Yesterday it was my Birthday, the morning my best friend Sarah called me and invited me to her house, Sujin came as well, and I was so spoiled by them , received wonderful presents and had snack time with them.
I feel so blessed that I could make a lot of good friends in Moncton, people here are so nice, when we developed our friendship, I truly feel the warmness and loves from them especially you don't have relatives here. Whenever you ask for help, they will give their hands without any hesitation. After being a mom, I feel that for my every single birthday, it is actually not big day to myself. Instead, the wishes and thankfulness should be for my parents, sometimes I am regret that I no longer see my dad as he has been passed away for 6 years, but we did have wonderful time together, though he was a very traditional Chinese father, no hug no kiss, even some arguments between us.
Yesterday I called mom and said thanks to her, whenever the birthday of your child, it might bring you back a lot of good memories. same does her , and me. I appreciate my parents who brought me into the world, and brought me up to be a mom of two, and a wife of a man. Stepping into the stage of the life as is , I could experience what the up and down of a life but I am so thankful that I have God, my parents, my hubby, my boys and my siblings,
Last night, we went to a Korean restaurant for supper , which was excellent, foods and service were perfect. I suddenly remember we didn't take any photo on my birthday, no birthday cake as I don't want to have. But a lot of loves and hugs from my " three " boys!!
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Thursday, January 19, 2012
Monday, January 9, 2012
my study
I forgot to mention about my Insurance course when I talked about the things I have done in 2011. I started the first course of CIP ( Chartered Insurance Professional ) in Sept 2011, which was C11 the Principles and Practice of Insurance. I attended the examination on Dec 5, which the result will be released in few days.... Jan 14.
It is totally different than what I studied and worked before. The insurance industry in Canada is totally different than the one in Hong Kong. Everyone needs insurance here, if they have houses , apartments, automobiles.. and I found that it is a very interesting industry, in which it is very relative to the life of everyone.
I think I might try searching a job after I finished two or three courses, and will see what happen in the next. However, the most challenge is not this course, it should be the road test.. oh, my parking skill...
It is totally different than what I studied and worked before. The insurance industry in Canada is totally different than the one in Hong Kong. Everyone needs insurance here, if they have houses , apartments, automobiles.. and I found that it is a very interesting industry, in which it is very relative to the life of everyone.
I think I might try searching a job after I finished two or three courses, and will see what happen in the next. However, the most challenge is not this course, it should be the road test.. oh, my parking skill...
Friday, January 6, 2012
Jan 2012 new year resolution
It is Jan 2012 !! I haven't updated my blog for long time again, in my new year resolution,
I decided that no matter how busy I am, I must write something about our life! They are so precious that I have to keep everything in my mind as well as my hardisk !!
In 2011, I am very thankful that I had so much graces from God, the most importance is the approval of our permanent resident application, and so I could plan ahead for my future!
God is awesome and He know what the best time, best thing are for us. When I reviewed the the pictures in my recent years, I realized that He had the prefect plan for our whole family!
In May 2011, I started learning French, now I am at level two. I am so glad that besides the language that I have been learning, I also met different people from Magma, which let make some good friends there!
I started learning driving since May, but I haven't yet got my license ! Sometimes I am blaming myself why I am Not smart at this area, parking, positing is my weakness!
Remember I had so many fears when I first learned driving. It is my friend Margot from mother's club, who helped me a lots how to drive with confidence ! She taught me almost 13 hours do far,
I promised to myself that I have to work hard on practicing , though there are limitations, like asking somebody to babysit the boys ... It will be Man's turn to teach me parking! Go go go ! God, please help me to get the license , and guide me how to be a good driver behind the wheels! Safe driving!
I decided that no matter how busy I am, I must write something about our life! They are so precious that I have to keep everything in my mind as well as my hardisk !!
In 2011, I am very thankful that I had so much graces from God, the most importance is the approval of our permanent resident application, and so I could plan ahead for my future!
God is awesome and He know what the best time, best thing are for us. When I reviewed the the pictures in my recent years, I realized that He had the prefect plan for our whole family!
In May 2011, I started learning French, now I am at level two. I am so glad that besides the language that I have been learning, I also met different people from Magma, which let make some good friends there!
I started learning driving since May, but I haven't yet got my license ! Sometimes I am blaming myself why I am Not smart at this area, parking, positing is my weakness!
Remember I had so many fears when I first learned driving. It is my friend Margot from mother's club, who helped me a lots how to drive with confidence ! She taught me almost 13 hours do far,
I promised to myself that I have to work hard on practicing , though there are limitations, like asking somebody to babysit the boys ... It will be Man's turn to teach me parking! Go go go ! God, please help me to get the license , and guide me how to be a good driver behind the wheels! Safe driving!
