be a cheerleader for ourselves

I will never do for you that which I know you can do for yourself. I will never rob you of an opportunity to show yourself your ability and talent. I will see you at all times as the capable, effective, powerful creator that you've come forth to be. And I will stand back as your most avid cheerleading section. But I will not do for you that which you have intended to do for yourself. Anything you need from me, ask. I'm always here to compliment or assist. I am here to encourage your growth, not to justify my experience through you.

and I want to do same for myself, too.

[2010.05.16] Lena Park - Columbia Univ. Commencement 2010

I was a very tiny girl and not pretty at all. I had always dreamed that I could
be a kind of outstanding among friends but actually was with zero confidence.
When I heard there would be a singing competition at school, I thought that "Oh,
this might be the chance given by God" and decided to attend the competition
without telling. The day had come and my turn was also getting closer. I
told my friend that I gotta go to the washroom for a while... and what.. my
friend might think strange saying when was the washroom changed to the stage?? what is she doing there? isn't she okay?

Of course, she had a great job and won the competition.
The reason why I use the word "Of course" is the person who I am talking about is Lena park (Park Junghyun), my favorite singer as well as the best R&B singer in Korea (at least nobody would doubt there).



The story in the quotation mark above is what I heard from her at her concert when I was 18 year old girl and it's really unforgettable. And that lady surprises all of us by singing on the stage of her graduation ceremony. Looking at her and Listening to her, I've been touched more than a little bit for some reason.

Congratulation, Lena.

dreams come true

Looking at the dusty window, I felt heavy, suffosticated like that window and shouted in my mind "Can anybody help to clean this?"
And.. I could hardly believe my eyes when I was out after bathing. It was the cleanest window ever thanks to the happy and considerate rain.