Cleveland Trip II

I have been busy since I came back from Cleveland. It is a study break now. =P

The second day in Cleveland is pretty relaxing. (no, I didn't get to see LB James.) But I got to see the stadium he played in. HaHa.

We start our tour pretty early in the morning. Not as early as the tour company, but I am used to wake up early now. In the morning, when no one is around, we took a walk at the lake-shore of Lake Erie. It is not a question that the lake is so much more bigger than Lake Ontario. It even feels like bigger than the ocean sometimes. The view is pretty empty and wide, and the wind is very comfortable. Compare to HK, it is a lot more peaceful and relaxing.

Cleveland is a quite city. We didn't see any busy people or anything going on in the city. We went to the Town city center almost 12pm, and the stores are not really open yet. I guess US people are lazy at times.

Then we went to the National park close to Cleveland, Cuyahoga Valley National Park. The park doesn't seem big to me. We drive it around in 30min. There are a few small falls there, they are in the forest. It is pretty impress to see those neat falls around by trees. I am a stress out city person. Walking and breathing in trees is always relaxing.

Our last designation is outlet mall, of course.
Canadian currency is still pretty high up, it is still worthy for us to shop in US.
(I don't think I should comment on my shopping experience. haha)

Cleveland Trip I

This is pretty much a last minute decision trip. We debate quite a bit before we actually decide to book a hotel and go to a trip. Again, it is Victoria Day long weekend, we usually go for a short road trip to take a break.

Day One

We didn't leave until the afternoon on Saturday. Going on a road trip need some preparation, maps, hotel booking and so on. However, I actually like to do such stuff, I like to feeling of adventuring. Going to Cleveland from Toronto takes about 5.5 hours. It took longer than it should be for us. First of all, there was a traffic in the way to the board, then there was a very long line up to board. It took us 8 hours to get to the hotel.

It is not the first time we realized it. The road transportation in US is pretty mature. Compare to Canada, the road in US is so much smoother and cleaner, especially when you compare to hwy 401. hwy 401 is seriously lack of maintenance. Sometime I think privatization of these roads is a good thing to try in Canada. At least it motivates the company to maintain the roads.

First day of work

Today is the first day of my new job. It is actually more stressful than I thought. I actually have to go work out after work to relieve some stress. Too bad the traffic stop me making the Yoga class, otherwise I think Yoga would be more effective on relieving stress.

Maybe the work is not as stressful as it seems. I guess it is the first day, I am pretty nervous. Compare to the people worked there for a long time, I feel like I have so much to catch up. They know so much more than me, it is going to take me a while to catch up their work pace. This is the first time I feel tiring to work and study at the same time. After all these years, this is the first time I am not sure if I can handle it.

First Horse Riding

This is my first time I try horse riding. When I first got to the farm, I was kind of worries. It is dirty, all the flies and dusts are around. It wasn't a good impression. I am personally scared of animals. I was worried when I first got close to the horses. Of course, I was scared that I would get hurt from riding as well.

It turned out so much better than I thought. After I learned how to control the horse and tried to communicate with her, it is actually pretty fun. I wasn't sure how long was the horse ride, but it was definitely fun. I realize how important it is to communicate with this animals. They are animals, just like humans. They feel, they listen, they communicate, no difference with humans. No question that they live with different habit and environment than humans, however, they are still lovely.

This experience let me realize how city person I become after all these years. I used to like nature so much when I was younger. Animals are part of food chain, we all need each other. I guess I shouldn't be scared of animals anymore.

Iron Man II

I didn't watch Iron Man I in theater. I saw the trailer of Iron Man II, then decided to watch Iron Man I. When it comes to movie series like this, I think it is better to get an idea before watching the movie.

I went to watch the movie a week after it comes out. Maybe I went on a Friday afternoon, before work ended, there are not many people in the theater. However, there was a group of kids seat behind us and talking very loud. I personally really do no like this kind of behavior. Not mentioning it is not polite at all, they are lack of the basic consideration for other people in public.

Lets go back to the movie.
I would give a pretty high rating to this movie and I think it is one of the movies that is worth it to pay that $12 dollars. The explosion and fighting scenes need the sound system to make it become appealing, just like 2012. I still like Robert Downey, he fully illustrate the arrogance of the iron man. 

The character Ivan Vanko represents the bad side of human being, just like the other superhero stories. I am not saying what Tony Stark did was correct, at least he is not hurting people. Vanko decided to damage the city just to satisfy his own arrogance.

Humans are selfish. I always know that. It is understandable that sometimes you would have to hurt some people in order to get what you want. It is reality. However, there is balance. I still think it is inappropriate hurt someone intentionally.

