Thomas' school has this event every year this time and they dressed up like cowboys and cowgirls and kindergartens danced 'Cotton-Eyed Joe' in the gym.
Thomas with his partner , also his play buddy Sean were so funny in the dance field. They're holding arms and dancing around circles. They both fell down the floor several times and laughing.
Saturday, October 27, 2007
转载一篇读的文章
Jackie 一阵不换工作就觉得无聊，劝她也无用，看看这篇写的我同意：
“每个在职场上的朋友，不论是搞技术、做学问、搞管理，时间长了，大概都会有点厌倦，觉得朝九晚五、千篇一律的生活没有什么挑战性。于是呢，就会想着跳槽，换了新工作、涨了工资，是会爽一阵，但迟早又会陷入原有的循环之中。我个人的感觉是，要学会在现有的工作中寻找乐趣，才能真正感受到工作的乐趣。工作不仅是一张支票而已，工作是生活的一部分。曾听到有人说：“我啊，是上班一条虫，下班一条龙”。我是不同意这种心态的，如果这样，生活的三分之一是在熬时间，岂不是太对不住自己了？对我来说，带着好心情去上班，是一个基本点。每天早晨，梳洗完毕，身上是洁净清新的感觉。穿戴完毕，出门之前，我总会在门厅的落地镜前“孤芳自赏”一下，给自己一个微笑，心情一下就明亮起来。
说到穿戴，各个公司的dress code不同，各人的着装风格也迥异，但大方得体是职场的不二原则吧。如果穿衬衫、套装，还是Dry Clean为好，每周小小的一笔投资，可以省去很多自己洗熨的时间，而且整整齐齐的真的很“提气” 。好心情当然不止于外表整齐啦，在一天的繁忙琐事中，“提”起来的气也很容易被“泄”掉。我的一个应对之招是“换位思考”。比如开会，是很烦人的事，但我把它们当作提高英文的好机会，别人发言时，我就想，如果是我，我该如何表述，有时感到别人的用词或语气更好，我就悄悄记在心里，也算是学习吧。有时不是自己主持会议，我就在心里演练，想如果我是主持该如何掌握节奏，这样也就不感到枯燥了。不让压力影响心情，也是很重要的一点。记得我以前有一件广告衫，上面印着“压力之下，毫无惧色” 。我也有连续加班、疲惫得腰酸背痛的时候；也有和老板同事争执、或遇到不公正对待而暗自垂泪的时候。这时我就想，压力是外在的、不可控制的，心情是我自己的，退一步海阔天空嘛。这么一“阿Ｑ” ，压力也就随风而逝了。我保持好心情的另一个办法是在工作中交朋友。当你在工作场所有了朋友，公司就不仅仅是一个埋头干事的地方了，而真正成为日常生活的一个延伸。我是恋旧的人，不常换工作，在一个地方久了，和同事就熟了。自然而然就有了不同的朋友圈子，有一同吃午饭的伙伴、有一起打球的球友、有Happy Hour喝一杯的酒友。有了这些朋友，上班就不单纯是工作上的枯燥事务了，而有了其他的色彩。
保持好心情的最后一个绝招是“拿着鸡毛当令箭” （笑）。很多聪明人往往因为太聪明而感到工作没有什么挑战性。常听到有些朋友抱怨：这点小事还值得这么费劲，给我一小时就做好了。但公司里（特别是大公司）往往是要team work，所以把小事当大事来做，是很重要的。做Project Plan、开会、follow up，反正“拿着鸡毛当令箭”就对了，这样自己高高兴兴地把工作做了，还体现了professional的精神，何乐而不为呢？
让我们都带着好心情去上班吧！”
“每个在职场上的朋友，不论是搞技术、做学问、搞管理，时间长了，大概都会有点厌倦，觉得朝九晚五、千篇一律的生活没有什么挑战性。于是呢，就会想着跳槽，换了新工作、涨了工资，是会爽一阵，但迟早又会陷入原有的循环之中。我个人的感觉是，要学会在现有的工作中寻找乐趣，才能真正感受到工作的乐趣。工作不仅是一张支票而已，工作是生活的一部分。曾听到有人说：“我啊，是上班一条虫，下班一条龙”。我是不同意这种心态的，如果这样，生活的三分之一是在熬时间，岂不是太对不住自己了？对我来说，带着好心情去上班，是一个基本点。每天早晨，梳洗完毕，身上是洁净清新的感觉。穿戴完毕，出门之前，我总会在门厅的落地镜前“孤芳自赏”一下，给自己一个微笑，心情一下就明亮起来。
说到穿戴，各个公司的dress code不同，各人的着装风格也迥异，但大方得体是职场的不二原则吧。如果穿衬衫、套装，还是Dry Clean为好，每周小小的一笔投资，可以省去很多自己洗熨的时间，而且整整齐齐的真的很“提气” 。好心情当然不止于外表整齐啦，在一天的繁忙琐事中，“提”起来的气也很容易被“泄”掉。我的一个应对之招是“换位思考”。比如开会，是很烦人的事，但我把它们当作提高英文的好机会，别人发言时，我就想，如果是我，我该如何表述，有时感到别人的用词或语气更好，我就悄悄记在心里，也算是学习吧。有时不是自己主持会议，我就在心里演练，想如果我是主持该如何掌握节奏，这样也就不感到枯燥了。不让压力影响心情，也是很重要的一点。记得我以前有一件广告衫，上面印着“压力之下，毫无惧色” 。我也有连续加班、疲惫得腰酸背痛的时候；也有和老板同事争执、或遇到不公正对待而暗自垂泪的时候。这时我就想，压力是外在的、不可控制的，心情是我自己的，退一步海阔天空嘛。这么一“阿Ｑ” ，压力也就随风而逝了。我保持好心情的另一个办法是在工作中交朋友。当你在工作场所有了朋友，公司就不仅仅是一个埋头干事的地方了，而真正成为日常生活的一个延伸。我是恋旧的人，不常换工作，在一个地方久了，和同事就熟了。自然而然就有了不同的朋友圈子，有一同吃午饭的伙伴、有一起打球的球友、有Happy Hour喝一杯的酒友。有了这些朋友，上班就不单纯是工作上的枯燥事务了，而有了其他的色彩。
保持好心情的最后一个绝招是“拿着鸡毛当令箭” （笑）。很多聪明人往往因为太聪明而感到工作没有什么挑战性。常听到有些朋友抱怨：这点小事还值得这么费劲，给我一小时就做好了。但公司里（特别是大公司）往往是要team work，所以把小事当大事来做，是很重要的。做Project Plan、开会、follow up，反正“拿着鸡毛当令箭”就对了，这样自己高高兴兴地把工作做了，还体现了professional的精神，何乐而不为呢？
让我们都带着好心情去上班吧！”
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Philippians 4:7
And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
「神所賜出人意外的平安，必在基督耶穌裡，保守你們的心懷意念。」（聖經腓立比書四章 7 節）
