It has come to an end of the BT. The long memorial weekend has started and it is gonna to be a wet one.
Well, i must be thankful that at least I had a sunny week in this late Spring in CRV! hehe
ah well, looking forward to see St Helen, Mt Rainier and Seattle :))
Friday, May 27, 2011
Sunday, May 22, 2011
浪费
近日出差时我发现我开始有坏习惯，就是浪费食物。 每每肚子很饿时便兴奋地等待食物端上桌面，可是... 以‘看了就饱’这句话来形容贴切不已。
周二。星巴克的‘muffin’
周四。block 15的汉堡
周五。Young's kitchen 的‘日式curry’，深圳海鲜酒家的的‘牛肉干河’和‘乌龟豆’
周六。Char Burger的‘汉堡’；湖南酒家的‘锅贴’和‘芦笋牛肉’；ecafe的 'pesto bagel’
周日。Jake's Grill 的‘西北沙拉’；Queen's chopstick的‘Pad thai ’
以上看来，我对中餐的浪费程度较西餐低些；日韩式的食物较能提高我的食欲；就连星巴克的咖啡和健康的'Jamba Juice' 我也不想喝了。阿公结账，但就是没什么兴致，呵呵。也许这周会好一些，毕竟将与一大群的同事用餐，说不定食欲会增加？哈。
顺便提及portland的湖南酒家。我点了抄手，怎知道他们为了迎合美国人的口味，便以花生酱来取代芝麻酱（其实我以为是醋和辣椒油）。上菜时老板和我说了要使不喜欢，他可以换其他的小菜给我。我马上说我不要，哈哈。结果我反而开开心心的喝了开胃的酸辣汤和湖南式的锅贴，还有，那麻辣芦笋牛肉也很开胃。总之，那一顿很满足！
周二。星巴克的‘muffin’
周四。block 15的汉堡
周五。Young's kitchen 的‘日式curry’，深圳海鲜酒家的的‘牛肉干河’和‘乌龟豆’
周六。Char Burger的‘汉堡’；湖南酒家的‘锅贴’和‘芦笋牛肉’；ecafe的 'pesto bagel’
周日。Jake's Grill 的‘西北沙拉’；Queen's chopstick的‘Pad thai ’
以上看来，我对中餐的浪费程度较西餐低些；日韩式的食物较能提高我的食欲；就连星巴克的咖啡和健康的'Jamba Juice' 我也不想喝了。阿公结账，但就是没什么兴致，呵呵。也许这周会好一些，毕竟将与一大群的同事用餐，说不定食欲会增加？哈。
顺便提及portland的湖南酒家。我点了抄手，怎知道他们为了迎合美国人的口味，便以花生酱来取代芝麻酱（其实我以为是醋和辣椒油）。上菜时老板和我说了要使不喜欢，他可以换其他的小菜给我。我马上说我不要，哈哈。结果我反而开开心心的喝了开胃的酸辣汤和湖南式的锅贴，还有，那麻辣芦笋牛肉也很开胃。总之，那一顿很满足！
Saturday, May 7, 2011
心系国家大事？
最近大选闹得沸沸扬扬, 对我这位新公民，当然也有点心急和兴奋。
我自认我了解小红点的政治多过于马国，若你让我点名岛国的部长，我也许比土生土长的岛国居民更懂一些。
过去透过FB了解各政党的公开演说，大家都想为着能踩执政党一脚而欢呼声四起；我觉得适时的检测是需要的。若说是为国民的利益和岛国的未来着想，应该要有执政和在野两方来随时作个核定，就如LTK说的，既然是难行的路，当司机打盹时，坐在他身旁的就应该给他两记耳光；若司机精神抖擞的开车，同行的就应该继续和他交谈，让他能平安的驾驶。
遗憾的是。。。
开心的是。。。
在野党成功获得6个议席，虽然执政党能继续能组成政府，但一旦仔细了解这次大选的选票巴仙率来说，不进则退，胜利的号角声大不如前，这可是65年后甚至是新一代国民所给予执政党的一个警告。难得岛国居民能如此看重政治，应多谢新媒体的产生，天天看到FB的update，人云亦云，若什么都不懂反而会让人笑话，这间接的‘怂恿’和‘鼓励’大家积极参与，有好有坏吧。呵呵。
还有，詹先生终于可以休息了；在网路上听他那含糊的演讲和非一般的身体状况，我总是听和看不下去，干嘛还要竞选阿！很可惜他们守不住波东巴西，但老詹爱国的情操依然在居民的心中和岛国的政坛历史。好好修养吧，詹先生！
对我而言，也许真正思念的是。。。
远在岛国的家人和朋友，并不是那似明似暗的政治玩意儿。没有一个 perfect 的政府, 我只希望当他们说要服务人民时，他们真的可以兑现他们的承诺，不然GE2016 会更加精彩！到时丹戎巴戈 (TP) GRC 应该不会walkover 了吧! :)
我自认我了解小红点的政治多过于马国，若你让我点名岛国的部长，我也许比土生土长的岛国居民更懂一些。
过去透过FB了解各政党的公开演说，大家都想为着能踩执政党一脚而欢呼声四起；我觉得适时的检测是需要的。若说是为国民的利益和岛国的未来着想，应该要有执政和在野两方来随时作个核定，就如LTK说的，既然是难行的路，当司机打盹时，坐在他身旁的就应该给他两记耳光；若司机精神抖擞的开车，同行的就应该继续和他交谈，让他能平安的驾驶。
遗憾的是。。。
- 无法与大伙谈论大选的演讲，竞选者的八卦
- 无法贴着电视和阅读海峡时报的选情分析
- 无法与朋友一同参与在野党的公开演讲
- 无法尽国民的责任投票（据了解需要缴50 元以重新登记选民名册）
- 无法感受那沸腾的选举气氛
开心的是。。。
在野党成功获得6个议席，虽然执政党能继续能组成政府，但一旦仔细了解这次大选的选票巴仙率来说，不进则退，胜利的号角声大不如前，这可是65年后甚至是新一代国民所给予执政党的一个警告。难得岛国居民能如此看重政治，应多谢新媒体的产生，天天看到FB的update，人云亦云，若什么都不懂反而会让人笑话，这间接的‘怂恿’和‘鼓励’大家积极参与，有好有坏吧。呵呵。
还有，詹先生终于可以休息了；在网路上听他那含糊的演讲和非一般的身体状况，我总是听和看不下去，干嘛还要竞选阿！很可惜他们守不住波东巴西，但老詹爱国的情操依然在居民的心中和岛国的政坛历史。好好修养吧，詹先生！
对我而言，也许真正思念的是。。。
远在岛国的家人和朋友，并不是那似明似暗的政治玩意儿。没有一个 perfect 的政府, 我只希望当他们说要服务人民时，他们真的可以兑现他们的承诺，不然GE2016 会更加精彩！到时丹戎巴戈 (TP) GRC 应该不会walkover 了吧! :)
Mary & John
That Easter Sunday I visited Shadow Mountain Church@ El Cajon with QuiLing.
