April 30th,2007

Changes and Goodbyes

By Shai Coggins

Parting is never easy. It is especially difficult when you have to say goodbye to someone you care about, someone you are extremely proud of, someone you’d rather not bid farewell to…

Hsien LeiThat’s why it is with great sadness that I share with you the news that as of the 1st of May 2007, Dr. Hsien Hsien Lei is leaving b5 and handing over the role of Science and Health Channel Editor to someone else. Kerri Aldrich, her co-blogger at PlayLibrary.com, will now be blogging solo. Hsien will also be leaving the very popular GeneticsandHealth.com and AHeartyLife.com. And, while both blogs may be filled in by someone else, they will never be the same.

Just over three years ago, Hsien left a comment on my personal blog when my first child was born. We then began to exchange emails and comments in each other’s blogs. And slowly, I got to know this very talented and passionate person.

That’s why when I started my early venture in to blogging networks with AboutWeblogs.com in April 2005, Hsien was one of the first people that I approached to join me. I knew that she would just be a fabulous part of any project. Thankfully, she went on board with plenty of gusto.

Hsien’s unwavering energy and enthusiasm continued to shine through when AboutWeblogs merged with b5media in October 2005. Hence, she easily became one of b5’s best assets as Channel Editor and Star Blogger.

But now, Hsien’s personal and professional interests are leading her elsewhere. And, while we at b5media are saddened by this move, we wish Hsien all the best. We’re not quite sure yet where she’s going and what she’s going to do, but we know one thing for sure - she will continue to kick ass and dazzle in whatever endeavour that she decides to take on. If you want to keep in touch with her, she will still be blogging on her personal blogs: Cottontimer and EyeOnDNA.

To Hsien: Thank you so much for being a part of b5media. We will always be grateful for all that you’ve done with - and for - us. It has been fantastic working with you. You’re definitely going to be missed.

The Conversation

Hsien Lei on April 30th, 2007 at 04:20

Thank you so much, Shai and everyone at b5. It has been a once-in-a-lifetime experience working with all of you. I have learned more than I ever could have hoped for in such a short time. Without b5’s support, I would never be where I am now. I will forever be indebted.

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Mark Evans on April 30th, 2007 at 06:09

Hsien,
Good luck with your new adventure. It’s been great working with you. Next time I’m on the other side of the pond, I’ll look you up for a pint!

Mark

Doug on April 30th, 2007 at 06:16

Hsien,

You’ll definitely be missed. :) Best of luck with your ventures and do keep in touch.

Gayla McCord on April 30th, 2007 at 06:48

Hsien ~ Good luck wherever your heart leads you! Thanks for all you’ve done for me both inside and outside b5. You’re the best!

Kendra on April 30th, 2007 at 07:17

Hsien, You will be very missed. It has been so fun getting to know you. You are certainly one of a kind, ;). I wish you much success with all that you do. I will keep in touch through your sites, or you can think of it as me stalking you, whatever works for you. LOL. :) Kendra

Darren on April 30th, 2007 at 08:01

all the best Hsien - thanks so much for all your hard work!

Administrator on April 30th, 2007 at 08:02

Hsien, as you know I’ll miss you so, so much. You’ve been a rockstar since Day 1 and I’ll always be thankful for the time we worked together!

See you in the UK this summer!

- Jeremy

Bald Man on April 30th, 2007 at 08:10

Cheers, Hsien!

Kerri on April 30th, 2007 at 10:24

Cheering you on Hsien. Love ya much. :)

Aaron Brazell on April 30th, 2007 at 16:27

You know I’ll miss you! :(

Kiven on April 30th, 2007 at 21:07

I wish you the best, Hsien!

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laura on May 1st, 2007 at 09:54

Hsien,

You are definitely going to be missed by me.
Next time I am in England, I am stopping by to play with your toys (you have the best ones!).

Good luck with your new endeavors.

Go Hsien!!!

Hsien Lei on May 1st, 2007 at 11:55

Thank you, everyone! It was an honor to work with you all.

Liz Strauss on May 2nd, 2007 at 12:48

Hsien,
Congratulations! I know you’re bound to change the world.

I won’t say good-bye. You’ve been along for my whole blogging ride. I’m not letting go quite so easily. I think we have some chapters left to write and some skype chats too. :)
Liz

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