Good news from Dhiraj!

Dhiraj, my friend got married last November and settled with his wife in Bellevue, Washington. Nice!

Persistence works

“Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan "press on" has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race.”

- Calvin Coolidge

Dear Candy:

The person who goes the farthest is usually the one who is persistent and who has the will to do and dare. Here are some tips on perseverance:

- Build greater self-confidence
- Be resolved to succeed
- Reflect on how those who have faced tremendous obstacles and suffered major setbacks overcame the odds and still found success
- Set goals and achieve them
- Surround yourself with a supportive environment

Source:
The Dale Carnegie Course®
©2007 Dale Carnegie & Associates, Inc. All Rights Reserved

7 Days of Creation X Une Nana Cool

Thanks to Amanda, Sahara, Prisci & Callen!

Repeat is Good

- Nothing wrong to do the same thing over and over again unless it is a illegal act.
- "Repeat" could help us to learn more in-depth.
- Don't be greedy to do everything at once.

Thanks for a wonderful message, Mr. Poon!

Veggie Tales Theme Song

A fun song that I learned during the exchange program at Lake City, Michigan in 1999.

An anti-war song... wish you like it...

I Hope- Dixie Chicks

Sunday morning, I heard the preacher say
Thou shall not kill
I don't wanna, hear nothin' else, about killin'
And that it's God's will
Cuz our children are watching us
They put their trust in us
They're gonna be like us
So let's learn from our history
And do it differently

CHORUS:
I hope
For more love, more joy and laughter
I hope
We'll have more than we'll ever need
I hope
We'll have more happy ever afters
I hope
We can all live more fearlessly
And we can lose all the pain and misery
I hope, I hope

Oh Rosie, her man he gets too rough
And all she can say, is he's a good man
He don't mean no harm
He was just brought up that way
But our children are watching us
They put their trust in us
They're gonna be like us
It's okay for us to disagree
We can work it out lovingly

For I hope
For more love, more joy and laughter
I hope
You'll have more than you'll ever need
I hope
You'll have more happy ever afters
I hope
And you can all live more fearlessly
And you can lose all your pain and misery
I hope, I hope


There must be a way to change what's going on
No, I don't have all the answers

I hope
For more love, more joy and laughter
I hope
you'll have more than you'll ever need
I hope
There'll be more happy ever afters
I hope
We can all live more fearlessly
And we can lose all the pain and misery
I hope, I hope


I hope
I hope
I hope

Will I come back soon?

I used to pass by this corner to work everyday...

Hope to visit Seattle in the nearly future.

Got a plan?

“Proper planning prevents poor performance.”
- Anonymous

Dear Candy:

Preparation is essential to the delivery of an effective presentation. Here are some tips on planning your presentations:

- Know your audience and what they want to get out of your presentation
- Determine the purpose of your presentation and state it clearly
- Thoroughly research the topic about which you are speaking
- Give your presentation a logical format and structure

Source:Public Speaking Mastery
©2007 Dale Carnegie & Associates, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Justice (2006)

Ron Trott: "Like I always say... If you've got the right lawyer with you, we've got the greatest legal system in the world."

Watching Justice lately, I have found that it is a great show but not many people appreciation. Here are some of my findings.

- Very logical, professional & interesting story
- No Love Scene
- No Gossip

Maybe nowadays audience love to see the drama off the scene. That's what the show have been missing...

Another to bring the show back...

Dear Friends,

I have just read and signed the online petition: "Save JUSTICE"hosted on the web by PetitionOnline.com, the free online petitionservice, at:

http://www.PetitionOnline.com/justice0/

I personally agree with what this petition says, and I think you mightagree, too. If you can spare a moment, please take a look, and considersigning yourself.

Best wishes,

Candy Mok

Anna Nicole Smith with Guess

She is beautiful, but is gone now without saying a goodbye. Let's share her classic beauty in the Guess Ads!

