constant growth

To be very frank, spiritually, I haven't been growing. When I notice this on and off, I make a mental note to do something about it. 2 days later, I forget and things go back to normal.

On Sunday, the speaker (mike something) that spoke at malvern mentioned that growth should be constant. We're like Windows. We start off being 3.1. We should then upgrade ourselves to be 95, and then 98, and then 2000, and now even XP. Constant upgrades, don't be stagnant - or you will actually be going backwards.

I thought that was a wonderful (yet slightly dorky - which fits me just fine ) analogy.

Check up on me people! :) I know it's not your job but my own to keep myself accountable. But my little arms are weak. So a little boost on and off will be greatly appreciated!

- I'm meant to be a what?! -

So I'm taking a career development course this term. Some think I'm taking it as a "bird course." I won't lie. That was ONE of the reasons why I took it. I'm not sure how easy it will be since there are 2 papers but one thing's for sure, it'll be an interesting course.

I'm not even sure accounting is for me at this point so I figured this course will be good in allowing myself to see what is best for me.

So I took this self assessment test today and it said I was more suitable for artsy jobs.. like wedding planner.. or artist.. or even a dean of students.. or even an elementary school teacher! Wow.. thing is, all these jobs really do interest me! Now this makes me beg the question.. "What am I doing in accounting?" I know the reason deep down.. it's more practical. It's a great stepping stone to whatever I want to be later on. But then.. this voice askes me deep down. If what I want to be is an elementary school teacher.. or something like that.. how will this "stepping stone" help me?

sigh.. do i have the courage to start all over? I'll be older than everyone else!!

-from HK- (day something.. 8?!)-

Wow. to be honest, I was sick of shopping after day 3 or 4. Everyone has been SOO kind, taking us shopping everywhere and normally, I'd love it! And I am grateful! But I think it's more the stress from beign confused. "Is this cheap? Is this good quality? Good price? Can I get it cheaper?" makes me feel like an idiot. I'm a 22 year old girl!! I should know a thing or two about shopping! And then there's the

"Mich, is this too fobby?" "Yes"

"Mich, what about this one?" "Put it down"

"Mich, and this?" "You might as well kill me now so that Alison won't when we get back" (Al said Mich is not allowed to let me get fobbed out.)

And that's the story of my life here so far. In and out of large shopping centres... tiny streets filled with "outlets".. EVERYWHERE looks the same. EVERYWHERE is "CHEAP"

EVERYONE has their own special place to shop. I think I should jot it all down because it's so hard to remember. I've gone from fancy malls like Lynn Crawford (think Holt Renfrew) to EXTREMELY sketchy allyways into industrial buildings to shop (didn't buy anything). But yes. Apparently we go to more places in HK than regular HK people. We walk from day until night. Funny thing is we STILL haven't gone to the "usual" spots like "women's street"

Food's so cheap here too! And yummy! but i think i still feel sick from it all the time. But still good! :)

And it just RAINS and RAINS! but i guess the good thing is it doesn't get as hot.

Oh, we went to China.

Things I've learned:

There is no such thing as "lanes" when driving in China. People like to do an interweaving pattern.

Space for one car at a traffic light at the intersection is enough space for 6 bicycles with 2-3 peopl each and a moped.

There's no such thing as "mind pedestrians"

Always bring an umbrella

Just because it's "cheap" in Canadian standards, doesn't mean it's "cheap" in HK standards.

Abercrombie is worth very little here.

The subway system is amazingly efficient. The bus system is confusing and drivers drive like a rollercoaster.

The peak is beautiful.

It is possible to shop from 10am-10pm.

You can feed 7 people with 50 RMB and have it be yummy & filling in China.

Lots of weirdos on subways & streets.

People of all ages in all places & occupations like to dig for gold.

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That's it for now.

Mel

I'm officially done my classes for my 3B term! All I have left are 3 exams, IT & Strategy on Tuesday & Tax on Thursday. Yikes! It's going to be a library filled weekend.  But surprisingly.. I'm not scared. I've never done so poorly in school ever and I'm not even freaking out. I'm taking it as it comes.. weird eh? :) But thing is.. I've never tried so hard to stay on top of my subjects as this term either! My theory is  that it's because I didn't volunteer this term. Before, I would run out of time so I wouldn't be as on top of things.. but God always carried me through. This term, I left lots of time to the books.. so I get to read ahead.. but I've let so much slide through the cracks I guess..

Lesson Learned: God wants me to volunteer! (OR I'm a born procrastinator and cramming last minute is the only way that works. )

This week has been an emotionally rollercoaster ride. Actually, I think the latter of this term has been an emotional rollercoaster ride. So many "twins" on campus. Mine's here too! (Ask Bren!)

.... EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEWWWW...I JUST LOST MY TRAIN OF THOUGHT BECAUSE THE GUY BESIDE ME IN THE LIBRARY JUST FARTED!! HE FARTED SO LOUDLY THAT I HEARD IT THROUGH MY HEADPHONES WHICH IS BLASTING MUSIC. AND IT WAS LONG!!!

 SUPER grossed out.

Anyhow.. hahahhahhahahaha wow..

OH.. if you guys want to know something funny.. I've lost TWO good pairs of flip flops in a matter of a weekend.

HOW?

1. I stepped in donkey poo while at the petting zoo @ Waterloo Park

2. I stepped into a huge mud puddle while heading to Mel's for snack at night (probably a good thing in retrospect.. saved me some calories)

Funny thing is.. both times, I was walking with Ivan.. I'm starting to think he's pushing me into these things..

Let's just say I was in flip flops both times and both times it was funny but at the same time.. I wanted to cry inside. But all I could do was laugh. (haha Anthea, I'm sure you'd understand that feeling)

BWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHH!!

Since it's 12:45 AM, and I have an exam at 8:30 AM, and I'm CRANKY and SLEEPY and I have NO IDEA WHAT's GOING ON IN THE COURSE, I just want to scream!

Since I can't scream.. I decided to mock scream on my xanga.

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!

Okay, done.

Back to work.