It was quite a long drive. This church is located in a rather dodgy area and you may be able to see more Hispanic there. The church building and its Christian Seminary in the community seems to be a little out of place. The churchgoers are mainly middle class Whites. And i am so happy to see almost all of them are dressed in their Sunday Best. This is very different from our Asian Culture. Where is our Sunday Best?
They have a huge choir. The worship are fantastic. The pastor, Rev Dr David Jeremiah is well known for His pulpit preaching and he has a radio channel called turning point.
The highlight of the day is that i went to this couple's place i.e. Mary & John for lunch. They are QL's american parents. They have been taking care of QL since she came here in 1998. The couples has a lovely house, facing a lake. The house uses roses as the theme, you can actually see roses everywhere. This couple looked very young and good-looking. They are probably in their 60's.
The amazing part is that John is an eye surgeon, yet he has contracted Parkinson Disease 10 years back. Judging from his look and movement, you wouldn't have thought that he is unwell. Maybe because he himself is a doctor, therefore he and Mary make every effort to better contain the disease. Due to his illness, he has to stop practising and rest. The couple loves God and serve His people in their church and community. From the conversation we had, they always praise Lord for His grace and mercy. That is amazing.
I told John he has a nice house. You know what he said. The Lord owns it! Hmm how humble it is. I must say... so far i visited 2 big cum houses from 2 churchmates. Whenever I made the comments, the owner would just say 'thank you'. that's why John's reposnse caught my attention.
Mary likes gardening and flowers. She has planted a few types of roses in the garden. So nice. And yes, i like the purplish Iris, so pretty! Our God is amazing!
One interesting note. In Asia, we are so used to using thermos or 热水器, when QL first introduced this electronic appliance to this couple, they thought it is some sort of toaster. To their surprise, this water dispenser helps them to minimize the hassle of boiling water for tea/coffee and it then brings convenience to the household. Now their kids and even neighbours would want to buy that. haha. I always thought it is a common appliance and most people know it. Well, the truth is... it is not. hehe... and also, i observed that the people here like to boil water using kettle over the stone instead of using a electrical kettle. Isn't that interesting? :)
It was quite a long drive. This church is located in a rather dodgy area and you may be able to see more Hispanic there. The church building and its Christian Seminary in the community seems to be a little out of place. The churchgoers are mainly middle class Whites. And i am so happy to see almost all of them are dressed in their Sunday Best. This is very different from our Asian Culture. Where is our Sunday Best?
