June 30, 2007, 11:11pm
Really tired... Was trying very hard to understand the longitudinal data analysis so that I can get the most out from the statistics workshop in Oregon next week.
Finally, I can catch a little bit more in these online seminars... It was basically impenetrable last week.
http://www.statmodel.com/trainhandouts.shtml
Saturday, June 30, 2007
Friday, June 29, 2007
June 29, 2007, 12:16pm
My Personality
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| You are neither a subdued loner nor a jovial chatterbox. You enjoy time with others but also time alone. You are calm and composed, reacting well to situations that most people would describe as stressful. A desire for tradition does not prevent you from trying new things. Your thinking is neither simple nor complex. To others you appear to be a well-educated person but not an intellectual. You have some concern with others' needs, and are generally pleasant, sympathetic, and cooperative. You set clear goals and pursue them with determination. People regard you as reliable and hard-working. |
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Wednesday, June 13, 2007
June 13, 2007, 10:15pm
Just done my presentation about Hong Kong and growing up in Hong Kong. It was for a class on family and children in a global context.
The students were pretty impressed by the Victoria Harbour view. They also asked very good questions. How did Hong Kong become like this?
No idea. How can this happen for a place to transform into a financial center from a fishing village?
Just done my presentation about Hong Kong and growing up in Hong Kong. It was for a class on family and children in a global context.
The students were pretty impressed by the Victoria Harbour view. They also asked very good questions. How did Hong Kong become like this?
No idea. How can this happen for a place to transform into a financial center from a fishing village?
Sunday, June 10, 2007
June 10, 2007, 4:35pm
Success! So I can have scones in the middle of Colorado. :D
Ann used self-raising flour... I didn't see it here... So, I used the stupid all purpose flour the first time and the dough wouldn't rise at all... The birds had a big dinner.
So, I tried again and put some baking powder. Four scones came out from the oven perfect. This is amazing. I can have Scottish food here!!!
Success! So I can have scones in the middle of Colorado. :DAnn used self-raising flour... I didn't see it here... So, I used the stupid all purpose flour the first time and the dough wouldn't rise at all... The birds had a big dinner.
So, I tried again and put some baking powder. Four scones came out from the oven perfect. This is amazing. I can have Scottish food here!!!
Friday, June 08, 2007
Wednesday, June 06, 2007
Monday, June 04, 2007
June 4, 2007, 10:30pm
Woke up at 5:30am. Jetlag.
***
I don't understand why Americans like to live in the suburb. Nothing happens here.
See, if I'm in Hong Kong, I can join the vigil. Things happen in the big cities and I can be part of it. Or how I could have seen the Queen's Golden Jubilee and Queen Mother's funeral procession.
Hong Kong is precious. Probably it's the only place in the world to have memorial events for June 4.
Woke up at 5:30am. Jetlag.
***
I don't understand why Americans like to live in the suburb. Nothing happens here.
See, if I'm in Hong Kong, I can join the vigil. Things happen in the big cities and I can be part of it. Or how I could have seen the Queen's Golden Jubilee and Queen Mother's funeral procession.
Hong Kong is precious. Probably it's the only place in the world to have memorial events for June 4.
Sunday, June 03, 2007
June 3, 2007, 5:23pm
Finally unpacked all my stuff from the bags and baggages. My room was a mess after two trips.
Got this sachet from Margo, a new friend in Scotland. :)
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And what have I got in Colorado? A bee house or a wasp or whatnot in my car!
I was buying gas yesterday morning. Then found this ping pong ball size like horrible thing inside the little door where gas is filled. It was a 1-inch monster insect with black and bright yellow stripes.
Damn it. I had to buy anyways. I carefully put my hand 1 inch away from that damn thing. Openned the valve, filled in gas, and close the little door again. Then rushed to buy a bug spray.
I hate Colorado.
Finally unpacked all my stuff from the bags and baggages. My room was a mess after two trips.Got this sachet from Margo, a new friend in Scotland. :)
***
And what have I got in Colorado? A bee house or a wasp or whatnot in my car!
I was buying gas yesterday morning. Then found this ping pong ball size like horrible thing inside the little door where gas is filled. It was a 1-inch monster insect with black and bright yellow stripes.
