A little note of gratitude

I promise to make this as short as I possibly can.

So. The results are in, I am officially graduating as a Masters of Science in Occupational Psychology (with Distinction).

Yippee!

I don't think words can describe how I actually feel now (though 'surreal' might be a good place to start) but I do have words to thank all those who have been through the journey with me; directly or indirectly. I've actually written this in the Acknowledgement page of my dissertation, but well, the photo was kinda too small. Okay okay, to the point.

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A Little Note of Gratitude

My family. Thank you for being there all the way, serious all the way. When they never fail to remind me that my worth is not based on my results, or how much money I spend, or how much I'm invested in, that me, just being me is good enough. For someone who is massive perfectionist and mostly kiasu, it takes a lot of patience to drill into me that my worth is not, and never will be something externally defined. These are the people who remind me, and help me understand what love truly is.

Leaderonomics. For being the amazing company who willingly be my guinea-pig for the research without any  conditions. And some of them I've not met before, yet they are willing to do all they can to make sure my research goes on fine. Especially grateful to Mr. Eric Lau and Mr Timothy Kok, for replying the tons of emails I keep sending and patience as the process unfolds. Of course, to those I interviewed at Leaderonomics, who so willingly shared their stories. Not only the world learns from the knowledge you have provided through your stories, I personally learn something in every single conversation with each one of you.

My supervisor, Dr. Karoline Strauss, who is ever so patient and so helpful in the process as we bounce feedback. Not to mention the process of my dissertation had a few unintended hurdles and having to constantly change my mind did make things a bit more difficult. But she was always ready to answer my questions, giving suggestions and just being supportive, having faith in me. Super thankful for that.

Leanne, Bee and Sherry. My closest buddies in the class, though it was never that way when it started. Haha, but this proves relationships grow. These girls were there in the coldest whinge-worthy Sheffield weather which I have really yet to grow accustomed to, through the exams, the assignments, the certification course, and the fun. The fun, that was what really pulled me through, having people truly care for me when I really feel like banging my head against the wall in frustration, or just plain bored to death. I will always remember the good times we had.

My UK family. Ting & her family, Uncle Peter & Aunt Betty for being the family in close distance, always looking out for me and helping with my missing-Malaysia-symptoms (i.e. through food). Thank you for allowing me to be part of the family.

My best friend, Leslie and my ex-boss/mentor, Andrew; thank you so so so much for helping me with one of the hardest decision I had to make. For helping me weigh pros and cons of the decision, and still trusting I will make the best decision. It did turn out to be the best decision after all ;)

My best friend in Aussie, Stef Chew Muffin who had to deal with my nonsense whingeing for a good half of the year, where I had the most ridiculous and emo rants. If it wasn't for you my dear, I would probably be as good as a walking zombie, thank you for letting me speak my heart.

My ladies back home; Shyuan, Lynnette, Xian; for the conversations we had in my brief visit home. For letting me know I'm alright, and that I can do it. For reminding me that I am awesome in my way, and making sure I realise that.

The gang back home, who never fail to make me laugh when I wake up to 70 odd messages on FB because someone said something silly. Thank you for making my mornings.

And God. Thank you God. I don't think I'm the most spiritual person yet, but I did tell myself that one of my journeys in life will be to seek a spirituality I can be comfortable with. It is amazing how God speaks into your life when you least expect too, especially when you whinge so much, haha. But thank you God, for answering my prayers, thank you.

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Not sure if I forgotten anyone, mucus is stuffing up my brain now. To the rest of the world, thank you for being the world, otherwise I won't have a world to graduate in, BWAHAHAHAHA.