Count your blessings, name them 1 by 1

Posted on November 23, 2007 by Eric Cheong

Just the other day, I sent some e-mails to one of our favourite clients in the USA on some domain name matters. Almost instantly, received 2 auto-responders. “I will be away from 19th until 26th Nov” and the other one was “I will be off from 21st till 26th of Nov”. I soon realised that it is Thanksgiving Day celebration week. For the Americans, this is something big to them. Normally, thanksgiving will fall on a Thursday. However, their holiday prolonged until the weekend. During this time, they will take the opportunity to get together with family and friends, reminiscing the good things that has come to past through the year and giving thanks to each blessing in their lives.

I still remember 2 years ago, when I joined Integricity. There was about 12 of us or so. We have since doubled in size. Even though we don’t really celebrate Thanksgiving Day per say, but there is no harm of sitting down and count your blessings.

Hence, to start with, I am thankful for:-

Kenny and Jill, our Art Director and Associate Art Director who taught me how to “flash”. Oh well, at least the beginner’s level.

Tommy Chui and Melvin who helped me to support our valued customers technically.

Siew Hwan, our ever so efficient, accurate and smart Finance Executive who always ensure that our pay-cheques arrived on time. Not forgetting the way she has assisted us in supporting the customers.

Sarah, who reminded me to go to gym now and then.

“Botak” aka Alex Au-Yong, our Art Director who inspires me to be an Ironman. (I just quit gym) and Terence, the guy who makes sure he brings back the “bacon” for the family.

Olivia who always helped me to scan documents and Rabin, our new tech guy who shares his Smallville series collection with me. Mike who shares his lame jokes

Of course, the 3 directors, Alex, Jek and Warren who knows how to balance both work and fun into our work-environment and perhaps inspire us to be an all-rounder

(I am beginning to realize that this is getting windy. Sorry that I could not mention every fellow worker here or it would be too long.) I think you get my point. I am thankful for all of you Integricitizens for making this work place a fun place to be.

Last but not least, our Customers. How can we forget you and your continuous support through these years? Hopefully our Fanatical Service to you is in your thanksgiving list.

What about you? What are you thankful for today? When was the last time you have really shown someone that you appreciate them? Perhaps, this is the day to show it. Bring your spouse out for a meal (just both of you), chill with your children, or give your folks a surprise visit if they are not staying with you. These are the little blessings that you can count and steps to begin with to show your appreciation.

No that’s not a turkey. That’s Alex Au-yong. Our very own Ironman.