With all of what is going on in my life within the next 30 days, a writing challenge would be the last thing I should be thinking of. But I felt that I am ready for this, so I am going ahead and surprise myself with how much I can do and how well I… Continue reading Writing up a Challenge
Month: December 2023
My 2022 Recapped From Every Fabric Of My Beings
New year calls for annual goal evaluation and setting up goals for the year. As I and everyone on Earth welcomed in the new year of 2023, I embarked on a journey, like many, to re-evaluate my 2022 and setting up new goals/objectives for 2023. Before I moved forward, I would like to acknowledge my… Continue reading My 2022 Recapped From Every Fabric Of My Beings
Indigenous Relations
During Winter Reading break, I attended the Indigenous Relations Training program at the University of Calgary. And I would to re-share the major learnings that I had with my community as an act of reciprocity. In photo: Indigenous Blanket Exercise The Indigenous presenters at this training had given me the gift of truth and knowledge… Continue reading Indigenous Relations
My Law School Journey: How I Got Accepted To Law School In The First Round Of Acceptance
I write to express, not to impress. Therefore, what I write here is the tale of my physical but also spiritual and emotional journey. I write to share my story to help others who might be seeking this knowledge with the wish that this would lay another brick for their steps to where they are… Continue reading My Law School Journey: How I Got Accepted To Law School In The First Round Of Acceptance
What Does Minimalism Look Like?
Everyone has our own circumstances: families, education, financial situations. So minimalism doesn’t look the same for everyone, or we don’t particularly go through the same path to reach there. And the “end” of the journey is again never the same, or sometimes never there. Minimalism is an ongoing process and really never ends until we… Continue reading What Does Minimalism Look Like?
Being Thrifty Allows Us to Live Comfortably Amidst Rising Cost of Living – On Minimalism
“Our utility bill was $1,200 last month. Can you believe it?” I gasped for air when a lady mentioned that to me. Did my bill go up, too? How could I afford $1,200 a month for utilities? I rushed home, checked my Enmax account and found relief when I saw that I had locked my… Continue reading Being Thrifty Allows Us to Live Comfortably Amidst Rising Cost of Living – On Minimalism
Khi Mình Có Bạn [Vietnamese]
Mình qua Canada khi mình mới 18 tuổi. Tồ tẹt, ương bướng, bay qua Canada với $200 trong túi (đổi ra là tầm 2 triệu gì đó). Mình mua quả máy tính $140, thế là còn tầm $60 trong túi trong khi mình ở 13000 cây số cách nước mẹ đẻ Việt Nam. (Cám ơn… Continue reading Khi Mình Có Bạn [Vietnamese]
On Confidence: Don’t judge a book by its cover.
I came across this book “ON CONFIDENCE” by the School of Life accidentally at the Forest Lawn Library. The book is not thick or big. However, the amount of wisdom it packs neatly in 50 pages of 4 by 6 inch is immeasurable. I never regret reading it. I long wanted to explore confidence as… Continue reading On Confidence: Don’t judge a book by its cover.
Thank you for the Award.
This past week, I was honoured with the Champion Award from the GSA and the GSA Board of Directors. I WAS SHOCKED because I didn’t expect to receive such an award. Previous winners include many great administrators that are deans, faculty members, UCalgary staff. And every year, I would be the one preparing these awards… Continue reading Thank you for the Award.
Future Lawyers, Let’s Tackle that PS
Bonus: I am sharing mine Personal statement (PS) is usually one of the requirements for law school in addition to LSAT Score, GPA, resume, reference letter(s), and minority statement. Each school places different weight on each requirement. I don’t have too much knowledge on the weight, but I do believe law schools use your personal… Continue reading Future Lawyers, Let’s Tackle that PS