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為著新單位裡面的敘薪，向過去服務播音及譯文的電台、教學過的各個大學請求發出服務証明 Due to the determination of payment level of mine at the current locality where I work, I was asked by the HR Head to collect as much work proof as possible since I've worked at different places.  過程裡面因為必須出新帶領的學生的考卷，時間變得壓縮 During this entire process, time was quite tense as I would also have to create test paper for these new students who'd welcome their mid-term exam soon. 同時學生們有校內的英語相關競賽需要指導 Meanwhile, there'll be English-related contests students of mine would like to participate; I would have to spend extra working hours instructing them.  再者，外縣市服務對象中的幾位重要人士到校與我長談 In addition, key persons from other cities went to my school for long discussions with me regarding how we can better benefit more people.  又，國際友人們與我討論著國外服務工作中繼續的層面時，常常還是忍不住發出「妳怎麼就這樣獨自開始了相關的工作，不仰賴任何組織」的驚歎之聲 Moreover, when my foreign friends are discussing with me about such humanitarian projects I initiated, they would still often claim and remark "How is it possi...

一位學生的媽媽告訴我：「孩子雖然還沒讀國中，可是被Hope老師一天到晚稱讚到他自己也覺得很不好意思，雖然他很喜歡別人讚美他，但是他說Hope老師的稱讚非常多，讓他不知道自己是不是真的有那麼好……」 One mother told me about her kid. "Though he is not old enough to be a junior high school student, often, he feels he's praised by you, Miss Hope, so highly that he does not know if he deserves all those compliments." 這是很特別的一件事情，因為過去的我並不會這樣頻繁讚美他人，雖然也會稱讚他人，但是往往機率沒有現在來得高；然而現在的我卻覺得任何事情都可以染上瑰麗的色彩，每天在催眠中度過一般。 This is a very special thing: I complimented people in the past, from time to time, not as usual as currently. On the contrary, I feel that all things can be painted with some splendid colors which make me enjoy life even more.  什麼原因嗎? "Why?" Perhaps you'd like to ask.   內心世界的瑰麗可能映照了外在世界的華采。 I believe that my mind or heart is like a mirror reflecting what's inside my mind to the outside world. As my inner being becomes more peaceful and serene, so is the meaning of the outside world to me.  而但願我所遇到的每個人、每個生命，都能夠充實而飽滿、健康而耀眼，讓我這樣微不足道的人，可以從別人的珍貴歷程中，擷取無限可能和種種精華。...

The video is bilingual, namely, Mandarin Chinese and English, whereas over here, in the written part, Mandarin is used first while English follows suit. Kindly scroll down to read the English mentioned in the video. Screenshots chosen here would be comments from colleagues or friends after they listen to my video about LOVE. 影片中英對照，此篇文字則先以中文呈現。此處所摘錄些許反饋為各界先進與同儕們，針對上一篇談論「愛到底是個什麼東西」之文章，所作的回應。 前一篇作品裡面的洗手間，淡淡提及 本篇作品稍事反省了全球各地的洗手間--從我個人自己的角度 許多人對不乾淨的洗手間的感覺是厭惡 有些人思考如何能夠讓這些洗手間更加乾淨 也有些人對這種思考產生了行動 克服障礙而使用這樣的洗手間，進而衍生改進措施 而有形成轉變的可能 在我身為一位為台灣的部會接待外賓的大專學生時 曾有來訪外賓詢問：「為什麼你們的洗手間都沒有衛生紙可以取用?」 來訪者來自於先進國度，洗手間裡面的衛生紙是「必備」之物 曾幾何時，台灣的洗手間即便是國道高速公路上的都可以愈來愈是精緻 最近的一次在某個休息區看到洗手間不但建造以免治馬桶 並且每個洗手間排排相連，以圓型環繞狀排列 中間留有寬敞的空地種花植草，陽光灑落，甚是賞心悅目 於是，洗手間變成一件舒心之事 但願，在落後地區的人們也能夠逐漸享受這樣的尊崇禮遇 並且，不再有任何人因為骯髒不潔的衛生條件而生病或者喪命 一件我們常常視為理所當然的如廁之事 卻在背後有著許許多多人的流血流汗 充滿感恩的我 怎麼能夠不去自動清理機上的洗手間 又怎麼可能不在褪下空服人員的制服，成為一名一般乘客之後 協助維持自己正好飛行到的航班中，洗手間的乾淨狀態呢 事實上，我喜愛在不同艙等的洗手間「巡禮」 這是一位身為乘客的特殊體驗 在不同的洗手間，觀察裡面的香氣、擺設、物品之有所不同 而提醒自己這個世界也許有許多人與人之間的地位、財富之分 但是最基本的事情並無二致 在...

Background information: Mandarin Chinese below would be the attempt to explain the video and wording were all done a few days ago. Many things come into our lives while many people are passers-by; my wish is to make the world better by making my students of all age appreciate life more whereas I would want to keep serving those in need wherever they are!  More English would follow the Mandarin Chinese below.  下面的文章幾天前已經完成，只是公務繁重所以沒有張貼； 錄影錄音也在幾天前完成，只是覺得可以再錄好一些所以重新來過。 每件事情都有一個來處 每個念頭都有一個根源 在這些來處與根源之間 也許總難十全十美 但如果可以八面玲瓏把自己呈現給這個世界 含笑九泉的機率就更高了一些 剛剛進到新的環境 學生很明顯已經喜歡上這個新來的英語老師 運用這樣的喜歡 我想，可以作的事情，總會接踵而來 願您也作著讓自己發光發熱 讓自己會心一笑的事 以下是已經完成的本文，英語呈現文字，影像檔中英對照但並不完全相同哦~~~  “I want to know what love is. I want you to show me.” These would be the words I heard while traveling to the new place where I work. Just by the time I was about to enter the urban center where I work now, the song was aired, an old-fashioned song sung by someone who vividly describes the lack of his and how he wants such...

Lately, I was asked by an old friend for a series of questions, something like,  "I have found so many people are in the job market because they believe they have to work, forced by their surroundings and the burdens in their lives.   However, you emit that kind of characteristics showing you truly enjoy your work. Have you ever thought about the reason behind? Do you ever get angry at all? Sometimes when I listen to the radio broadcasting, I find those reporters to be blue, but you never show that. You also show so much hope in your voice. People recognize your voice, your strength, and your vitality. Why?"  I told this friend I am so grateful she talked to me like that. The reality is, due to my service work and those whom I have served, I tend to be more mild day after day; my mind is quite peaceful although I can sense those disturbances which do not really leave marks.  Perhaps these become the reason when I was invited to "talk" to students from a certain ...