Embrace 2017 Dawn of the Year of the Rooster

This Lunar New Year, aside from celebrating it with my daughter, we were also have been invited by friends to visit Mt. Fuji -- a world heritage

In New Year's Eve, we jaunt in JR Fujikyu line shifting us to Kawaguchi Railway Station which is popular for the scenic view of "Fuji Five Lakes" known for its abundant fun attractions. But today, we are not to take the night off of here. Instead, we will be heading to the farthest and most accessible lake amongst five -- "Lake Motosu"

Lake Motosu is known for its beautiful scenery. The view of Mt. Fuji from this lake can be seen in the ¥1,000 Japanese bill.

The driver have been waiting for us when we arrive the station. As soon as we get in the car, we immediately headed to my friend's residence next to Lake Motosu. While on our way, the driver cheerfully shared to us in Japanese some fun facts about this sacred mountain. Yet, somehow he pitied Mt. Fuji. He said "In recent two years, the snow is lesser. Unlike in the past years, the mountain is deeply covered by snow". I guess the effects of global warming causes it. Despite the mountain only being half covered by the snow, In my opinion it is still charmingly beautiful seeing it next to Lake Motosu.

Mt. Fuji's majestic landscape reflecting through the blue lake represents the Japanese spirit.

In such a cold weather, my friend initially plan to just quietly stay with me and enjoy the beauty of the mountain but I heard that both Mt. Fuji and the lake is most beautiful during the first flush of the morning. To avoid any regret, we woke up at 3 A.M. to see the first daybreak of the Year of the Golden Rooster with the exact mirror view of Mt. Fuji as seen in the ¥1,000 Japanese bill.

At 3:30 A.M. of New Year's day, I was riding my friend's bike while wearing a down jacket, an extra thick plumage coat from my friend, and two pairs of thick gloves. Under the frigid climate, everybody was going against the starry sky on their bicycles; slowly embarking a detour of the lake. However, the delightful fruit of labor is absolutely impossible to attain without effort... The mountain is static, the lake is even -, but, the road is steep, the wind is piercing, my hand is stiff, my legs are shaking, and I can't hardly open my eyes... There are moments when I feel like I can't hold it any longer.

In order to get close to the goal, in the dark uphill I must focus wholly despite my eyes having to stare the road through the weak headlights, adjusting my hand's grip on the handle from time to time, the leg with a sudden burst, the torso must synchronize with the rhythm of the whole body. In a clear goal, working hard, struggling to move forward - unknowingly was more relaxed. Gains ground suddenly found the weather to fade, before the sunrise, - The well known dawn showed up brightly as white as a fish’s belly. Rough road now become smoother, the dawn shuttle in the lakes lush forests, with an intense exercise after deep breathing, I can feel the pure wash and harmony of nature.

A turn, Mt. Fuji is peacefully in front of me. In the lake, the inverted image follows the wave light nodding at me frequently, the dawn of the Lake Motosu as quiet as a child, the beauty of luxury ... the moment before sunrise, the sky has the radiant change occupying the cosmos like a neat colored palette. In a few seconds, the gold year of rooster first dawn projects from the mountain immediately, with gold clean light the night sky!

In front of me, it is hard to describe how beautiful it is. I don't know whether it's because of the increase in temperature or is it just the breathtaking beauty? Unexpectedly I can't remember the feeling of the bone-chilling wind and the tiredness of staying up late. It was immediately replaced by the unforgettable view of beautiful sceneries. My heart felt like it was a dream come true.

Dear Telexpress colleagues, in 2016 we have experienced many ups and downs - the growth and decline of clients in our Taiwan Operations Center, the cost of rapid growth of the two major clients in China; Huawei and Alibaba, the market of sCRM and Chatbot is under a fierce competition. Breakthrough developments, organizational strategy, hard work in gathering resources and training --Every challenges we face it together and struggle to success. The ups and downs of the year of the monkey have passed. 2017 The year of the Golden Rooster will be full of hope for Telexpress!

A spirited and focused organization, coupled with team work and accomplished goals, let us embrace the daybreak of 2017, the year of the Golden Rooster - I am ready, are you ready?