星期日, 11月 22, 2009

要開工啦!

先前因公司要做週年預算和部門重組,所以申請延交論文功課。
剛收到通知,五月到期。

要趕快開工啦!

Manleaf 22.11.2009

常存盼望

早在九月,一位朋友工作路上不如意,遇上經濟低迷,失去工作。

面對家庭和經濟的壓力,感到身心貧乏和年齡歧視。

最終,上帝給他預備了一份工作,星期一上班。

他的新顧主給他額外的,比他所要求的多。

可見真的,上帝時常供應並超越我們所想所求。

盼望,我們能以堅定的信心倚靠祂前行。

以馬內利!

Manleaf 21.11.2009

星期六, 11月 21, 2009

全羊宴

先前,打算跟上星期報上廣告去吃羊宴推廣,順道為二哥、二嫂送行。
可是,數日都找不著這段廣告,得姊姊往圖書館找上星期的報紙,終找到了。

因著工作,各人都相當繁忙,不易找到機會。
老人家也不太愛外出吃飯。

今天晚上,難得一家人出尖沙咀吃羊宴。
菜式都是羊,雖沒有奇趣款式,也不是各人都愛吃;

看到家人彼此包容,父母和外父等吃得歡喜,心裡滿是感恩。

盼望更多相聚時刻。

Manleaf 21.11.2009

星期五, 7月 31, 2009

馬來西亞之旅(二)


在旅程中較有趣的就是嘗試土耳其魚吻足(Fish Spa),這些魚的特點就是吃腳的死皮,當被魚咬的時候,腳的感覺好痕癢,又想把腳給魚吻,但又想避開牠,總之心情有點矛盾啦。

星期四, 7月 30, 2009

馬來西亞之旅(一)


去旅行就必然會想起吃,那幾天的行程都吃了許多各款地道菜,有些好吃,有些就一般,但大多數都有一共通點,就是四處都是小蒼蠅,這些熱帶地區都是這樣,其中有一杯飲品,是導遊介紹的,我們都有嘗了幾口,不過看到阿嫲的樣子,便都知道那杯飲品嘗了之後的感覺啦。這飲品名叫咸青檸冰。
這飲品有些人覺得不錯,又或可以接受,但本人就興趣不大。雖然香港應該都有得飲此類飲品,但我也沒有多大興趣再嘗試呢!

星期日, 7月 26, 2009

第一次




由邦邦和禧林出生至今,他們都沒有去旅行,所以今次馬來西亞之行,就是他們第一次旅行的經驗。

  他們的第一次: 第一次行車途中行青馬大橋的下層
  第一次與家人一起離開香港遊玩
  第一次乘坐飛機在天空中漫遊
  第一次讓土耳其魚吻腳板 (Fish Spa)
          第一次玩浮潛、在公海釣魚
          第一次玩香蕉船和水上電單車
           第一次近距離的與大咀鳥和孔雀接觸
           第一次晚上在海灘捉大蟹和小蟹
          第一次現場看魔術表演的時候全體釣魚
            

    
    

星期二, 7月 14, 2009

加餸


今天禧林跟姑媽、爺爺和嫲嫲一起去銀線灣玩,她們一行四人就是浩浩蕩蕩的去沙灘玩,誰不知有意外收穫--就是兩尾魚(這是嫲嫲親手垂釣的),他們都很開心,每尾魚還有我一隻半手大,所以大家都有得加餸。

星期六, 5月 09, 2009

What are friends for ?

Reading the book with Hebron today, there is a dialogue "What are friends for ?".

I initiate discussion with Hebron. Helem joins with us.

They tell me that they share toys / books / bicycle / ...... with friends.

We can extend from tangible things to intangible feelings such as happiness, unhappy, cry, .......

Another direction from friends to relatives.

It looks fruitful and encouraged.

Do you want to be a friend ?

Manleaf @ 8.5.2009

星期五, 5月 08, 2009

School life 8.May.2009

Today's journal of Hebron:

Ms. Chan said I am good because I answer so many questions. I pay attention in the class.

I should learn "Keep Quiet".

My comment to him : Enjoy your school life with full of happiness.

Over weeks of journal exercise, I don't force him to comply. Certainly, he missed some days. Sometime, he writes the same things over days. Every day, I comment on it. Occasionally, I discuss and share with him.

While I'm reading his journal, I get attended to his life.
Sometime, I review my past. Sometime, I pretend I am one in there.

Manleaf @ 8.5.2009

星期一, 4月 27, 2009

Connie Talbot vs Suzan Boyle

Saturday parenting workshop, the instructor showed Suzan Boyle @ Britian's got Talent.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lp0IWv8QZY&feature=related

She's 47 and has a dream. I think it has come true.

