I walk up the ladder
of my hierarchy of needs.
And I move up the pyramid
of the level of management.
I work with the people in my shamrock
of part time, of full time, all the time.
And we form a DISC
of different attributes.
I'm an "I," he's a "C."
She's a "D," and he's an "S."
And in the end, we share a vision,
of the same common future.
We follow the arrows
of the planning process
And soon we'll be living that dream
that we wrote about
in our blog of MGT 3120.
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Friday, May 14, 2010
Dear Blog,
I've never blogged before, either for class or for personal use. The closest thing to keeping a blog is a diary, which I used to keep. But that only lasted at most, a week.
But during this course I had to keep one. At first I was not happy or thrilled about having to write blogs or write comments to other people's blogs as an assignment. It felt like another homework that I would dread doing. But after I got into writing about the different assignments, it started to grow on me. I started checking my blog for new comments and become very excited when I see someone has commented and can't wait to click on it to read it right away. I also didn't think I would want to comment on other people's blog. This would require me to actually go visit their blogs to comment. It was until I read their blogs and I said to myself that can totally relate to them. By then, I was more excited about writing my response than I was to finishing the required "3 comments to others."
I found that it was great for finding more about the people in my class. People that may sit all the way across the room from me, and people whom I talk with every class. Through the blog, I learned about their dreams, their experiences, and who they are - things I would never found out in such a large class.
The blogs were very helpful in relating back the class activity to the lesson and connecting them together. This way, I could review the different concepts and also relate them back to what we did in class. It actually makes me feel like what we learn in school is really useful and I actually do it everyday in my life. But there were blogs that we had to write and comment about and they were all very redundant, making me feel like I was trying to complete some tedious task of having to comment to the same entry like the Egg-cellent blog. Those kind of blogs, I did not really enjoy commenting on.
The professor's blog was a good way to incorporate more learning outside the classroom. It gave me things to thing about such as time management and failure. It makes me thing about what I'm doing now and hw it's effecting me right now. Sometimes, not such good feelings come from it, but I will learn from them. I wish there were more posts like these. From the blog, it really makes me think about the future and what I want to do with my life later on. It's all things that are not discussed in school.
Writing this blog and accounting it as a part of my grade really puts me in control on earning those easy points towards my grade and I really appreciate that. This is management class and doing this blog is already one way of learning how to manage our grades.
As to if I'll continue keeping a blog after class ends, I'm still not sure about that. If I do, I might not write about management, but something else in my interest such as fashion and design or food! Maybe it'll stick with me, or maybe, it would just be like another episode of the "Dear Diary" experience.
But during this course I had to keep one. At first I was not happy or thrilled about having to write blogs or write comments to other people's blogs as an assignment. It felt like another homework that I would dread doing. But after I got into writing about the different assignments, it started to grow on me. I started checking my blog for new comments and become very excited when I see someone has commented and can't wait to click on it to read it right away. I also didn't think I would want to comment on other people's blog. This would require me to actually go visit their blogs to comment. It was until I read their blogs and I said to myself that can totally relate to them. By then, I was more excited about writing my response than I was to finishing the required "3 comments to others."
I found that it was great for finding more about the people in my class. People that may sit all the way across the room from me, and people whom I talk with every class. Through the blog, I learned about their dreams, their experiences, and who they are - things I would never found out in such a large class.
The blogs were very helpful in relating back the class activity to the lesson and connecting them together. This way, I could review the different concepts and also relate them back to what we did in class. It actually makes me feel like what we learn in school is really useful and I actually do it everyday in my life. But there were blogs that we had to write and comment about and they were all very redundant, making me feel like I was trying to complete some tedious task of having to comment to the same entry like the Egg-cellent blog. Those kind of blogs, I did not really enjoy commenting on.
The professor's blog was a good way to incorporate more learning outside the classroom. It gave me things to thing about such as time management and failure. It makes me thing about what I'm doing now and hw it's effecting me right now. Sometimes, not such good feelings come from it, but I will learn from them. I wish there were more posts like these. From the blog, it really makes me think about the future and what I want to do with my life later on. It's all things that are not discussed in school.
