Presenting Climate Change to 160 7th graders

With excitement Pamela and I had the opportunity to present Results action to 160 7th graders this morning. It was chaotic, wonderful and learned a lot.

They were unruly and took a lot to get them engaged in the conversation. They did squirm quite a bit in the chairs for the presentation that lasted an hour and half. We ended up with many letters - I wonder how many can be sent.

Breakfast meeting

I was reunited with Gretchen, Eva and Ginette. It was fantastic to be with those ladies one more time. Eva got teary almost every 5 minutes. She's going through tough time because of Interferon treatment for her Hepatitis C.

Robin's recital was not bad. Here's a picture of triplet of hedgehogs - size of chestnuts.

Sequal to the amazing story - from May 2006

I found out that this Rosary I got from Bermuda was returned to its rightful owner - my aunt. My grand-mother took it from her when I sent it and she said she'll take it to her grave.

It turns out that my aunt dreamt of this rosary 12-13 years ago. It had my 2 big uncles with big smiles with a big envelop of important papers. She also saw her bath tub full of water - over flowing with water from the faucet.

Miraculously, the water happened in 2005 and the big envelop is in the midst of happening.

She also told me about another dream where the Pope Jean-Paul 2 gave her the communion when she did not have a TV to watch the mass she so wanted to see. I'm so privilleged to be part of her amazing stories.

Productive day

I had one of the most productive days in weeks. I went to the post office to send off a small parcel, went to the bank to pay the city tax, got the water filter, got my bag fixed up, went to the exercise class. I even bought some tops, in the anticipation of the very hot and muggy summer in Korea.

The new shipment arrived for the Isagenix. I am excited to try it out for the next 30 days. I heard that my big uncle pulled one of his con jobs again. I felt so furious. I also heard that his wife gave my aunt the "permission" to attend her mother's funeral - who she's been taking care of the last 25 years. That crazy woman had the gall to command my aunt to ask for an electric wheel chair from a city government so that she can attend the funeral in it. Of course all this was going on in front of my grandmother who is alive. She'd be so flabbergasted if she heard what she was saying - it is a good thing that my grandma's hearing is so bad sometimes. Auntie shall be independent and free from those monsters once and for all. It is the time to clean up her environment.

The year of the Golden Pig

Tomorrow marks the beginning of the year of the golden pig. It's supposed to provide everyone their share of prosperity beyond expectation. I expect ease, abundance of love, joy and prosperity. I had the easiest time losing 7 pounds and have more energy than ever before. In my coaching experience for the Partnership course, people sent acknowledgement and love beyond expectations. I'm so fortunate because of my community and the kind of conversations that are available to me.

The 4 women from all corners of the continent are in communication are looking at producing the list of 20 things we expect from the universe as we expect water to come out of our faucet when we turn the knob. The Secret is now so public - hitting the Oprah twice in 2 weeks. It is awesome.

Glorious

This is the title of the comedy I went to see with my friend yesterday evening. It was hilarious. This is the true story of a woman determined to sing but could not sing a note. Her life truly reflects the power of the Law of Attraction. She wanted to sing so badly she attracted money from the universe to be able to do it. She recorded and performed and gave much needed laughter to all. Florence Foster Jenkins is a hero in my book.

http://www.counterpoint-music.com/specialties/ffj.html

Day 4 - lost 5 pounds and 7 inches

I don't know how one can lose 5 Lbs and 7 inches but that is what happened. I am amazed that I'm not hungry, tired, cranky, nervous, weak nor anxious.

I went to the presentation on how BRAC's program in reaching the ultra poor is working out. It was interesting how that the last 10-15% of the poorest stay poor has to do with psychological limits. How they don't see how their future can be better.

I feel sad for them and glad that there are people who devised plans and designing what it'll take to get them out of absolute poverty. They are moving into Africa - Tanzania and Uganda. It is basically all doing what Results advocated for many years. Health services, guidance, training, support and follow up. It seems so simple. It was to be tried on 5000 people but it expanded to 100,000 people. From 2 districts to 16 districts. www.bracresearch.org is where 15 plus papers can be found.

New recipe

Mom and I both lost 3 pounds each. I feel lighter already and glad I started on the program. Mom also feels good and doesn't seem weak or discouraged. I can't wait till I measure on Day 3.

I got this new recipe from the Mexican place and wanted to try out. It was Chipotle and Sour cream with Chicken. I marinaded boneless and skinless chicken in sesame oil, olive oil, garlic, soy sauce and tiny bit of mirin (Japanese rice vinegar). After about 1/2 hour, I sauteed in Canolo oil and when they look cooked, I poured the blended sour cream (250 ml) and Chipotle (3 pieces). It was simply delicious. My friend had a very healthy second helping.

