"Our true friends are those who are with us when the good things happen. They cheer us on and are pleased by our triumphs. False friends only appear at difficult times, with their sad, supportive faces, when, in fact, our suffering is serving to console them for their miserable lives." - Paulo Coelho
In life, it is lucky to have more than one true friend. These are the people that you may have met since childhood, who you have shared missing teeth moments with, pored over your cute little crushes, had your first tequila with in college.
Luckier are the people who meet true friends in the workplace and continue being friends with them after they have separated ways. Distance is never a hindrance. Time warps are irrelevant.
I thank God for meeting true friends in the workplace. They have transcended to become important people in my life who are there when good things happen and even more so, when things go haywire. These are friends you know will never stab you in the back, no matter what and instead, will say it in your face to let you know you are doing something wrong.
Friends... they are the family you choose. Over time, I know who my real friends are and who are the ones not worth winning graces of.
PS. To Martin & Val, thank you for coming into our lives and allowing us to be part of yours.
xx,
Corporate Junkie