Writing this blog and accounting it as a part of my grade really puts me in control on earning those easy points towards my grade and I really appreciate that. This is management class and doing this blog is already one way of learning how to manage our grades.
As to if I'll continue keeping a blog after class ends, I'm still not sure about that. If I do, I might not write about management, but something else in my interest such as fashion and design or food! Maybe it'll stick with me, or maybe, it would just be like another episode of the "Dear Diary" experience.
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Me, Myself, and "I"
Through the DISC analysis, I got a result of being in the "I" category, for "influence." My second highest was "C," for "conscientiousness." From the class result, I saw that only 2 people were in the "IC" category, including me. I think this test was pretty accurate in determining my leadership/management orientation, especially the action plan to be more effective. My "D" was the lowest, and one of the actions were to be firm with others, which I am not. I tend to be more lenient and let things flow. Also, I need to be more in control with time.I'm a person that procrastinates until the very last minute and feel stressed when time is limited. Sometimes I think I would better under stress, but I would and am trying to be less of a procrastinator and get things done with faster and earlier. From the conscientious aspect, it was also right that I need to make quicker decisions and delegate important tasks. I'm horrible at making decisions. It takes me forever to decide on anything, even something as simple as what to eat for lunch. As for description, I think the test got it right. I do well in communicating what I want to be said and being very optimistic in situations. I love to be able to freely express myself and the freedom to be able to do what I want.
Sometimes I do wish I was more of a "D" person, so I can make quick decisions and be able to have the courage challenge what's on the plate. I want to be more initiative and be that dominant person, but along with that, be able to influence others as well. So, perhaps being a "DI" is ideal.
Although it's interesting to find out what others are and where they stand in these tests. I don't think they should be used as a guideline as to how you view them and how you work with them in a group. People do not only possess one and only one kind of personality, but a mix of them. So I would only use the results for fun, but as to depend on them ,I would not.
Sometimes I do wish I was more of a "D" person, so I can make quick decisions and be able to have the courage challenge what's on the plate. I want to be more initiative and be that dominant person, but along with that, be able to influence others as well. So, perhaps being a "DI" is ideal.
Although it's interesting to find out what others are and where they stand in these tests. I don't think they should be used as a guideline as to how you view them and how you work with them in a group. People do not only possess one and only one kind of personality, but a mix of them. So I would only use the results for fun, but as to depend on them ,I would not.
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Welcome to McDonald's
Braving it up, I walked into the McDonald’s on
When it was my turn, I placed my order and requested a receipt for my order and the cashier looked at me as if she heard wrong. So I told her once again what I wanted and started to look through the screen, I’m guessing, to see if the options were there and told me that the fries can’t be well done with no salt. She called over the manager, who was actually the plain clothes wearing lady and she told me that she is able to make the order as per requested, but it cannot be printed on the receipt. She was willing to write on the receipt that my fries had to be well done with no salt and sign off on it if I insisted that the receipt had to say my exact order.
The manager herself went to prepare my fries, since she could not punch it into the computer to send the order to the preparers. Meanwhile, another McDonald staff took over the register she was originally working at so the line does not start to increase. I saw that there were already some fries that were being cooked at the time I ordered, so when they were ready, the manager only emptied part of the batch and kept some of it in the fryer. Afterwards, I saw her place the well done fries on the side where the rest of the fries were cooling and bagged those for me. My fries took longer than usual, so my order was a bit delayed, but the manager even apologized for the wait.
My hamburger was being made when the manager was preparing my fries. The girl at the register was able to indicate extra pickles, but the quantity only indicated “1” on the receipt. She made sure I had 4 pickles in my burger by telling those preparing the burgers that I specifically wanted 4 pickles, to prevent me having to come back and correct my order.
Upon receiving my order, I also received my receipt. The manager was supposed to sign off on the receipt, but she was already busy with another customer. So instead, the girl at the register who took my order signed off on it. She corrected “1 XTRA$ PICKLE” to “4 XTRA$ PICKLE” and also added “Well done, NO salt” under my order of fries.
