We all know perception is not fair, neither real yet it’s hard to recognize and reject it. Especially when we’re dealing with perceived-difficult people, it’s hard to ‘really’ listen; yet when we do or reflect later, we’d realize that, no matter how the person is, he/ she has provided valid points or good suggestions, at …
Category Archives: Beauty
Come Out
I walked after dinner around the neighborhood. It’s cool and refreshing air after the rain and birds are singing all over yet I heard ACs running in several houses. Come outside, open the window, and you’ll see a different world~
Gift
My roommate gave me a home-made mask. It’s from his friend who volunteers in coordinating mask distribution while others sew and pack. A simple piece of cloth yet full of love and regardless of race, religion or political party. I don’t know her or who made the mask yet I thank ‘angles’ like them to …
2020 Class Commencement
I came across Dear Class of 2020, a virtual commencement (due to Covid-19) by many super stars, e.g. Barak and Michelle Obama, Beyonce, J-Lo, Malala, Bono, etc. It reminded me that 17 years ago SARS took my college graduation ceremony. Asia was hit the hardest at that time yet countries rebuilt stronger economies afterwards. Taiwan, …
Reward
A long and busy week to prepare a big project launch. A beautiful day, I decided to give myself a gift – grab a bite and go to the river park. I’m glad to see Wild Wily, a popular burger place is re-opened (temporarily closed due to Covid-19). I sat by the river watching people …
Pay Attention
Today in my walk around the neighborhood, I noticed 3 things: 1st are a bunch of ‘purple ball’ flowers on top of green sticks, like a lollipop and 2nd are ‘pink hearts’ flowers hanging between the leaves. I googled and found the purple ball is called Allium, also known as “ornamental onions”. The pink heart …
Happy Mother’s Day
Happy Mother’s Day to the smart, caring, and dedicated women. Whether we have children, each of us has touched many lives. If we can be a good boss, mentor, teammate, friend, neighbor, or simply a good person is a positive contribution to the world!
Would it be Great if
I joined The Leadership for Women Forum , a free webinar by Sister Sister Network, a community in UK that promotes gender equality through leadership skills training and networking events. We had attendees joining from different countries. Covid-19 has brought many events online and made the world even ‘smaller’, there is always bright side of …
Graduation Comments
Sister shared with me C (her daughter)’s graduation comments that she thanked her teachers and classmates as 貴人VIP in her life to teach, encourage, accommodate, and bring joy to her. It’s incredible how eloquent a 12 years ago can express herself and more importantly, the gratitude and positivity she possess. Those qualities will serve her …
Quieter, Cleaner, Kinder
4 weeks ago, I saw nobody wore mask on the street and very few at the store. Today when I went grocery shopping, everybody wore mask. To keep social distance, Trader Joe’s limited 20 people in the store so 1 out then 1 out and people waited patiently and quietly outside in distance, by the …