a late email from Tepper

Friday(June. 27, 2008) very early morning I received the email from CMU which came way too late. If this email came one month early, I have not hesitation, accepted and moved on. But when I could not confirm any information a month ago, I decided to work on my own. Now, this late email just stirred the pot.

I am so thankful for my sweet friends who listen to my wonder and uncertainties, strongly encourage me to think through what I want to do next. want to whining little bit here "I wish I could sneak out of these decision modes for a second..." :)

It is supper hot here, around 90 through the weekend. I am cooked!! whining here again! goodness, I feel my brain is running crazily, well, I have around one week to make decision.

looking forward to see my family! miss them terribly!

Can not wait to see my parents!

I am counting down the days when I will fly home. Ever since I got my flight ticket, I began to feel homesick. Really, how old am I? I wonder if there is a certain age that the person will not feel homesick anymore. I doubt I will reach the age soon.

How much do you believe your own abilities?

Have you doubt if you can do what you dream for? what will you tell yourself if you hesitate with your plan/vision? how much confidence you have in you? more than 4 year's development and planning during my spare time and endless evenings, I am approaching the road to build the steps towards the vision. Many factors and thinkings, totally different kind of "stress", but I am glad that I did not give in before while I was not sure. I am very thankful for my parents supports, many times they encouraged me to look at the big picture I want to go for, instead of only thinking. Do not let the safe net stop your moving-forward steps! what kind of wisdom inside!! I am sure there will be more difficulties on the road. I bet there will be time I will be hesitate with my decisions and question. I am glad that I am working and making things happen, then just dreaming. Oh, I love the beauty and unknown of life. Keep up, working hard and focus, you will get there. oh, hey, do not forget to have fun!


I am counting down the time when I will be home. It is always home for me there. I am longing for seeing parents, families and friends. Though I will bring part of tasks along the trip, I will enjoy every minute. Watch this Beijing Welcome You

Current Reading: Harvard Business Review -- Interviews with CEO. This book definitely gathers the good amount of CEO with their advice, wisdom and suggestion. Perfect timely for me to get my mind off the things and listen to their words.

Happy Birthday!!

Happy Birthday to myself! Yesterday was the Bday, my friend Kristen took me for lunch and Jane & Henry took me for dinner. Tonight, my friends Spee and Bishop hold a birthday dinner for me. I enjoy the time with friends very much.

On birthday, there was an call from the Olympian newspaper sports section interviewed me about my upcoming trip to China working for U.S. Olympic Committee. Here is the link of the news Unfortunately, there were a few errors in the statement. I just have to laugh loud for what is on the newspaper.

This year's birthday is less anxious and stressful than last year. I feel that I am much patient and willing to look the alternative options.

Current reading: How the best of the best get better and better.

strech goal and performance

Tonight is my last lesson on Strategic Management course. I love this course very much. The course challenges me very much, thinking strategically, improving presentation and writing skills. I really like Dr. Alexander, who is very encouraging. She did not look at me as one of numbered students in her class, but saw my strength and weakness, motivating me to face the difficulties and letting me to grow. What a professor! The contents of this course is invaluable!

Last week on May 27th I started my job at State Liquor Control Board, leading a large team. The job duty is very different that I have more hand-on management experience, making me thinking a lot, well, also tired after work. all my close friends know that I like to talk, but at work, I need to talk more professionally than ever, after work, I'd rather be quiet, playing some music or listening music. The mental tiring is very different from physical one. To use my strategic management course term "stretch goal and performance", I literally feel the stretch from my comfort zone to touch the field I am not familiar. Once again, I know no-one likes to change but change could bring you more unexpected. I am waiting for mine.

Last weekend I went to Portland to attend Bill Saltzman's wedding, meeting many familiar faces and ELIC teachers. Before I left Portland, I kept my promise, visiting Grandma Betty at her graveyard, thinking of her, really, I miss her very much!

I am reading a book from Harvard Review , a very thin book, but took me very long time to read and think. Lately, I am gathering and reading "Yifu Lin"'s biography, a new appointed chief economist for the world bank. This man is amazing Chinese man. if you have time, check him out. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justin_Yifu_Lin

current reading: Jack Welch's biography.