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
My french lessons
I enjoy my French lessons very much, one of the reason is that I can learn French without pressure, I remember when I studied in Hong Kong, there were too many exams and tests which drove people crazily and stressed! Now every Monday, Wed and Friday I have French lessons, while Micah has his play schools at the same building, he loves going there as well , whenever we drive near that building, he will say " going to school!" . Another reason that I love the French class, is that I made some new friends, they are from Korea, Japan, and from South Amercia . Canada is a multicultural country, people were immigrated from different countries with different cultures. Sometimes during the class, we will talk about cultures and custom, which are so fun!
When can I communicate with people in French fluently? I guess it will be one day soon!
When can I communicate with people in French fluently? I guess it will be one day soon!
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Relax!
I started my first driving course since April, and I had the 1st lesson on the road in earlier May, I remember I was too panic when I first got into the instructor's car. Today it was the 3rd time I had my driving lesson with the instructor, with almost 5 hours practise with Man and my friend, Yun in Bessborough area( so called sub-division, residential area), I found that I wasn't too panic. But When I drove with them, the speed was only 30 -40 Km/hour maxi, I haven't tried any main road with traffic lights and more traffics.
Today I had another hour with Mike, the instructor. He wanted to know my progress so I drove in the sub-division a little while then moved into the main road, it was about 5:30 so all people almost were at home, less traffic. He asked me to accelerate as I was too slow. When I drove to the freeway, the maxi speed is 60km/hour while my speed was only 45km/hour, that's why he asked me to be faster.
It is good experience for me to try , he taught me the lane changing, and deal with the traffic lights. Of course, as he has the brake at his side, I wasn't too scared but I was still too tensed, and nervous, maybe it was the first time I was in the main road, I really need to be more relaxed! How to do that ? I think it takes time, at least I don't want to listen my heart beating when driving.
Tonight the prayer is important..
Today I had another hour with Mike, the instructor. He wanted to know my progress so I drove in the sub-division a little while then moved into the main road, it was about 5:30 so all people almost were at home, less traffic. He asked me to accelerate as I was too slow. When I drove to the freeway, the maxi speed is 60km/hour while my speed was only 45km/hour, that's why he asked me to be faster.
It is good experience for me to try , he taught me the lane changing, and deal with the traffic lights. Of course, as he has the brake at his side, I wasn't too scared but I was still too tensed, and nervous, maybe it was the first time I was in the main road, I really need to be more relaxed! How to do that ? I think it takes time, at least I don't want to listen my heart beating when driving.
Tonight the prayer is important..
Monday, April 4, 2011
new challenges
I have so many new challenges in coming few weeks: learning French, learning to drive... I don't have much confidence about driving, maybe because I am not good at direction, not good at making quick decision ??
I DO understand if I don't know how to drive, it will cause a lot of inconventiences to me and my kids in here. But to character, I used to try my best to get thru those difficulties, and this time, it will be the same !
I DO understand if I don't know how to drive, it will cause a lot of inconventiences to me and my kids in here. But to character, I used to try my best to get thru those difficulties, and this time, it will be the same !
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Learning French !
Due to the change of our status in Canada, I am eligible to take the language course provided by MAGMA. It is a non-profit organization, which receives the funds from Federal and Provincial Government, and it provides service and supports for new immigrants. I have the hoice to take either English or French as they are the offical language in Canada.
I decided to take French, as Moncton is a bilingual city, which I wish I can speak French with people too.
Another reason behind, it is because Moses will go French immersion next year in grade 3, if I know French, we can learn together, which will be fun and I hope I can support him as much as possible. I totally understand it is not easy to learn French, I will try my best.
Also, if I have the French course in MAGMA, it can also provide the childminding for kids, Micah can join their class , similar as a playgroup. I believe Micah will love it! Too good that both of us do not have to pay money but can both learn new things!! yeah!
I decided to take French, as Moncton is a bilingual city, which I wish I can speak French with people too.
Another reason behind, it is because Moses will go French immersion next year in grade 3, if I know French, we can learn together, which will be fun and I hope I can support him as much as possible. I totally understand it is not easy to learn French, I will try my best.
Also, if I have the French course in MAGMA, it can also provide the childminding for kids, Micah can join their class , similar as a playgroup. I believe Micah will love it! Too good that both of us do not have to pay money but can both learn new things!! yeah!
Thursday, March 3, 2011
wonderful Monday! Feb 28, 2011
It's wonderful Monday, at about 11:50 am.
Man texted me and told me we got the news from Canada immigration today, yeah! We have been waiting for 1.1/2 years since our application, we finally were asked to send our passport.. means we got the PR application approval!
