Friday, March 02, 2007
Surprising Pike
Pike and I in India 2005
Gratitude is least shown to the people who care about you the most. I have come to realize that during IPM when my mind was so consumed about wanting certain people to care for me when those who did actually cared most for me was literally right in front of me.
Today, I wish to once again thank a person who has shown extreme loyalty, support and understanding for me, which I have never really given back in return. That person is no other than Pike, one of the lovely Legos.
I never really knew who Pike was until I applied for the MC back in 2004. My first impression of her was that she was quiet and shy but overall a nice person. I could only imagine what her first impression of me was because frankly in that pool of candidates, I was a bit random. :) Anyway, the time of the whole selection process came and I never told Pike this but she actually saved part of my interview. You see, I did not know squat about OGX then but right before my interview came, I asked a question, she gave an answer -- the same answer which I gave the selection panel. :) It is a good thing we both got selected! Haha!
Throughout the Lego year, I have seen how sincere Pike was in doing the best she can in every task given to her. In a team where almost everyone wants their opinion to be the "team opinion," Pike was the one who only said her piece when she had something valuable to say. Of course, she does have her "Pike moments" when she slips up and says something outrageous. :)
As a housemate, I have seen how Pike tried her utmost best to keep Kantsu clean. But alas! She failed to keep up with our "magical" set of dishes which seem to magically appear almost as instantly as they are cleaned. Nonetheless, Pike was the constant part of our home as well as our team. If you needed anything crucial, Pike is the one to ask. What is even more beautiful about her is her ability to understand, love and care for people around her. I remember when I was sick, it was Pike whom I asked to buy soup for me and asked for some help in calling the doctor. In IC in India, she was the one who made sure that I won't get a fever by giving me her set of medicine.
I almost forgot how caring she was until this IPM when I received a surprise gift from her all the way from India! I could not believe that she would go out of her way to make me feel that I have a great friend who thinks of me! :)
I truly feel blessed that the combination of people who made up Team Lego was the best possible combination in terms of friendships built. I am grateful that I have met Pike and got to know her through the MC year. And I am even more grateful that I have a lot of years to continue "building a better future."
To Pike, thank you very much. I cannot wait to see you soon! :)
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