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话说8月初老公、千千宝贝来欧洲探亲两周，游玩了巴黎、罗马、威尼斯和瑞士。几乎涵盖了西欧的文明和美丽风景。

回国后，千千四年级了，据说是“小升初”的关键。给小妞找培训班，加了一个英语新概念班，数学班最后退了。小妞妞放养惯了，已经有点腻歪。在培训班见到很多优秀的孩子，英语、数学在课外都学得不错。不过家长确实抓的很紧，上培训课笔记做的极整齐。客观地说，小姑娘课内的课程对她很轻松，但是课外的内容，因为原来没有太上心，现在和很多孩子已经有差距。可是该死的“小升初”几乎只看课外的内容！不想让小妞太累，每周坚持去游泳，尽量安排一天时间去户外走走，该学的数学、英语、钢琴还都要学。时间真的要好好安排呢。

回到单位，我被安排带领一个新的团队，原来的团队几乎都是年轻同志，真的是“带”；现在的团队几乎都是“老”同志，大部分都比我工作年限长。也许更多的应该是“理”。团队的业务范围纷繁复杂，真的是个挑战呢。

总之，回来之后，重新回到生活的轨迹，重新扮演自己的角色，感觉到了很大的压力。不过相信我能够搞定这一切。

In the beginning of Augest, my husband and daughter came to Europe to visit me and travelled Paris, Rome, Venice and Switzerland which almost cover the civilization and sceneries of West Europe.

When we came back to China, my daughter was in Grade four which was said as the key phase of "Entrance of middle school". I tried to find training classes for my little girl. I choosed a English class and cancelled the math class finally. My little girl was a little bored because she was so relaxed before. I met many excellent children with good English and Math. Their parents worked very hard and did a good job for the note of training class. Frankly, the classed in the school is quite for my daughter but as for the training classes, she was not good as other students because she did not pay enouth attention. But the damned "Entrance of middle school" just see the result of training class. I do not want she is too tired and plan to go swimming and go outsided once a week. But we have to learn Math, English, Piano either. It seems we need to arrange the time carefully.

When I came back to my organization, I was arranged to lead a new team. The members of my former team are almost young and I really "lead"them. But now the members of the current team are almost "senior" who worked longer than me and I should "Manage" them instead of "lead" them. The business in the team are complicated and it is a big challenge for me.

After all, I return to my route, continue to my roel again and feel big pressure. But I believe I can manage all the things.

因为猪流感,老公一直十分犹豫是否过来。最后终于下决心来了。他的假期不多，只有两周，8.1-8.15。然后我们一起回去。

我特意安排了2周的行程，巴黎-威尼斯-罗马-瑞士阿尔卑斯山。定了酒店、火车和飞机。就等着他们来了。

毕竟大家都忙，小妞学业也越来越紧，北京的升学率虽然高，但是牛孩太多，竞争激烈。所以不得不上各种补习班、挣证书。总之，我们不会变得轻松，她只会越来越忙。趁着大家还能够凑出共同的时间，过来感受一下欧洲的美丽风情。

这些天，每天抽出一点时间，和闺女讨论一下欧洲的事情。从巴黎的地图入手，到教堂、博物馆、建筑、历史，希望能够先给她一个感性的认识，毕竟欧洲的美丽是需要结合历史和文化才能体会到的。希望这次欧洲一行能够让小妞体会到欧洲文明的魅力。

全球化成为趋势，对于小妞这一代，国际之间的交往和合作只会越来越多。做父母的，无法替代孩子的人生，只能尽量地帮助提高各种能力，尽快了解、融入这个世界。

My huband hesitated if they came to Europe because of swine flu and decided to come finally. He only has 2 weeks holiday, from Aug 1. to Aug. 15. After that, I will go back with them.

I have arranged 2 weeks schedule for them: Paris-Venice-Rome-Switzerland Alps. I have booked hotels, train tickets and flights and am just waiting for them to come. My couple are very busy and my little girl will become busier and busier. The ratio of enterance of Beijing is higher but there are too many smart childern, so she has to go to different classes and get certifications. Anyway, we can not become relaxed and she will become busier and busier. It is not easy for us to get a common time to play together so we are going to enjoy the beautiful view in Europe.

