has been a while since I last met up with Professor Hannele Niemi whom I have known since 2009. She happened to be in Singapore for four days as a keynote speaker for a conference and we arranged to have a quick meet up today. :)
We talked about school improvements in Finland and about assessment. Prof Niemi always treats me as her colleague even though I am so much more junior than she is in terms of research and academic experience. I really appreciate Prof Niemi for sharing her experience and wisdom so generously with me!

Have A Great Week! :)

I came back to office after my focus group interview in the morning in school to find the below at my work station. :) A little care pack from my friend and colleague. Thanks! The steamcake/ spongecake was absolutely delicious! I am really grateful for my friends/ colleagues. :)

It is certainly going to be a great week (and many more) working with such caring and supportive friends/ colleagues! :)