After having 3 hours training and get my fingerprinted, I will become a mentor of a 10th grade student.
During the training, I was shocked that the middle school students in US have so much social problems than kids in China. One lady, now a mom, told us that she was forced to leave home after her parents' divorce. At that time, she just graduated from the high school. If it weren't for his dad's partner, she couldn't gather herself quickly and go ahead. I find that people have similar experience are usually more mature but sometimes they becomes wierd and isolated. I am not sure how one can become mature without experiencing too much pains. That's why I am still so naive.
In class, we were trained to reframe our drinking/sex experiences and we were particularly taught how to handle the situation when a middle school girl gets pregnant. The trainer emphasized "Although there are condom distribution centers in school." We were also told to be prepare for the unpunctuality of the mentee and how to cope with too reserved/too inquisitive kids. One thing important is that we need to understand the subtleness of establishing a relationship. For instance, when calling his/her home, we need to asking whether they would like us to be introduced.
At last, our trainer asked us, "What are the characteristics of the mentors?" Primary answers are integrity, caring, given selflessly, loving. Trainer pointed out that mentors need to be inspiring and supportive. When looking back to my past life, I have never had a mentor, which is a great pity. It will be great fun to have someone that you respect to care about you and advise you.
I like today's training, especially after hopping among 4 projects for the whole day. I am excited at the new role that I will play. Remember, now I have my fingerprinted and FBI will have my record. I need to behave myself. God, pls also bless me.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Monday, November 9, 2009
Nov 09
Ideas + Focus + Execution
Past doesn't represent future.
However, no past no future.
Don't enter the 2 players situation without any thoughts in the poker game.
Behind every rationalized reason there lies the real reason.
Use your power to fight for your rights.
It's your passion and commitment that make the difference.
Past doesn't represent future.
However, no past no future.
Don't enter the 2 players situation without any thoughts in the poker game.
Behind every rationalized reason there lies the real reason.
Use your power to fight for your rights.
It's your passion and commitment that make the difference.
Friday, November 6, 2009
This is it - Michael Jackson
Stage is set for him. Music is controlled by him. His unparralleled creativity and imagination allow his dance and music to shine for ages and will shine forever. His music will never die.
He is the King of Pop. He created the church of Rock & Roll. He knows every tempo of his music, knows the exact moment to seize the attention of the audience, knows where to stop naturally and pose classically, knows every movements and expressions of the dancers around him.
His talent brings him fame and fortune but never brings him happiness, peacefulness and warmth.
Besides his music and dance, people do not care about other shining parts of him. They ignore his love for nature, for people and for world. They ignore his struggle to remain pure in the dirt. They ignore the fact that he has been hurted by the public all the time. Business is business. People made up every news of him to become rich.
What can I say? It is like a wierd circle that similar tragedy never ends. MJ will not be the first and last person that experiences such torture.
But, but please let us remember his words that MJ said during the rehearsal, "Love is the most important thing. "
God bless MJ. God bless us.
He is the King of Pop. He created the church of Rock & Roll. He knows every tempo of his music, knows the exact moment to seize the attention of the audience, knows where to stop naturally and pose classically, knows every movements and expressions of the dancers around him.
His talent brings him fame and fortune but never brings him happiness, peacefulness and warmth.
Besides his music and dance, people do not care about other shining parts of him. They ignore his love for nature, for people and for world. They ignore his struggle to remain pure in the dirt. They ignore the fact that he has been hurted by the public all the time. Business is business. People made up every news of him to become rich.
What can I say? It is like a wierd circle that similar tragedy never ends. MJ will not be the first and last person that experiences such torture.