I checked my order right afterwards to make sure I had the 4 pickles in my burger and my fries had no salt. I don’t know how “well done” fries taste like, but they were crunchier than normal and there was no salt. I opened the wrapper of my burger, and found that there were exactly 4 pickles, just like I ordered. Satisfied with my order I left the place feeling proud that I actually had to courage to go through with the assignment after postponing it so long.
During the entire process, I realized the manager and staff were very respectful to me, listening to what I wanted and not making me seem weird or anything that I was making a special order. They made sure I got exactly what I wanted in the order. They did their best to make sure I didn’t have to wait so long and to prevent the line of customers from building up. The whole ordering preparation was very effective. The manager herself didn’t just order her staff to make my food and even went to make it herself to make sure it was right. The staff who took my order made sure she emphasized that I wanted 4 pickles by telling the preparers herself to make sure it was communicated across correctly and that I would not have to go back and correct my order. The whole process was very organized. The manager helped her staff when they didn’t know what to do and guided them through the process as a good leader would.
Overall, they were very effective in getting the order and the RIGHT order to customers. I didn’t see the other customers having to wait extra long because of hindrance due to my special order. But if they did have to improve on their efficiency, I think the staff should be instructed on what to do during a special order and to learn about the different options on the computer. This way, they can be more prepared and not have to resort to asking the manager for every special order placed in the future.
Monday, April 19, 2010
The Sky's the Limit
Nothing is impossible.
Well, a girl can dream, right? Throughout the years, time and time again have I thought about "What do I want to do in life?" I've gone from thinking about staying in Baruch to pursue a BBA in Management, to thinking about transferring to Hunter for nursing, to staying back in Baruch for Accounting, which I don't don't find passion for. But there's already one more year until graduation, and I don't want to keep switching. It's been such a depressing question for me, because honestly, I have thought about it over and over, and everything I'm doing just doesn't seem to be one of my dreams.
One of my greatest dreams is to be a pilot. Yes, I know there are very few female pilots, but they still exist, right? I've always loved looking at planes, high in the sky, in the airport, anywhere. They look so majestic and beautiful. I've always wanted to go travel to all different places and see the world.I can always do this by going on a trip, but being able to fly constantly and as a career, just thought about that makes me smile. Since I'm not in some aeronautic school right now, the only way I can get somewhat close to this dream is to work really hard to make a decent salary, and with the money, I can take private piloting lessons. Although I may be flying a jet rather than a commercial plane, I'm still flying!
Another dream I have is to be a fashion designer. I don't dress fashionably, wearing whatever is the trend, but I would love to make designs for those that do. As a kid, I would think of all these different ways to "wear" my blanky - from a dress to some kinda of top where one piece would overlap this other piece. As I grew older, I learned how to sew and use a sewing machine. Even now, I still draw down any designs I suddenly visualize in my head and believe it or not, some designs I had from years ago and in store racks selling now. To make this dream come true, I still continue to draw whatever design I have visualized. I've never actually made any of my designs, but one day I will. When I actually make enough money from my career, I hope to be able to open a boutique where I can sell my designs.
Lastly, just like most of the girls, I do hope to start a family. I want to be able to live together with the one I love and be able to experience every moment of my life with him, whether it the ups or downs of life. I don't want kids, because I fear I will not be able to raise them right and they'll turn out to be a menace to society. Although my boyfriend and I have been together for years and years and we don't know what future hold for us, we have already talked about have a life and a future together.
Well, a girl can dream, right? Throughout the years, time and time again have I thought about "What do I want to do in life?" I've gone from thinking about staying in Baruch to pursue a BBA in Management, to thinking about transferring to Hunter for nursing, to staying back in Baruch for Accounting, which I don't don't find passion for. But there's already one more year until graduation, and I don't want to keep switching. It's been such a depressing question for me, because honestly, I have thought about it over and over, and everything I'm doing just doesn't seem to be one of my dreams.
One of my greatest dreams is to be a pilot. Yes, I know there are very few female pilots, but they still exist, right? I've always loved looking at planes, high in the sky, in the airport, anywhere. They look so majestic and beautiful. I've always wanted to go travel to all different places and see the world.I can always do this by going on a trip, but being able to fly constantly and as a career, just thought about that makes me smile. Since I'm not in some aeronautic school right now, the only way I can get somewhat close to this dream is to work really hard to make a decent salary, and with the money, I can take private piloting lessons. Although I may be flying a jet rather than a commercial plane, I'm still flying!
