Had a mini-career panel this morning... and as the words came out of my mouth, it finally struck me that I've been with my company for 9 years already. 9 flippin' years. Eons for most other folks in my field. Along the way... I've picked up a few tidbits.
1) Never turn down a breath mint. - I guess this is not a career advice... but life in general.
2) Keep your resume updated. - You never know when you'll need it. But better yet... you never know when someone needs it. Better even yet... you need to know what's on it. Sharpen up your resume... make sure you know your skills and fill those deficits.
3) Lastly (for today...) = networking. Personally... I hate networking. Find it absolutely draining. Find it absolutely anti-me. I'm an introvert. I like being an introvert. I hate talking to people. I avoid it as much as I can. But as the old saying goes... "A man in the pond or lake... the body is not up to you."
Networking. Two months ago... we had an engagement where I literally sat next to my own VP during dinner. Was pretty much forced to talk to her that night. And guess what...two months later... my career panel as in front of her. "I know you!!" the VP said. Wonder where this will lead me.
Networking. At the same engagement, there was another VP that sat at another table. He was in the audience when I gave my speech and two months later... he remembered my name, dug up my bio... and called me for an "opportunity."
Networking. It's what we did when we were 10. We found a bunch of friends we barely knew...who all bought different Nintendo games and we ended up swapping them so that everyone gets to "flip" a different game.
See how the last one... as pure as it can be... has the hidden message of selfishness, greediness and even narcissim? But regardless of how I personally view Networking.... it sure as heck works. And I've fallen into the arena of being a networkee.
Sometimes... I look in the mirror and I don't even know who I am anymore.........................
Tuesday, April 05, 2011
Sunday, April 03, 2011
re: Sometimes you just can't win
Yes - the Giants lost 3 out of 4 to those hated Dodgers. But this post is an apologetic post more than anything.
A few weeks ago... I complained that the rate of TP usage has gone up just as Nui-nui's diaper usage has gone down. So I indirectly accused the little one.
Today, it dawned on me that the REAL culprit isn't innocent little Nui-nui.... but in fact, Nui-nui's little brother, pressing on mommy's bladder all the time!
Sorry kiddo... life is full of injustice. And it all begins at home. =)
A few weeks ago... I complained that the rate of TP usage has gone up just as Nui-nui's diaper usage has gone down. So I indirectly accused the little one.
Today, it dawned on me that the REAL culprit isn't innocent little Nui-nui.... but in fact, Nui-nui's little brother, pressing on mommy's bladder all the time!
Sorry kiddo... life is full of injustice. And it all begins at home. =)
Friday, April 01, 2011
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Spiritual Peers
It's so important to have spiritual peers in your walk with Christ.
The other night... a brother came up and said, "Have you done anything recently related to witchcraft or wizardry?" Of course... this brother has walked with me for many years and there's a certain level of trust that's been established.
Immediately, I say no... cuz I haven't sacrificed any chickens... or casted any spells or omens... or flew on a broom as of late. But what he said weighed heavy on my heart. God reveals everything for a reason.
Later that night... I suddenly remembered reading / singing a Disney story book to Nui-nui.... how the Fairy God Mother transformed Cinderella from a peasant to a princess. Oh my.... not only did I "practice" witchcraft... I "casted a spell" on my daughter.
With a contrite heart... I said a prayer of reconciliation to my Lord and Savior and quickly threw that book into the recycling bin in my den. But moments later... I felt a conviction that I should rid that book out of our house. So I threw it away... (I know... Nazism right?)
And all this... cuz a brother unknowingly delivered a message. Have you received a message today...and have you delivered it?
Come back soon for a post on "Disney, Witchcraft and Christianity."
The other night... a brother came up and said, "Have you done anything recently related to witchcraft or wizardry?" Of course... this brother has walked with me for many years and there's a certain level of trust that's been established.
Immediately, I say no... cuz I haven't sacrificed any chickens... or casted any spells or omens... or flew on a broom as of late. But what he said weighed heavy on my heart. God reveals everything for a reason.
Later that night... I suddenly remembered reading / singing a Disney story book to Nui-nui.... how the Fairy God Mother transformed Cinderella from a peasant to a princess. Oh my.... not only did I "practice" witchcraft... I "casted a spell" on my daughter.
With a contrite heart... I said a prayer of reconciliation to my Lord and Savior and quickly threw that book into the recycling bin in my den. But moments later... I felt a conviction that I should rid that book out of our house. So I threw it away... (I know... Nazism right?)
