Weeds grow really fast, no more than 2 weeks, the lawn needs a haircut. I cut with a big shear, it’s tiring and time-consuming. I treat it as exercise. However, I’ll be away and want to do a major cleanup prior. I asked several friends who live close by but neither has a lawn mower. …
Category Archives: Joy
Pause and Think
Received a mail notice of a case claim for stocks of A company purchased during 2018-2020. My financial advisor had changed company, so did my account. Called him to seek support. Neither him, nor I have access to the older accounts anymore. I suggested to call the company customer service and asked them to check …
God’s Plan
Mother’s Day in Costa Rica is 8/15. I returned to celebrate for mom. I invited Sharon*, a friend who has been eager to visit CR for a long time to join me. She wanted to go to a spa resort so for the plan for her 5 days in Costa Rica is to spend 2 …
Talent by Nature or Nurture
I asked a friend who is master of humor how he does it – adding a magic touch at the right time and place. It seems so natural and easy as he talks… He said ‘since a child, he has been interested in humor, he watched Comedy Central every Saturday observing how comedians do; he …
LevelOpp
I’m working on a social entrepreneurship specialization. The goal is beyond a certificate but start a social enterprise to solve a big societal problem. I thought of what I’ve seen, heard that it’s difficult to attract good doctors, teachers to go to smaller towns. The discrepancy of resources, opportunities, etc. happen around the world, developing …
Culture Immersion
To be fluent in Spanish is on my buck list and I’m on my way to achieve it. The best way to learn a language is to be immersive. I took advantage of remote working opportunities to live in Spanish-speaking countries. I love the cultural experience. I want to do it again this year. I …
Step Up
Judy* is a founding member of a Chinese cultural organization. She had an organ transplant and fought against breast cancer, now in her late 70s yet she still teaches the Chinese school every Sunday. Not only the school, but also many events, you would see judy. She is thin, petite and doesn’t walk far yet …
Giving
Uncle has 70 year’s day. Not only it’s a big milestone in life, but also, university of Connecticut (UConn) is going to honor/ celebrate for him at a biostatistics conference. Uncle is well-known in the field. He is a scientist at a big pharma company yet he loves teaching and has been teaching at UConn …
Success
I caught up with a friend recently and I’m excited to hear her and another friend’s success. Cindy* and Josh* both ran an interesting business. Cindy does senior executives validation, for example, private equity firms hire her to investigate on CEO or CFO final candidates, talking to people who have worked with him/ her to …
Everything will be Good in the End
Mom and dad didn’t want to come, not because they hate traveling or don’t want to see me (or my new home) but because they don’t want me to go to JFK to pick them up due to E airline destination. (Last time they visited, we had a flat tire on one way which requested …