pattiez's blog

I've been neglecting this blog for far too long. Come to think about it, I've been neglecting me. Too often have I been going back and forth from meeting to meeting. Sure, it builds my portfolio, but do the benefits weigh out the effort?

Yes and no.

I've learned a lot, but I've lost a lot. I miss hanging out with my family. I miss the Sunday morning dim sum time with my parents. I see my partners in crime, Helen and Carson, more than I see my parents--and I live with my parents! This experience has taught me a lot. It's helped me confirm what I'm passionate about. And most importantly, I've strengthened my people management skills.

Some highlights:

IMC OC Photoshoot

Amazing bonding experience. Huge thank you to our amazing photographer, Theresa.

YWiB SFU Project GIVE (Generating Innovative Visions of Entrepreneurship)

So proud of Katie P and Steph for launching this unique program. Amazing speakers!

YWiB SFU Wine Tasting Event

Hosted by Society and Richard Goodine. Photography props to www.604foodtography.com

IMC Fundraiser: Gloop Show

Our messy, but fun fundraiser.

And no pictures yet... but YWiB SFU SOUL (Supporting Our University Leaders) Workshop and Orientation. This program has been the most challenging thing I've ever taken on, but it has been the most rewarding so far. I can't wait to see how every mentee develop professionally and personally. Eight more months to go! =)

YWiB SOUL and IMC are my babies. I sleep and dream about them. <3

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I have two babies that will be born in 9 months... from different partners: YWiB SOUL and IMC.

I think if I can balance good grades at school, create a successful SOUL program, have a well acknowledged IMC, keep a steady social life, maintain a healthy relationship with the family, and have "me" time, then I can do anything in life. Confident? Maybe. Ambitious? A tad too much. But the big question is, can I actually do all that without any breakdowns?

Only time can tell. Check up on me in 9/10 months.

(By the way, if anyone can purchase Starbucks Double Shot on discount, please help me buy a case.)

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So I just received a email from Co-op Advising for new international co-op opportunities. There was one that just made me literally "lol": "Teach Math in China".

Seriously?

"Students will teach grade 12 level math to students in China."

I don't know about you, but my understanding is that China's mathematics (in terms of academics) are much more advanced than Canada's. This was placed under the Science faulty too. I supposed any second year university student should have an advanced understanding of math. However, it's still a strange thought to want a Canadian university student teaching math in China.

What do you think?

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"Coming up with new year's resolutions is tough b/c I'm already awesome in so many ways. Any suggestions?" -Barney Stinson, twitter.com/Broslife

So... suggestions?

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