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February 22 Valentine's DayIt’s a day for those happy lovers. So I just pretend it does not exist. With a big backpack on my shoulder, I walked in a drizzle in County Durham, just like a snail creeping with its dream. It was still dark outside on the way to library at eight in the morning. Strange people were passing by, load was heavy and the way ahead was such a blur. I stopped at crossroads, feeling so confused. Cathedral’s bell was ringing, ringing for someone who was leaving. Sunshine came out from heavy clouds, as the flock rose. Vagabonds were leaning against a tree. There’s nothing new under the sun. I was a little depressed and lonely then.
However, the low spirit passed quickly. My friends and housemates held a dinner party in the evening. We were cooking together, sharing recipes, discussing political issues, comparing culture differences, talking and laughing. We enjoyed good Chinese stir-fries and Greek snacks, nice music, beautiful roses and a funny movie after dinner. Last year on this day, friends and I was playing basketball and rock crafting in gymnasium in Salt Lake City. The year before last year on the Valentine's Day, I was spending time with my families. See, there are more things than a boyfriend can make you happy. We want to stand on our own feet and will not rest hopes on others. Be tough and independent! January 27 EnticementThere is a Chinese Fable : Once there was a llittle bear who found a cornfield where grew lots of sweet corncob. He was so happy and broke off a big cob, but here he saw a bigger one. He threw the big cob and held the bigger cob in arms. However, a better one was found later, and so he broke off and threw, threw and broke off. However, there was still just one cob in his hand until he walked out of the field. There are always nice things ahead tricking you into giving your former choice up halfway. If you are not able to hold two or more cob at the same time, you'd better eat it up before you pick up another one.
Most of the young people in their late 20s have a comparetively clear long-term goal to achieve. And they could feel peace and happy by walking towards their intention. However, sometime, they stop, feeling puzzled, doubting if they are heading on the right track. Commonly, it happens on account of enticement. And in lots of occasions, enticement appears in the shape of opportunity, and it makes your heart pump harder, your blood run faster, and your pupil dilated . If you make a dicesion on this condition, generally, it won't be a good one. And the craziest part is somtime, you cann't differentiate between enticement and opportunities even if you calm down. In my view, the reason is you are not sensible enough of yourselves: you don't know how much you can manage at the same time, just like the bear. January 20 ConfidenceMany people admire those who are sure of themselves. But the confidence, which is essential for inner peace, is not come from nowhere. Not only things they’ve done, but also plans for the future make them believe in themselves. They know where they go.I traveled around the world and aspired to nothing but trying to find out what's my goal in life. Career? Knowledge? True friends? More experiences? A man then a family? What will make me and my beloved truly happy? Just being me, or following social and culture requirement? I am not sure yet. There were too much happened to China, to me in 2008, so it’s time of introspection. I really want to make a progress and hope things will blossom after this year.The best of course will hang in there and tough it out!December 31 New Year's ResolutionsJapanese: pass JLPT-4
Finance: pass CFA-1
Insurance: apply ANZIIF junior qualification
Learn Jolin's “Dancer”
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