Goodbye New York
"Why, then the world's mine oyster,/Which I with sword will open." -- Shakespeare (from The Merry Wives of Windsor)
In August of 1991, when I left Singapore to go to college in sunny Binghamton (all you Bingos, stop laughing), I remember stepping past the immigration officers at Changi Airport with barely a backward glance - I was so excited and full of energy, I almost didn't have to move my feet because the drive to start a new phase in life easily propelled me on.
13 long years have since passed. For those that don't already know, I am relocating to Hong Kong. I am leaving in less than 3 weeks for the Fragrant Harbor, now part of the Middle Kingdom. Although tremendously excited to be heading to a place of lyrical poetic names, unlike 13 years ago I am now old enough to actually look backwards at the airport. Behind me I see a period of dramatic change -- personally, professionally, and globally. The various milestones in my life have left indelible marks, all of which I wouldn't have changed for the world. New York has been generous yet harsh, providing me with the best and worst of experiences. Such polarity is, after all, what makes this city the wonder that it is.
Most importantly, I am grateful for making the human connection in New York. Every single person I have connected with has in his/her own way inspired in me the full spectrum of emotions. But each of you has taught me something, and I thank you for that. My experience in New York would have been nothing more than that of a tourist, if it wasn't for my great luck to have met all of you.
Of course it is further augmented with friends and colleagues I've met all over the world, who should not expect me to be a stranger as it is still my goal to visit three new places every year! I'll be seeing all of you soon enough.
I can't find the right words to describe how I feel. I am heading to XXXXXXX's Hong Kong office to join their XXXXXXXXXX Group, heck of a mouthful. But really, quite simply, it is another phase of my life that I am looking forward to beginning. I thank New York for growing me into the person that I am today -- someone that can truly appreciate the opportunity, remember the past with fondness and cherish the lessons learned.
I expect to be departing New York on July 15. Before then, there will be the normal flurry of relocation errands, with a few client visits thrown in. I would love to have the chance to see all, if not most, of you before I leave -- if you're free for any one of the time slots below, please email or call me XXX XXX XXXX:
* THE BIG ONE* July 11 - picnic on The Great Lawn at Central Park, approx. 3 pm
Other times:
July 3 - evening
July 10 - evening
If you can't make any of the above, call me anyway so I can say a proper goodbye. :)
I won't be a stranger, and I certainly don't expect that any of you will be. I will be back for frequent visits, and I look forward to seeing each and every one of you at some point on my side of the hemisphere! Here are the contact details:
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As always, CHEERS!
In August of 1991, when I left Singapore to go to college in sunny Binghamton (all you Bingos, stop laughing), I remember stepping past the immigration officers at Changi Airport with barely a backward glance - I was so excited and full of energy, I almost didn't have to move my feet because the drive to start a new phase in life easily propelled me on.
13 long years have since passed. For those that don't already know, I am relocating to Hong Kong. I am leaving in less than 3 weeks for the Fragrant Harbor, now part of the Middle Kingdom. Although tremendously excited to be heading to a place of lyrical poetic names, unlike 13 years ago I am now old enough to actually look backwards at the airport. Behind me I see a period of dramatic change -- personally, professionally, and globally. The various milestones in my life have left indelible marks, all of which I wouldn't have changed for the world. New York has been generous yet harsh, providing me with the best and worst of experiences. Such polarity is, after all, what makes this city the wonder that it is.
Most importantly, I am grateful for making the human connection in New York. Every single person I have connected with has in his/her own way inspired in me the full spectrum of emotions. But each of you has taught me something, and I thank you for that. My experience in New York would have been nothing more than that of a tourist, if it wasn't for my great luck to have met all of you.
Of course it is further augmented with friends and colleagues I've met all over the world, who should not expect me to be a stranger as it is still my goal to visit three new places every year! I'll be seeing all of you soon enough.
I can't find the right words to describe how I feel. I am heading to XXXXXXX's Hong Kong office to join their XXXXXXXXXX Group, heck of a mouthful. But really, quite simply, it is another phase of my life that I am looking forward to beginning. I thank New York for growing me into the person that I am today -- someone that can truly appreciate the opportunity, remember the past with fondness and cherish the lessons learned.
I expect to be departing New York on July 15. Before then, there will be the normal flurry of relocation errands, with a few client visits thrown in. I would love to have the chance to see all, if not most, of you before I leave -- if you're free for any one of the time slots below, please email or call me XXX XXX XXXX:
* THE BIG ONE* July 11 - picnic on The Great Lawn at Central Park, approx. 3 pm
Other times:
July 3 - evening
July 10 - evening
If you can't make any of the above, call me anyway so I can say a proper goodbye. :)
I won't be a stranger, and I certainly don't expect that any of you will be. I will be back for frequent visits, and I look forward to seeing each and every one of you at some point on my side of the hemisphere! Here are the contact details:
.
.
.
.
.
As always, CHEERS!
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