And all this... cuz a brother unknowingly delivered a message. Have you received a message today...and have you delivered it?
Come back soon for a post on "Disney, Witchcraft and Christianity."
Friday, March 25, 2011
Poppin' the question....
One of the toughest question a man has to ask is none other than...THE question.
More often than not... we know the answer to the question. And not quite as often... the person we're asking is half-expecting the question anyways. Yet, it's not just the question... it's the situation, the location, the timing, the position...and of course, the accompanying hardware.
Here are some insights/advice accumulated throughout the years: (some of these are mine... most of these are from others)
-don't memorize a speech, the other person won't hear a thing when realizing what you're doing
-don't get the real deal...get a fake one in case the answer isn't what you expect
-don't do it at a restaurant cuz it's not private
-don't do it at a ballpark /jumbo tron cuz it's old hat
-pick the most romantic restaurant because she'll want everyone to see how lucky she is
-there's nothing more romantic than doing it in front of 40,000 people
-tie it to the dog's collar if she's an animal lover
-don't tell the reporter what you're gonna do after the interview cuz he'll ruin the surprise
-don't tie it to a dog...cuz the dog might run away
-get the father's blessing (not permission) cuz unknowingly... and ultimately... she's daddy's little girl and daddy is always her first prince charming
-2 months salary
-3 months salary
-one knee, not two. two knees are for much later when you're begging for forgiveness
-pray
-make sure you have a way out... in case her answer is not what you expected... and you're in the middle of a half-time show at a basketball game dressed up as the mascot
-left hand, fourth finger if you're American
-right hand, fourth finger if you're European
-middle finger, either hand if you drive in LA
-prepare 2 speeches... be prepare to forget the Speech A and go with Speech B
-write a song.... but only if your last name is McCartney, Lennon, Harrison or Starr. And I guess Clapton.
-if you're doing it while sky diving, make sure you tie a strong knot on a strong string with a GPS locator
-flowers are a good touch, but not necessary
-lots and lots of flowers. chicks dig floral
-don't try too hard to make it memorable/romantic... the event itself is memorable and romantic
-IKEA is actually very memorable/romantic
-you get one chance to say it....so don't stutter!
-keep it simple cuz your heart rate will be 1000 bps!
-other than her....you know her best. you'll know what she wants.
-and if you're wrong... tough! she's getting the hardware! tell her to suck it up!
And ultimately... there's no right or wrong. It's just a question, right....? What's the worst that can happen?
(Inspired by Michael Scott -- You will be missed!)
More often than not... we know the answer to the question. And not quite as often... the person we're asking is half-expecting the question anyways. Yet, it's not just the question... it's the situation, the location, the timing, the position...and of course, the accompanying hardware.
Here are some insights/advice accumulated throughout the years: (some of these are mine... most of these are from others)
-don't memorize a speech, the other person won't hear a thing when realizing what you're doing
-don't get the real deal...get a fake one in case the answer isn't what you expect
-don't do it at a restaurant cuz it's not private
-don't do it at a ballpark /jumbo tron cuz it's old hat
-pick the most romantic restaurant because she'll want everyone to see how lucky she is
-there's nothing more romantic than doing it in front of 40,000 people
-tie it to the dog's collar if she's an animal lover
-don't tell the reporter what you're gonna do after the interview cuz he'll ruin the surprise
-don't tie it to a dog...cuz the dog might run away
-get the father's blessing (not permission) cuz unknowingly... and ultimately... she's daddy's little girl and daddy is always her first prince charming
-2 months salary
-3 months salary
-one knee, not two. two knees are for much later when you're begging for forgiveness
-pray
-make sure you have a way out... in case her answer is not what you expected... and you're in the middle of a half-time show at a basketball game dressed up as the mascot
-left hand, fourth finger if you're American
-right hand, fourth finger if you're European
-middle finger, either hand if you drive in LA
-prepare 2 speeches... be prepare to forget the Speech A and go with Speech B
-write a song.... but only if your last name is McCartney, Lennon, Harrison or Starr. And I guess Clapton.
-if you're doing it while sky diving, make sure you tie a strong knot on a strong string with a GPS locator
-flowers are a good touch, but not necessary
-lots and lots of flowers. chicks dig floral
-don't try too hard to make it memorable/romantic... the event itself is memorable and romantic
-IKEA is actually very memorable/romantic
-you get one chance to say it....so don't stutter!
-keep it simple cuz your heart rate will be 1000 bps!
-other than her....you know her best. you'll know what she wants.
