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Nov 03 A Change of HeartPosted by coffeemates | 11/03/09
I hate autumn -- that is until now. Autumn was the dreaded finale to glorious summer days and a preview to the long months of winter. It was as if I skipped the season altogether and was already in the depths of winter.
As a child, autumn ended my freedom and heralded the start of change. It also summoned yet another birthday. I dreaded autumn more as each year rolled by and my depression levels worsened. Whenever friends waxed lyrical about colder nights, sweaters and hot chocolate, I felt like a party pooper wanting to go home early! This year of all years with all the changes that have happened to me I have come to see autumn differently... CATEGORY: Commentary & Debate
TAGS: autumn, fall, Halloween, candy Nov 10 A Jack of all Trades and the Master of nonePosted by coffeemates | 11/10/09
We live in a culture of competition where the best of the best are celebrated.
There’s nothing wrong with striving to be the best, but it leaves little room to be average. And more importantly feel good about being average. Average means you’re neither the virtuoso musician nor the artist showing at the Met in New York. You’re neither the mathematics whiz who earned the millions nor the latest hot designer wowing the runways in London and Paris. And you’re neither a Heisman Trophy winner nor a gold medalist. Average isn’t sexy. I grew up comparing myself to the best and found myself wanting, even though I worked hard at my studies, went to university, got decent jobs and applied myself to each position... CATEGORY: Commentary & Debate
TAGS: Average, Average as enpowering, Culture of excellence, A Jack of all Trades and the Master of none, Suze Orman and do average great Nov 20 Joy is not a burdenPosted by coffeemates | 11/20/09
I’m writing my Thanksgiving piece early because I know everyone’s busy getting ready for the holidays with travel to see family, or have family visit. And if you don’t have plans for Thanksgiving, I know you’re looking forward to some down time.
I sense fatigue in everyone at this time of year. It shows in people’s body language. Not least, people are fighting off illness and finding that extra gear to prepare for and get through the holidays. The longer I live in the United States, the more I appreciate Thanksgiving... CATEGORY: Commentary & Debate
TAGS: Thanksgiving, appreciate the joy in your life 
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Coffee MatesSUSAN S. CHEUNG (known to many as Shifay--Chinese middle name.) Welcome to my world. I'm a resident from across the pond who lives in the Capital District. For 13 years, I was all about my career and being successful. Becoming a mother twice in my mid- to late-30s made me take stock. Now my life is a hectic whirl of being a stay-at-home mom of two young children. I face the challenges of being a woman, an older mother, a non-American and a short person! Fortunately, I'm rescued from making too many faux pas by my coffee group (my mates)-- a great bunch of women in different situations of life. We meet in the guise of drinking coffee, but really it's about keeping our sanity intact. My blog is my take on the daily issues that affect us. My aim is to shine a light on the everyday things we take for granted. Come and be part of my coffee group and join in the conversations. POSTSCRIPT: As of JULY 2008, after eight years in Guilderland, we've relocated to Nashville, Tenn., to experience Grand Ole Opry, southern hospitality and my husband’s exciting new job. Read my "Coffee Mates" posts in 2009/2010 on acclimating to southern culture.SubscribeEmail Archives |
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