My First Income - Translate Love LettersI spent two years in Canada to pursue my Bachelor degree.
I was approached by a Canadian, who felt in love with a Chinese lady based in China, to help him translating and writing love letters. I charged CAD$ 50 per page of translation. Before I left Canada, as a gift to my boss (the Canadian) free of charge, I wrote a Chinese love poem for him to fax it to his Chinese girlfriend in China. They were married few months after I left Canada. |
Left- vs Right-HandedLots of people think I am left-handed when they see me writing with my left land.
Besides writing, I favor my right hand for other things such as playing badminton, holding toothbrush, eating with a spoon and so on. If I am being captured by a terrorist who asks me to choose between my left hand or right hand, I will have difficulties to decide my choice. :-) Joking aside. I am great to be able to enjoy the benefits of both left and right-handed. |
5 Lessons From A Poor Childhood
I was born in a poor family. My dad was a tailor, my mum was a factory worker.
Because I was born poor, I learned the value of hard work. My parents have taught me " to give before you get ". This becomes one of my principles in life and in my career.
Because I was born poor, I learned not to waste food. Food was limited, but balanced. I have never had problem with weight. This is because a good eating habit and appreciation of food we had.
Because I was born poor, I learned the value of independence. I learned to buy fresh food from wet market at the age of 10, bargained with the stall owners to get the best price. I learned to cook, to wash clothes, to do housework. All taught me to develop a sense of independence and to be a responsible person.
Because I was born poor, I learned not to look down on people. A person who is down today can climb up triumphantly over adversities tomorrow. A Junior Executive today could be my boss in the future. This lesson has allowed me to work with people of all levels to ensure project success.
Because I was born poor, I learned the value of simple lifestyle. We could not afford a lot of nice things, but we were happy. I learned to take care of what little I had and be grateful. I continue to enjoy a simple lifestyle despite being financially stable today.
Because I was born poor, I learned the value of hard work. My parents have taught me " to give before you get ". This becomes one of my principles in life and in my career.
Because I was born poor, I learned not to waste food. Food was limited, but balanced. I have never had problem with weight. This is because a good eating habit and appreciation of food we had.
Because I was born poor, I learned the value of independence. I learned to buy fresh food from wet market at the age of 10, bargained with the stall owners to get the best price. I learned to cook, to wash clothes, to do housework. All taught me to develop a sense of independence and to be a responsible person.
Because I was born poor, I learned not to look down on people. A person who is down today can climb up triumphantly over adversities tomorrow. A Junior Executive today could be my boss in the future. This lesson has allowed me to work with people of all levels to ensure project success.
Because I was born poor, I learned the value of simple lifestyle. We could not afford a lot of nice things, but we were happy. I learned to take care of what little I had and be grateful. I continue to enjoy a simple lifestyle despite being financially stable today.