Damn it. I had to buy anyways. I carefully put my hand 1 inch away from that damn thing. Openned the valve, filled in gas, and close the little door again. Then rushed to buy a bug spray.
I hate Colorado.
June 3, 2007, 10:48am
So, I've confirmed my love for Scotland and the UK in general. Scotland is charming and picturesque. People are generous and polite.
I don't like the States.
Got to find a way to get a postdoc somewhere in Europe.
***
My nightmare began after I left Edinburgh five years ago. Terrible workplaces, a crazy mom, knee problems...
I had nightmares two times when I was in my friends' house. The first was that somehow I was in high school again. Puzzling about why I was back there required to take the classes I was not interested in. Why was there no choice about classes? I got two higher degrees already. Why would I be stuck in this small hellish classroom again?
The second nightmare was something about my crazy mom. Forgot about what that was.
The moment I landed in Edinburgh, I feel like, this is time to conclude my dark age period in Hong Kong. My life has to begin again. Just leave the dark period behind.
***
Little things I like about Scotland:
From "A Year with The Naismiths:"
p. 12
The father said to his son:
"You are fearless enough on horseback, certainly. But could you work in a team and sink your own wishes for the sake of others?"
p. 15
A little girl introduced her family to a new friend:
"I'll try to describe the Naismith family to you," laughed Norma. "First, there's Dad, who is a dear, but he works so hard at his profession that we don't see as much of him as we should like. Then there's Mums -- the very nicest sort of mother that any one could have. If you are ever in a fix, talk to her and you will wonder how she makes things plain. She does not just tell you what to do like most grown-ups, but she makes you see why it should be done, and helps you to do it."
p. 22
A little boy's realization:
"At the end of her examination he had regretfully to acknowledge to himself that in several subjects he was far below the average boy of his age at Carden College. His tutor -- a delicate student sent to India for his health -- had laid special stress on such branches of learning as were most congenial both to himself and the boy, with the result that George's education was a very one-sided one. He was therefore thankful to have a term in which to study hard so as not to make such a poor appearance when he went to school. He quickly settled to work and made quite good progress."
***
I don't see why Americans give As to just any student.
So, I've confirmed my love for Scotland and the UK in general. Scotland is charming and picturesque. People are generous and polite.
I don't like the States.
Got to find a way to get a postdoc somewhere in Europe.
***
My nightmare began after I left Edinburgh five years ago. Terrible workplaces, a crazy mom, knee problems...
I had nightmares two times when I was in my friends' house. The first was that somehow I was in high school again. Puzzling about why I was back there required to take the classes I was not interested in. Why was there no choice about classes? I got two higher degrees already. Why would I be stuck in this small hellish classroom again?
The second nightmare was something about my crazy mom. Forgot about what that was.
The moment I landed in Edinburgh, I feel like, this is time to conclude my dark age period in Hong Kong. My life has to begin again. Just leave the dark period behind.
***
Little things I like about Scotland:
From "A Year with The Naismiths:"
p. 12
The father said to his son:
"You are fearless enough on horseback, certainly. But could you work in a team and sink your own wishes for the sake of others?"
p. 15
A little girl introduced her family to a new friend:
"I'll try to describe the Naismith family to you," laughed Norma. "First, there's Dad, who is a dear, but he works so hard at his profession that we don't see as much of him as we should like. Then there's Mums -- the very nicest sort of mother that any one could have. If you are ever in a fix, talk to her and you will wonder how she makes things plain. She does not just tell you what to do like most grown-ups, but she makes you see why it should be done, and helps you to do it."
p. 22
A little boy's realization:
"At the end of her examination he had regretfully to acknowledge to himself that in several subjects he was far below the average boy of his age at Carden College. His tutor -- a delicate student sent to India for his health -- had laid special stress on such branches of learning as were most congenial both to himself and the boy, with the result that George's education was a very one-sided one. He was therefore thankful to have a term in which to study hard so as not to make such a poor appearance when he went to school. He quickly settled to work and made quite good progress."
***
I don't see why Americans give As to just any student.
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