I had an early caller today only to find out that it was my boss who asked me to come to his office right away.   Clutching a folder and a pen, I was ready to face him,  while I was on my way to his office, I was thinking if I have done anything wrong that he called for me.  Is my boss not in his best mood again?   I am already used to his mood swings especially if there are lots of critical surgical patients in the unit and problems arise under his responsibility.   Stress make a beast out of him!   He would be bossing around and sometimes will speak sarcastically and you will hate him for that! Rarely,you will find him smiling and in his best elements. Sometimes, I even thought of quitting or transferring to another department just to avoid close encounter with him.  But I still believe that every person has this goodness in him or her.  Look…  till today, I am still working with him…

I should say, today is one rare day!  As I entered his office, he was in his usual bossy manner but he was smiling as he handed me a bag and said “Happy returns of the day, Happy Birthday!” You’re a good girl!   Although it’s been a week ago when I had a simple birthday celebration in the office.  .   Hesitantly, I invited him in the meeting room and he partake whatever we had.   Hmmm… maybe he was also in good mood that time.

Due to my surprise (and nervousness!), as I was reaching for the gift bag, I thanked him and I quipped ” Thank you Doctor, this is the first time”.   Lol…. He smiled and again greeted me….  I excitedly showed the gift to my officemates who were also too surprised that my boss did that gesture…well, I really appreciated the thought (unexpectedly) that he  bought a gift for me.  It was heartwarming!

Sometimes, I can be so lucky…. my boss was in the mood this morning!  Thank heavens!!!