Một tuần trôi qua lẹ thiệt . Cả tuần qua hai đứa nhỏ đều bị cảm hết nên về nhà là sổ mủi và ho quá chừng . Công việc ở chổ làm vẫn vậy . Thời gian trôi qua với cuốc sống bình thản, không biết nên vui hay buồn vì cuốc sống nhạt tẻ không sóng gió hay vui vì được bình an.
Hôm nay dẫn bé Nhân đi cắt tóc . Bây giờ nhìn giống little boy chứ không còn là babby boy nữa . Khi nào rãnh sẽ post hình cho bà con coi sau
Saturday, September 22, 2007
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Rầu Rỉ Râu Ria ...
Rầu vì chỉ mới ngồi dạy Mikhanh viết chữ A hoa và chữ a nhỏ thôi mà hai mẹ con đã giận nhau rồi . Mình thì cầm cây đũa bếp hù còn cô bé thì cứ hỏi "Mommy ơi can I go play now" sau 5 phút học . Kiễu này chắc là sẽ phải đi nhờ người khác dạy quá chứ mommy dạy hoài thì sẽ lên tăng song hay là sẽ bị con giận :)
Sao thấy hồi mình dạy kèm con người khác thì thấy dễ mà dạy con mình thì thấy khó ghê . Chắc là phải đi kím sách đọc sao dạy con quá .
I am not looking forward to kindergarten because I don't know how we are going to handle homework. We had to start apply for school and choose which magnet school or special program if we want to go to better public school. I am concern since right now Mikayla does not like to sit in one place long enough to learn. I try to get her to sit down and trace upper and lower case A and she doesn't seem to be interested in doing it. All she wants to do what to go and play. She is a bit cranky tonight and seems to be a little tired than usual. She may come down with a cold or her allergy is starting. I hope she doesn't want to learn because she is tired.
Sao thấy hồi mình dạy kèm con người khác thì thấy dễ mà dạy con mình thì thấy khó ghê . Chắc là phải đi kím sách đọc sao dạy con quá .
I am not looking forward to kindergarten because I don't know how we are going to handle homework. We had to start apply for school and choose which magnet school or special program if we want to go to better public school. I am concern since right now Mikayla does not like to sit in one place long enough to learn. I try to get her to sit down and trace upper and lower case A and she doesn't seem to be interested in doing it. All she wants to do what to go and play. She is a bit cranky tonight and seems to be a little tired than usual. She may come down with a cold or her allergy is starting. I hope she doesn't want to learn because she is tired.
Monday, September 10, 2007
Rãnh Quá
Chiều nay đi làm về vừa bước vô cửa là Justin chạy ra cho mommy của nó 1 cái big hug. Làm cho có mệt đi nữa cũng thấy hết mệt và phải bồng em lên . Justin bây giờ không còn là baby nữa rồi tại biết tranh giành mommy với chị Mikayla và còn biết giả bộ khóc lấy lòng công chúng rồi .
Dạo này hai đứa không còn đánh lộn thường nữa tại không còn đi daycare chung rồi . Vê` tới nhà gặp nhau là chơi vui vẽ lắm. Dạo này thiên hạ thái bình làm cho mommy and daddy rãnh rổi quá .
7 Questions to Ask about Your Job
Cuối tuần rồi trời mưa cả một ngày chủ nhật. Trời ân u làm lòng mình củng u ám theo luôn. Dạo này đang chán cái sự lộn xộn trong chổ làm thành ra bỏ thời gian leo lên net nhiều hơn chút. Ai ngờ đọc trúng cái article làm sao biết bạn đang không thích việc làm của mình. Trúng tim đen cho nên lôi về cho bà con tự hỏi 7 câu này rồi thì coi sao để làm update résume hén .
1. What do you enjoy and what don't you enjoy about your job?
This is a basic yet essential exercise. On a sheet of paper create two columns. In the first list all of the aspects about your job that you enjoy. In the second, detail your complaints. Be honest and specific. Now compare the two lists and notice any patterns. How meaningful are your likes and what are the impacts of your dislikes?
2. How long have you felt the way you do?
Every organization experiences good times and rough times. Are you hating your job because it's budget time or review time? Are you in a good phase only because sales are up in the summer? Have you been complaining for two solid years? Get some perspective about your overall satisfaction level.
3. How does your job align with your strengths and your values?
People are usually happiest when they are encouraged to play to their strengths and values. Make a list of your strengths and values and consider them in light of your current job and organization. How well does your job fit you? Are you an extroverted leader in a job involving a lot of data analysis? Are you committed to a particular cause and work for an organization whose mission runs counter to your ideals?
4. What is your job costing you?
Even those of us in lucrative positions face some degree of "opportunity cost" in their lives. Others face real emotional suffering. How mild or severe is the cost of remaining in your current position? Be honest about the impact your job has on your health and sense of well-being.