海洋深處有一個最鎮定的中心，人們稱它為「海墊褥」。無論海面波浪多大，狂風多猛，「海墊褥」決不會受到絲毫擾動。從海底裡撈起來的動植物的遺跡，能對我們證明：它們在海底裡數百年數千年之久，從來沒有受到絲毫擾動過。神的平安是永久的平安，像「海墊褥」一樣，是在人的最深處的 ── 是外面的困難和騷動所不能摸到的：凡進到神前的人，都能享受這樣的平安。
「神所賜出人意外的平安，必在基督耶穌裡，保守你們的心懷意念。」（聖經腓立比書四章 7 節）
海洋深處有一個最鎮定的中心，人們稱它為「海墊褥」。無論海面波浪多大，狂風多猛，「海墊褥」決不會受到絲毫擾動。從海底裡撈起來的動植物的遺跡，能對我們證明：它們在海底裡數百年數千年之久，從來沒有受到絲毫擾動過。神的平安是永久的平安，像「海墊褥」一樣，是在人的最深處的 ── 是外面的困難和騷動所不能摸到的：凡進到神前的人，都能享受這樣的平安。
Middle Kids
I read this today:
Middle kids are said to be great negotiators and peacemakers, with laid-back attitudes and a love of socializing. As such, they're thought to be natural schmoozers and consensus builders when they grow up. According to Linda Dunlap, Ph.D., a birth-order--theory expert and professor of psychology at Marist College in Poughkeepsie, New York, they're the most likely to move far from home once they grow up, partly because they're seeking a clear identity after having spent their early years sandwiched between sibs.
Some middle kids suffer from the firstborn's long shadow, and because of it, it's said, are prone to rebelliousness and competitiveness.
It's true, at least it's look like me.
Middle kids are said to be great negotiators and peacemakers, with laid-back attitudes and a love of socializing. As such, they're thought to be natural schmoozers and consensus builders when they grow up. According to Linda Dunlap, Ph.D., a birth-order--theory expert and professor of psychology at Marist College in Poughkeepsie, New York, they're the most likely to move far from home once they grow up, partly because they're seeking a clear identity after having spent their early years sandwiched between sibs.
Some middle kids suffer from the firstborn's long shadow, and because of it, it's said, are prone to rebelliousness and competitiveness.
It's true, at least it's look like me.
Monday, October 22, 2007
Humble
After Sunday School in the church Thomas told me that they learned bible story today " God rewards Humbles". And he asked me what was humble meant.
It's hard to explain this using bible words. I just told him that humble meant - listening teachers in the school, listening parents at home , be nice to your friends and willing to learning new things by listening other people.
It's hard to explain this using bible words. I just told him that humble meant - listening teachers in the school, listening parents at home , be nice to your friends and willing to learning new things by listening other people.
Pumpkin Patch
Thomas loves to do craft , especially in the pumpkin patch. We got several pumpkins during weekend and he couldn't wait for curving them.
He draw on the pumpkins and I help him to curving it and he also put some little candles inside the pumpkin and made a real nice lighted pumpkin.
He got some pumpkin seeds from school and wanted to plan it in the backyard. I promised to him to do some more this coming weekend with him.
He draw on the pumpkins and I help him to curving it and he also put some little candles inside the pumpkin and made a real nice lighted pumpkin.
