Posts

Aug 4, 2022
Blooming
A year ago we said “I do”
And started on our journey true
To build a home upon our Rock
By grace and faith each day to walk
Oct 8, 2020
Fleas and Redemption
One uneventful day a few weeks ago, my brother spotted some black dots in Honey’s (very tangled) fur. I agreed to try to brush his fur out, but after a few futile attempts I gave up.
May 30, 2020
Tuning, Patience, and Sanctification
Have you ever tuned a piano? For 18 years I thought piano tuning was something that was impossible and never under consideration of things to learn, but that changed this month. Not only did I learn to tune a piano, but even more, I gained a deeper understanding of patience and sanctification.
May 18, 2020
Uncertainty
Call me a nerd, but the first thing that comes to mind when I hear the term uncertainty is Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle.
Mar 7, 2020
Goal Setting
I have a confession to make: I’ve never been a huge goal setter.
Dec 31, 2018
Threads in a Four Year Tapestry
Driving to work in the morning has now become an action that does not require thought. It’s hard to believe that only four months ago I was frantically studying for a quantum mechanics exam to finish undergrad–and even more, that four years ago I was just starting at the University of Waterloo (UW).
Aug 23, 2018
Adulting
“Adulting” seems to be marked by an influx of decisions and responsibilities, often arriving before one is entirely equipped or prepared.
May 5, 2018
Reflections on a Trip to China
After my fifth internship ended, I flew directly to China to visit family. Prior to this, the last time I stepped foot in China was over 10 years ago. My recollections of China from that trip are: adults drinking and smoking, no children to be seen anywhere, and boring afternoons in front of the TV. As such, my natural attitude towards this trip was not particularly hopeful.
May 1, 2018
Reflections on 3B Co-op
Approaching this internship, you could model my emotional state as a Gaussian mixture, with two main modes being excited and scared. In many ways, this internship has been less “new” than others - familiar location, familiar company, familiar church - but also full of much uncertainty and feelings of inadequacy.
Dec 13, 2017
Reflections on 3B
Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth,
Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide;
Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow,
Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!
Sep 1, 2017
Reflections on 3A Co-op
Gratitude.
Jan 1, 2017
Reflections on 2B Co-op
“The preparations of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD.” Proverbs 16:1
May 1, 2016
Reflections on 2A Co-op
I’m at a loss of words.
Dec 31, 2015
Reflections on 2A
I’m still in disbelief that 2A is already over. It feels like I’ve just returned. At the same time, this summer also seems decades away. This term, I read an article that attributes the phenomenon of time speeding up to our perception of time in proportion to our lifespan. Each day is a smaller fraction of our lifespan than the day before. It’s an interesting concept. It’s also an okay excuse to repeat the cliche “time flies”.
Sep 23, 2015
Reflections on 1B Co-op
It’s almost been a month since my internship at Square came to a close. During this internship, I’ve broadened my horizons, learned significant lessons, and made awesome friends.
Jul 8, 2015
1B Co-op Midterm Thoughts
Last week, I had my midterm interview at Square. I have learned and grown in so many areas during these brief two months at work and away from the comfortable womb of Waterloo.
May 1, 2015
Reflections on 1B
First year SE has come to a close. As with last time, I am thankful for the many amazing people I have met, the new things I have learned, the support of family and friends, and the challenges that have driven me nearer to God.
Mar 15, 2015
Nearing the End of 1B
Last term, around this time, I launched this blog. I cannot believe that another term has flown by. These three months have been even more challenging and fun than the previous term, and moreover, I have experienced many “firsts” and have learned a valuable lesson from one of them.
Feb 12, 2015
"Hi, I'm Alice" - A Few Thoughts on Interviewing
On February 3, 2015, I climbed up the Tatham Centre staircase and walked in to my first SWE interview.
Dec 19, 2014
Reflections on 1A
This week, I wrote my last exam for 1A Software Engineering. I am thankful for the many amazing people I have met, the new things I have learned, and the support of family and friends. Further, I am thankful for the challenges that have driven me nearer to God.