I watch Metro News and search from internet. I admire her.

It's quite interesting. They sing songs of dream. Dreams always come true.
You can find the story of 2007 Connie Talbot (Age 7 or 8) and Suzan Boyle (Age 47).

I can't be Connie again but I don't wait until the age of Suzan.
Pay and get the reward now.

Manleaf @ 27.4.2009

日覆一日

今天,邦邦事件簿,又是答了好多問題。
其實,我又何嘗不是來來去去都是那些相同的經驗。

我想,若每天都要回應他相同的經歷,真是大挑戰。
所以,我嘗試作出不同的回應。

Manleaf @ 27.4.2009

  

蕉皮

邦邦晚上把蕉皮放在媽媽的頭上,給媽媽駡了一頓。

Manleaf @ 27.4.2009

星期日, 4月 26, 2009

一臉無奈

正所謂,虎父無犬子。昨天,上教仔班下集。其中一部份,就是這個。
聖經也云,看果子,便知道是什麼樹。

所以講員鼓勵我們檢視自己,可能幫助多一點了解孩子。
相信,不少人也同意。 照照鏡,真有點一臉無奈。

Manleaf @ 26.4.2009

一宗命案

剛幫邦邦洗澡後,他要自己清潔隱私處。
回去,準備幫他沫身;他握著花洒。想不到,他弄斷了它的頭。即刻 Certified。

我問他,學到什麼?
他說,要小心。(又是小心,有冇攪錯呀!).
我說,不是小心。
他說,是貪玩。

我告訴他,要多加留心。我不希望他變得更怕,缺少勇氣。
於是,我告訴他,貪玩也反映了人的好奇心。有時不小心,便闖禍了。能夠承認錯誤,學習改善,是很好的表現。

Manleaf @ 26.4.2009

Self talk

In communication, we are easily to jump to the conclusion without revisit the belief.
From the model of A (Adversity) ---> B (Beliefs) ---> C (Consequence), it makes me aware of the important of self talk / understanding my own belief. It has material impact to how I react to the environment.

Now, Hebron is starting to write his reflection exercise. I am trying to explore the beliefs with him. It may be difficult for him but sure enrich our sharings.

Once we can identity and change the beliefs, we can have a new story. It likes the inspiration of new spirit. That's why Christian has changes as Jesus inspires us with new life.

Manleaf @ 26.4.2009

星期五, 4月 24, 2009

Go Green Go Red

星期三是Go Green Day;今日是Go Red Day (日)

感謝上帝,上年度的花紅終於發放。因為我的職級,花紅是薪酬組合的一部份;而計算準則在年初商議,所以沒有因環球經濟而受到重大影响。而一般員工,他們是由公司決定發放與否。他們同樣獲得發放。我問過一些同事,都感到比預期好。

Go Green 要熄燈;今晚,應該有好多同事都GO RED (去玩)。

可喜可賀,總算有點安慰!

Manleaf @ 24.4.2009

新一代

今天,有機會跟朋友清談一翻。
講到難以擇偶,我都同意,真的。男的最怕入錯行;女的最怕嫁錯郎。

在職場的年青人,工時過長,沒有空間享受生活的樂趣;人際網絡也因此縮小。所以,不單影响了身體,也影响社交生活。打造不少表面風光、內被陰乾的單身貴族。 但他們內心的貧乏,卻不容易被察覺。

盼望新一代認清價值,平衡選擇,享受生命的豐富。

Manleaf @ 24.4.2009

星期四, 4月 23, 2009

Good learner

Hebron read English book in recess time.
He also recommended to the English Study group tutor to give them assignment.

Do you know why ?
He likes reading and he is a good learner.

Appreciated.

Manleaf @ 23.4.2009

水氹

今天,邦邦在學校體育課,同學跑時踏著水氹,濺起水花,水花彈上他的臉。 他想到下次要避開。

記得公司搬到長沙灣不久,早上碰著大雨,遇著巴士濺起水花,濕了十分一。其後,同事教我走後面街道,就可以避開。

所以,要避開的不只是水氹,還有踏水氹的人和車。也要留心不要成為踏水氹的人。

Manleaf @ 23.4.2009

星期三, 4月 22, 2009

跑步

Hebron reminded himself not to run in the recess. (Obey to the rules).
Boys like sports including running around.

In PE class, he ran. He fell down and his knee was wounded.
He learned "Be careful".

He also wrote down in his book to ask why he needed to write reflective journal.

I appreciate that he can "ask why" rathan than "follow what I say". (May be I forget to reward him.) I hope he can learn from his experience and get new things.