Another dream I have is to be a fashion designer. I don't dress fashionably, wearing whatever is the trend, but I would love to make designs for those that do. As a kid, I would think of all these different ways to "wear" my blanky - from a dress to some kinda of top where one piece would overlap this other piece. As I grew older, I learned how to sew and use a sewing machine. Even now, I still draw down any designs I suddenly visualize in my head and believe it or not, some designs I had from years ago and in store racks selling now. To make this dream come true, I still continue to draw whatever design I have visualized. I've never actually made any of my designs, but one day I will. When I actually make enough money from my career, I hope to be able to open a boutique where I can sell my designs.
Lastly, just like most of the girls, I do hope to start a family. I want to be able to live together with the one I love and be able to experience every moment of my life with him, whether it the ups or downs of life. I don't want kids, because I fear I will not be able to raise them right and they'll turn out to be a menace to society. Although my boyfriend and I have been together for years and years and we don't know what future hold for us, we have already talked about have a life and a future together.
Picture credit: Wayfaring
The sky is the limit.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Tug-of-War!
How do you get a whole class of about 60 to all agree 100% on a decision?
It takes a lot of ideas, some conflict, a group leader, and one goal.
In the class activity, we had to all agree on how to count the first midterm grade, and what to change about the upcoming second midterm. It started out a bit chaotic, with suggestions yelled across the room. But luckily shortly, someone stepped up to lead the class into coming up with this decision. She guided us by coordinating the classroom and making sure each person who had something to say got their voice heard. She wrote down each suggestion and then went down the list, eliminating those which most people did not agree to. I thought she could have not erased each idea so quickly, especially when deciding about what to do to change the next midterm. She could have left the ones where only a very few amount of people did not agree and those that wanted that suggestion cold try to persuade them for a change of mind.
Many of those that gave a suggestion were competing to win and get their ideas "passed." Most other remained quiet and were in avoidance, not giving any suggestion or voicing out their opinions. Perhaps it was because they thought there was no way of reaching that 100% agreement.
I compromised and accommodated to others in this process. When deciding on what to do with the second midterm, although I thought having an open book test could usually mean a harder test, I thought it would be helpful to those people that don't do well on tests under pressure and even though they studied, they might forget the material at the moment. I didn't like the idea of taking out the essay but since there are a lot of people that got a lot of points taken away from the essay part and there are also people that struggle to write an essay, especially those whose English is not their first language, I didn't disagree to "no essay."
In the end, we did reach our 100% agreement. We decided to drop the lowest of the 2 midterms and the higher grade would account for the 40% of our final grade, with extra credit to be added onto the higher grade. The second midterm was pretty much undecided upon with a suggestion, so we just left that to the professor to decide how he wants to make the test. Reaching a conclusion took a lot of effort, to get the whole class in agreement. Lucky for us, we had a leader to help guide us.
P.S. No one got hurt in the process!
It takes a lot of ideas, some conflict, a group leader, and one goal.
In the class activity, we had to all agree on how to count the first midterm grade, and what to change about the upcoming second midterm. It started out a bit chaotic, with suggestions yelled across the room. But luckily shortly, someone stepped up to lead the class into coming up with this decision. She guided us by coordinating the classroom and making sure each person who had something to say got their voice heard. She wrote down each suggestion and then went down the list, eliminating those which most people did not agree to. I thought she could have not erased each idea so quickly, especially when deciding about what to do to change the next midterm. She could have left the ones where only a very few amount of people did not agree and those that wanted that suggestion cold try to persuade them for a change of mind.
Many of those that gave a suggestion were competing to win and get their ideas "passed." Most other remained quiet and were in avoidance, not giving any suggestion or voicing out their opinions. Perhaps it was because they thought there was no way of reaching that 100% agreement.
I compromised and accommodated to others in this process. When deciding on what to do with the second midterm, although I thought having an open book test could usually mean a harder test, I thought it would be helpful to those people that don't do well on tests under pressure and even though they studied, they might forget the material at the moment. I didn't like the idea of taking out the essay but since there are a lot of people that got a lot of points taken away from the essay part and there are also people that struggle to write an essay, especially those whose English is not their first language, I didn't disagree to "no essay."
