So, here I am with yet another blog about grad school stuff.
I sent out my first grad school application today...and it feels good. I'm not as 'jumpy' or 'excited' as I thought I might be. But, I am quite happy with my submissions, so let's wait and see.
The fun's just beginning. I have 5 (!) more applications to send out..Yikes!! My weekend's going to be busy writing essays and revising drafts..Oh what fun!!
On a separate note, my 2 year old cousin was out here to celebrate the American Thanksgiving last weekend, and he is so adorable. My parents gifted him a cute little tricycle, and he hasn't figured out how to pedal as yet. But he loves the colors and loves sitting on his tricycle. Ask him whose bicycle it is, and he will proudly respond - Danny's! :) :) So cute..coming back to my original topic..although he doesnt know how to pedal, he's figured out that if I push the bike back and forth, it's almost as if he is pedalling.. the lil fellow!!..he sits on the bike, looks at me with his big black eyes, bats those lashes, and says 'Akka! (= older sister) Pedal'. If I tell him, 'Danny pedal', he'll respond 'No, Akka pedal'...:) :)
Sheesh, kids I'm tellin ya..so smart!
I'm going to quote my dad here...
"We call our parents fools, so wise we grow, our kids will call us so"...lol!!!!!
Yep dada, I agree..
Friday, November 30, 2007
Sunday, November 25, 2007
Strange rules at work...
I've heard of some strange rules at work, but I think this story is the best.
I disagree with the idea, and the suggestion. I know that you have lingerie models in the high end stores, but the idea of creating a 'Camisole Day' and asking your staff to work in their lingerie sounds weird. Personally, unacceptable.
However, in Taiwan this is apparently acceptable, as long as the participation is voluntary. Of course, there are diverse views on every topic, here are two differing viewpoints on this specific issue:
Zhang Yufeng, 32, a mother of two, admitted: "I have been on a strict diet to get ready for the day. When I was trying on my outfit at home, my husband told me I should dress like this every day."
Wu Juanyu complained: "Some women may feel forced to join in because of peer pressure and job competition. I don't know if the company is selling underwear or women's bodies."
We live in a strange world, and it becomes stranger as every minute passes on! :)
I disagree with the idea, and the suggestion. I know that you have lingerie models in the high end stores, but the idea of creating a 'Camisole Day' and asking your staff to work in their lingerie sounds weird. Personally, unacceptable.
However, in Taiwan this is apparently acceptable, as long as the participation is voluntary. Of course, there are diverse views on every topic, here are two differing viewpoints on this specific issue:
Zhang Yufeng, 32, a mother of two, admitted: "I have been on a strict diet to get ready for the day. When I was trying on my outfit at home, my husband told me I should dress like this every day."
Wu Juanyu complained: "Some women may feel forced to join in because of peer pressure and job competition. I don't know if the company is selling underwear or women's bodies."
We live in a strange world, and it becomes stranger as every minute passes on! :)
Thursday, November 22, 2007
First Snow of the Season
Yesterday night, at 2am I was staring out my window when I saw the season's first flakes hit the ground. I woke up today and saw a white carpet outside my window.
Everytime I see the ground carpeted with the season's first snow, I am fascinated.
I wish I was 5 years old, and I could run outside and make snow angels or have a snow fight with friends. We have a 2 year old in the house today and his excitement is contagious. Children have a way of making you forget everything except their instantaneous pleasures :)
As I write this, I am brooding over a lot of different things, but I hear his little feet thundering outside my door, and that brings a smile to my face. For little pleasures, I am thankful today.
Happy thanksgiving!
Everytime I see the ground carpeted with the season's first snow, I am fascinated.
I wish I was 5 years old, and I could run outside and make snow angels or have a snow fight with friends. We have a 2 year old in the house today and his excitement is contagious. Children have a way of making you forget everything except their instantaneous pleasures :)
As I write this, I am brooding over a lot of different things, but I hear his little feet thundering outside my door, and that brings a smile to my face. For little pleasures, I am thankful today.
Happy thanksgiving!
Thursday, November 8, 2007
my words...
My words always spill out, when I least expect them to. I haven't written a 'poem' in a long time, and wasn't sure if I still could, and then tonight, these came tumbling out. Hope you like them...
New Year's Baby
The night is dark
Shadows beckon forth the wind
Ghostly whispers reach my window
as I try to sleep with my head beneath the pillow
Whipering winds carry forth a noise
a small cry, hoarse yet faint
I lift my head to try and listen
Is that real or just a dream?
Sounds so far away
Almost surreal, unreal
Late at night, with the moon behind the clouds
No one should be about...
