Where should I start? Lets go back to Unit 1. Our very first project at that time was the initial introduction of Nick. I remembered I had to move from Unit 1 to 2 and vice versa. Nick was a happy-go-lucky and cheerful lad. He was always humming song lyrics all the time and it has become a trademark of him We had lots of fun working together.

Sound of Music was his favorite. And speaking of SOM, that often reminds me of something dreadful I did: I borrowed his SOM, Mary Poppins and Grease for more than a year!! Hey! actually many things happened, and I had every solid reasons for it, OK? Hahaha!! Thankfully, benevolent Nick did not scold me badly.

Nevertheless, in the end the CD was returned back to him, safe and sound.
The most unforgettable memory of Nick was during the three week trip to Bangladesh, my very first taste of developing country. We had lots of ups and downs but personally it was one of the most enjoyable and adventurous trips I had ever made.

(Bangladesh Flag)

Determined to track down the kitten, he examined the room over and over and found no kittens! Baffled he was, but the truth dawn to him that there were no kittens what-so-ever. The meowing noise came from the embossing machine. Nick was overwhelmed to have uncovered the mystery. Hence has named it ‘the embossing machine that meows’ when relating the mystery to me.

(Streets of Dhaka)

(the bank we worked in)

(the amazing traffic)

Nick loves tea. He takes in 2 dosages of iced tea daily to make his day. And the tea has to be prepared according to Nick’s method and served with the Coca-cola jug! It was amazing how he had always got the measurement of ice and hot water filled so accurately into that Coca-cola jug of his. Hahaha!! He also taught me that microwave wave doesn’t stay on the food. The wave merely activate the food molecules and cook the food.

It was always cold and lonely when one has to work throughout the midnight supporting the business in this world of IT. A fact that all involved in IT has to accept. Nick stayed back and fetched me home on one occasion when I had to work overnight in the office all alone by myself due to critical production problem. He headed back to office from another client site in the wee hour to keep me company till dawn. Truly he is a friend who will go all the way to help you out when you needed it most.

Nick is a gem!There were uncountable good memories throughout our friendship. We have been through all the ups and downs. This made the friendship even stronger. Most importantly, I am glad that I have been part of Nick’s memory. Hey Nick! Now that you are in Mongolia, I wish you all the best and take care of your health especially during the cold pre-Mongolian winter climate.