So the exhibition in KL is finally over.

In terms of relations with the principals, our new suppliers were pretty 'wowed' (or shall I say, blown away) by the team’s professionalism. From the visitors, we had collected quite a comfortable number of prospects that will, hopefully, spell $$$$$ for the next 5 years down the road. In the wake of the horrendous appraisals, the timely hustle & bustle at the booth also came to gently reaffirm each individual’s passion for their job & their reasons for staying on.

And personally, the invaluable experience as the overall exhibition coordinator speaks for itself – an achievement nicely tucked under my belt. That, I have my managers to thank… for trusting me with directing the whole show even though I know next to nothing about exhibition matters, am not assertive enough (well, before the exhibition that is) and geographically at a disadvantage.

But God has shown me that as long as you have the willingness to walk, He will definitely provide a path. So I (had to) step out and, dare I say, I did pretty well.

Not only did He expand my time and sharpen my mind, He removed the fear that would have otherwise hindered my decision-making in the absence of my bosses’ leadership. So this is what being in charge feels like… & I’m glad to say I’m not just getting the hang of it, I’m actually enjoying it.

Keeping in mind the interview next this week for the position of HR, it's impossible not to over-contemplate (man, I’m totally overusing this word!) how the CEO himself was subtly cc-ed amidst all the glowing email reviews. Coming before the beaming faces of my managers and HOD, I realized one more thing: I don’t know how to handle praise. Like seriously. Lest they think I’m unappreciative, I smiled my thanks and promptly went about tackling the outstanding work.

And I hear from the grapevine that they might be finding another CME for my company… which means they’re gonna place me either in Marketing (the opportunity the exhibition opened up) or the new baby, HR (the opportunity the hosting of D&D event opened up)

So what's my point?

I think this might just be the transition point in my career. Of those times I cried myself to sleep, only to be greeted by dread the next morning, of being made to feel like they are forcing me to quit of my own accord, I’m just glad that’s all in the past. Bye bye depression, Hellooo sunshine! ^_^

A timely exchange over Skype with a colleague also gave me hope that things will further improve (financially *wink*) after I have proven myself to be capable of confidently handling managerial matters in the future. Ironically, it’s the same person who told me to leave before being bullied into doing the odd jobs around the office (read: Livejournal entry). Thank you for trying to protect me. I appreciate your genuine friendship =)

Whatever it may be, it’s gonna be another walk to remember, to learn from and to cherish.

Thank God =)