Manleaf @ 22.4.2009

遊戲人間 樂此不疲

今夜參加同事婚宴,當然不少得要為一對新人祝福。
為此,我也贈了兩句「遊戲人間,樂此不疲。」

祝願他們一對新人享受婚後生活,猶如遊戲人間;多采多姿,樂此不疲。

想吓,想吓,不如多贈一句,人生「難得湖塗」。

我估都不知我講什麼。我估我實在太湖塗了。

Manleaf @ 22.4.2009

星期二, 4月 21, 2009

Used Toothbrush

Hebron asks whether he can replace toothbrush.
We tell him to do so.

He asks whether he needs to keep for her little sister. (As Helem likes his clothes and toys very much.) We tell him to think. He understands that is the concern of hygiene.

So, I say "Should I give my USED tissue to you."
Manleaf @ 21.4.2009

Reflective Journal

Today, I have chance to chat with another colleague after office.
We talk about balance of career and family. Sure, we cover some issues about parenting.

I tell him about reflective journal assignment to my son.
He asks me how's the result. Sorry, I encourage him to start from today.
So, no result yet.

I've got the report of today. There are 2 events.

1. Good friend but bad word.
(Learning point: No bad word & Forgiveness)

2. No Chinese in English class.
(Appreciation: Follow teacher's instruction)

I also tell him about giving water to classmate. (It was appreciation of being a good neighbour.)

This is the 2nd day.

I remember habit development/change needs 21 days exercise.

So, let's change.

Manleaf @ 21.4.2009

星期一, 4月 20, 2009

A glass of water

Just heard from Margaret that there is appreciation for Hebron.

The story : He did not take the water bottle and drink in the morning.
So, mother gave him $20 for purchases. In the school, he saw a classmate with no drink and the school ceased to use water machine to avoid baterial infection. Hebron bought a bottle of water to him. After school, he told mother that he felt sorry to spend extra for his classmate.

My reflection : It is worth of appreciation. There is no doubt of a good behaviour. We decide to tell him "a glass of water" bible story as award tomorrow. I hope him to understand that there is no fear in Love.

Manleaf @ 20.4.2009

Child Education

Today, I have lunch with my colleague. We talk about child towards primary school education. His son is in K2 now.

I remembered when Hebron was K2. We prayed for him and his future. Finally, we were awarded a place from a new school in Tseung Kwan O.

The school's mission is nuturing servant leader. We agree this and put it as our vision on child education.

We emphases quality of life. We have the slogan - 安靜 (等候和忍耐)、冷靜 (思考和判斷) 和 温柔(行動和回應). We repeat and repeat to them again and again over the years. We hope they can treasure their lifes and contribute to the future as servant leaders.

From the child education workshop, I've awared the importance of vision and action.
So, we encourage Hebron to write down his appreciation and need of improvement daily.
Hope it can help to increase his awareness and change the behaviour.

Manleaf @ 20.4.2009

星期日, 4月 19, 2009

點解你好似一碌木

復活節,參加教會的戶外崇拜。
去到麥理浩,坐底一陣,朋友女兒問:「點解你好似一碌木。」

我望住餐廳外的樹答佢:「咁樣高啲嘛!」

想吓想吓,我應該咁答佢:「十年樹木,百年樹人;我得十歲,所以一碌木囉!」

Manleaf @ 19.4.2009

Dream may come true

昨天,參加教仔工作坊。其中有一段有趣的語句,不記得是出自何人。

有 vision (異象/遠境),冇 action (行動)=> a dream only
有 action,冇 vision => waste only/meaningless
有 vision,有 action => can make the change/make dream come true

盼望,我們和孩子的生命,有Vision有Action,可以夢想成真。

你估我有什麼夢想?你自己又有什麼心願未了呢?

Manleaf @ 19.4.2009

星期六, 4月 18, 2009

多一點貪心 多一點天真

昨天,談到「多點貪心,多點純真」。

今早,跟美玲去九龍塘上教仔工作坊。
課後,在又一城走一走。

去了bookstore, boutique, citisuper, toy "R" us.
什麼都沒有買。美玲話如果我跟她玩這遊戲,她就會買下。
我就回應:「多一點貪心,多一點天真」。

昨天是不花一文,今天卻是真金白銀。看法當然有些少不同了。

Manleaf @ 18.4.2009

星期五, 4月 17, 2009

SNOOPY


今天,回教會帶小組查經。因為部份成員未能出席,最後決定將活動順延。
我們就看看將要的其他活動,也順道安排一下小朋友的暑期活動,多麼輕鬆。

雖然,沒有查經。但我們都得到額外的驚喜。
想也想不到,今天教會活動中心獲另一非牟利團體送來一批公仔。
小朋友都有,大朋友也不少得。

你看我們有這麼多收獲。
我也感到年青多了,多點貪心,多點純真!