I hear it again
So I wake up to check it out
I wrap myself in a shawl
and head out of the door
Into the trees, I walk
Their faint whisperings, my companions
I follow the trail of the cry, deep into the woods
Past the moonlit path into the jumble of shrubs
Thrown carelessly behind a bin
at the edge of my property
I find a bundle, whimpering
A baby wrapped in bloodied clothing
A new born discarded like old rags
His lips turning blue
I rush back to my house
Bundling him in my shawl
I walk through my door
Rushing to my phone to call for an ambulance
As I call, I look up at the clock
Midnight chimes ring, Happy New Year everyone...
By,
Angela Archana Vincent
New Year's Baby
The night is dark
Shadows beckon forth the wind
Ghostly whispers reach my window
as I try to sleep with my head beneath the pillow
Whipering winds carry forth a noise
a small cry, hoarse yet faint
I lift my head to try and listen
Is that real or just a dream?
Sounds so far away
Almost surreal, unreal
Late at night, with the moon behind the clouds
No one should be about...
I hear it again
So I wake up to check it out
I wrap myself in a shawl
and head out of the door
Into the trees, I walk
Their faint whisperings, my companions
I follow the trail of the cry, deep into the woods
Past the moonlit path into the jumble of shrubs
Thrown carelessly behind a bin
at the edge of my property
I find a bundle, whimpering
A baby wrapped in bloodied clothing
A new born discarded like old rags
His lips turning blue
I rush back to my house
Bundling him in my shawl
I walk through my door
Rushing to my phone to call for an ambulance
As I call, I look up at the clock
Midnight chimes ring, Happy New Year everyone...
By,
Angela Archana Vincent
Saturday, November 3, 2007
GMATs..it's finally over!..Almost..
I have blogged about my experience with GMAT prep a few times before. Today, I went in for the exam. Before I launch into today's events, let me backtrack a few days..
I took a week off from work to prep full-time for the GMAT, and it was relaxing yet nerve-wracking. I enjoyed staying up as late as I wanted, and waking up when I wanted. I did not enjoy the part where I had to sit with my laptop, a writing pad, and my GMAT books. All that practice! God! I can't believe I actually did that, on my own, without anyone telling me to study. That is an achievement. Especially, when you don't have a structure to your study material. In other words, I did not go for any of those GMAT prep classes, did it on my own; and after receiving my scores today, I must say, I'm very happy :) :) :).
Well, I cannot expand on my prepwork over the past week, without confessing that I was a bundle of nerves. As I was studying, I went a little crazy. Focussed, but crazy. I did not want to talk to anyone when I was studying, and during my study breaks, I would be so stressed about the actual exam, I'd drive my family and selected friends up the wall..literally :) . So, to mah family (mama, dada, boyfriend and mah darlin sister) and mah 2 friends (you know who you are), thank you for being there when I needed to 'talk' :) :) (yeah, yeah, yeah - enjoy it while it lasts!).
Today, I was actually quite surprised at how calm I was. I timed everything today! Woke up, gave myself 45 minutes to have breakfast/relax, another 45 minutes each to practice quantitative and verbal, and the final 45 minutes to get ready before I had to go. I did not cram on the way to the test centre, was quite calm, went in, started my exam, and came out very, very happy.
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I took a week off from work to prep full-time for the GMAT, and it was relaxing yet nerve-wracking. I enjoyed staying up as late as I wanted, and waking up when I wanted. I did not enjoy the part where I had to sit with my laptop, a writing pad, and my GMAT books. All that practice! God! I can't believe I actually did that, on my own, without anyone telling me to study. That is an achievement. Especially, when you don't have a structure to your study material. In other words, I did not go for any of those GMAT prep classes, did it on my own; and after receiving my scores today, I must say, I'm very happy :) :) :).
Well, I cannot expand on my prepwork over the past week, without confessing that I was a bundle of nerves. As I was studying, I went a little crazy. Focussed, but crazy. I did not want to talk to anyone when I was studying, and during my study breaks, I would be so stressed about the actual exam, I'd drive my family and selected friends up the wall..literally :) . So, to mah family (mama, dada, boyfriend and mah darlin sister) and mah 2 friends (you know who you are), thank you for being there when I needed to 'talk' :) :) (yeah, yeah, yeah - enjoy it while it lasts!).
Today, I was actually quite surprised at how calm I was. I timed everything today! Woke up, gave myself 45 minutes to have breakfast/relax, another 45 minutes each to practice quantitative and verbal, and the final 45 minutes to get ready before I had to go. I did not cram on the way to the test centre, was quite calm, went in, started my exam, and came out very, very happy.
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Oh, and in case you're wondering about my score.....740/800. That, my friends feels absolutely fabulous!!
But wait, the story hasn't ended yet..next in line are my essays and grad school applications. Let's see where that leads...
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