In the end, we did reach our 100% agreement. We decided to drop the lowest of the 2 midterms and the higher grade would account for the 40% of our final grade, with extra credit to be added onto the higher grade. The second midterm was pretty much undecided upon with a suggestion, so we just left that to the professor to decide how he wants to make the test. Reaching a conclusion took a lot of effort, to get the whole class in agreement. Lucky for us, we had a leader to help guide us.
P.S. No one got hurt in the process!
Monday, March 15, 2010
"SPLAT"
Credits: PaperBouquet
Sadly, my group's egg is NOT the survivor. Even though our egg did not hold up to the test, I feel like we follwed through with the steps in the planning process. We knew our goal and what the restrictions were to reach that goal - limited straws, limited tape, and definitely limited time to make the actual protector.
From the beginning of the planning process, we figured out who had prior experience with any sort of project that was similar to this. No leader stood out from the group, which was what my group lacked, but everyone took their turns to voice their idea of a solution. We went through which designs would fail because parts of the egg were too exposed and not protected at all. After careful evaluation of several designs we finally decided on the final design.
But once it came to the time of actually putting together the protector, we had to modify the design. Some people cut the straws, some people ripped the tape, and the rest helped in putting together the protector. One made sure we had the design and the names of the people on paper. Since it is an egg and it's very fragile, only 2 people actually handled the egg. One would help the other tape, hold the straws up, whatever needed that helping hand. When the protector was completed, we chose a person to go up to drop the egg, making sure she had the design paper with her when she went up.
Overall, I think my group was pretty effective in the planning process, even though we didn't have a leader within the group. We could have been more effective if there was a leader. And also if we didn't start to panic due to the limited time. But other than that, I would have to say my group did a pretty good job with the challenge!
Monday, March 1, 2010
Me vs. Me
Infusing the American culture with the Chinese culture has been an internal conflict: whether to go with the American ways that I have been submerged into all my life, or stick with the Chinese ways of things.
Fun vs. rules
There's different traditions when it comes to celebrating New Years. For Americans, it may be watching the ball drop at midnight, going out to parties with friends and family, and just enjoying that night for one day. In my family, Lunar New Year celebration lasts for 15 days. And the preparation for the New Year isn't even accounted for in those 15 days. Two or three days before the actual day of the Lunar New Year, there's the cleaning and tidying up the house. This tradition can be compared with American culture of Spring cleaning. However, the significant meaning in the Chinese culture is a fresh start for a new year. Floors need to be scrubbed, rooms need to be cleaned, dust needs to be wiped. Decorations are put up around the house. Then on the eve of Lunar New Year, my entire family needs to get together for dinner. During this dinner, everyone needs to be EXTRA careful about NOT DROPPING the chopsticks or any utensils onto the floor. After dinner, we put out my favorite thing - the candy box. The candy box is filled with different candies, to be offered for guests or just for us to eat. It signifies a sweet beginning of the New Year. When the day of Lunar New Year comes, I have to eat vegan in the morning, as a form of spiritual cleansing. During this period of 15 days, I am not to buy shoes, because it sounds like a "sigh". We are not suppose to sweep because the broom is "sweeping away the luck and fortune." Two new years, completely different customs and traditions. This goes to show that even for a holiday such as New Year, they are viewed with completely different meaning. I, after fully understanding the Chinese traditions, found it a bit tedious and constraining to follow all the different customs of celebrating the Lunar New Year. Shouldn't celebrating the New Year be a bit more relaxing as opposed to so many "rules?"
