It has been a good 5 months since I last did a Wealth Manifestation Home Feng Shui Workshop.
You may think it's the norm to have a Wealth-themed workshop pre-CNY.
But nah, that wasn't the first thought on my mind.
Remember my husband and I used to be $180K in debt?
You know when was the worst time I felt really miserable and remorseful for all that I have done wrong financially?
Yes, Chinese New Year.
When I should be buying new clothes, giving extra money to my parents and in-laws, decorating our home with CNY decor and just buying more of our favourite CNY goodies, setting aside angpow money for the children and elder relatives...
I was just crying and crying inside at a bank account that only had $0.60 and I would shake every time I had to open a letter that remotely resembled a bill.
I didn't dare to tell my parents and relatives what was happening to me.
3 Lunar New Years, my friend.
For THREE Lunar New Years, I dreaded waking up. I wished I could just sleep the whole 15 days away, without having to see anyone, in my old and worn clothing.
During one Lunar New Year, my sister-in-law loaned my husband $2000. Actually, more like give. She didn't set a timeline for him to return. So that we would have enough to tide over the CNY period and beyond.
Both the Husband and I are the eldest in the family. To borrow money from our younger siblings, parents or relatives is like a huge slap across our faces.
How irony right? It's like pretending to that we are doing good, yet everything was falling down like dominoes in reality. Still have to laugh and talk to relatives at CNY gatherings.
I swear I almost went crazy from having to hear 恭喜發財 one more time then.
From that day on, I vowed that NEVER again I would reach that low in my life.
For every synonym you have for the word "painful", I probably have experienced it during that three years to pull myself up, with Feng Shui and Buddhist practices.
Perhaps you are lucky enough not to have went through what I did TWICE in my life, to be as poor as a pauper.
But my friend, if money had been a struggle for you, or you know your finances can certainly do better with a shakeup in your Home Feng Shui, come hear what I have to say next Sunday.
2017 is the Year of the Fire Rooster. Trust me, when I say it wouldn't be an easy year for the global economy, and definitely it would affect our tiny nation, Singapore.
However, if your Home Feng Shui is in tip top condition, you don't have to fall when everyone else is. Remember this, there's always money to be made in times of downturn and conflicts. So why can't that person be you?
I am still doing a FREE Room Feng Shui audit at my workshop for the the early birds. It is my signature offering every workshop and my participants can vouch that how amazing it is to learn the thought process of a Feng Shui practitioner LIVE!
PLUS for this workshop, I am offering you an option to ask me the ONE burning question in your mind about your career/wealth luck for the Year of the Fire Rooster.
Say, should you change job? Is it time to further your studies? Or can you finally start that business of yours? etc etc...
After 12 workshops, I have gotten a better understanding of my participants, so let's set the record straight here.
If you prefer fantasizing to taking action, don't buy my ticket.
If you like to whine about things and send me PMs in the middle of the night, yet NEVER acting on my advice, don't buy my ticket.
If you think my ticket is soooo expensive, don't buy my ticket.
I'm not here for the bargain hunters, whiners or the skeptics.
In the past 4 weeks alone, I have seen two ends of the spectrum.
My participants who had taken action, and those who after 6 months, still never acted.
The results speak for themselves.
And one last thing, out of respect, I don't serve my Shifu's clients too, unless he asks me to. Please don't buy my ticket or seek my services. I think it's dumb that you approach me when you have someone that level of divinity serving you.
Don't be fooled by my supposedly friendlier demeanour. I'm known to be strict and serious, when dealing with the destinies and home Feng Shui of clients. I don't toy with people's futures because any miscalculated advice can ruin a family's happiness.
So pardon me if I had to refund your ticket before the workshop. Nothing personal here, just my work value preferences.
I hope none of you had to struggle financially. But if you are or worry that you might in the upcoming times of uncertainy, I welcome you to come seek my customized solutions for you this Sunday. :)
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春節講座:迎接2018財到我家!