Manleaf @ 17.4.2009

星期日, 4月 05, 2009

亞居拉和百基拉

近日,教會邀請美玲參與主日學的事奉,給予了兩星期時間考慮。也鼓勵我們夫婦二人一同事奉。

星期五晚回家後,美玲問我要回覆教會。我便說,可以的。我們相信上帝必與我們同行。

只是並沒有確據,星期六早上,在地鐵裡禱告,盼望上帝給予啟示,以免誤會了。

想不到,上帝給我讀到亞居拉和百基拉夫婦的名字。我感到驚訝,祂向我說話,我知道這是祂的心意,讓我們夫婦一同事奉像亞居拉和百基拉一樣。

求上帝叫我們在這事奉上多得造就和幫助教會中的肢體。我深信這新的事奉將帶領我們進入新的領域,叫我們更知祂的心意。

另附上《夫妻的模範─亞居拉和百基拉 》的短文 一則
http://www.goldenlampstand.org/glb/readglb.php?GLID=12006

Manleaf @ 5.4.2009

星期日, 3月 29, 2009

做都隻嘢

上星期,成個禮拜上堂,又要做Budget.
一於交比同事做,放手等佢地試試。

結果,星期四下午小息三時;個同事話好累,下午要放假。無計,我又要上堂,只好讓她走。
星期五,個同事話佢個拍擋也受不了,要休息一天。

我跟她說,下次放假早些話我知;如果我不在公司,可以給我電話或短訊。
我也告訴她們,我也試過做到很攰,下午要休息。
(不過唔記得提她,當時我得到部門全體同事批准,我先走呀!)

所以,工作要懂得平衡;不然總沒有好結果。

Take care.

Manleaf @ 29.3.2009

死亡筆記

20/3小組討論死亡的課題。這是一個很有價值的題目。
我想起第一次感受死亡的接近,是團契一個弟兄的嫲嫲離世。死亡擦身而過。
又有一位年輕姊妹患上血癌,爭鬥了不多日子,上帝接了她去。死亡正觀看我。
近日,有親人患病,死亡正纏繞我。

從死亡筆記的故事看,實在有一位神明正觀看著。它稱它為死神;掌觀死亡。

但我有一位神環繞我,祂是永生神。在祂手中,我相信祂的應許,為我預備了最美的人生。
死亡只是我在世寄居的句號;接者不是死亡的恐懼,而是永生的福樂。

Manleaf @ 28.3.2009

星期六, 3月 28, 2009

星州炒米

上星期,有一天,五個同事食午餐,去了星加波餐廳。

有位同事叫星米;我想星加波餐廳食星米,都好正常,所以我也叫星米。

第三個同事話,他又吃星米。你估第四個吃什麼?佢話都是星米。

我就話,有冇攪錯,個個都吃星米。

我就問第五個同事,你是不是吃星米。佢可能被我嚇親,唔夠胆叫星米,話食干炒牛河。

跟住我話要Share,不要浪費。若要浪費,不如把省了的錢,捐了吧或者選些較好質量的。

最後,叫了三個星米和一個牛河;剩了差不多半碟星米。



讓我們學習珍惜和享受生活。

Manleaf @ 28.3.2009

星期五, 3月 27, 2009

Removal

Since old office lease is coming expiry. We have to relocate to Trade Square Office in Cheung Sha Wan.

My area is quite strange that my desk is along the corridor. There is not possible to place any chair in front of my desk. I cannot even recognise this as a manager's area.

One day, the security guard asked me when your boss (a big room next to my area) would be back. She had not picked up her room key. Then, I knew that the design of my area is served for an assistant or secretary.

In order to have more cabinets, Admin put one in front of my desk. Now, my colleagues are helping me to decorate. I am satisfied with the new working station because of the team support.

Thanks to my lord that He sets me free from ......

Manleaf @ 27.3.2009

DMAIC Training

The company has nominated me to participate a 5-days Internal Training about DMAIC.

It is a methodology/tool to use in quality management. I thought it should be quite useful to my research project. Exactly, it is very good tool for my life/business.

In the training, I heard a little from the trainer about 6-sigma. After the final examination, I asked her what is the difference between DMAIC and 6-sigma. She told me they're the same.
How a fool I am.

Anyway, I get Pass today.

What is my score ? Good enough.

Manleaf @ 27.3.2009