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Family Day

Aug 14, 2011

It must have been close to a month since our family of 10 had our regular Sunday dimsum! Gained a new perspective on my family’s Canada vacation after listening to my sister’s and brother-in-law’s narratives. Saddened to know how my father was disrespected and neglected by his 2 elder grand-kids. Perhaps they’re still too young to be considerate of others. If only they know the hardship that their grandpa had toiled through for the family that they take it for granted now.

Prayed my weekly prayers for my family. May God be merciful to me and my family.

RTHK Programmes

Aug 13, 2011

Continued my indulgence in the RTHK treasure trove… Watched the entire series of the new <<香港故事>>, it was about mentorship of a variety of trades, brings back memories of all the teachers/mentors who had taught me in the past. I’m thankful to have so many people willing to teach and guide me in the many stages of my life. Also watched all the episodes of <<一腳成名•踏上英超路>>, it’s quite uplifting seeing teens putting in all their energy pursuing their dreams. I know I’m too old to talk about dreams athletically, perhaps my last goal is to complete one full marathon in my lifetime, but I’ve yet to push myself into any kind of training.

<<越扭越有計>>

Aug 11, 2011

The kids were out visiting their grandparents the whole day, and I was alone in the house with nothing to do. It was a bit too hot to go outside, and I thought about doing some work for my freelancing, but ended up persuading myself to wait for the kids to move back to their renovated apartment in less than 2 weeks.

It must have been many months since I browsed through the RTHK archive for their quality TV programmes, I had spent much of my day watching all 10 episodes of <<越扭越有計>>! I must be getting old as I was never quite interested in social issues before. I do have the heart to help the less fortunate in the society, but the thinking alone can’t solve any issues, what is it that I should do?!

Family’s Back

Aug 8, 2011

My father, niece and nephews, sister, and brother-in-law are back from their Canada vacation. The kids had a blast, but the adults must had endured a tiresome 20+ days. Regardless, I’m just glad that they’re back safe and sound.

One of my worrying anticipation couldn’t be avoided – after seeing my sister’s family in Toronto, my father’s fervent anti-christian character returned. I don’t know the details of how my sister became a stumbling block and turned my father into such an anti-christian many years ago, but it just seems like my weekly prayers for my parents since the new year was a bit meaningless. And to make things even more complicated, my eldest nephew, who openly confesses his christian faith, has yet to reveal the good characters of a believer, he even made my father cry during the trip!

Oh Lord, please be merciful to my family.

Hottest Day?!

Aug 7, 2011

Just when I thought the hottest days were behind us, the local temperature reached as high as 35 degrees today, the highest thus far for the summer! I sure hope the heat won’t last too long before the daily temperature starts its gradual decline.

I think one of my threestrip corydoras is dying. It may be related to the heat from the direct westerly sun, the water temperature reached to about 32 degrees! Please stay strong my fishes, the hottest days may very well be behind us now!

Extremely Hot Week

Aug 6, 2011

Hot weather warning had been issued every single day this week! Didn’t seem to be sleeping too well for the last few nights even though I turned on A/C, and I felt as though I was suffering from a persistent light fever during the day. Checked the climate data of HK, and there’s a good chance that the hottest days might be over.

Had been doing some preparation for my freelance work: archiving/backing-up and organizing my desktop files and folders; cleaning up my studio; designing our company logo… The pace is annoyingly slow, and I don’t think I can fully engage into my freelance work until late Aug. when the 3 kids in the house move back to their renovated apartment.

I know the world won’t stop spinning, and I’m not getting any younger, but please be patient with me.

Dissertation – PASSED!

Jul 28, 2011

Results were finally out this afternoon and I was happy to know that my dissertation received a satisfactory grade! I can finally tell the world that I’m done with school!! Had been asked many times whether I’m sure about not pursuing further studies, I can honestly say I’m definitely through with formal learning after 2 Master degrees and a total of 23 years of schooling in my lifetime! (Well, at least 99% sure, always good to leave myself a small exiting door.)

Nonetheless, I love learning and will probably spend a lifetime educating myself on the many different life’s lessons that are awaiting me.

Feeling a bit anxious about my road ahead, may God continue to lead and guide me to lead a life worthy of His praise…

Access Card Returned

Jul 25, 2011

Returned the access card to my lab/classroom this afternoon, that was my last piece of school property. Still waiting for my dissertation to be graded before I can tell the world that I finished school!

Debating if I should buy a laptop while I can still take advantage of the student discount. I don’t need it immediately, but I really want to setup a mobile workstation so that I can work on the clients’ office if necessary for my freelance work. One of the reasons that I wanted to kick-start my freelance work again is the potential freedom to work anywhere as long as I have my computer and an internet connection…

Week Without Kids

Jul 24, 2011

The apartment had been very quiet since my father, nephews and niece went to Canada for vacation. I’ve spent much of the week mocking up a design for a website revamp project, signalling my return to the freelance scene.

Had been asked a few times about my career now that I don’t have to attend school anymore (can’t say I’ve finished just yet as my dissertation still hasn’t been graded). It seems odd to some people that I wasn’t looking for a full-time job, and I don’t like telling people that I want to start a small business for that seems kind of haughty. But that’s really what I wanted to do all these years. The idea of entrepreneurship never left my mind, I can still vividly remember the wonderful and exciting experience of working for a start-up company for my first 2 co-op terms. How awesome it would be to resurrect that experience once again?! Now seems to be the right time too as I don’t have any economic burden from my family, and I’m still single with plenty of time on my hands! Besides, I’m not getting any younger, don’t think I can still have the energy and bravery to start a business if I find myself a full-time job again…

Oh God, may You continue to lead and guide me into a career that’s meaningful, rewarding, economically viable, and (above all) able to glorify Your Name!

Painting

Jul 18, 2011

Ventured into painting in the last few days, still haven’t quite got the hang of it. But I’ll have to put the little hobby aside and get serious with my freelance work once again now that the kids in the house are off to Canada for their summer vacation. No more excuses to slack off work!