Promiscuous vs. Conservatism
I'm going to begin talking about a topic we can all relate to, celebrity gossip. Sex scandals and homemade sex tapes are all over the net and it seems that every three weeks another celebrity on TMZ for a nipple slip or something more promiscuous. Now I'll compare to the Edison Chen Scandal that happened in Hong Kong that caused a media riot through Hong Kong, China, and even carried to America. It was the headline for Chinese American newspapers for two months. Youtube hits soared for Edison's apology video. Thus, it seems like a sex video just fuel the American celebrities fame and keeps the flame going. Britney Spears is coming out with hit music and her sex scandal seem to be a shadow as another female celebrity steps in the spotlight with something exposed. On the other hand, Mr. Chen's career is in the gutter. There is almost no chance I will be seeing his face in Hong Kong media anymore. The Chinese shun those in the media who are promiscuous. But under American influence, I've been numbed by all the scandals and viewed Mr. Chen's scandal as just "another piece of news" and its nothing to be blown out of proportion in my opinion.
Bringing this idea of promiscuity and conservatism, I come back to a more regional aspect, something that we can see for ourselves.
I would first have to say I'm not at all trying to offend anyone, and that this is a generalization based solely on what I observe everyday. It may not apply to those reading this passage.
From living in New York and traveling to Hong Kong, I see that the way of dressing and behaviors are very different. In New York, girls are dressed more openly. American girls are more liberating and are not afraid to show a little skin. It's shocking how they're openly flirty with all the guys everywhere - in the subways, in the streets, everywhere. A girl is sitting on a guy's lap on the subway, a girl is loosening her belt to show a guy her tattoo on her hip. These acts in the streets of New York may seen normal, but in Hong Kong, this is rare. Girls are dressed more conservatively, cautious of being too revealing. They maintain their space between guys and keep their distance. As for me, I'm for the Chinese way of dressing conservatively and keeping it PG in the public.
So what will it be? Am I more inclined towards the American culture or Chinese culture? I would say, both. I don't identify myself with just one, but a mixture of the two.
Fun vs. rules
There's different traditions when it comes to celebrating New Years. For Americans, it may be watching the ball drop at midnight, going out to parties with friends and family, and just enjoying that night for one day. In my family, Lunar New Year celebration lasts for 15 days. And the preparation for the New Year isn't even accounted for in those 15 days. Two or three days before the actual day of the Lunar New Year, there's the cleaning and tidying up the house. This tradition can be compared with American culture of Spring cleaning. However, the significant meaning in the Chinese culture is a fresh start for a new year. Floors need to be scrubbed, rooms need to be cleaned, dust needs to be wiped. Decorations are put up around the house. Then on the eve of Lunar New Year, my entire family needs to get together for dinner. During this dinner, everyone needs to be EXTRA careful about NOT DROPPING the chopsticks or any utensils onto the floor. After dinner, we put out my favorite thing - the candy box. The candy box is filled with different candies, to be offered for guests or just for us to eat. It signifies a sweet beginning of the New Year. When the day of Lunar New Year comes, I have to eat vegan in the morning, as a form of spiritual cleansing. During this period of 15 days, I am not to buy shoes, because it sounds like a "sigh". We are not suppose to sweep because the broom is "sweeping away the luck and fortune." Two new years, completely different customs and traditions. This goes to show that even for a holiday such as New Year, they are viewed with completely different meaning. I, after fully understanding the Chinese traditions, found it a bit tedious and constraining to follow all the different customs of celebrating the Lunar New Year. Shouldn't celebrating the New Year be a bit more relaxing as opposed to so many "rules?"
Promiscuous vs. Conservatism
I'm going to begin talking about a topic we can all relate to, celebrity gossip. Sex scandals and homemade sex tapes are all over the net and it seems that every three weeks another celebrity on TMZ for a nipple slip or something more promiscuous. Now I'll compare to the Edison Chen Scandal that happened in Hong Kong that caused a media riot through Hong Kong, China, and even carried to America. It was the headline for Chinese American newspapers for two months. Youtube hits soared for Edison's apology video. Thus, it seems like a sex video just fuel the American celebrities fame and keeps the flame going. Britney Spears is coming out with hit music and her sex scandal seem to be a shadow as another female celebrity steps in the spotlight with something exposed. On the other hand, Mr. Chen's career is in the gutter. There is almost no chance I will be seeing his face in Hong Kong media anymore. The Chinese shun those in the media who are promiscuous. But under American influence, I've been numbed by all the scandals and viewed Mr. Chen's scandal as just "another piece of news" and its nothing to be blown out of proportion in my opinion.
