Today I dressed up deliberately (see pic:Amanda @ IRC) so that I looked professional, and left office asap after 6pm; all because I have reserved a place at a seminar organised by Classified Post of South China Morning Post heading "WILL YOU SURVIVE THE COROPORATE JUNGLE?", which started at 7pm. Gosh, it was a mad rush. Got on 69X, got to CWB at around half six, it was quite a distance to walk to the actual MTR train from Times Square!!!! And even I got out of WanChai MTR station, there was still a long way to walk from there to HK Convention and Exhibition Centre!!! Though I got there in time, it was so hectic! While I was on my way, I saw my Dad's elderly Uncle and Auntie, they were in CWB MTR station walking very slowly...they didn't see me though, I wanted to greet them, but then I was in such a rush....I thought, perhaps there is really coincidence in life...that ppl who are close in some way (ie family) tend to bumped into each other more often even they live in totally different area?? so amazing~
The seminar itself went well...though i would like them to have offered us some refreshments (as it's from 7.00pm to around 9.45pm) ...oh well...it's HK...Can't expect that much...Considering the size of audience and the budget...it's reasonable I guess. There were 7 eminent speakers, divided into 2 groups for 2 panel discussions. Each speaker sort of told the audience about how their career paths unfolded, and their advice on how to cope with stress, passion, reality...etc. Very inspiring and thought provoking too. The moderator, Alison Chang, the Managing Director of COREsearch, encouraged the audience asking question by offering an opportunity to dine with the speakers. I.e. If someone asked a speaker a question, and that the speaker thought that the question was a good one, then he/she would choose that particular member of the audience to give away his/her signed namecard. And with that name card, that particular memeber of the audience could contact the speaker to arrange a meal to discuss anythin he/she wishes.
So...I was tempted by such attractive offer...I failed to ask any question in the first session, so I decided to try my luck in the second session. One of the speakers at the second panel discussion were the senior medical officer at Kwai Chung Hospital, Dr. S.N. Chiu, who is a psychiatrist. He gave a brief presentation on what is EQ and how to cope with stress. I so wanted to have the opportunity to meet up with a medical professional who is likely to be able to offer me realistic help and advice on the clinical psychology field!!! I thought of a question which was highly relevant to what he was talking about and was patiently waiting for my chance to raise my hand....My heart was racing, legs feeling shaky even before I raised my hand...I knew I was damn nervous. I wanted to overcome my nerves. I was watching questions being taken and got more and more desperate... When Alison asked if anymore questions from the audience, I raised my hand immediately even I was not quite prepared....then...the microphone was passed to me...I asked Dr Chiu whose responsibility he thinks it is to educate and to increase the awareness of the general public that it is normal to seek help with any mental disorders; and that there are help and support available within community besides medical professionals before one is mentally disturbed. Is it the government? education authorities? Hospital authority?? And if there is a clear direction/plan where it is going? The problem is Chinese are ashamed of letting others know that he/she has been visiting mental institutions.He answered that each sector does a bit of job in teaching the general public, but more coordination is required. It is improving.
After asking my question, I was hoping that I would get picked so that I could have that opportunity to dine with Dr. Chiu. I was sort of like praying/begging in my heart. AND at the end......
I DID GET PICKED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Overly excited.
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