5. Will this job get you where you want to go?
You need to have a clear vision before making a dramatic decision about your current position. What would you love to be doing one, five and 10 years from now? How will this job get you there? Is this job a natural stepping stone or a dead end?
6. How is your boss supporting you?
Your boss's skill as a manager is a critical factor to your job satisfaction and success. She can give you challenging assignments and assist your career progression. Or she can ignore you, dump unappealing projects on you or undermine you. If your boss is intolerable, it may be time to move on. Fighting to have your boss removed or waiting for your boss to change or get fired are rarely successful tactics.
7. What's keeping you where you are?
Now it's time to be brutally honest. What are your primary motivating factors for working in this position? Perhaps you've made lifestyle choices that depend on your salary level. Maybe you spent many years and thousands of dollars obtaining an advanced degree to get where you are. Maybe you have convinced yourself that there is no better job out there. What are you committed to in your life? How does your job support those commitments?
Take some time to analyze your work experience in light of your answers to these seven questions. By noticing your desires and honoring your aspirations, you can achieve more clarity about what you want and what is in your way. With clarity, you can transform your vision into a plan for action.
1. What do you enjoy and what don't you enjoy about your job?
This is a basic yet essential exercise. On a sheet of paper create two columns. In the first list all of the aspects about your job that you enjoy. In the second, detail your complaints. Be honest and specific. Now compare the two lists and notice any patterns. How meaningful are your likes and what are the impacts of your dislikes?
2. How long have you felt the way you do?
Every organization experiences good times and rough times. Are you hating your job because it's budget time or review time? Are you in a good phase only because sales are up in the summer? Have you been complaining for two solid years? Get some perspective about your overall satisfaction level.
3. How does your job align with your strengths and your values?
People are usually happiest when they are encouraged to play to their strengths and values. Make a list of your strengths and values and consider them in light of your current job and organization. How well does your job fit you? Are you an extroverted leader in a job involving a lot of data analysis? Are you committed to a particular cause and work for an organization whose mission runs counter to your ideals?
4. What is your job costing you?
Even those of us in lucrative positions face some degree of "opportunity cost" in their lives. Others face real emotional suffering. How mild or severe is the cost of remaining in your current position? Be honest about the impact your job has on your health and sense of well-being.
5. Will this job get you where you want to go?
You need to have a clear vision before making a dramatic decision about your current position. What would you love to be doing one, five and 10 years from now? How will this job get you there? Is this job a natural stepping stone or a dead end?
6. How is your boss supporting you?
Your boss's skill as a manager is a critical factor to your job satisfaction and success. She can give you challenging assignments and assist your career progression. Or she can ignore you, dump unappealing projects on you or undermine you. If your boss is intolerable, it may be time to move on. Fighting to have your boss removed or waiting for your boss to change or get fired are rarely successful tactics.
7. What's keeping you where you are?
Now it's time to be brutally honest. What are your primary motivating factors for working in this position? Perhaps you've made lifestyle choices that depend on your salary level. Maybe you spent many years and thousands of dollars obtaining an advanced degree to get where you are. Maybe you have convinced yourself that there is no better job out there. What are you committed to in your life? How does your job support those commitments?
Take some time to analyze your work experience in light of your answers to these seven questions. By noticing your desires and honoring your aspirations, you can achieve more clarity about what you want and what is in your way. With clarity, you can transform your vision into a plan for action.
Thursday, September 6, 2007
Parent Night
Tonight is the first night we attend parent night for school for Mikayla's Pre K class. After 30 minutes listening to the principal talks about the school we have a chance to visit her class room. The teacher tells us what they usually do in school and it sounds like they actually learn a whole lot. She also emphasizes on “independent”, she talks about letting children do things for themselves and for parents to let go. I guess my baby girl is growing up because she is now able to make beautiful art pieces ( yes they are beautiful in our eyes).
I am proud of her and how she handles herself nowadays. Sometimes it is funny to hear her says “Mommy I am not a baby anymore…I am a big girl” . She is though forever is my little baby girl.
I am proud of her and how she handles herself nowadays. Sometimes it is funny to hear her says “Mommy I am not a baby anymore…I am a big girl” . She is though forever is my little baby girl.
Ai Đi Học
Bé Mikhanh đi học lơ'p vỡ lòng (Pre K) cũng được 4 tuần rồi mà chao ôi không biết sao thấy con làm bài thì ít mà mẹ thì làm bài mỗi ngày . Số là mỗi ngày con bé đem về nào là giấy tờ gây quỹ này cho chổ này và hôm kế cho chổ khác, điền giấy này ghi giấy khác. Nào là cô giáo cho homework này rồi bắt pratice cái khác. Ôi "Vì tương lai con em chúng ta" mẹ nó đành phải khệ nệ ôm cả chồng giấy tờ đem vô chổ làm kêu gọi co worker ủng hộ . Kiểu này có qua có lại chắc sẽ bị cháy túi sớm vì người ta mua của mình thì mình cũng phải ủng hộ con của họ lại .
