It's a relief to see women "leaning in" to their careers rather than stepping out. Yesterday, Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg gave the commencement speech at Barnard and urged the grads to keep going for the big jobs -- a message she started preaching in 2009 in a piece she wrote for Fortune, "Don't leave before you leave."  Sandberg noted yesterday that women "almost never make one decision to leave the workforce...They make small little decisions along the way." She advised: "Do not lean back; lean in." To see Sandberg on video, click here. Or you can read the full text of her talk at Barnard by clicking here.

Been finding my route and one that my passion lies. I want to work hard at it and add value to people's lives. That's the main point of a job and a career, adding value. Been looking for inspirations and finding out what it means for women today, to be finding satisfaction in her job and to drive her career or to focus on family and be more domesticated. More importantly to be within his will.


Part of an her main letter. Found here.
http://www.barnard.edu/headlines/facebook-executive-barnard-graduates-world-needs-you-run-it


In fact, it was Sandberg's out-of-the-blue phone call from Mexico, where she was celebrating her 40th birthday with old girlfriends, that led to this piece. "I want to write something called "Don't Leave Before You Leave," about young women cutting back their career ambition, and would you consider running it your Most Powerful Women issue?" she asked me over a static-y cell connection. I immediately said "Yes" because I knew Sandberg's commitment to encouraging the next generation of women leaders. (Her home dinner gatherings of established and up-and-coming women are sought-after invites in Silicon Valley.) I also knew Sandberg to be an adept juggler of family and career. What I didn't know: She can write. So here is Sheryl Sandberg's "Don't Leave Before You Leave," the unedited version:

Some learnings

In this field Ruth labored. Indeed, her harvesting would have been hard work—using a sickle to glean the corners of the field and picking through the field for any grain the harvesters had dropped. Ruth caught the attention of the servants because of her hard work, staying in the field from morning through the heat of the day—not even stopping long to rest "in the house" (verse 7), which was probably a tent or canopy to provide some shade in the field. Ruth has thus established a good reputation for herself. "In a small community the story of Ruth and Naomi would be common knowledge, the focus of much conversation (cf. v. 11). Now events showed Ruth hardworking (v. 7), respectful (v. 10), modest, and grateful (v. 13). The reputation we earn opens—or closes—the door of opportunity" (Bible Reader's Companion, note on verses 6, 10-11, 13). Indeed, Ruth's having sown seeds of good character was allowing her to "reap a harvest" of great reward (compare Galatians 6:7).


http://www.ucg.org/bible-commentary/Ruth/Boaz-meets-Ruth-in-his-fields/default.aspx


Great qualities of a women set by Ruth. What are the qualities to make us great young strong ladies of today's world? I'm not going to seek the answer in the media at all as they are all crap. Do comment and enlighten me. 


I have been thinking about the role of a job in our lives. Why do we need to work and what significance has it in our lives? Been trying to find that our from the bible too. Say if you now have 1 million, what will you be doing and will you still work and why? I'm just trying to figure out the role of a job in our lives. 


Marriage is two whole person forming a family. It is not for the lonely to find solution to their problems and loneliness. Not half plus half. Then this will be formed on shaky grounds. 


THere is no perfect mate chosen for us. We are given the choice and freedom to choose. But he will help to open our eyes and help to guide us in making the right choices. First, prepare ourselves and be one whole first. When we are prepared, go for church activities and serve so as to meet people in the same belief. It is possible to choose people with different belief but they must be almost whole and teachable. But never let the person feel that the person is placed above Him. Or they will not respect Him and you.  

year of exploration

2011 had been very very eventful and experiencial. It's gonna be a year of milestones for me. It is already actually.

Learnt about the difficulties and extremities Vietnamese faced during the long drawn war between capitalism and communism. Glad some 2 million managed to escape to better pastures and blossom. Hope Vietnam grow from strength to strength and become a strong nation soon.

Went to Jakarta and Bali myself to visit Merry. She's always so welcoming and naturally caring. Had a really awesome time reconnecting with this sister. Felt that her talents are restricted by her parents' cautiousness. Then again they are who she can depend on.

Going to climb mount Kinabalu on 12-15 march. Been training with 140 storeys hdb to prepare for the long ascend. It's 8 km worth in displacement and 2km in height climb. We will make it!!

Europe trip with Wenny!!! Omg we just booked tickets after her manager gave the go ahead. 24 march to 5 April. Man, air tix are really expensive... $1578 but when can we find the right moment to go again!??! Next time she can always come when I'm studying there but think she needs a good long awaited trip there too! Seize the day!! Gonna spend my birthday in Paris!!!!! Omg!!! Wanna picnic and eat biscuits and cheese with wine at the park. :D so darn bliss (until the cold se us back into the buildings) haha

Broke up with Alvin and ended our 4 year relationship. It had been in my heart but I think i was hanging on. I never got the courage to do it until I put all my trust onto Him one night. It finally sparked when I was angered. I guess it was build on a wrong foundation started 4 years ago. Now we are also not ready to marry at all. Jus met him for quick lunch today and he agreed that this is a good decision for both of us. We are going our own ways and go on our own life's journey. I'm gonna discover myself and find better opportunities. Experience different facets of life. I like to live in my own perfect bubble but sometimes it's good to get out of my comfort zone. In some point in time it'll be good to understand more about the world and other culture and people's concerns. To gain wisdom, to find my direction. Seek him more too.

Crown in his glory. Bathing in his love.