Cold weather, reminds me of old days in Iowa. I caught a bad cold and still fight for getting back to a normal me.
I am more and more assure that this is what I want to pursue. I do not like to choose "safe life" but go for adventuresome. This is my life, that I am responsible to take initiatives and make happen.
I found myself reach the peak of my language skills that I definitely need to improve it. So, guess what I did --- adding more agenda to my schedule :) I add one hour one-on-one meeting with UW language center to working my speaking on Monday before my 4 hours length class, as well as two hours speaking on Thursday. Well, so far manageable!
While I am working on my statement, I should get ready for the trip. Tell you the truth, I am little bit nervous. I pray that I will do well and present the true me. It is an opportunity, an great opportunity!! I want it very much.
Current reading: "How we compete" by Suzanne Berger, a cool book.
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Busy schedule, but, Love it!!
I always know that I do not like the plain day in and day out routine, but fond of a little bit "Chaos" to lighten up the day. If you just take a glance of my week, not bad, right?!
Besides the full-day crazy working on the CFD project(check out http://www.cfd.wa.gov new project I am developing now).
Jan. 7th 6:30-10:00p.m. Class: Accounting for Business Decision, it went till 10:30p.m. A great class, not the boring theoretical one but practical to every day thing. It reminds me the book I ready couple years ago
Jan. 8th 6:00-7:30p.m. New Year first time ToastMaster session, interesting, but not decide if I will join in right away or wait a little bit. I want to improve my public speaking skills. After that, I went to Tuesday small group. Due to too many commitment and schedule(plus these couple month class), I seriously consider to drop out Tuesday group since I have Sunday group. I think I will need to make the decision soon.
Jan. 9th got a break, dinning out with Arash
Jan. 10th Big Brother Big Sister hosting a thank you mentor gathering and invited me to attend; catch my study and reading
(interesting moment: probably only happen for me :) I sat next to two guys who talked with me about their volunteer experience. As we chat long, I asked if they are school councilors since they did look like one. One looked at smiling, sorting of weird grin, responsed "I am lutenent Governor." eeeeeee
Jan. 11th plan to be like a kid, spending couple hours in downtown "wind up here" toy store to play for a while before heading back to my study
Jan. 12th going to Portland visiting my ELIC friend Saltzman family
If you ask me, wow, too many things, but I really enjoy it.
Current listing: The Age of Turbulence by Greenspan
Current reading: This is your brain on music by Levitin
Waiting is the biggest test on me for the news. It really challenges me now.
Besides the full-day crazy working on the CFD project(check out http://www.cfd.wa.gov new project I am developing now).
Jan. 7th 6:30-10:00p.m. Class: Accounting for Business Decision, it went till 10:30p.m. A great class, not the boring theoretical one but practical to every day thing. It reminds me the book I ready couple years ago
Jan. 8th 6:00-7:30p.m. New Year first time ToastMaster session, interesting, but not decide if I will join in right away or wait a little bit. I want to improve my public speaking skills. After that, I went to Tuesday small group. Due to too many commitment and schedule(plus these couple month class), I seriously consider to drop out Tuesday group since I have Sunday group. I think I will need to make the decision soon.
Jan. 9th got a break, dinning out with Arash
Jan. 10th Big Brother Big Sister hosting a thank you mentor gathering and invited me to attend; catch my study and reading
(interesting moment: probably only happen for me :) I sat next to two guys who talked with me about their volunteer experience. As we chat long, I asked if they are school councilors since they did look like one. One looked at smiling, sorting of weird grin, responsed "I am lutenent Governor." eeeeeee
Jan. 11th plan to be like a kid, spending couple hours in downtown "wind up here" toy store to play for a while before heading back to my study
Jan. 12th going to Portland visiting my ELIC friend Saltzman family
If you ask me, wow, too many things, but I really enjoy it.
Current listing: The Age of Turbulence by Greenspan
Current reading: This is your brain on music by Levitin
Waiting is the biggest test on me for the news. It really challenges me now.
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
Happy New Year to you and may you realize your dream this year!!
This is the year of 2008. Ten years ago I came to this country, never planning to stay in US this long. I guess that you could never live on your exact plan.
Last night, I sat living room trying to keep myself awake to enter the new year not in sleeping style. I looked at back what happening in 2007, and listed 5 things that I hope to happen in 2008. It is I that should take initiatives and go for it.
Talking to mom is always special, who has been patiently listening to me over two hours on the phone. In the end, she said "...., you deserve a great year in 2008. Do not let other things stop your dream!" I will remember that.
Today, I am working on the documents. I pray that this week I could get some news from MIT. The interview invites have started to send out. I am very anxious now.
Do not stop your steps!
Last night, I sat living room trying to keep myself awake to enter the new year not in sleeping style. I looked at back what happening in 2007, and listed 5 things that I hope to happen in 2008. It is I that should take initiatives and go for it.
Talking to mom is always special, who has been patiently listening to me over two hours on the phone. In the end, she said "...., you deserve a great year in 2008. Do not let other things stop your dream!" I will remember that.
Today, I am working on the documents. I pray that this week I could get some news from MIT. The interview invites have started to send out. I am very anxious now.
Do not stop your steps!
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