As planned, I went in to work today around midday. Not too much was done but there's something happened that really made my day.
The whole corridor of my level was quiet while I arrived. It's a Sunday and scientists need to rest too. But the light's on and I could hear machine running sound coming from the lab next door. I looked in and found AG. So I went in and said hello to her.
Me: You're really working hard.
AG: Ah well, I have no choice, something nasty happened and here I'm for both days trying to clear up the mess.
Me: Oh, I'm sorry, but take it easy, things do happen and we can only try our best to get them solved.
AG: I actually feel like punching this guy who's supposed to do this part of the work and I wrote to him many times but he doesn't bother. So I have to get everything fixed before I go to Country G to work on this project.
Me: Wow, you're going to Country G ...when are you going and where's the lab?
AG: I'm going to B-City and what I'm really stressed about is I'm leaving tomorrow and I haven't packed and I need to pick up my passport tomorrow too.
Me: Don't worry, you still have time to fix everything.
AG: Hopefully but you know I would really like to spend this weekend with my daughters and I would very much want to take some decent rest before tomorrow.
Me: Yeah, I totally understand, but since you've got stuff to do and you can't do much about it except just to get them done and go home to prepare for your trip.
AG: You know I'm not supposed to cover this part of the work but no one bothers to do so.......
Me: It's discouraging to hear people don't put in equal amount of effort but hey look at it this way, you're learning this part of the work while you're doing it and though you're stressed out now trying to finish off the work, but think of you'll be going to B-City, which is well-known for its spectacular scenaries and you'll be meeting some interesting people there. Isn't that lovely?
AG: I'm trying to think of the good sides but you know it's really difficult when you're in the midst of struggling through.
Me: I understand but no matter how tough it is now, it'll be over very soon and no matter how fuss you're, you still need to finish them and believe me you'll be able to finish them eventually. Just take it bit by bit and don't stress. *tapping on her shoulder as encounragement*
AG: Thank you for listening. I've been really wanting to vent and I was trying to grab hold of people to listen to my complaints. And I'm really glad you came in and are so willing to listen to me.
Me: Oh, thanks for saying that. What you said really made my day. I really did nothing and I'm really glad my presence here can be of some help to you.
AG: You really did.
7 hours later .......
BHUP! While I was doing some clean up in the lab, a sound scared me out of my wig. I turned and looked. It's AG!
AG: I'm done! I'm going home finally! *in a zappy tune*
Me: Oh, I'm so happy for you. You better go home and rest well.
AG: I can sleep now for sure. I'm so tired.
Me: If I don't see you tomorrow before you leave, have fun there and take lots of pictures, k?
AG: I'm so bad in taking pictures...
Me: Come on, I'm saying ask someone taking lots of pictures of you.
AG: Do you mean I have to do this? *posing up*
Me: That's right! *we both laughed*
I'm really glad that I did make an effort of poking my head around the door to say hello to AG. It's miserable to work alone especially during weekends and holidays. "Why ain't I spending fun time with my beloved family and friends now when everyone else is?" "Why I'm still stucked here working on a stupid thing?" "I wanna get out of here!"
Sometimes we don't have much choice except just have to put our head down to get the work done and get out from work as soon as possible. The process is a bit of a pain but it'll be over eventually.
Though I didn't get as much work done as I would like to today, I'm glad that AG did make my day by making me made her day! It's always nice to see everyone in their joyous mood.
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