A year of turbulence

We are heading to the end of 2008. This has been a year of great disturbance. The whole world, especially the economy, has changed. All of us have learned a big lesson from the market.

Most of us are worrying the world's economy in the coming years and I think we still have a long way to full recovery. We need to be prepared amid the downturn. What can you do?

1. upgrade your English;
2. learn how to invest wisely, you need to know what you are going to invest. Never invest into something you do not understand;
3. think logically, do not believe what the government tells you;
4. study, use the CEF $10,000 if you have not applied for it;
5. be confident;
6. exercise more, 15 min per day will do; and
7. spend more time with your family and loved ones.

Wishing you a peaceful new year!

Loneliness

Most of us do not want to be lonely, especially during holidays. We want to head to TST or Causeway Bay with our friends and to celebrate with many other people. But when all those visual effects and noises are over, we need to face loneliness again and some people do not know how to cope with it. Some people simply cannot stay at home alone as they quickly get bored. If we cannot stand the loneliness during holiday seasons and have nothing to do except going to streets, it means that we are wasting our time. Loneliness is a good time for you to think, to read, to plan, and to rest. In fact I think loneliness is leisure and it's a peaceful moment. As a research student, I must face my sole quest for knowledge somehow but fortunately I think I like it.

If you want to be mature, try to be alone. You will benefit from it.