Bringing this idea of promiscuity and conservatism, I come back to a more regional aspect, something that we can see for ourselves.
I would first have to say I'm not at all trying to offend anyone, and that this is a generalization based solely on what I observe everyday. It may not apply to those reading this passage.
From living in New York and traveling to Hong Kong, I see that the way of dressing and behaviors are very different. In New York, girls are dressed more openly. American girls are more liberating and are not afraid to show a little skin. It's shocking how they're openly flirty with all the guys everywhere - in the subways, in the streets, everywhere. A girl is sitting on a guy's lap on the subway, a girl is loosening her belt to show a guy her tattoo on her hip. These acts in the streets of New York may seen normal, but in Hong Kong, this is rare. Girls are dressed more conservatively, cautious of being too revealing. They maintain their space between guys and keep their distance. As for me, I'm for the Chinese way of dressing conservatively and keeping it PG in the public.
So what will it be? Am I more inclined towards the American culture or Chinese culture? I would say, both. I don't identify myself with just one, but a mixture of the two.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
648,086,400 and counting
Seconds pass by everyday. Unrealized, seemingly insignificant seconds.
Everyone asks, "Where did the time go?"
648,086,400 seconds. Time devoted to school. To dragonboating. To TV and sleep! To my family, my friends. To what I love.
Ever since I can remember, school has always been a part of my life as a student. From when to do homework to when I can watch my TV dramas, everything else has been planned around my school schedule. I'm working on pursuing my degree in accounting, but somewhere down the line, when I can actually afford it, I want to take piloting lessons and learn to fly a private plane. That dream, will take some time to accomplish.
I took up dragonboating, a water team sport, a couple of summers ago and fell in love with this sport! It's entirely a team sport. (definitely can't row a 2-ton boat by yourself!) I've participated in several races with my team, and sure, winning is great. But the team bonding every year is just incredible. Those are the moments I treasure and are unforgettable.
TV and SLEEP! Can't neglect those two! I LOVE to watch tv. I can spend a whole day watching my TVB dramas and my television dramas. I can't live without my tv. It's on most of the time, whether I'm watching it, or I just left it on for background noise. Sleep is sleep. I love to sleep, even though I don't get enough of it.
It's just so refreshing. My dreams are crazy and I happen to remember almost all the details of my dreams. What's not to love about sleep.
Lastly, my time goes out to my family and friends - people whom I love the most. They are the pillars of my life when I need support and guidance. They give me laughter, smiles, memories, tears. Everything that makes me who I am. I give as much time to them as I can, be there for them when I'm needed or not, and just do everything that I can for them.
648,086,400 seconds and counting. Time that has gone, but definitely not wasted.
Everyone asks, "Where did the time go?"
648,086,400 seconds. Time devoted to school. To dragonboating. To TV and sleep! To my family, my friends. To what I love.
Ever since I can remember, school has always been a part of my life as a student. From when to do homework to when I can watch my TV dramas, everything else has been planned around my school schedule. I'm working on pursuing my degree in accounting, but somewhere down the line, when I can actually afford it, I want to take piloting lessons and learn to fly a private plane. That dream, will take some time to accomplish.
I took up dragonboating, a water team sport, a couple of summers ago and fell in love with this sport! It's entirely a team sport. (definitely can't row a 2-ton boat by yourself!) I've participated in several races with my team, and sure, winning is great. But the team bonding every year is just incredible. Those are the moments I treasure and are unforgettable.
TV and SLEEP! Can't neglect those two! I LOVE to watch tv. I can spend a whole day watching my TVB dramas and my television dramas. I can't live without my tv. It's on most of the time, whether I'm watching it, or I just left it on for background noise. Sleep is sleep. I love to sleep, even though I don't get enough of it.
It's just so refreshing. My dreams are crazy and I happen to remember almost all the details of my dreams. What's not to love about sleep.
Lastly, my time goes out to my family and friends - people whom I love the most. They are the pillars of my life when I need support and guidance. They give me laughter, smiles, memories, tears. Everything that makes me who I am. I give as much time to them as I can, be there for them when I'm needed or not, and just do everything that I can for them.
648,086,400 seconds and counting. Time that has gone, but definitely not wasted.
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