God is so amazing! He has His perfect plans and time! His grace is just like a fountain to supply us water.. If it came 2 weeks ago, I would have been very thankful to God and His promise. But now the PR approval came after the car accident, it let me reflect myself, my relationship with God, his Grace, His teaching....
now He told me what the patience is , what the faith is, what the right time and best time for us in our life.
Maybe I was too focus on something before, which I shouldn't too worry about this, because if I have faith on Him, I trust He will lead us to His promise place . However, when I was questioning , He could confirm to me ,. just like He is telling me " Trust me, no fear! ".
It is very hard for me to express how wonderful HE is ! what an amazing grace to me.. Love this Monday !
Man texted me and told me we got the news from Canada immigration today, yeah! We have been waiting for 1.1/2 years since our application, we finally were asked to send our passport.. means we got the PR application approval!
God is so amazing! He has His perfect plans and time! His grace is just like a fountain to supply us water.. If it came 2 weeks ago, I would have been very thankful to God and His promise. But now the PR approval came after the car accident, it let me reflect myself, my relationship with God, his Grace, His teaching....
now He told me what the patience is , what the faith is, what the right time and best time for us in our life.
Maybe I was too focus on something before, which I shouldn't too worry about this, because if I have faith on Him, I trust He will lead us to His promise place . However, when I was questioning , He could confirm to me ,. just like He is telling me " Trust me, no fear! ".
It is very hard for me to express how wonderful HE is ! what an amazing grace to me.. Love this Monday !
Friday, February 4, 2011
lazy mom?
This week I was too lazy to update my blog, one of the reason is that I fell down on the icy ground while I went to fellowship last Sunday, causing I had sore forearm and wrist! When I left the parking lot, carried Micah and stepped to the door of the farmer market, I didn't aware there were some ice on the deck, I fell down so quickly that I couldn't react immediately. Thanks God that I didn't hurt so much as well as Micah,
Micah was protected by my arm, but my forearm and wrist were so sore after I fell down.
The next day on Monday morning, I felt them more painful and it seemed that I didn't have any energy from them, I rubbed some cream for the pain relief. Therefore, I suddenly was so moody to go into the blog and write something.
One of the disadvantage for being a homemaker is that I could not call for a sick leave when I am sick. I still have to manage my housework, take care of the two little guys at home. Micah was so cranky in the morning that he kept asking me to carry him!
It was so great that I was able to make an appointment with my family doctor as somebody cancelled his appointment. So on Tue morning I could not go to mother's club and I met Doctor Li on Tue morning , he checked and found that it was not too serious and no X-Ray check was needed. I was given some Advil and asked to buy the cream to ease the pains.
This Thur, it is the 1st day of Chinese New Year, I couldn't feel something about Chinese New Year in here the population of Chinese is so little that there is no China town. To me , I am not kind of very traditional people so I don't care too much whether we need to celebrate Chinese New Year here, but it is true that I need to let my kids know about Chinese New Year. So I decided to cook some Traditional foods for them on the last day of the year of Tiger. I made " Tong Yuen " -Stuffed dumplings on Wed night, stuffed with some black sesame paste . We ate them after supper. I still remember when I was young, I was forced by my mom to eat them because traditionally it means " together for the whole family", however, the " Tong Yuen" my mom made were without any stuffing , which were solely some sticky dumplings, which I don't like .
Micah was protected by my arm, but my forearm and wrist were so sore after I fell down.
The next day on Monday morning, I felt them more painful and it seemed that I didn't have any energy from them, I rubbed some cream for the pain relief. Therefore, I suddenly was so moody to go into the blog and write something.
One of the disadvantage for being a homemaker is that I could not call for a sick leave when I am sick. I still have to manage my housework, take care of the two little guys at home. Micah was so cranky in the morning that he kept asking me to carry him!
It was so great that I was able to make an appointment with my family doctor as somebody cancelled his appointment. So on Tue morning I could not go to mother's club and I met Doctor Li on Tue morning , he checked and found that it was not too serious and no X-Ray check was needed. I was given some Advil and asked to buy the cream to ease the pains.
This Thur, it is the 1st day of Chinese New Year, I couldn't feel something about Chinese New Year in here the population of Chinese is so little that there is no China town. To me , I am not kind of very traditional people so I don't care too much whether we need to celebrate Chinese New Year here, but it is true that I need to let my kids know about Chinese New Year. So I decided to cook some Traditional foods for them on the last day of the year of Tiger. I made " Tong Yuen " -Stuffed dumplings on Wed night, stuffed with some black sesame paste . We ate them after supper. I still remember when I was young, I was forced by my mom to eat them because traditionally it means " together for the whole family", however, the " Tong Yuen" my mom made were without any stuffing , which were solely some sticky dumplings, which I don't like .
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