Hong Kong : 1st Hong Kong Mode Lingerie exhibition in April

Hong Kong Mode Lingerie 2007 will take place at Hong-Kong Convention & Exhibition center from April 3-4, 2007. Main exhibit products are lingerie and beachwears. It's a multi-faceted event, which brings together fashion, business and networking.


Venue
Hong-Kong Convention & Exhibition Center, Hall 5

Official Website
http://www.hongkong-mode-lingerie.hk/

News article
http://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/fashion-news/newsdetails.aspx?news_id=30823

Bonnie & Sreeraj

I am thrilled to hear the wedding bells from Bonnie & Sreeraj, my lovely friends in Seattle. After three years of dating, Sreeraj proposed to Bonnie in Valentine’s Day 2007. So romantics!

Of course... I still remember the day when Bonnie, Bona and I danced in the Felix Underground and met Sreeraj in 2003. It's just like yesterday.

Candy's 2007 Look

Thanks Vima for this nice snap at her 23th Birthday!

She looks hot, Cow Cow funky and me sexy...

Candy is everywhere

http://CandyMok.hi5.com

www.xanga.com/mokcandy

www.myspace.com/mokcandy

http://candymok.blogspot.com

http://candymok.blogs.friendster.com

What's up with that, Candy?

Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday to Pinky!
- Wish you the best.
- Be a good mom and wife.

Happy Birthday to Vimla!
- Study hard.
- Glad to be your classmates.

Happy Birthday to Bunny!
- Hope you can find one better than Candy.

Snap shots from ASIIA Intimate Apparel Exhibition 2007

Sign up for Xanga

Just for fun & See you there!

www.xanga.com/mokcandy

Love,

Candy

Do you dare?

“The man who goes the farthest is generally the one who is willing to do and dare. The sure-thing boat never gets from shore.”

- Dale Carnegie

Dear Candy:

In life you must be willing to take chances in order to achieve your goals. When taking chances, do so with conviction. Belief in yourself is a prerequisite to the leadership of others. People follow those they've come to respect. Here are some tips as to how to develop the skills of a leader:

- Be assertive when speaking with others, not aggressive
- Ask questions instead of giving direct orders
- Control the situations in your life instead of letting them control you
- Speak up on behalf of your ideas before someone else willingly does so for you

Source:
Confident, Assertive, In Charge: Developing the Attitudes of Leadership
©2007 Dale Carnegie & Associates, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Good News from Cyrana, Mimi, Kristina & Joanne

If you want to know their news, ask them in person.

Congrats!

Thank you very much for supporting the A³ 1st Gathering!

It ain't easy to have this gathering without the supports and advices from the classmates, guest, faculty and the committees. I am very pleased to meet many new friends such as Eddie, Edmond, Amy, Keavy, Paker, Fanny, Mavis, Pasqualine, Maggie... Also, we were suprised to have the red pockets from Dr. Andrew Sia. So sweet & thanks! I hope that all A³ members have enjoyed to event and see them again in the nearly future.

Paying salaries tax in Hong Kong

Have you got your Green Bomb from the mail yet?

- Yes. I did... one week before Chinese New Year. What's a great payment schedule from the Inland Revenue Department!

How much do I need to pay?

- Not much. HK$X,XXX.XX

Any feeling?

- I am an adult with social responsibility now and it is my first time to pay the salaries tax in my home city.

Learning Chinese Painting with Mr. Don Chow

After the 3rd Chinese Painting class with Mr. Don Chow, I have felt much more confident about my skill. Mr. Chow, my instructor was so friendly and helpful. He took many pictures and videos for us during the class and field trip.

Thank you, Mr. Chow!

http://www.hkedcity.net/article/reporter_newseye/050418-005/

Guess...

Where and when was I?
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Ms. Kim Chase's condo at Lynnwood, WA 98036
6:17pm Friday, 12 January 2001
Probably, I was dancing in the bathroom right after school

Hello Kitty talks about love

Love Wishes-25

There's no tour guide like love. May it guide you to every corner of the universe!

www.mtr.com.hk

Self-improvement

“In time, we lose our freshness and spontaneity of true conversation. These are areas in which everyone interested in self-improvement will seek to improve.”

