December 31, 2010
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The end of 2010
Two Links:
In Praise of Short Words (Out with the Long) - The Economist 2004LVMH attacks Hermes - The Economist 2010
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Short Words - I'm fairly certain that I've posted on this topic before, and yet I can't search for it within my blog, so I'm going to reiterate - despite my love of polysyllabic blathering, I do respect short words. Would that I could write so well that with words so short I could speak my mind. Here it is again.
LVMH's Arnault has accumulated over 20% of Hermes' shares, potentially attempting to take control of Hermes, this august family owned fashion legend. If Hermes fell, I would be greatly saddened. It remains one of my favourite marques. Hopefully, there will be a way for it to remain centered on craftsmanship and quality, and independent.
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The end of 2010
I've been working for over 2 years now. Time does fly. I've grown, I've hurt, I've been hurt. I've treated patients, I've written most of my novel, I've been traveling. The year has been amazing in so many ways, and I've new indelible memories formed from Beijing to Singapore, Hong Kong, Hawaii and the Galapagos. But more than anything, I really have come to realize that what I really want is to be married to a woman in a way that the Lord will be pleased.
Most of my life, I've been concerned with having a good story - to live life poetically or artistically. I wanted an artistic symmetry to events and paths, a certain beauty to the sweep of actions and reactions. Perhaps it's from watching too many chinese art movies, or perhaps from reading too many books, but I've come to understand that ultimately, the characters make the story.
Now, may God grant me to be who he wants me to be, and, if he's willing, a woman that he is pleased with and he wants me to be with. Story irrelevant, let's make sure the characters fit. I'd rather a very insipid tale, even trite with the right woman than an inspiring yarn with a harridan/disaster.
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May God give you a wife after His own heart.
@DaddyWang - Amen sir. How is your wife and children? I miss you guys.
Indeed and that's what I have learned also...hope God sends you the one that his heart long for..happy new year~
@Polymath -
We're doing well! Kids are growing up fast! God is faithful!
Better a good marriage than good Bovary material.
lol. i actually have that book. i try 2 collect old books and i saw an old edition and bought it but never got around 2 reading it b/c the binding was so fragile.
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