Category: San Francisco

Final Days in San Francisco before Departure #4: Camping Donner Lake ’13

It has been four days of camping and being out in the nature with almost none technological devices and having contact with people, maintaining real face-to-face conversations, and living a simple life. First of all, I have to thank Kevin and Siew Choo, who run the International House in San Francisco, for organizing and preparing the … Continue reading Final Days in San Francisco before Departure #4: Camping Donner Lake ’13 →

Teamwork

Teamwork is a powerful word. In fact, teamwork is a powerful action. It is what drives human beings to gather, create teams, and do the impossible ( impossible until it is done - then it becomes possible ). For me teamwork is how James Cash Penney describes it, "the best teamwork comes from men who … Continue reading Teamwork →

Timeline: Running Adventures

Some of my friends have asked me, "How can you run a marathon – 26.2 miles – without stopping? I cannot even run two miles. You are so crazy!" And my most frequent answer is, "You should start taking more walks instead of buses and driving, running one mile, then three, then go back to … Continue reading Timeline: Running Adventures →

Final Days in San Francisco before Departure #2: Running, Rock Climbing, and Surprises!

It's been a long time since I have woken up so early in the morning to go for a run; however, running with my running group – Run 365 – and seeing so many familiar faces and meeting new friends make everything relatively easier. Running and hitting a mile after another mile is much more … Continue reading Final Days in San Francisco before Departure #2: Running, Rock Climbing, and Surprises! →

Final Days in San Francisco before Departure #1

It's been three days of full entertainment, outdoor activities, soccer/football/futbol, meetings, and learning entrepreneurial lessons and new ideas. Day #1: Calisthenics and Outdoor exercises with Andres and Andrew @ Fort Mason, Marina: It was awesome to do something different outdoors besides running. I tried doing the flag that Andres was teaching me and I almost made … Continue reading Final Days in San Francisco before Departure #1 →

Support My New Adventure

Hi everybody reading! I have created a GoFundMe fundraiser website so that friends, families and even strangers and acquaintances can help me cover part of my international tuition fee, housing & meals, college supplies, and health care insurance during my study abroad experience in Hong Kong. I really appreciate every effort and fund you make … Continue reading Support My New Adventure →

Getting Personal: Is It Just Me?

Is it just me? Probably not, probably yes. Ever since the college semester ended up in late May, I've been waiting and wanting to travel and start my study abroad program in Hong Kong. I wonder whether that feeling is similar in every student who got into their respective study abroad programs... or is it … Continue reading Getting Personal: Is It Just Me? →