They have a huge choir. The worship are fantastic. The pastor, Rev Dr David Jeremiah is well known for His pulpit preaching and he has a radio channel called turning point.
The highlight of the day is that i went to this couple's place i.e. Mary & John for lunch. They are QL's american parents. They have been taking care of QL since she came here in 1998. The couples has a lovely house, facing a lake. The house uses roses as the theme, you can actually see roses everywhere. This couple looked very young and good-looking. They are probably in their 60's.
The amazing part is that John is an eye surgeon, yet he has contracted Parkinson Disease 10 years back. Judging from his look and movement, you wouldn't have thought that he is unwell. Maybe because he himself is a doctor, therefore he and Mary make every effort to better contain the disease. Due to his illness, he has to stop practising and rest. The couple loves God and serve His people in their church and community. From the conversation we had, they always praise Lord for His grace and mercy. That is amazing.
I told John he has a nice house. You know what he said. The Lord owns it! Hmm how humble it is. I must say... so far i visited 2 big cum houses from 2 churchmates. Whenever I made the comments, the owner would just say 'thank you'. that's why John's reposnse caught my attention.
Mary likes gardening and flowers. She has planted a few types of roses in the garden. So nice. And yes, i like the purplish Iris, so pretty! Our God is amazing!
One interesting note. In Asia, we are so used to using thermos or 热水器, when QL first introduced this electronic appliance to this couple, they thought it is some sort of toaster. To their surprise, this water dispenser helps them to minimize the hassle of boiling water for tea/coffee and it then brings convenience to the household. Now their kids and even neighbours would want to buy that. haha. I always thought it is a common appliance and most people know it. Well, the truth is... it is not. hehe... and also, i observed that the people here like to boil water using kettle over the stone instead of using a electrical kettle. Isn't that interesting? :)
Debut in IHPS
It has been a while since i last blogged. Maybe one of the hindrance is that it is not as convenient for me to type in Chinese during office plus I am super lazy to blog after office hour. there you go, procrastinating.
OK, something to blog about my debut in IHPS Technical Review on 4/7.
Originally scheduled on 4/15 and it was pulled up by a week. It turned out to be a real shock to me and I was truly overwhelmed. When I saw BillFisher's invite on Mon morning (4/4), I almost flipped. I lost my thought and forgot how to configure the press to run the test. I must say I don't usually react that way but that very morning, i was so unsettled. To make things worse, my manger BillF is on FTO, meaning no one is there to guide me. Doom day, I thought. The audience of the tech review are section managers, first level managers, masters and experts engineers. How am i going to smoke them? no way!
That week was a stressful and pressing one. As i need to be on DOE course, I got in and out the class which was quite disruptive. I couldn't pay attention and need to sneak out for alignment meeting for the technical review. As everyone know, i hardly OT. that week, I actually OT for 2 consecuives nights to crunch the data and to brainstorm on how to present the data and the fact.
That very morning, I asked if RonB can go to the meeting with me since i figure he may be able to help as he is quite knowledgeable in all aspects. Thankfully he agreed. So we went to the 'Wind & Sea' room for the video conference meeting with CRV folks.
A quick glance through. I do not know 90% of the folks in the meeting room. hoho. Getting nervous. I was the second one to present after Steve A. Steve assured me that he will set a bad precedence so i will look good. haha. He was very kind. As i went through the slides with them, not much questions was asked. They skipped some of the engineering subsystem update slide. OK. I spent so much time working on it... thinking that i got to be realistic and highlight the risk. but they...
here comes the 3rd presenter. I was quite pissed off by him. Steve F. He simply told everyone that what was not done and come on, the list is long. Guess what, we spent most of the time discussing about the resources issues.
I thought this is a technical review on how ready we are to ship the solution? Instead, we were spending whole lot of time to thrash out the resource and schedule. I was truly disappointed. Really. As an engineering team, aren't we supposed to focus on engineering findings? look at how much time we spent? Why does IHPS like to do things like this?
The more upsetting chapter is that when the meeting was adjourned, DennisS, the program manager spoke to a few of us, saying that the priority will not be given to MICR but other stuffs. I was like... the last moment you commit that we will work to support MICR development and now, you said all those straight at my face when I am the one working on MICR?!
Again, I was speechless. Disappoint with the whole review, the shift of the focus and the insensitive of the IHPS management.
That was the 4/7 Review...
so... the story continues...
It's confirmed that we will have a customer shipment @ Connecticut. I was thrilled when I learn about how expensive can my solution be. Unimaginable. Haha. it costs so much. Anyway, i feel kind of proud?! I grumbled to BillF about the review and I told him i am not convinced that I am supposed to drive the whole initiative in T200 (my baby product). He then shook my hand and said: I authorize you to be the lead of this initiative. That was hilarious.