Extreme Fitness II

Today is new experience. It is my first time to try Smart Strength class in gym, The class is not long, around 50mins. It is pretty relaxing and not tiring at all. The music is relaxing and the instructor is clear. Usually, after exercise, I would get tired. This time does not happen. After the strength class, I feel more energetic and ready for the day. I think it is a good start of the day. =)

There is a lot of stuff you won't understand until you try it. Don't afraid of the first time, it usually turns out pretty good. I will try some dance or yoga class later on.

Extreme Fitness I

This is the first time I paid and joined a gym membership. We used to have a quite nice gym in Western, but I was never motivated to go. After I come back to Toronto, I realized how out of shape I am, I think it is time for me to take care of myself.

Health and time is all we have. I do not want to regret when I get sick. After all, it is a good habit to have a routine life style. Especially working as an OL, the muscles gets sore when I maintain the same position for a long period time. It is necessary to get some exercises done.

The gym I joined is named Extreme Fitness. I went yesterday for my first assessment. Actually, they seem pretty professional. They explained the structured body shaping program, how the BMR work and so on. Heh, I realized how little I know about a human body. It is still not too late to know about it.

This is something new for me. I think it would be a good experience. I will try different class and training later on, see how it goes. 

How to train your dragon

I usually do not like to watch cartoons, but since the rating of this movie is that great, I give it a shot.This movie did not disappoint me, it turns out better than I thought. The entire story line, theme, tricks and graphics are all pretty good. I would rate this movie 8 out of 10.I guess there is a reason the movie maintain the top box position.

I like the message of this movie.
We all live in our own world. When others comes, we usually first get suspicious and challenge them first. If we try to get to know and understand them instead, the world will be more peaceful. We cannot live on our own, the world becomes boring that way anyways. It is a good thing to welcome and accept others. Our world is bigger and acceptable than we thought.

There is a lot more message in the movie. It seems simple and obvious to people, however, how many of us actually doing what we should do?

第一份工

正式來說，這並不是我的第一份工。我的第一份工是十五歲是在高爾夫球場的halfway house做侍應。這也不是我第一份作為OL的工作，早在兩年前我已是一個朝九晚五的OL了。但對我來說，這是我才是我的第一份工，雖不是最理想的，但是我走向CA的第一步。

我算是幸運的吧，才畢業兩個禮拜，連畢業禮都還沒行就找到工作了。我知道有很多人早在畢業前已找到工作，但我不是。我不是讀書好，分數高的那一纇人。我早知我會走一條比人家長，比人家難的一條路。會計師行有很多，但只有那麼一百間是可以培訓未來CA的。真以為會找不到，要放棄， 還想了一大堆back up plan.

是很多個巧合和機會加在一起才得到了這個機會。
要謝謝幫過我的人，謝謝那教我，幫我，給我機會的人。
這是第一步，希望能夠順利走好。

人生无常

好好的怎麼又有感触了呢?

 明明说过要看淡生离死别的，再次遇到时却又做不到了.
 是自己还不够坚强还是其实一直在骗自己？

I was still talking and joking around with this client the day before. Next day, he past away due to heart attack. Life never goes the way we want it, never goes the way we planned it. If you have something to do, do it now or else you may not have the opportunity to do it again.

Maybe whatever I did/choose was wrong, was mistake. Yet, I am not regret with what I chose. If I didn't experience such, I wouldn't be me.

World Expo

I am not fortunate enough to attend any of the World Exposition yet.
This one in Shanghai will last a few months. If I am lucky enough, maybe I would go and take a look. I am not there to see around the world, I am more toward to the entire organization of this expo.

I saw news on TV another about the Expo.
I was disappointed at the people and the organization. Not mentioning the time people has to spend on waiting, four hours for some of the exhibition? For the people who couldn't get the booked ticket, they are overreacted. I understand the frustration, but I don't think it is necessary to lose manners,especially when you know you are on camera.

It is supposed to be a pleasant event, a good opportunity for people to have fun. If the result is opposite, against the initial purpose of the event. The event would be a failure.

that's all you have

you come to the world alone, do not have anything with you.
when you leave the world, you are still alone, cannot take anything with you.

a person may earn and experience a lot in his lift time.
however, time and health is what really belongs to you. no one can take it away, unless you give it up yourself.

doesn't matter what happen, we all should take care ourselves. if you don't take care of yourself, you don't love yourself. how do you expect others to take care of you and love you? everyone is selfish, no one would do anything for a person without asking for any return. health is the base of everything. you can't really do anything without have a healthy body to support your.

no matter what happen, we should all take care of ourselves.
others give up on you, doesn't mean you should give up of yourself.