-and if you're wrong... tough! she's getting the hardware! tell her to suck it up!
And ultimately... there's no right or wrong. It's just a question, right....? What's the worst that can happen?
(Inspired by Michael Scott -- You will be missed!)
Monday, March 21, 2011
What to do... What not to do...
Nui-nui's curiosity has moved into 4th gear as of late especially on the dining table. She'll want to eat whatever we eat... drink whatever we drink. This morning, I was enjoying my cup of morning coffee when, Nui-nui, as usual, wanted a drink!
What to do...
...let her take a sip... as she'll taste coffee, realize it tastes horrible and never want to drink again.
What not to do...
...let her take a sip... as she'll taste coffee, realize it tastes horrible and never want to drink again - but have her FLYING OFF THE WALLS DUE TO THE CAFFEINE!!!!!!
Lesson Learned...
...it's okay to have fun... it's okay to experiment... it's okay to explore. But be ready to accept the consequence and reap the fruit that you sow!
..excerpt from my soon to be published book.. "We All Make Mistakes... the Do's and Don'ts of Child Raising" by H. H. Leung
What to do...
...let her take a sip... as she'll taste coffee, realize it tastes horrible and never want to drink again.
What not to do...
...let her take a sip... as she'll taste coffee, realize it tastes horrible and never want to drink again - but have her FLYING OFF THE WALLS DUE TO THE CAFFEINE!!!!!!
Lesson Learned...
...it's okay to have fun... it's okay to experiment... it's okay to explore. But be ready to accept the consequence and reap the fruit that you sow!
..excerpt from my soon to be published book.. "We All Make Mistakes... the Do's and Don'ts of Child Raising" by H. H. Leung
Monday, March 14, 2011
Croup
Nui-nui started coughing unceasingly on Friday. When the coughing turned into wheezing...we didn't hestiate to take her into the doctors. The on-call physician immediately diagnosed her with "croup." It's a viral infection that causes laryngitis in adults and cold/flu like symptoms in children. Not fun to have to put Nui-nui on steroids to help with her breathing.
The cool part is... instead of "croup", I got nui-nui to say "poop."
So when I ask her... "What do you have Nui-nui?"
She'll smile and say... "Poop!"
With Bah-bee training her sense of humor... she's gonna grow up juuuuuuuuuuuuuuuust fine.
The cool part is... instead of "croup", I got nui-nui to say "poop."
So when I ask her... "What do you have Nui-nui?"
She'll smile and say... "Poop!"
With Bah-bee training her sense of humor... she's gonna grow up juuuuuuuuuuuuuuuust fine.
Monday, March 07, 2011
Sometimes you just can't win...
Incredibly pleased that potty training (or potty learning as Montessori calls it) is going oh so well! The amount of diapers we're using have exponentially gone down. But strangely enough... as the diaper expense goes down... the rate at which we're using toilet paper is climbing! Sometimes... you just can't win.
Wednesday, March 02, 2011
What to do...what not to do...
Last night... Nui-nui spilled some milk on the living room floor right next to her pretty pink chair. She innocently sits on the chair like a choir-girl and drinks her milk. Mommy and Daddy come out and sees the puddle of milk.
What not to do...
...don't yell at her or give her an irate look for spilling milk. She knows she did something wrong. That's why she's quietly sitting there drinking the milk. Why make her feel any worse?
What to do...
...go over and gently ask if she spilled the milk. Nui-nui nods. Then tell her to be more careful next time. Give her a kiss and wipe up the mess together.
Lesson Learned...
Let her know from a young age that she can trust us if she makes a mistake. She'll come to us and together we can make things better. If we enforce fear in her when she's 20 months... what's gonna happen when she turns 20?
..excerpt from my soon to be published book.. "We All Make Mistakes... the Do's and Don'ts of Child Raising" by H. H. Leung
What not to do...
...don't yell at her or give her an irate look for spilling milk. She knows she did something wrong. That's why she's quietly sitting there drinking the milk. Why make her feel any worse?
What to do...
...go over and gently ask if she spilled the milk. Nui-nui nods. Then tell her to be more careful next time. Give her a kiss and wipe up the mess together.
Lesson Learned...
Let her know from a young age that she can trust us if she makes a mistake. She'll come to us and together we can make things better. If we enforce fear in her when she's 20 months... what's gonna happen when she turns 20?
..excerpt from my soon to be published book.. "We All Make Mistakes... the Do's and Don'ts of Child Raising" by H. H. Leung
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