Well, the kind of treatment i had from the various counterparts was not as great. I sulk and fumed. Last week was filled with frustrations as I sense the disregard from the CRV teammate. I was mad. It was only after 5 mths, BarBM clarified to all that I am the one who is in charged of T200. there it goes, i suppose from now on I will gain more respect and visibility for working on this.
Being a lead is not as fun as I thought. This role has challenged to work with different people from R&D, Ops and Marketing. The next one would be our customers. As the solution installation will take place in June, I need to coordinate for the parts to be ready, technical support during installation, daily activities and plan, tracking the R&D schedule and trying to make others to work for me. It can be quite mental draining and stressful, I must say. I am unsure how well received my audiences are but I will try my best. Steve A has been very helpful in this which I am very thankful for. BillF has been coaching me on this and I think he can sense that I appear to be panicky and pretty tensed up. Yesterday he said: Relax. Haha. that was funny.
Weeks after my FTO will be crazy.
For now, I will just leave that aside and enjoy my journey to the wondrous creation!
OK, something to blog about my debut in IHPS Technical Review on 4/7.
Originally scheduled on 4/15 and it was pulled up by a week. It turned out to be a real shock to me and I was truly overwhelmed. When I saw BillFisher's invite on Mon morning (4/4), I almost flipped. I lost my thought and forgot how to configure the press to run the test. I must say I don't usually react that way but that very morning, i was so unsettled. To make things worse, my manger BillF is on FTO, meaning no one is there to guide me. Doom day, I thought. The audience of the tech review are section managers, first level managers, masters and experts engineers. How am i going to smoke them? no way!
That week was a stressful and pressing one. As i need to be on DOE course, I got in and out the class which was quite disruptive. I couldn't pay attention and need to sneak out for alignment meeting for the technical review. As everyone know, i hardly OT. that week, I actually OT for 2 consecuives nights to crunch the data and to brainstorm on how to present the data and the fact.
That very morning, I asked if RonB can go to the meeting with me since i figure he may be able to help as he is quite knowledgeable in all aspects. Thankfully he agreed. So we went to the 'Wind & Sea' room for the video conference meeting with CRV folks.
A quick glance through. I do not know 90% of the folks in the meeting room. hoho. Getting nervous. I was the second one to present after Steve A. Steve assured me that he will set a bad precedence so i will look good. haha. He was very kind. As i went through the slides with them, not much questions was asked. They skipped some of the engineering subsystem update slide. OK. I spent so much time working on it... thinking that i got to be realistic and highlight the risk. but they...
here comes the 3rd presenter. I was quite pissed off by him. Steve F. He simply told everyone that what was not done and come on, the list is long. Guess what, we spent most of the time discussing about the resources issues.
I thought this is a technical review on how ready we are to ship the solution? Instead, we were spending whole lot of time to thrash out the resource and schedule. I was truly disappointed. Really. As an engineering team, aren't we supposed to focus on engineering findings? look at how much time we spent? Why does IHPS like to do things like this?
The more upsetting chapter is that when the meeting was adjourned, DennisS, the program manager spoke to a few of us, saying that the priority will not be given to MICR but other stuffs. I was like... the last moment you commit that we will work to support MICR development and now, you said all those straight at my face when I am the one working on MICR?!
Again, I was speechless. Disappoint with the whole review, the shift of the focus and the insensitive of the IHPS management.
That was the 4/7 Review...
so... the story continues...
It's confirmed that we will have a customer shipment @ Connecticut. I was thrilled when I learn about how expensive can my solution be. Unimaginable. Haha. it costs so much. Anyway, i feel kind of proud?! I grumbled to BillF about the review and I told him i am not convinced that I am supposed to drive the whole initiative in T200 (my baby product). He then shook my hand and said: I authorize you to be the lead of this initiative. That was hilarious.
Well, the kind of treatment i had from the various counterparts was not as great. I sulk and fumed. Last week was filled with frustrations as I sense the disregard from the CRV teammate. I was mad. It was only after 5 mths, BarBM clarified to all that I am the one who is in charged of T200. there it goes, i suppose from now on I will gain more respect and visibility for working on this.
Being a lead is not as fun as I thought. This role has challenged to work with different people from R&D, Ops and Marketing. The next one would be our customers. As the solution installation will take place in June, I need to coordinate for the parts to be ready, technical support during installation, daily activities and plan, tracking the R&D schedule and trying to make others to work for me. It can be quite mental draining and stressful, I must say. I am unsure how well received my audiences are but I will try my best. Steve A has been very helpful in this which I am very thankful for. BillF has been coaching me on this and I think he can sense that I appear to be panicky and pretty tensed up. Yesterday he said: Relax. Haha. that was funny.
Weeks after my FTO will be crazy.
For now, I will just leave that aside and enjoy my journey to the wondrous creation!
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