But, but please let us remember his words that MJ said during the rehearsal, "Love is the most important thing. "
God bless MJ. God bless us.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
阳光灿烂的冬天
纽约的秋天瞬间而过，温度开始降到很低。可是太阳似乎还在眷顾北半球的， 每天阳光都准时地给了人们带来温暖。
昨晚走在街上，心里有些疲惫。 突然看到迎面走来一对情侣，一个搂在另一个的腰间，感觉很温馨。当他们走近的时候，发现原来是一对男性， 但是还是感觉那样的自然和和谐。
我突然想，如果世界上换成都是同性间的爱情会是怎么样? Then will we think it unacceptable if one man and one lady make out? Or Does it really matter?
Love shouldn't have any boundary, isn't it?
昨晚走在街上，心里有些疲惫。 突然看到迎面走来一对情侣，一个搂在另一个的腰间，感觉很温馨。当他们走近的时候，发现原来是一对男性， 但是还是感觉那样的自然和和谐。
我突然想，如果世界上换成都是同性间的爱情会是怎么样? Then will we think it unacceptable if one man and one lady make out? Or Does it really matter?
Love shouldn't have any boundary, isn't it?
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
The story before the data; The data behind the story.
My counselor is a senior manager that always has a story for the data at hand.
My mentor is a senior manager that always has the data to support a story.
If you think they are the same, you are wrong. They have totally different mindsets for valuation.
I asked myself today what matters more, a charming story or solid data?
I choose the latter.
My mentor is a senior manager that always has the data to support a story.
If you think they are the same, you are wrong. They have totally different mindsets for valuation.
I asked myself today what matters more, a charming story or solid data?
I choose the latter.
Monday, October 19, 2009
Music - Oct 09
"Bella Luna"
Mystery the moonA hole in the skyA supernatural nightlightSo full but often rightA pair of eyes a closin' oneA chosen child of golden sunA marble dog that chases carsTo farthest reaches of the beach and far beyond into the swimming sea of starsA cosmic fish they love to kissThey're giving birth to constellationNo riffs and oh no reservationIf they should fall you get a wish or dedicationMay I suggest you get the bestFor nothing less than you and ILet's take a chance as this romance is rising over before we lose the lightingOh bella bella pleaseBella you beautiful lunaOh bella do what you doDo do do do doYou are an illuminating anchorOf leagues to infinite numberCrashing waves and breaking thunderTiding the ebb and flows of hungerYou're dancing naked there for meYou expose all memoryYou make the most of boundaryYou're the ghost of royalty imposing loveYou are the queen and king combining everythingIntertwining like a ring around the finger of a girlI'm just a singer, you're the worldAll I can bring yaIs the language of a loverBella luna, my beautiful, beautiful moonHow you swoon me like no otherMay I suggest you get the bestOf your wish may I insistThat no contest for little you or smaller IA larger chance happened, all them they lieOn the rise, on the brink of our livesBella pleaseBella you beautiful lunaOh bella do what you doBella luna, my beautiful, beautiful moonHow you swoon me like no other, oh oh oh
Desperado,
why dont you come to your senses? You been out ridin fences for so long nowOh, youre a hard oneI know that you got your reasonsThese things that are pleasin youCan hurt you somehowDon you draw the queen of diamonds, boyShell beat you if shes ableYou know the queen of heats is always your best betNow it seems to me, some fine thingsHave been laid upon your tableBut you only want the ones that you cant getDesperado, oh, you aint gettin no yougerYour pain and your hunger, theyre drivin you homeAnd freedom, oh freedom well, thats just some people talkinYour prison is walking through this world all aloneDont your feet get cold in the winter time? The sky wont snow and the sun wont shineIts hard to tell the night time from the dayYoure loosin all your highs and lowsAint it funny how the feeling goes away? Desperado, why dont you come to your senses? Come down from your fences, open the gateIt may be rainin, but theres a rainbow above youYou better let somebody love you, before its too late.