Ngồi nghĩ hồi trước mình đi học nhớ là có ngày mình còn skip làm homework mà sao bây giờ lại bị làm homework mỗi ngày vậy ta . Chắc phải nghĩ lại coi "ai đi học" .
Ngồi nghĩ hồi trước mình đi học nhớ là có ngày mình còn skip làm homework mà sao bây giờ lại bị làm homework mỗi ngày vậy ta . Chắc phải nghĩ lại coi "ai đi học" .
Monday, September 3, 2007
Khoe Của Trời Ban
Mình không giàu nhưng có hai cục vàng :) Một cục được 4 tuổi và 1 cục mới có 18 tháng tuổi thôi . Cục 4 tuổi thì ui chao lúc nào cũng đòi óng ánh và cứ luôn miệng bảo "I am your princess" . Không biết tại sao con nít bây giờ nhất là mấy cô bé học tên thì không mau nhưng sao thấy cái chữ "princess" là nhâ.n ra liền. Đây là princess MiKhanh của mình.
Cục 18 tháng thì không nói năng nhiều, toàn là la hét mà thôi . Bảo chi cũng làm nhưng làm biếng nói . Đánh lộn thì la quá chừng nhưng không biết là nói gì . Quậy hết biết luôn, không tin thì nhìn hình này nè . Hôm đó thấy anh chàng im ru không biết đang làm gì , nghe tiếng ở phòng laundry room. Thì ra hắn đây nè . Đây là "đại ca" Ái Nhân của mình.
Saturday, September 1, 2007
Labor Day Weekend
08/31/07
I am in Jackson, TN visiting my sister in law family with my entire in laws (the in laws and sister in law). It took 5 hrs to get here and it seems like a forever trip due to traffic. Hate those two lanes highway. Both of the kids are so excited about seeing their cousin that they couldn't sleep. Sister in law house is beautiful. I am surprise that MiKayla did not get into any fight with her cousin.
09/01/07
We went to Memphis, TN today to get some Pho+?. We end up in a Vietnamese restaurant named Vie^~n Do^ng and it was the worse Pho+? I ever ate. I guess I should know better that you can't find any good Vietnamese food in the area that the Vietnamese community is so small. We are heading back tomorrow and I hope to get some rest.
09/03/07
I am back at home and glad that the trip is over. It was the usual that during the course of the trip there were some arguing (always mẹ cằn nhằn cha, chị giâ.n chồng) and no one ever make a decision on where to go and what to eat. Of course yours truly does not say much since I want to stay clear of trouble or at least I am smart for not saying anything. Note to self (you should know better that history repeat itself, how many trips with the in laws until you say no more vacation with the in laws). We went to Nashville and stop by a Vietnamese restaurant name Kiên Giang. Food was again taste so bad. Now I wonder how hard it is to cook bu'n bo` hue^'. For some reason I have the craving for bu'n bo` this weekend. May be it is time for me to venture and cook a pot of bu'n bo` tomorrow. Will see if I am up to it.
I am in Jackson, TN visiting my sister in law family with my entire in laws (the in laws and sister in law). It took 5 hrs to get here and it seems like a forever trip due to traffic. Hate those two lanes highway. Both of the kids are so excited about seeing their cousin that they couldn't sleep. Sister in law house is beautiful. I am surprise that MiKayla did not get into any fight with her cousin.
09/01/07
We went to Memphis, TN today to get some Pho+?. We end up in a Vietnamese restaurant named Vie^~n Do^ng and it was the worse Pho+? I ever ate. I guess I should know better that you can't find any good Vietnamese food in the area that the Vietnamese community is so small. We are heading back tomorrow and I hope to get some rest.
09/03/07
I am back at home and glad that the trip is over. It was the usual that during the course of the trip there were some arguing (always mẹ cằn nhằn cha, chị giâ.n chồng) and no one ever make a decision on where to go and what to eat. Of course yours truly does not say much since I want to stay clear of trouble or at least I am smart for not saying anything. Note to self (you should know better that history repeat itself, how many trips with the in laws until you say no more vacation with the in laws). We went to Nashville and stop by a Vietnamese restaurant name Kiên Giang. Food was again taste so bad. Now I wonder how hard it is to cook bu'n bo` hue^'. For some reason I have the craving for bu'n bo` this weekend. May be it is time for me to venture and cook a pot of bu'n bo` tomorrow. Will see if I am up to it.
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