Thanks, Suay Han

It is a blessing and a wonderful feeling to be remembered, not forgotten.

I have known Suay Han, a co-worker at HP for almost 10 years. We worked together in the same lab, I the Engineer, she was my Tech operator.

Ever since knowing my date of birth, she has never failed to buy me a treat on this annual occasion. Even when I hardly bothered myself with it. Even when both of us had moved on to doing different jobs 8 years ago, and hardly see each other day to day.

A mango cake. A pandan mousse cake. A birthday card. I have gotten all of that.

This year, it's an assortment of kueh-kuehs from 老婶阿嬷潮洲粿. Nothing fancy. Full of heart.

What have I done to deserve this? I am really not worthy.

Worse yet, I don't even know when is her birthday, that I can reciprocate her thoughtfulness. Shame on me...

I count my blessings every year this day because of a friend like Suay Han.

And relish that wonderful feeling of being remembered, not forgotten.

PS to self: bake Suay Han a cheese cake for Christmas, this year!