Wednesday, November 22, 2006

New Me




8 months after my birthday - I finally went for the color/haircut using the gift certificate from birthday present. I was a bit apprehensive at first but I came out feeling like a million bucks.

Here's the new look - thanks to my dear friend who came with me to consult the color and hair person with what look we're shooting for.

Sunday, November 19, 2006

Back at home with some homework to do




I've been back and heard this amazing news that my dead beat uncle in Korea may be getting a pension. Auntie declared that would be her independence from him. She'll definitely leave her dead beat brother and move out with or without grandma depending on uncle number1's reaction. If he withdraws support by reclaiming his pension then granma can go with him - as is customary in Korea for eldest son to take care of parents in their old age. If he takes the money and refuses to take care of granma then she'll move with granma and live on her support from government and request some help from the 3 uncles. This was something I wanted but was impossible to even want but now it is miraculously happening.

I'm so incredibly impressed by her. In fact, she impresses me more than anyone alive on the planet today.

I had the most spectacular day off in Herring Cove. My dear friend invited me to stay with her and I happily accepted. Her place has the most amazing view of ocean in action. Life is most interesting since I have been on this sabbatical. Or I never took time to examine how miraculous life can be.

Some pictures - Prez Clinton at the Montreal Millenium Conference 2006. Prof. Yunus at MC Summit and views from Herring Cove.

Thursday, November 16, 2006

Wow - what a month it's been so far

The Millennium conference was a complete success and there were 5 people extra showed up just because I mentioned it. I am so privileged to live in this time and age.

The weekend in SF was so eye-opening as well. This was the biggest group of successful people that I can think of. Yet, they don't seem to know half of what I know in terms of the state of the world and what can be done.

Micro-credit Summit - there were so many new success stories plus Prof. Yunus with the Nobel Prize Winning stature, it was almost overwhelming. I'm so proud to be in the company of those naive people - who just did not know enough that it was impossible. So it makes sense that Power and Contribution course is designed around the impossible promise.

I can't wait to start the work book, read the new book about MC - pathways out of poverty, to get to the bottom of tax issues about MC on next week.

Wednesday, November 08, 2006

Presentations

I gave one presentation in a university and 2 others to high school students/teachers in the last 4 days. I was cut off in the middle on the one at the university and that I had a hard time getting over it. It was rude but I did get an apology. The high school ones were delightful. I met many young visionaries with fresh, innovative projects to mobilize the public. I was disappointed in the end because, they all wanted to do exactly the same things - paper recycle, compost but nothing outside of the school environment.

But I met a couple of very bright young kids and I was inspired at the idea of becoming a teacher.

I realize that I have no fear being in the front of a group - and someone told me that is half the battle.

Friday, November 03, 2006

Never done before

I went to Aquadome and there must have been a thousand little screaming kids there. I went to Village des Valeurs. I could not pick anything but found a warm long skirt for my aunt. So I can say I did 2 things I've never done before.

Last 2 days, I hung out with my friend Eva. I also heard that there were some lay-offs at where I used to work. It was sad but I wasn't surprised. I still think I made the right decision to bust out and live my life to the fullest rather than waiting for an axe to fall. My mother agrees. My aunt appreciates me for not losing my ability to laugh till it hurts.

Busy couple of weeks are coming up and I'm excited -excited about workshops I'll be giving, conferences I'll be attending and visiting my friend in Halifax.