Living in Spain and being fluent in Spanish have long been a dream. Now Spain opens-up its border and I don’t need visa up to 90 days. We still work remotely and most of my teams are in Europe and Asia so time-zone would work. I asked “mama” in Costa Rica to give me the …
Category Archives: Creativity
Happy 10 Years Birthday, Duolingo!
I read Duolingo’s co-founder’s post on Linkedin for its 10 years anniversary. I found out that I’ve been using it to learn Spanish since 2004 (8y+); I have daily goal to pass 3 lessons a day. I love it and have recommended the “green little bird” to many friends. Tks and congratulation to Duolingo team …
Serendipity
House is again not able to be closed. More drag yet I appreciate the serendipity: it gives me additional time to discuss with other unit’s tenants. It also enables me to take a trip back to CT sooner, to visit some old friends after 3-4 years. Stay positive and appreciative no matter what! Everything will …
I Can Do it
House drama after drama: tenant negotiations, permit application, closing extension, etc. It’s frustrating to see that people know what to do and reminded by others yet don’t do it till last minute. It amazed me, telling the truth and being collaborative (for some people) could be so difficult. It’s also sad to see highly educated, …
Blessing
It would be lovely to close the purchase; a home would be a big present for myself yet confirming extension and lock-in rate offered assurance. I ran to Starbucks to claim my free b-day coffee yet it closed earlier, well, good day (much warmer than the past 2 days) to run and get fresh air. …
Learn to be Smarter
Is intelligence born with or can it be learned? Cognitive test comes in variety yet questions usually fall into 3 categories: numerical, verbal, and spatial. I took a free course online, learned to identify pattern and calculate math faster. After 3 hour study, my score has improved significantly. Practice makes it better and we all …
Responsibility, Creativity, Humanity
Watching news about Russia invasion Ukraine… A lady playing piano in a busy transportation hub to bring people joy. Polish open arms to its neighbor, welcoming refugees People around the world book Airbnb in Ukraine with no intention to travel there but get money into people’s hands quickly Ukraine men get on train from Poland …
Special Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year’s (CNY) Eve, aunt asked me if I want to go to dim sum with her and her good friend. Normally, I’d be working yet there was server connection issue, I couldn’t do much at the moment so I joined them. We chatted and laughed over 蝦餃(shrimp dumpling), 鳳爪(chicken feet), 蘿蔔糕(turnip cake), 螃蟹球(fried …
Go Home I
Due to covid-19, I’ve not visited home for over 2 years. All visitors to Taiwan need to quarantine at designated hotels for 2 weeks, straight from airport. I leaned upon arrival that you need a local cell number for contact. I had to buy a temporary #/ cell plan though there is phone at hotel …
Surprise II
A few weeks ago, I asked aunt if she knows people in CO that I can stay for a few weeks. I like outdoor and due to remote work, why not take advantage? I didn’t hear back, neither thought much of it. When I saw aunt, she mentioned a relative in CO said yes, she …