Book of the Week (#41): All That Glitters
This is the third book I recommended on my blog by Danielle Steel. Yes, she is one of my favorites as her books are so easy to read and...
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Angela
Jun 1, 20211 min read
Happy Birthday, Eric!
He came to this world a few days before his due date in June 1998. His father was away at a conference. The sign came in the middle of...
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Angela
May 31, 20211 min read
80/20 Rule
For tomorrow's Toastmasters meeting, the theme is 80/20 rule. Here is from our VP Education's weekly email: Over 100 years ago, an...
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Angela
May 30, 20211 min read
Sunday Reflections
"You will question your ambition today. You will wonder what is truly worth working for? Instead of always putting yourself first to get...
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Angela
May 28, 20211 min read
Dark Waltz
The name of this song got me the first time I read it. I didn't get it. When does dance have colors? The melody haunted me the first time...
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Angela
May 27, 20211 min read
An Inspiring Quote
"Networking is not about just connecting people. It's about connecting people with people, people with ideas, and people with...
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Angela
May 26, 20211 min read
Book of the Week (#40): Love Out Loud
This is the third book written by the same author and was recommended on my blog. The Mind Connection was love at first sight. Well, I...
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Angela
May 25, 20211 min read
Facebook Memory
Tonight at our weekly Toastmasters meeting, I chaired part of the meeting as Election Chair. It was a great session. We had 14 out of 25...
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Angela
May 24, 20211 min read
Commitment - What is Your Take?
“The biggest commitment you must keep is your commitment to yourself.” Neale Donald Walsch "Commitment means staying loyal to what you...
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Angela
May 23, 20211 min read
An Interview on Zoom (Part 2)
Here are the rest of the questions from the Zoom interview this coming Thursday. You've been super resilient in your professional life. I...
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Angela
May 22, 20211 min read
An Interview on Zoom (Part 1)
It is not a big deal. It is helping a Toastmaster friend with her Pathway project plus her new interest in the podcast. I have heard a...
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Angela
May 21, 20211 min read
Come Away with Me
It was many years ago, one afternoon I went to pick up my daughter from her friend's house. A song was playing when I walked into the...
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Angela
May 20, 20211 min read
LinkedIn Opportunities
On Thursdays, I write about anything related to Networking. I have written 55 entries under that category. I have to say, LinkedIn has...
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Angela
May 19, 20211 min read
Book of the Week (#39): Neighbors
Danielle Steel has already published 3 books in 2021 and we are only in May. She is my favorite writer. I can not keep up with her...
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Angela
May 18, 20211 min read
My Life in China (#14): My Career Path
When I finished my four-year studies and got my Bachelor of Arts, I was not even 20 years old. I didn't know where my career path could...
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Angela
May 17, 20211 min read
A Day of No Power
I did a search on my blog on the word "power" and it generated 8 entries containing that word including the two below: The Power of Power...
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Angela
May 16, 20212 min read
Bixi in the City
Do you use bixi? Today I used it for the first time this summer. It was my favorite way of traveling when I lived in the city. No need to...
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Angela
May 15, 20211 min read
First Biking Trip in 2021
Last weekend we got back our bikes tuned up by a Chinese friend called 大师 who owns a bike shop. Today is a perfect day to have our first...
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Angela
May 14, 20211 min read
The Prayer
There are many versions of this classic song but this duet is my favorite. Many years ago when I lived in Toronto, one day I walked into...
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