After spending 3 full days Offshore and several hours transit in Matak Island, I am finally home and reunited with my family.

My trip Offshore has been a pleasure as always, but this time I must noted that this trip has been the most successful and pleasant one. With the exception when the alarm rang because it detected toxic gas and we had to muster and ready to be evacuated. I felt my heart sank to my knees. But seeing the leaders jumped on their feet to find out what was going on and seeing the crew came in a ‘relax’ manner, I felt safer. It seemed just a routine to them. Tee hee.

Apart from that, the audience in Beautiful Belanak was great yesterday. The questions they raised were good ones which some of it I also don’t know the answer and some of it I realized it’s a reality that I can not deny. The (not-so) new OIM has been such a great help too. He is so much better than his predecessor. His firmness that delivered in a friendly and relax manner had really helped in answering questions. I was flabbergasted. He blew my mind away. A realistic leader it’s what the crew needs in the coming years where we have global crisis hanging on to us.

The Apprentices we met and had session with had also been great. I met one who really stood out. Delivering his presentation in clear, coherent and concise manner, and very confident. And what surprised us was that he also delivered his expectation and feedback clearly. Feedback for the company! Imagine that. At 21 years old age to people who are far more senior than him. Such a proud soul. He swept me off my feet and I looked at the Field Manager who came with me and I could see from his shining eyes that he was even more excited than me. We have bright soul on board! Imagine where they will bring this organization in the future! Imagine what can they be. Now we need to think about strategy in grooming them. And with the current set of field leaders, I trust that we can deliver.

Later on, I had a discussion with the OIM on some people strategy until quite late at night and I truly enjoyed it. That is the best part of this trip. To be able to get my self on the ground, being close to the reality and discussing things with trustworthy soul. I have scribbled so many notes, the pages were unaccountable. Knowing that I have so many materials to be discussed with their Senior Manager in Jakarta had made me feel very contented.

So, with the fevering travel companion, we choppering back to Matak on Friday morning. Poor man. He must have gotten some cold or something. So we spent the transit period in the clinic where he slept and I ate. Perfect combination. No competitor in devouring these delicious snacks! The nurse there catered me with so many delicious crackers, I was positive that I gained few kilos this time. They were irresistible!

We finally called that the plane will take off around 10:30 am. The Field Manager seemed to be in a better condition, I was glad that he seemed recovered. At least I would not have to worry that he will faint or something that would result in evacuation. Phiew.

I arrived home in the afternoon, and happy to meet my boys again. Pascal hugged me so tight and I spent few hours cuddling up with him in bed just to satisfied my longing.

With Idul Adha around the corner, I wish everybody a good long weekend and Selamat Hari Raya Idul Adha.