As I embark on a new journey, I think back at where I was a year ago...the people in my life and the road we traveled.
I remember all the people who helped me get to this point. I decided to share a email I wrote to my old company before I left.
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March 1, 2012
Dear friends,
As some of you may know, my last day at BlueArc is Tuesday, March 6. I wanted to thank you all of you for being a part of my life over the last 5.5 years. You were my teachers, mentors, friends, and most importantly, my family. It was the sales' team tradition to have a storytelling night at kick off, but since I won't be there this year, I wanted to share mine.
I remember the phone call I got from Tony, the day I had accepted my position here at BlueArc. He said, "This is your Captain. Captain Sunshine. We are pleased to have you on board. Are you ready to report to duty?" I said, "Yes!"
From that moment on, I knew I was embarking on a journey that would be AMAZING! I was ready to take on whatever was before me. How can one go wrong with someone named Captain Sunshine! =)
As I started working with the team, there was this magic energy in the air that could always fill up a room with excitement. Even when things got heavy and difficult at times, we worked together to make sure we held everything together. We had each other. There's been people who came and gone, but those who stuck around held a belief that was stronger than gold... We believed in BlueArc and the culture we created. We were excited!
I remember when Chris came on board and we were having our first one-on-one. He asked me, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" That question has stayed with me even until today. As much as we were talking about my job at BlueArc, being here was more than earning a paycheck and walking to starbucks with my friends every morning. I learned a lot about myself and how I've grown to be the person I am today. I know that BlueArc has had a big impact in my life so I wanted to thank all of you for being there for me. Although, most of the team I support was remote and we saw each other once a year, it always felt like a warm reunion when we did and I attribute that to the connection and respect we had for each other.
BlueCrew, you are most talented, driven individuals I have ever met in my life. Thank you for being my teachers... for showing me the very essence of the human spirit and heart. You showed me that with meaning, you really can achieve everything you ever wanted. You taught me that principles such as honesty, trust and respect rings true no matter where you live in the world, how you grew up or your background. You taught me about life and definitely, what I wanted to be when I grow up.
Thank you for your sweet smiles and happy emails. Even allowing me to walk through the BlueArc doors every morning and say to Darlene, "Morning mom." Even through tough times, everyone smiled and did their best to be there for one other because we've had to overcome a lot of adversity to be where we are today.
I'm sorry I can't be there with you all as you continue your journey at Hitachi. It's not my path right now. I hope you understand. Although, we won't have the same "BlueArc, apart of Hitachi Data system" name to fall under the same umbrella, I wanted to say see you soon, my friend. This valley and world is very small. I will see you soon... Please do keep in touch.
If you are ever in the beautiful city of San Francisco and have time for some starbucks ( I love my Chai tea lattes), I would love to hear about your great adventures and how you are conquering each day with determination and strength.
I think I overstepped my 5 mins allocated storytelling time. But, I just wanted to give you my sincere thanks... for everything. I will never be the same. Appreciate your time!
Have a wonderful day!
Cheers,
Thuy
