Christmas 2011

What amazing Christmas I had!!!

I enjoyed German food and had wonderful time with my Oregon Mom’s families and went to church with a couple friends. On Sunday 25^th, I went back to my church to help serving free meal for hundreds of families. It was a meaningful to do volunteer on this special day.

My dad called me almost 4:00am on Friday morning to wish me a wonderful Christmas. I feel blessing to have amazing parents.

On this Christmas, I had think of him and sent him a Christmas card whether he got it or not. .. 

New Year 2012 will come in few more days!!!

Those words could make my life different!!!

When I was walking on the way home, those beautiful words stuck in my mind ;). L. praised me that I have a special thing that others don’t have, it is my soul and dedication that I have been working with kids. I knew that I am still a learner…. At the end, those beautiful words inspired me. They keep me up with my journey. There were something special about what she said…. They could make a different in my life!!! I believe that I am walking the right direction. This direction is very challenge but I know that I can do it.

Mathew Kelly said that “ If you want your future to be bigger than your past, start to transform your weaknesses into strengths.” Page 237 Living Everyday with Passion, and Purpose

Tears in my eyes

 I got tears in my eyes few minutes ago, while reading the textbook. I image the day that I  received a Master degree in front of hundred students and professors. It would be the amazing day for me. The Master degree would be a wonderful gift that I could do for my parents, especially my dad. They offered my brother a financial support if he promised to pursue a Ph.D degree in Ho Chi Minh city. He didn’t do it because of he didn’t have motivation and supported environment. I have it all here. I have courage, faith in God, and supported friends, and a wonderful Oregon Mom. I have a strong motivation for studying because of my parents. It is not fun to wake up around 3:30am and study every day during each term. BUT I LOVE IT!!!

I hope and pray that day would happen in 4 to 5 more years. I would show my parents that this would be a special gift that I did for them.

April 13th 2011

I had an amazing birthday this year. At age 29^th, I feel that I am a real woman who is attractive, confidence, educated, and strong.  I am woman who has passion and goal.

I thanks God that I am going the right direction. I am thankful to have my Oregon Mom and friends who inspire me to keep walking through my journey here.

I never give up  my goal to get a Master degree. It will take time and courage. With God’s blesses, my parents and others’ support, I believe I will reach my goal.

September, 7^th 2009 was the day I started my first online classes. It was the day that changed my life.

A decision that I had make

Making a decision is very challenge. I knew I did the right decision even though it is hurt and pain. I never had a strong feeling and connection with anyone before until I met him at Start buck  on  march,3th. I do believe in God. He had a reason to let us sat next to each other on that day. He is a caring and loving person. I do thinking of him even thought it is time for me to step back. I will pray for him and wish him the best.

I am grateful to have my Oregon Mom’s love and support. She gave me a great advise and she is there for me.

 When you really love someone, you won’t care if  they live far away from you.  I had a wonderful time to getting know him, an inspired and educated person. It is time for me to focus on studying.

I am grateful to have my Oregon Mom’s love and support. She gave me a great advise and she is there for me.

I am learning how to be a strong woman.

At age 29^th, I feel like a real woman who is attractive and confidence, who care for others,  who have goal and passion.

I had a new nickname -tuyenny ( twinny)

This morning a little boy called me tuyenny (like twinny) in my classroom. He made laugh so much. I still remember his faces when he said my name. He kept saying twinny and enjoyed it.

This is the great thing to work with little babies. They made up their own words. When they like you, they show their bond and attachment. I had a fun day with them.

This term was the most challenging term, and I made it through with good grades

I called my parents and let them know I got a good grade from my PSY class. Looking back this winter term, I was amazed to see how much lessons I learned. There were so many challenging that I had faced through out this term. I got a cold for 4 to 5 weeks, and felt overwhelming with the assignments.

Praying keep my dream alive and it also helps me to overcome these challenges. My online professor stated that I did “an outstanding job”  I pass this course with a good grade. I am so excited because all of my hard work paid off. I am ready for Spring break.

My dad told me that I need to take step by step and walk through this journey. The day I got my Master degree would be the VICTOTY DAY!!! I miss my dad and mom a lot. Listening to their voices and getting encouragement from them are amazing thing in my life.

I thanks God that bless me and my family.

It is time to enjoy Spring Break

Making decision

control
obtain information
keep options open (make more plans)
diversify ( divide something into two parts)
share risk (ask for feedback)

by Dr. Anderson..... When making an important decsion, I should remind myself and apply one of these steps.

02-07-2011

Thang 7 ngay 2 la ngay minh nop giay to thi nhap quoc tich.

Yesterday was a experience I had

Yesterday was a little stressful day. Wow, I can’t believe when people get mad at something, they can’t control their temperature. Ho giuc dien thoai xuong ban, giuc ghe xuong va dong cua ram. Hanh dong do lam minh rat so va tranh xa. Minh da noi voi xep minh vai chi tiet ma minh thay. I believed that I made the right decision to tell her.  I am waiting for that opportunity. Day la mot kinh nghiem de minh lam viec voi nhung nguoi ma hay phan doan nguoi khac va khong kiem che duoc con gian giu.

Minh that vui vi minh da khong noi xau ai. Minh hoc duoc bai hoc va minh phai tiep tuc hoc. I see people who judge others. I will try to irgore it. I need to think postive. I need to forgive what they have done.

 It touched my heart at the moment she held my hands and suggested me that “ You need to depend your self and don’t affair any thing.”  I am thankful for what she suggested me. I do have that fear but I will not let it control me.

It was a not good day, but it is good at the end. It is a lesson that I learn. I did pray to God that that moment when I faced with the challenge.

Today is a new day. I need to think positive and I need to learn how to be patience and show my confidence.

     

Tomorrow is a new day!

I learned a lesson today. I showed my gratitude and patience as I tried to listen to what a Vietnamese man talked. I did be aware of what James suggested for me before. I appreciated for what he taught me. He made a different in my life. I wanted to improve my communication skill and I wanted to be a confidence and strong woman. I understand that I need to learn how to be patience and  gratitude  for the rest of my life. I have prayed to God and Mother Mary every moment that I remember. I believe I will overcome my obstacles and I will be a successful woman.

When I was at Starbucks Coffee Store, I listened to Jewel’s song “Satisfied” It is one of my favorite song. This song touched my heart. My tears felt down because I felt that Jewel sang it for me. I felt lonely but I knew God planed me with his purpose. I do have a lot of people who like me, but I choose to focus on studying.  

Today is a new day. I will try to forgive all the past and move on. I will learn how to calm down and talk before act. 

The lesson that I have learned

I have been seen people who judge others. They observe what others do and they judge them. They don’t think that what about if someone judge them? How would that make them feel?

I thought to myself that this is my experience to grow into a strong and confidence woman. I used to a person who judge others in the past. Now I realize it was wrong to judge people. If I judged them, they would judge me back. I don’t want to be that person. I want to be a person who care for others and think positive.