- Dale Carnegie

Dear Candy:

Working to enhance your communication skills will add impact to your presentations.

- Develop increased flexibility through the use of expression, gestures, and voice modulation
- Demonstrate ownership of unfamiliar material
- Present written material in a captivating manner
- Improve your delivery of written material
- Overcome barriers that restrict your flexibility

Source:
High Impact Presentations
©2007 Dale Carnegie & Associates, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Thank you for being nice to me, group mates!

This semester is so busy, but fun. I am very happy to have many wonderful group mates and work on great projects together. Here are the highlights.

ITC 3613 Health Science with Sahara, Prisci, Chris, Andy & Jons
We are researching a better bra for breast cancer survivor and interviewing patients. It is a meaningful project and we enjoy sharing the tasks.

ITC 4614 Production & Technology with Maggie, Sahara, Prisci & Jons
We just completed our preliminary lab test today. Maggie was so helpful to prepare the "mouldabe" fabric for us from her company. Prisci & Sahara were the professional judges on the cup depths. Jons was surely a careful machine operator. We shall work on our lab test next tuesday afternoon.

ITC 4711 Creative Intimate Apparel Design with Callen, Amanda, Sahara & Prisci
We are developing a line for Une Nana Cool with the new embroidery patterns now. The new patterns will be based on the creation from the Bible. Day 1 to day 7... it gonna be fun!

Again, it's my pleasure to work with you all. Thank you!

Mood Board- Disco Girl

This is my first mood board for the upcoming lingerie collection. Enjoys!

A relaxing sunday

A³ is born today!

A³ Gathering
(A³ = ASIIA Alumni Association)
Date: Feb 11, 2007 (Sun)
Time: 3:00pm- 6:00pm
Venue: G.gallery
Activities: Celebration for the born of A³, Networking, Game & Food
Cover: HK$120.00
Contact: Candy Mok- PR of A³
cd710@hotmail.com
Invitation Only

Welcome to ASIIA!

Open Day
Date: 8-9 February
Time: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: Design Studio MN108
The Open Day introduces the BA(Hons) of Intimate Apparel programme as well as the activities of the Institute.

Intimate Apparel Exhibition
Date: 1-28 February
Time: 9 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. & 2 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.
Location: Fashion and Textiles Resource Centre MN109
The bra sets designed and produced by the BA students are exhibited for open visit. Their work are well commented by the industry.

http://www.itc.polyu.edu.hk/asiia/

Free Text Messages by Callwave

For those who love SMS so much, here is a goodie for Mac users from Callwave. You can send free text messages anywhere in the world from your computer. No cell phone required.

http://www.apple.com/downloads/dashboard/email_messaging/freetextmessagescallwave.html

I love Apple

After using the MacBook for more than 3 months, I have found that the overall computer perfermance of Apple is better than Window. Here is my personal pros & cons

Pros:
- Not easy to crash
- More stable
- Not many funny warning sign after logging in
- Nice graphics
- Professional- most of the software are useful and tested through

Cons:
- The hardware is expensive
- Not much local technical support
- Crash once... I lost all my contacts in my address book during the editing...

Anyway, I hope that you will give Mac a try.

Thanks for the donkey & horse comparision, Ernesto!

ASIIA Intimate Apparel Exhibition 2007

ACE Style Institute of Intimate Apparel is holding an Intimate Apparel Exhibition at ITC Resource Center in the February. All my classmate's works for the course "Practical Bra Construction" are being displayed.
Here is the exhibition information:

Date: 1-28 February 2007
Time: 9:00a m-12:45 pm and 2:00 pm-5:45 pm
(Monday to Friday)
Location: MN109, ITC Fashion and Textiles Resource Center
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong

All are welcome to enjoy the latest underwear fashion by us!