Mi familia anfitriona fue de vacaciones. Jaimee*, nina de la amiga vino a acompanarme por las noches. Puede ser un poco extrano, especialmente durante Covid y result ser una experience especial… Caminamos despues de mi trabajo y conversamos sobre la familia, pasatiempo, comida, etc. Yo aprendi ella es una superior en la escuela secundaria. Ella …
Category Archives: Joy
Tiempo
Me dijeron que estuviera lista en 15 minutos y después de la hora, todavía estamos en casa. Usualmente cinco minutos significa 15 minutos o más. Primero, sentó que está perdida de tiempo y estaba sorprendida que la gente esperan sin queja, incluido conductor de taxi. Entonces pregunté porque? La gente de Atenas se detuvo charlar …
Sorpresas
Un día de viaje. Creo que vamos a visitar una prima por la communion pero llegar en el lugar rural que se llama Panamar. Manejamos un rancho, lleno de árboles, una piscina dibuje en ridiculo con bonita vista de mar y montaña. Está compartirá de comunidad de doctores. No se y traté mi traje de …
Cambios
Regreso a Costa Rica despues de 5 anos. Mi amigo y su familia me bienvenidos. Quede dormir en ‘naturaleza’ (insectos canciones) y despertó por gallo (vs. carros en Boston). Desayune con mangos, papaya, y bananas de patio …’de la granja a la mesa’ de verdad. Necesito levantarme y trabajar mas temprano, entre las cinco y …
Caryl and Olivia – Healthier Rice and Lives
I came across Lotus Foods in 2015; it stands out not only by its colorful rice and package but also the wholesome mission: better rice, better farmer life, and better environment for all. I grew up in Taiwan and the back of my home were rice farms. I saw farmers’ life. Thus, I vote with …
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David – Teaching for a Brighter Future
David and I met at an Edtech event in Austin during 2018 SXSW EDU. He had a big smile and I was fascinated by his story; David started in Finance, as an account manager of mutual funds in Boston then spent 20+ years in Asia as a finance and technology leader. He came back to …
Yuliya – Turning Passion into Mission-Driven Opportunity
Yuliya and I met at Greater Stamford Toastmaster in 2011. I was a new member. I knew she is “special” from the first time I saw her speaking (evaluation). Yuliya has a keen ear of listening; she provided speakers thoughtful feedback in a positive demeanor. We became fast friends as we share many traits and …
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Rich – Multiplier
Rich runs a successful recruiting firm yet he is not a typical recruiter. Rich hasn’t interviewed me, nor placed me for a role. Yet, he has done more than that. We met in Columbus, OH when I was graduating from my MBA program, and we have kept in touch since – for 14+ years. Every …
Amy – Thoughtful Being
If I choose one word to describe Amy, it would be “thoughtful”. Let me give you a few examples… Amy is an amazing chef and a hostess. (Pre-Covid) Every year she threw a holiday (Xmas) party and invited friends to her apartment. She started preparing the “global food tour” days prior, including American favorite, e.g. …
Yan – Loving, Authentic & Courageous
Yan and I’ve known each other over 5 years. We share with each other good reads and interesting things. Once in a while, I’d pick Yan’s brain; she is always generous to offer thoughts and advice. During my transition in 2018, I asked Yan how she decided to leave a successful corporate career (GM before …