I also made sauteed broccoli with garlic in Canola oil and soy sauce, making sure they stayed crunchy.

My friend did the dishes. It was a good meal and great company.

Plan A

I'm sticking to Plan A -- Going to Korea in June. In the meantime, I noticed that I gained 4 pounds since November and Mom is turning in to an apple shape. So I started looking for some ways to affect it.

So today is Isagenix day 1. I was skeptical cos I remembered that I could not stand swallowing the shakes made by the Herbalife. I was happy to find out that I liked the shakes Isagenix had.

I am hoping for fabulous results for me and mom.

Plan B and Plan A

I had a wonderful new year's eve - delayed Christmas dinner plus the all night karaoke evening. My new friend showed up there a couple of minutes before midnight and was the first to wish me the Happy New Year. He's awful charming and can't seem to get enough of him.

I registered for the Teaching English as a Second Language course in March. So far this was a Plan A but not it is looking more like Plan B. New Plan A is that my former boss may find me something where she's moving onto.

My conversation with my coaches are pointing me to the "Butterfly" effect. That a butterfly flutters its wings and causes a typhoon half-way around the world. And they urge me to take the responsibility.

My former colleague who I had lunch with is asking me how I am always so happy. This is when I realized that "wow the Wisdom course really is working".

Yoga camp and Meditating

As a last minute plan, Eva, Fred, Gretchen and I went to the Sivananda Yoga camp for a Yoga class and dinner. It was simply delightful.
http://www.sivananda.org/camp/english/intro_en.html

I've been meaning to go for a long time and this was my first time. I feel sore from the 2 hour class. Both the class and the dinner were basic and wonderful.

There was a ceremony to write down the things we want to release and things we want to have manifested and burnt the papers. It was at the home of the lady who leads our meditation group.

I felt a bit depressed and stressed in the last days. But I feel so much better after the yoga class.

My friend her daughter and her grand-son came for lunch and had a hectic but delightful time.

Addicted to tedtalks

After doing all that shopping and planning, Christmas dinner turned out to be real simple. My friend who was supposed to concoct the dinner together got sick so I dropped off some pepto-bismol and odd things. My mom did not feel good so she ended up having rice porridge and soya sauce for dinner. A new friend accompanied me to the Christmas mass at the Notre-Dame basillica. He was fidgeting and I could understand why. The priest had a thick accent and spoke fast and mumbled French. Plus the accoustic in the church was such that there was an echo effect. In other words, it was really hard to understand what he was saying. No wonder of the family of 12 behind us, there were 3 - mother and her 2 kids on either side of her laps - were snoring all the way. The grandma's giant hips were hitting my new friends head every time she moved. It was rather entertaining. We had a real simple dinner and a great conversation.

I have a new addiction - Tedtalks. I watched the one on 100$ computer, Nicholas Negroponte, and I'm grateful to all other presenters, Al Gore, Malcolm Gladwell and especially Gregory Colbert of Ashes and Snow.

I cannot wait to watch all of them. Each one is inspiring and compelling in so many different ways. I feel enormously blessed to be living in this time period.

http://www.ted.com/tedtalks

Fundraiser and the official announcement

The fundraiser was a success. We had room full of people. The presentations and piano performances were outstanding and food was warm, original and joyful. It took a lot of work but this time, it did not feel like work.

About the announcement - I am going to Korea to work for a good while - the expected date is June 2007. It was Janet - a lady who came all the way from Daegu, Korea to let me know about this opportunity. Since I already have attempted to go back in 1992 and failed, I thought that it was not for me.

Since I have decided, I feel hopeful, excited and joyous. Mom, Grandma and Aunt are all very excited about it too. I'll need to get rid of lots of things and ship some things. All seems right and unreal at the same time.

Fundraiser

Results fundraiser is coming along. As before I wonder if I could have done more, been some other way to make a resounding success. Maybe this is what it looks like when your prayers are heard. It is a resounding success in Calgary and Ottawa. Even in Micro Credit, now it is the playground for Gates, Buffett and Omydiar. I made a slide show of 20 years history of Results Canada/Montreal. It really went by fast.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Busy day

Demand for me is coming from all directions. I met with 2 other accomplished strong willed women for brunch. They are masters in their domain and as we agree and disagree I can see that gods in us are very much alive and expressive.

Then I had a call with the McGill people about the workshop this Saturday. It came together rather interestingly.

Then a friend called to see if I was willing to show her some yoga movements. Then another friend called to see if I can be with her to go to the small claims court for her dispute with her dentist.

Then I had a fundraiser planning call.

Ballet class was great - after all this, but I must be careful with my weak knee.

This dark Halloween night is turning out to be not as sleepy as other nights.