2018 CNY Wealth Manifestation Feng Shui Workshop
14 January 2018, Sunday
3pm-530pm
http://qianyu.sg/wealth-2018
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【就台北遇襲事件之詳細交代】
香港民族黨召集人陳浩天及發言人周浩輝昨晚(12/12)於台北接受記者訪問後,離開時遭人襲擊,敝黨現交代事發經過:
昨晚敝黨召集人陳浩天、發言人周浩輝,與台灣友好朱政麒及記者前往台北一餐廳用膳並接受訪問。當採訪完畢一行人準備離開時,預先於餐廳內埋伏之十數名男女隨即發難,一湧而上襲擊各人。召集人陳浩天、發言人周浩輝及友好朱政麒均遭揮拳打傷,一行人隨即報警,及後離開餐廳時,施襲者一路緊追不捨,樓下更有約十個同黨包圍指罵及推撞,一行人最後到達中正區警局錄取口供。
是次襲擊屬早有預謀及計劃,早於敝黨各人抵埗台灣機場時,已經有親中團體人士跟蹤及拍攝,並於行程期間多次騷擾,如策動十數人於立法院正門高聲叫罵。據台灣警方透露,今次襲擊者是親中團體「愛國同心會」的成員,而昨晚施襲現場相中之女子乃成員之一張秀葉。「愛國同心會」乃台灣當地惡名昭著之親中政治團體,經常以恐嚇、滋擾、暴力等手段,對付支持自由民主等普世價值之人士,甚至於台北襲擊普通市民及遊客。中國利用統派團體以「愛國」、「中華」等名號於香港、台灣、歐美各地四處滋事,中國的做法在各國公民眼中早與流氓無異。
最後,民族黨在此強烈譴責愛國同心會及其成員之惡行,並將會協助台灣當局作證,務求令親中國滋事份子盡早受到法律應有制裁。同時在此嚴正重申,民族黨將無懼一切滋擾及恫嚇,繼續前赴亞洲及世界各地就人權、民主、獨立等議題,與各地並肩合作,反抗中國之殖民侵略。
敝黨衷心感激台灣政界及民間朋友,以至台灣警方的協助,並期待於不久將來再次踏足台灣這片不屬於中國的土地,與台灣人再次交流和分享。
[Statement regarding the assault at Taipei]
Hong Kong National Party Chairman Andy Chan Ho-Tin and Spokesman Jason Chow Ho-Fai were attacked yesterday (12/12) just as they were finishing being interviewed by a Taiwanese journalist. This is our detailed recount of the incident:
Last night, our Chairman Andy Chan and Spokesman Jason Chow were with a Taiwanese contact, Zhu Zhengqi, and a reporter, with whom they conducted an interview shortly after their evening meal. As they were leaving afterwards, a handful of people, previously planted in the restaurant, began causing a rabble, with one coming forward and attacking the Hong Kong cohort. The Chairman, the Spokesman, and their correspondent were punched. They called the police at once, but the assailants showed no signs of backing off. In fact, they pursued the HKNP members, with more accomplices waiting downstairs in the restaurant, who surrounded the Hong Kongers and the Taiwanese reporter, and hurled verbal abuse at them. The trio eventually reached the Zhongzheng District Police Station to give eye witness statements.
This was no doubt a premeditated attack. The very moment members of our party landed in Taiwan, they have been followed and photographed by members of pro-PRC organisations. Within the mere days of our short stay, our party members experienced countless harassments, such as being heckled by a group of “protesters” outside the Legislative Yuan. According to the Taiwanese police, this attack was orchestrated by members of a group called “I Love ROC”, with one attacker being identified as Xiu-Yeh Tsiang. The aforementioned group is infamous in Taiwan as a pro-PRC organisation, known for its threatening, harassing, and attacking those who support liberty, freedom, and democracy. Their thuggish history includes attacks on ordinary citizens and tourists. China regularly uses “Patriotism” and “Zhonghua” as an excuse to conduct, via proxy “patriotic” organisations, various aggressive and crass acts in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and the West, creating and reinforcing the perception that the Chinese are simply a synonym for thugs.
Finally, the Hong Kong National Party strongly condemns “I Love ROC” and the despicable acts of its members, and shall assist Taiwanese authorities in providing evidence in order that these pro-PRC harassers be brought to justice. At the same time, we shall affirm that the HKNP stands steadfast against all threats and intimidation, shall continue to operate in Asia and elsewhere in the world in regards to human rights, democracy and independence, and resist the encroachment of Chinese colonialism in Hong Kong.
We at the HKNP extend our most sincere gratitude towards our Taiwanese correspondents and friends, along with the police and their assistance. We hope to return in the near future to Taiwan – a place which does not belong to China – and converse with her people again.
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[學術寫作] Coherence and Cohesion in Writing
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英文寫作強調文字和文意上的連貫,包括字句連貫 (cohesion) 以及語意邏輯連貫 (coherence),也就是說句子和段落之間的詞彙及主題都必須環環相扣。同學們在學習進階英文寫作時,需要多留意這些準則,寫出來的文章才能符合字句連貫 (cohesion) 及語意連貫 (coherence) 兩大原則。
Coherence 一般來說是指將論點與想法合邏輯地安排。從語意的觀點來看,欲寫出思路清晰、邏輯連貫 (coherent) 的文章,需要注意兩大重點: 1. 主題一致 (unity) 整篇文章所傳達的意念需要有一致性,將相同主題的句子放在同一段落。2. 承先啟後 (logical order and transitions) 有系統地和有邏輯地提出論點。在說明論點方面,要按部就班地說明,藉此作者對於自己論點提出足夠的支持理由,使讀者有足夠的資訊來理解作者的想法,如此一來也可使作者的論點更具有說服力和邏輯性。先介紹主題 (topic sentence),然後循序漸進地鋪陳 (major support),最後以最新資訊作結 (details and/or exemplification)。
Cohesion 簡單來說是指用有相關性的單字的語言來串連句子、段落與文章使讀者在易於理解前後文。指標詞(signposts and linking words) 可以加強語意連貫 (cohesion): 1. 主要指標詞: 示意文章中的目的,結構,作者的立場,主要觀點,爭論的方向,和結論。 2. 關聯詞和片語: 呈現出句子和句子與段落和段落的連結。
Cohesion 的詳細說明: http://www.iasj.net/iasj?func=fulltext&aId=17303
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一些主要指標詞:
The aim of this study is to ....
