We have to talk about it

Miracle: According to Wikipedia, the term is derived from Latin word miraculum meaning “something wonderful”, and  “miracle” may also refer to any statistically unlikely but beneficial event. Both my husband and I like to buy lottery ticket, and we know that the chance of winning is similar to a miracle, but we believe in miracle. We usually buy one ticket each time and two tickets if the prize exceeds certain amount. We would like to offer ourselves a hope each week. It is important that we have ‘hope’, and believe that something wonderful will happen to us ONE day.

These days, I have spent more time to think (imagine a married woman has reached certain age-group, and have 20 years work experience but no kid), and just suddenly realized what is more important to me: now than future, family than work, and wisdom over money. If a Fairy grants me a wish and I will choose to have wisdom than money. My husband is my ‘Fairy’, and my wish has come true. He has shared his wisdom with me, he would like to see me grow, and has independent thinking. He supported me to finish my undergraduate degree in Canada; he encouraged me to write and helped me to create my own blog. He always says that ‘he knows me better than myself’. He has created some ‘optimal’ steps to do things, and would like me to follow. He will mad at me sometimes because I do not take his advice, and challenge his ‘optimal’ way of doing things. I argued with him at some occasions, and even have a big fight (just happened again two days ago). Please forgive my childishness; I know that he will read this.

Life: I think most of you have heard about the story of ‘the fisherman and the investment banker’, and have thought about what is important than money, and what is your ideal retirement life if you have one. Do you want to work double harder now so that you will have a better retirement life? If I have to choose, my daily life is more important than the retirement life. A leisurely life is all I want (on a daily basis), and I would like to find the balance between work and family. It is important that you love your job no matter what or you have to find another one. You have to find the ‘passion’, and be a flexible and cheerful person. Your positive attitude will eventually affect people around you, and hopefully make your work environment a more enjoyable one. If I can choose to have more time with my family, I will do it now, and will not wait till tomorrow.

Karma: Sharon Stone’s bad ‘karma’ remarks on China’s Sichuan earthquake have created a hot topic for online discussion in the past two months. Does she really understand the meaning of ‘karma’ before her comments? According to Wikipedia, it is the concept of “action” or “deed” in Indian religions. All living creatures are responsible for their karma — their actions and the effects of their actions. There is no connection at all to the natural disaster, and the deaths of innocent people. However, the karma for herself maybe an instant effect on her movie-star status in China – films banned in China. She is said to have an IQ of 154 points, which is considered to be very high level, and also claimed as a member of MENSA. However, she just has to learn to think twice before …

Our Gossip Girl Blake Lively is back with a new movie: ‘Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2’, which is going to be on air by August 6. If you missed the first one, here is the movie summary: Four best girlfriends spend their first summer separately, but want to stay connected by passing around a pair of second hand jeans. Despite being of various shapes and sizes, each one of them fits perfectly into the pants.  They share their adventures, and each goes through a crucial life experience. Interesting? Mark your calendar then.