Goodbyes at a Meeting

I announced my resignation at the team meeting today.

My team leader, whom I gave my resignation letter to, already knew about it since last week. And today's the day I finally announced my decision to everyone (not really everyone, just my team mates).

I guess they were shocked, considering I've been rolled into the project only last November. But they gave me their best wishes and have set me into a teary mood. I was even jokingly restricted from recruiting others into joining my journey to Japan. Because it's quite tempting actually, what with the huge salary and all (current salary x 15 + Japan = pure win).

I got a surprise though; who knew there are a lot of Japan-o-philiacs in the office as well?! Even my team leader studied Nihongo some time ago. People from other teams and from my team as well, all watch anime, read mangas, and try to use Nihongo with each other. I've heard them use some Japanese phrases every now and then. I wish I knew this little fact way before...

Thank you guys, I'll miss you all. For the one month that I have left to spend with everyone, I guess all I can do is to give my best, contribute a lot, and hope that I'll leave a memory that they'll remember long after I've gone away.

The days roll so slow, yet April looks so near...