Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is coming soon. Just thought this would be the time to express my gratitude. First of all, really want to thank the wonderful students and Ms. Hollrah for helping me out this semester. Their energy and spirit amazes me. Also, want to thank the teachers and volunteers who make this culture exchange project run smoothly. Second of all, I want to thank Eric for his never ending support and care. Because of him, I feel like I am stronger to take on more responsibilities and accomplisher something bigger. Also want to thank my friends and family for being there for me. I am thankful.

A memorable page in Human History

Small World

My friend, Tomoko Tanekura from my exchange student program at Saint' Mary of the Woods college in Indiana, 1O years ago found me on gmail today!!! Can you believe that? I thought we loose touch ^^ Isn't this a small world? I really think we should thank Google, such an innovative cooperation, that makes a lot of things possible in this world.

Sincereity

Chat with Sumi this morning. My impression of her is positive, sincere and energetic. S he sent a letter to other teachers explaining her and her students' progress on our project. I was so touched when she told me her students was able to reflect on immigration issues becasue of our project. I am so excited to hear this. Afterall, we are all like fish living in water. The longer we stay indoctrinated by the norm, the lesser chance we have to change our surroundings, which greatly influnce who we are. This is usually how we react to experiences 1. eye opening experience 2. seeking change 3. reinevnting yourself
But of course you can refuse to change, but WHY? I just feel it's silly and VERY boring to refuse to change.

Relationship

Had a long talk with two friends who are deeply in love, yet deeply confused at the same time (:S). I am really worried about them and was afraid that one worng decision from one side can ruin a potential bright future among them. I will pray for them and hope they will be all right.

Proposal Meeting

Passed my proposal Yeah! feel there are still so many things piling up in my to do list. Spent a great weekend with B and H. Wish Eric and be there with me, had it not be his Gout.....I guess illeness or a big event in your life can change how you perceive things completely.

Finished the book "pay it forward" H and I were joking about having the same assignemnt for her kids as well ^^

Visit Jamie in Houston

Jamie transfered to Houston. Eric and I visited him over the weekend. His house looks very nice. Needs just a but of TLC and family ^^