He got some pumpkin seeds from school and wanted to plan it in the backyard. I promised to him to do some more this coming weekend with him.
First Time Played In The Front Of Judge
Thomas went to a music festival sponsored by Plano Music Teacher Association on Sunday and he played 'Up and down the keyboard' in the front of two judges.
He was so cool and calm without our presence. We watched him playing from outside the room. He looked so adorable while he dressed up.
After his playing he told me that one question that the judge asked him " how many beat in a quart note ? " he told me that he said 'one beat'.
I am so proud of him. It doesn't matter how good he played. I was amazed that he was so calm and confident because I didn't even know this festival was like this I thought it's more like a recital. He did so good.
He was so cool and calm without our presence. We watched him playing from outside the room. He looked so adorable while he dressed up.
After his playing he told me that one question that the judge asked him " how many beat in a quart note ? " he told me that he said 'one beat'.
I am so proud of him. It doesn't matter how good he played. I was amazed that he was so calm and confident because I didn't even know this festival was like this I thought it's more like a recital. He did so good.
Friday, October 19, 2007
Forever Young
很喜欢Rod Steward 的这首歌，特别是歌词：
May the good lord be with you
Down every road you roam
And may sunshine and happiness
Surround you when you’re far from home
And may you grow to be proud
Dignified and true
And do unto others
As you’d have done to you
Be courageous and be brave
And in my heart you’ll always stay
Forever young, forever young
Forever young, forever young
May good fortune be with you
May your guiding light be strong
Build a stairway to heaven
With a prince or a vagabond
And may you never love in vain
And in my heart you will remain
Forever young, forever young
Forever young, forever young
Forever young Forever young
And when you finally fly away
I'll be hoping that I served you well
For all the wisdom of a lifetime
No one can ever tell
But whatever road you choose
I’m right behind you, win or lose
Forever young, forever young
Forever young ,forever young
Forever young, forever young
For, forever young, forever young
May the good lord be with you
Down every road you roam
And may sunshine and happiness
Surround you when you’re far from home
And may you grow to be proud
Dignified and true
And do unto others
As you’d have done to you
Be courageous and be brave
And in my heart you’ll always stay
Forever young, forever young
Forever young, forever young
May good fortune be with you
May your guiding light be strong
Build a stairway to heaven
With a prince or a vagabond
And may you never love in vain
And in my heart you will remain
Forever young, forever young
Forever young, forever young
Forever young Forever young
And when you finally fly away
I'll be hoping that I served you well
For all the wisdom of a lifetime
No one can ever tell
But whatever road you choose
I’m right behind you, win or lose
Forever young, forever young
Forever young ,forever young
Forever young, forever young
For, forever young, forever young
What'd You Want To Be When You Grow Up?
"Mom , can I graduate from POPCS ? "
"Yes , you may"
"After graduated from Prince of Peace I want to be a teacher at POPCS. "
"That's awesome idea. How come ?"
" I saw Mac's mom today , she is a teacher at Prince of Peace and she always has her smile on her face. "
" Ann... I like your idea. "
"Yes , you may"
"After graduated from Prince of Peace I want to be a teacher at POPCS. "
"That's awesome idea. How come ?"
" I saw Mac's mom today , she is a teacher at Prince of Peace and she always has her smile on her face. "
" Ann... I like your idea. "
I've Got Peace Like A River
"I've got peace like a river;
I've got peace like a river;
I've got peace like a river in my soul;
I've got love like an ocean;
I've got love like an ocean;
I've got love like an ocean in my soul;
I've got joy like a fountain;
I've got joy like a fountain;
I've got joy like a fountain in my soul;"
This is one of songs I taught them in the Team Kids'class at church. It's a beautiful song. I actually learned at the same while I was teaching them. The enthusiasm of kids were very contagious. My heart felt soft and joy.
I've got peace like a river;
I've got peace like a river in my soul;
I've got love like an ocean;
I've got love like an ocean;
I've got love like an ocean in my soul;
I've got joy like a fountain;
I've got joy like a fountain;
I've got joy like a fountain in my soul;"
This is one of songs I taught them in the Team Kids'class at church. It's a beautiful song. I actually learned at the same while I was teaching them. The enthusiasm of kids were very contagious. My heart felt soft and joy.
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
一本好书 - 游子吟
我曾几年前读过这本书，没记错的话，作者是北大生物系研究生毕业。
http://www.oc.org/web/modules/tadbook2/index.php?op=view_one_book&book_sn=1&lang=schinese
http://www.oc.org/web/modules/tadbook2/index.php?op=view_one_book&book_sn=1&lang=schinese
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
转载-仰望星空
文/温家宝
我仰望星空，
它是那样寥廓而深邃；
那无穷的真理，
让我苦苦地求索、追随。
我仰望星空，
它是那样庄严而圣洁；
那凛然的正义，
让我充满热爱、感到敬畏。
我仰望星空，
它是那样自由而宁静；
那博大的胸怀，
让我的心灵栖息、依偎。
我仰望星空，
它是那样壮丽而光辉；
那永恒的炽热，
让我心中燃起希望的烈焰、响起春雷。
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