I'm Yours
Well you done done me and you bet I felt itI tried to be chill but you're so hot that I meltedI fell right through the cracksAnd now I'm trying to get backBefore the cool done run outI'll be giving it my bestestNothing's going to stop me but divine interventionI reckon it's again my turn to win some or learn someI won't hesitate no more, no moreIt cannot wait, I'm yoursWell open up your mind and see like meOpen up your plans and damn you're freeLook into your heart and you'll find love love loveListen to the music of the moment maybe sing with meI love peaceful melodyIt's your God-forsaken right to be loved love loved love lovedSo I won't hesitate no more, no moreIt cannot wait I'm sureThere's no need to complicateOur time is shortThis is our fate, I'm yoursI've been spending way too long checking my tongue in the mirrorAnd bending over backwards just to try to see it clearerMy breath fogged up the glassAnd so I drew a new face and laughedI guess what i'ma saying is there ain't no better reasonTo rid yourself of vanity and just go with the seasonsIt's what we aim to doOur name is our virtueI won't hesitate no more, no moreIt cannot wait I'm sureThere's no need to complicateOur time is shortThis is our fate, I'm yoursWell no no, well open up your mind and see like meOpen up your plans and damn you're freeLook into your heart and you'll find the sky is yoursListen to the music of the moment come and dance with meA lá one big family (2nd time: A lá happy family; 3rd time: A lá peaceful melody)It's your God-forsaken right to be loved love love loveI won't hesitate no more, no moreIt cannot wait, I'm sureThere's no need to complicateOur time is shortThis is our fate, I'm yoursNo please, don't complicateOur time is shortThis is our fate, I'm yoursNo please, don't hesitateNo more, no moreIt cannot waitThe sky is yours!
Kiss From A Rose
There used to be a graying tower alone on the seaYou became the light on the dark side of meLove remained a drug that's the high and not the pillBut did you knowThat when it snowsMy eyes become large andThe light that you shine can be seenThere is so much a man can tell youSo much he can sayYou remain my power, my pleasure, my painBaby, to me you're like a growing addiction that I can't denyWon't you tell me is that healthy, baby?But did you knowThat when it snowsMy eyes become large andThe light that you shine can be seenBaby, I compare you to a kiss from a rose on the graveOoh, the more I get of you, stranger it feels, yeahNow that your rose is in bloomA light hits the gloom on the grayBut did you knowThat when it snowsMy eyes become large andThe light that you shine can be seenBaby, I might compare you to a kiss from a rose on the graveOoh, the more I get of you, stranger it feels, yeahNow that your rose is in bloomA light hits the gloom on the grayI've been kissed from a rose on the graveOoh, the stranger it feels, yeahNow that your rose is in bloomA light hits the gloom on the grayI've been kissed from a roseI've been kissed from a roseBaby, to me you're like a growing addictionWon't you tell me is that healthy ways and healthy waysAnd healthy ways and healthy waysAnd healthy ways and healthy ways
Mystery the moonA hole in the skyA supernatural nightlightSo full but often rightA pair of eyes a closin' oneA chosen child of golden sunA marble dog that chases carsTo farthest reaches of the beach and far beyond into the swimming sea of starsA cosmic fish they love to kissThey're giving birth to constellationNo riffs and oh no reservationIf they should fall you get a wish or dedicationMay I suggest you get the bestFor nothing less than you and ILet's take a chance as this romance is rising over before we lose the lightingOh bella bella pleaseBella you beautiful lunaOh bella do what you doDo do do do doYou are an illuminating anchorOf leagues to infinite numberCrashing waves and breaking thunderTiding the ebb and flows of hungerYou're dancing naked there for meYou expose all memoryYou make the most of boundaryYou're the ghost of royalty imposing loveYou are the queen and king combining everythingIntertwining like a ring around the finger of a girlI'm just a singer, you're the worldAll I can bring yaIs the language of a loverBella luna, my beautiful, beautiful moonHow you swoon me like no otherMay I suggest you get the bestOf your wish may I insistThat no contest for little you or smaller IA larger chance happened, all them they lieOn the rise, on the brink of our livesBella pleaseBella you beautiful lunaOh bella do what you doBella luna, my beautiful, beautiful moonHow you swoon me like no other, oh oh oh
Desperado,
why dont you come to your senses? You been out ridin fences for so long nowOh, youre a hard oneI know that you got your reasonsThese things that are pleasin youCan hurt you somehowDon you draw the queen of diamonds, boyShell beat you if shes ableYou know the queen of heats is always your best betNow it seems to me, some fine thingsHave been laid upon your tableBut you only want the ones that you cant getDesperado, oh, you aint gettin no yougerYour pain and your hunger, theyre drivin you homeAnd freedom, oh freedom well, thats just some people talkinYour prison is walking through this world all aloneDont your feet get cold in the winter time? The sky wont snow and the sun wont shineIts hard to tell the night time from the dayYoure loosin all your highs and lowsAint it funny how the feeling goes away? Desperado, why dont you come to your senses? Come down from your fences, open the gateIt may be rainin, but theres a rainbow above youYou better let somebody love you, before its too late.
