learning

Recently I have been revising my resume for new job postings. As I was browsing the postings the other day, I realized there are just so many subjects I used to be so good at, but now I don't even remember anything I learned. I believe if I am determined to pick them up again, I would be still as good, and would be able to teach anything.

Is it possible that I be good at everything? What is the point of that? I guess what I am trying to say is, there are just so many things in the world that we may never know even after we are gone. Knowledge is renewable, and must be renewed! Life is a journey of learning. I will try my best to cherish any learning opportunities in life. For now, my new task is to sleep, and to learn the beauty in that.

Private vs Public

Last week, mom and I went back to my brother's Chinese school to delivery a Mother's Day card to his teacher. (My brother's been taking this intensive course that is on 6 days a week...This is probably the only one time I would say I don't miss school..) Anyways, the school was having some year-end fair to celebrate students' graduation and to recruit new students. Since this private "Saturday school" is founded by Taiwanese, all the courses are taught in traditional Chinese characters. This year, however, the school offers new courses targeted at Chinese from Mainland. Now, the same courses are also taught in simplified Chinese. As expected, many people came to inquire the new courses. As a public teacher myself, I felt it is very unfortunate that similar courses like those offered at that school and many other private schools, are not promoted. I am not trying to comment on private schools, but I just don't understand why parents would rather PAY for something when they can get it for FREE? (well, almost free)

What am I trying to say? Support public education!