I have always known her as one who chooses to do right under all circumstances. A smily lady, she is calm and collected when she decides on issues in life. She was always on part time jobs in between study breaks and finding ways to make the extra buck. She doesn't rest on her laurels and performs as a Library and Cooperative chief during her high school days. Her diligence and sense of duty from an early age makes her what she is today - a successful and achiever in her field of work. Really a person is one who he or she is today not just out of the blue but from the training and discilpine attained from the classroom and the home.
Cherry is cheerful and matured and tells me that her bosses are surprised that she is only in her mid twenties perhaps because of the way she thinks, analyses and her careful disposition. Her tertiary education has produced a worker matured in ideas, integrity and responsibility. She is a gem to have around. Cherry says the world out there is tough but finds it challenging to give it a try in new things and adventures. She keeps on looking for new things to learn and is not afraid to start from fresh. Each time she thinks it is time for her to move, she breaks the hearts of her bosses. Her penchant to learn is admirable and her youth is an edge. She is not afraid but she is as sure footed as a goat in her judgements and that is why she makes plenty of gains. A gem - who is willing to release her?
She says the bosses often complain of employees who don't follow instructions well. She also hears of employees complaining that the bosses rant too much. Who is right? But this she says ; there is a message behind adults ranting and if only the younger ones would sit down and listen. This is so pleasing to my old ears. She agrees that the younger generation learns best through hardships at work. No amount of telling can work that miracle.
Her contemporaries - Teik Chiang, Wei Jun, Christopher, Baljeet, Jun Liong - they are all over the universe doing great things in their field of work. She says they meet occasionally when they are back for holidays and says Teik Chiang wants to buy a house in USJ2 maybe so that he can send his children to Seafield? Ha ha ha...very loyal citizens of Seafield. As I have often shared with the students of the school, I wouldn't be the least surprised if their new generation crops into the school in future...they cannot forget their alma mater.
We had a great time sharing things of the past and hopes for the future. A very realistic lady, she hopes to earn as much as she can before she finally settles down. A fine wife she will make to the lucky man. But we concluded that the woman is still the lady behind the man and family and she may have to compromise to put her home first. In her work she visited some clients and finds most Malay families warm and simple and live life to the fullest. She says she also aspires to be warm and sincere and to live life meaningfully. After all what is life about except that it be happy and well lived?
Cherry, thank you for the Star Bucks treat. Enjoyed talking to you. And that hug you gave me slept with me throughout the night. "Teacher, hug me." My pleasure.
Your mum has taught you well.
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