I attended an international conference in early January 2010 and I presented my first paper at the conference. I was a bit nervous but I think it was received by the attendees. Having presented my paper, people on the floor asked me different questions and I needed to answer them. It was a challenging experience but I liked it. In fact, this is a good opportunity to receive others' critical comments and amend your paper, if necessary, accordingly. You may not like others' comments, but they are worth your while as your paper will be improved.
In addition, by attending an international conference, I got to know people in the same area as mine. By discussing your area with these people, you gain more insights. By listening and commenting on others' papers, you learn, think and gain. Beside, by knowing what others are doing, you understand whether you are on the cutting edge or not. If not, better work hard.
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Time Management
I was very busy during last month and early this month. My work was packed and I needed to prepare for the assessment of my course. Besides, I am preparing the final version of my conference paper to be presented next month and I need to start writing another paper for another conference.
I need better time management so that I can allocate my time for family/research/work/study/rest. I tried to read some books but just couldn't afford some time to do so. Reading is my habit and I had to put it aside for a moment.
From what I have learned, the time management skill requires you to select the most important task for the day and focus on it. Having done that, go for the second most important task and so on. That's how you can complete the most rather than doing unnecessary but urgent tasks.
I need better time management so that I can allocate my time for family/research/work/study/rest. I tried to read some books but just couldn't afford some time to do so. Reading is my habit and I had to put it aside for a moment.
From what I have learned, the time management skill requires you to select the most important task for the day and focus on it. Having done that, go for the second most important task and so on. That's how you can complete the most rather than doing unnecessary but urgent tasks.
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Housing in HK
Most of us in HK properly know that the housing prices are surging in the past 6 months and it seems that the trend continues. For those who want to purchase a home, they need to pay a higher and higher price and it looks like that their dream house is far away.
The government, along with property developers, are the only ones who deny the existence of a housing bubble. Everyone else knows the fact. If the housing prices increased by 20, 30 or even 40 percent in the past six months and this situation continues but our salary increment could not match them, it means that we are having a bigger and bigger bubble.
More people cannot afford the current housing prices means that these prices finally will fall and it's only a matter of time. So if you really want to purchase a dream home, I suggest that you had better wait. Set a price level that you think is reasonable and you can afford it, and hit it when the moment comes - the housing price drop to your set level.
The government, along with property developers, are the only ones who deny the existence of a housing bubble. Everyone else knows the fact. If the housing prices increased by 20, 30 or even 40 percent in the past six months and this situation continues but our salary increment could not match them, it means that we are having a bigger and bigger bubble.
More people cannot afford the current housing prices means that these prices finally will fall and it's only a matter of time. So if you really want to purchase a dream home, I suggest that you had better wait. Set a price level that you think is reasonable and you can afford it, and hit it when the moment comes - the housing price drop to your set level.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Korea
I just visited Korea for the last few days. I attended a wedding banquet there and it was a wonderful experience to see how Koreans celebrated their wedding. I was amazed that the some parts of the wedding ceremony were similar to us such as bowing down to parents, receiving lucky money, and dressing traditional garments.
Seoul is an energetic country and is building up rapidly. Most young Koreans are taller than Hong Kong people and most people there look similar to northern Chinese. There are many tall buildings in the city though many people still live in three-story building. Their places are as hygienic as Japan so you have no problem to enjoy you call of nature. Koreans love coffee. There are countless coffee shops there and their coffee tasted very good. Their food is mostly spicy.
It is a place worth visiting. It only takes you three hour to get there. Try it and you will like it.
Seoul is an energetic country and is building up rapidly. Most young Koreans are taller than Hong Kong people and most people there look similar to northern Chinese. There are many tall buildings in the city though many people still live in three-story building. Their places are as hygienic as Japan so you have no problem to enjoy you call of nature. Koreans love coffee. There are countless coffee shops there and their coffee tasted very good. Their food is mostly spicy.
It is a place worth visiting. It only takes you three hour to get there. Try it and you will like it.
Friday, August 28, 2009
Keep going
It has been a year since I started my graduate study. Time flies. When I started it in 2008, I thought that I still have a long way to go. Now I feel the pressure. I need to read more, faster, and wider. And I need to use more time on my study.
As a part-time student, normally you do not want to participate in any school activities. Those are for young adults. All you want is to attend classes, finish your assignments, and meet all requirements - you have no time for others. Although we are busy in our work and school, we should at least spend some time on some non-physical or non-social activities at school such as academic conferences and talks. Some of them are definitely worth to attend and I attended some. You get more knowledge while you meet others who are also keen to explore more.
See if we can meet in the coming conferences and talks.
As a part-time student, normally you do not want to participate in any school activities. Those are for young adults. All you want is to attend classes, finish your assignments, and meet all requirements - you have no time for others. Although we are busy in our work and school, we should at least spend some time on some non-physical or non-social activities at school such as academic conferences and talks. Some of them are definitely worth to attend and I attended some. You get more knowledge while you meet others who are also keen to explore more.
See if we can meet in the coming conferences and talks.
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Life Style
As I grow older, I am used to my own life style. It may not be the best, but at least I like it. Even thought I can change it, I tend to change it better.
I like reading good books, newspapers, and magazines. I enjoy good food with my friends and family. I enjoy the lonely path of my research. I like classical music, visiting museums, travelling, and more.
Some people may like to follow the current styles but these "styles" are made by others so you are just following others. Ask yourself what you like the most, then go for it; listen to others while think independently by adopting those advices fitted you, then you will have your own style.
If you do not want to live under the influence of others forever, try to have your own life style.
I like reading good books, newspapers, and magazines. I enjoy good food with my friends and family. I enjoy the lonely path of my research. I like classical music, visiting museums, travelling, and more.
Some people may like to follow the current styles but these "styles" are made by others so you are just following others. Ask yourself what you like the most, then go for it; listen to others while think independently by adopting those advices fitted you, then you will have your own style.
If you do not want to live under the influence of others forever, try to have your own life style.
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Tiananmen Massacre
I went to the Victoria Park tonight. This is the place I must go on 4 June.
We shall never forget what happened. No matter how many excuses people have, the reality is that on 4 June 1989, there was the Tiananmen Massacre in Beijing. It was not an "incident" or "event", it was a massacre. Not many people are using the term "massacre" now for fear or others, but killing massive people is massacre, nothing else. Any government who used guns and tanks to kill people commits a crime.
If anyone doubts what had happened on 4 June was not a massacre but merely an incident, a conflict or a small event, why no government officials dare to discuss it or concur the views of the central government? Thanks for our CE, we have recorded numbers of people showed up in the Victoria Park.
What happened in 4 June 1989 was a massacre, is a massacre, and will be a massacre.
We shall never forget what happened. No matter how many excuses people have, the reality is that on 4 June 1989, there was the Tiananmen Massacre in Beijing. It was not an "incident" or "event", it was a massacre. Not many people are using the term "massacre" now for fear or others, but killing massive people is massacre, nothing else. Any government who used guns and tanks to kill people commits a crime.
If anyone doubts what had happened on 4 June was not a massacre but merely an incident, a conflict or a small event, why no government officials dare to discuss it or concur the views of the central government? Thanks for our CE, we have recorded numbers of people showed up in the Victoria Park.
What happened in 4 June 1989 was a massacre, is a massacre, and will be a massacre.
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