I'm Yours
Well you done done me and you bet I felt itI tried to be chill but you're so hot that I meltedI fell right through the cracksAnd now I'm trying to get backBefore the cool done run outI'll be giving it my bestestNothing's going to stop me but divine interventionI reckon it's again my turn to win some or learn someI won't hesitate no more, no moreIt cannot wait, I'm yoursWell open up your mind and see like meOpen up your plans and damn you're freeLook into your heart and you'll find love love loveListen to the music of the moment maybe sing with meI love peaceful melodyIt's your God-forsaken right to be loved love loved love lovedSo I won't hesitate no more, no moreIt cannot wait I'm sureThere's no need to complicateOur time is shortThis is our fate, I'm yoursI've been spending way too long checking my tongue in the mirrorAnd bending over backwards just to try to see it clearerMy breath fogged up the glassAnd so I drew a new face and laughedI guess what i'ma saying is there ain't no better reasonTo rid yourself of vanity and just go with the seasonsIt's what we aim to doOur name is our virtueI won't hesitate no more, no moreIt cannot wait I'm sureThere's no need to complicateOur time is shortThis is our fate, I'm yoursWell no no, well open up your mind and see like meOpen up your plans and damn you're freeLook into your heart and you'll find the sky is yoursListen to the music of the moment come and dance with meA lá one big family (2nd time: A lá happy family; 3rd time: A lá peaceful melody)It's your God-forsaken right to be loved love love loveI won't hesitate no more, no moreIt cannot wait, I'm sureThere's no need to complicateOur time is shortThis is our fate, I'm yoursNo please, don't complicateOur time is shortThis is our fate, I'm yoursNo please, don't hesitateNo more, no moreIt cannot waitThe sky is yours!
Kiss From A Rose
There used to be a graying tower alone on the seaYou became the light on the dark side of meLove remained a drug that's the high and not the pillBut did you knowThat when it snowsMy eyes become large andThe light that you shine can be seenThere is so much a man can tell youSo much he can sayYou remain my power, my pleasure, my painBaby, to me you're like a growing addiction that I can't denyWon't you tell me is that healthy, baby?But did you knowThat when it snowsMy eyes become large andThe light that you shine can be seenBaby, I compare you to a kiss from a rose on the graveOoh, the more I get of you, stranger it feels, yeahNow that your rose is in bloomA light hits the gloom on the grayBut did you knowThat when it snowsMy eyes become large andThe light that you shine can be seenBaby, I might compare you to a kiss from a rose on the graveOoh, the more I get of you, stranger it feels, yeahNow that your rose is in bloomA light hits the gloom on the grayI've been kissed from a rose on the graveOoh, the stranger it feels, yeahNow that your rose is in bloomA light hits the gloom on the grayI've been kissed from a roseI've been kissed from a roseBaby, to me you're like a growing addictionWon't you tell me is that healthy ways and healthy waysAnd healthy ways and healthy waysAnd healthy ways and healthy ways
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