Sharing from Vietnam: I Am The Author of My Own Story
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9Qu5K2vd4w
Career Week is getting close, and my brain is all over the places with lists of things to be completed. That, however, did not stop me from enjoying the joyful moments of the preparation process including seeing the first inspirational, fun, and energetic promotion campaign by the Business Club members, laughing with co-workers who formed the assembly lines of putting invitation letters to parents together, eating green mango, being teased by students who observed my forgetfulness these days, and many other things.
Every time I crossed the big board on which written this Career Week's motto, 'I am the author of my own story,' I could almost touch the inner emotional surge running through my body. I remember the phrase one of my college professors shared a long time ago, 'Why spend so much time watching others' lives on TV, why not spend that time living your live and creating your own story!' And that... is exactly what I would like my students to do everyday: write their own story and not be afraid of making mistakes.
I consider myself the luckiest person on this planet for having the opportunity to make my living carrying out my passion everyday. Sharing with my students the doubtful moments; accompanying part of their unknown journey; witnessing their broad smiles in happy moments; saying farewell and wishing them good luck. Every single step of my career life is full of inspiration and love. And I am thankful to everyone that has enabled me to get to where I am now.
Natasha Bedingfield's voice singing 'Unwritten' echoes in my head while I am writing these lines. Outside the big glass windows is the beautiful green color of the flamboyant trees, palm trees, and a clear blue sky. I want to sing to the world, 'I love my life. Yes, I do very much.'
August 3, 2011
