How do you say goodbye?

With difficulty, I guess.

Especially if you're saying goodbye to someone close, someone who matters to you. Someone special.

A friend.
A good colleague.
A special person who means the world to you.
A familiar stranger.
A soulmate.

***

I said one goodbye yesterday. Last night to be precise.

After being in close contact for almost 4 years, it was time to go our own ways. Even with the knowledge that our days together were numbered, we somehow became closer in the last few months.

I must say my appreciation for your company.
For all the time we've spent together, all the places we've been to – I thank you. From the bottom of my heart.

And my best prayers for what's in store for you in your near future. May you have a good person as a companion (Although, I don't think I want to know how that person compares with me).

So farewell my dear.


Farewell my Wira.
My companion. My faithful, reliable car.


I still can't believe that I was upset when I had to part with the car. Even my brother asked me last evening while I was cleaning the Wira's interior: "Ni kenapa macam nak marah-marah jer ni?"

*sigh* I didn't realise parting with one's car can bring about such emotion. Adoi..

***

And today is Mumue's last working day at the office. (Oh, did I tell you that Mumue has tendered her resignation letter? Her last official day is 31 Dec'04.) She has like 12 days of leave to utilize, so that should cover from tomorrow until end of the year.

Mumue is leaving the company to accompany her 2 children attending a public school in Melbourne. Though, the hubby will stay here in KL, continuing his (high-paying) job at one international bank in the city centre.

Goodbye Mumue. I pray that you'll be happy there, and that we never lose touch. Maybe the next time I see you, we'll be sightseeing around Melbourne. :-))

***

Goodbyes aren't necessarily a bad thing. Oh yes, I don't deny the sadness that may accompany the goodbye. But, if we just take the time to look again, maybe goodbyes spell the beginning of something new. Something different. Something that might even bring a smile to a tear-streaked face.

So don't despair too much over goodbyes. As people say, every cloud has a silver lining. Perhaps every goodbye might just bring about the warm hello of a new beginning.