The purpose of this thesis is to ....
This essay argues that ....
The main questions addressed in this paper are ....
This essay critically examines ....
This chapter reviews the literature ....
In conclusion, ....
一些關聯詞:
Indicating order:
First (ly), ... / Second(ly), ... / Finally, ... /
Indicating addition or similarity:
also, ... / additionally, ... / furthermore, ... / similarly, ...
Indicating contrast:
however, ... / nevertheless, ... / on the other hand, ... /
Giving a reason:
for this reason, ... / because ... / because of ... / due to ...
Indicating result or consequence:
therefore, ... / thus, ... / as a result, ... / consequently, ...
Reformulating an idea:
in other words, ... / to put it simply, ... / that is ...
Exemplifying:
for example, ... / for instance, ... / to exemplify, ...
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要讓一段文字的字句有連貫性 (cohesive) 可透過以下方式:
1. 重複 (repetition): 可以在第二句再重複前一句所用過的字彙。
2. 同義字 (synonym): 若不想直接重複字彙,也可以用同義字來代表你想重複單字或其概念。
3. 對稱構句 (parallelism): 重複句子的結構。這個技巧雖是最基本的,但也是製造cohesion的有效的方法之一。
4. 連接詞 (conjunctions and transitions): 使用適當的連接詞或副詞使句子符合邏輯地串聯在一起。
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一段文字可能符合字句上的連貫性 (cohesion) 但不符合語意邏輯上的連貫性(coherence)。文章中要達到 cohesion,在句與句之間必須字彙上主題要有相關,而 coherence 是要達到語意上邏輯上的一致性或相關性。
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1. 有字句連貫(cohesion)及語意連貫 (coherence)
"My favorite color is blue. I like it because it is calming and it relaxes me. I often go outside in the summer and lie on the grass and look into the clear blue sky when I am stressed. For this reason, I'd have to say my favorite color is blue."
Cohesive AND coherent: blue --> calming and relaxing --> clear blue sky --> reduces stress --> blue.
這個句既有字句連貫(cohesion)及語意連貫(coherence)。
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2. 有達到字句連貫(cohesion)但不符合語意連貫(coherence)
"My favorite color is blue. Blue sports cars go very fast. Driving in this way is dangerous and can cause many car crashes. I had a car accident once and broke my leg. I was very sad because I had to miss a holiday in Europe because of the injury."
Cohesive NOT coherent: blue --> sports car --> fast driving --> car crashes --> broken Leg --> very sad --> miss holiday in Europe
如你所見,這段文字間具有相關性 (cohesion),但當這些句子放在同一個段落中卻無法構成意義。文字一開始說明我喜歡藍色但卻以歐洲的旅行作結,語意上的不連貫導致理解困難。
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3. 有達到語意連貫(coherence)但不具有字句連貫(cohesion)
"My favorite color is blue. I'm calm and relaxed. In the summer I lie on the grass and look up."
Coherent NOT cohesive: blue | calm and relaxed | looking up
這段文字語意邏輯上符合一貫性,但缺乏足夠的連接用語 (connector) 把想法串連起來導致整個段落缺乏cohesion,也會造成理解困難。
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字句連貫 (cohesion) 和語意連貫 (coherence) 的教學影片
1. http://tw.91voa.com/home/advanced/ielts/ielts-preparation/3-03-cohesion-coherence-in-writing
2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43AlGwz1Aq0
3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhGnPh84Vkg (Unity, Coherence, Cohesion)
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學術寫作資源 (Writing Resources): http://goo.gl/5HzXvh
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資料來源:
http://www.iasj.net/iasj?func=fulltext&aId=17303
http://www.cavesbooks.com.tw/CET/ArtContent_tw.aspx?CDE=ART201309060959110XI
http://www.criticism.com/da/coherence.php
http://seas3.elte.hu/coursematerial/KormosJudit/appling7.pdf
http://www.encyclo.co.uk/meaning-of-Cohesion
http://www.bothell.washington.edu/wacc/for-students/eslhandbook/coherence
http://www.slideshare.net/nakulrtm/signposting-writing-development-centre-newcastle-university
http://www.coli.uni-saarland.de/courses/discourse-13/contents/slides/slides_lexical_chains.pdf
Image source: http://www.rgd.ca/database/images/SLD_BrandCoherenceStudy_Final.jpg
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心智圖詞彙攻略: https://bit.ly/2OcAJTb
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