In these day, I arrange a little time for her everyday to discuss something about Europe. By using Paris map, we talked about church, museum, architecture and history and hoped she can has some sensitive knowledge about Europe because the beauty of Europe needs the knowledge of history and culture. I hope this Europe travel make little girl realize the charm of European civilization.

Globalization becomes trendency. Especially for the little girl generation, the international communication and cooperation will become more and more. As a parent, I can not replace the life of the child, what I can do is to help her improve abilities, know and enter into the world as soon as possible. 

上周为老板去伦敦出差。顺便游览了一下这个神奇的城市。原来去过苏格兰的首府爱丁堡，现在才发现伦敦才能代表英国的魅力。因为工作的原因，原来对于英国的印象，主要是因为很多著名的标准，例如ISO 9009, ISO 14000，ISO 7799, ISO 27000等均来自英国，而且在标准化会议上英国的专家也表现得十分专业和敬业。一直对于这个老牌资本主义国家很尊敬的。这次真正到了这里，更加体会到了这个老牌资本主义国家的智慧与成熟。

历史与现实的统一

伦敦有很多景点，敝人认为最能表现伦敦魅力的是国会大楼周围。泰晤士河边，代表现代西方文明和民主的带有大本钟国会大楼旁边就是历代国王加冕的Westminster Abbey教堂，穿过公园，就是现在的女王所在地白金汉宫。这里充分地体现了英国人在解决历史问题的智慧和成熟。相比较而言，法国是革命的，国王被推上了断头台；而美国是在印第安人的领土上建立了自己的政权，是没有历史负担的，或者说是不能复制的。

另外一个纪录了英国发展历史的地方是伦敦塔。这里是曾经的一个要塞，后来成立政治斗争失败的王室成员被杀的地方，河对岸据说是可怕的伦敦地牢，没有敢去。在这里能够感受到这个国家曾经的残忍与血腥。

大英博物馆

大英博物馆是非常值得去的地方。我只是按照语音解说，粗略参观了镇馆之宝，就花了3个小时以上的时间。很累。不过很值得，尤其是非洲的作品很全的。其中看到了一个在沙漠自然风化的尸体（不是精心保护的木乃伊），感觉很奇怪。本来想去看看从大英博物馆移出去的莎士比亚作品的最初版本，没有时间就没有去。不过留个遗憾，为下次去多一些期待。这种世界级的博物馆，即使是我没有什么历史底蕴的人，也能够为人类文明的发展感到震撼的。而且，英国物价很贵，但是大英博物馆一直是免费的，捐赠制，体现了对于文化的尊重。

作为当年的老牌资本主义国家的缩影，伦敦有太多值得我们回味的地方。

The Charm of Old Capitalization Nation,Visit to London

I went to London for business trip and visited the wonderful city. I have been the capital of Scotland, Edinburgh many years ago but now I find it is just London represents the charming of United Kingdom. Because of work, I respect UK because many important standards, such as ISO 9000, ISO 14000, ISO 7799, ISO 27000 were originated from UK and the experts in the standardizaion meetings were very professional. When I come here, I actually realize the wit and maturation of the old Capitalization nation.

The harmony of history and reality

There are many beautiful places in London, but I think the most charming is the part around Parliament building. Along the Thames, there are Parliament building with Big Ben representing western cultur and democracy and Wetminster Abbey Church where many kings crowned. Across the park, there is the place for the Queen, Burkingham Palace. It embodies the wit and maturity of UK about how to solve historical problems. Contrast to that, France is revolutionary with the King was hung. America founded their own regime on the domain of Indian without historical problems. In other word, this style can not be copied.

Another place records the history is the Tower of Tower, which was being a fort and then became a place many failed royal members was killed. There was the horrible london Dungeon and I feel too scared to visit. I feel the cruelty and bloodiness of this nation at that time.

British Museum

British Museum is a must-see place. I visited the most important items on display following the voice guide and it took me more than 3 hours. I was tired and exited. Especially the items about Africa are quite sufficient. I felt strange when I saw a air-dry body( not mummy with elaborate protection). I had though to see the initial version of the writing of Shakespeare moved from British Museum but I had no enough time to visit it. But I think it is a chance for me to look forward to going again. As to this world-class museum, even for me, it is amazing to realize the development of the human culture. In face the price of UK is quite expensive, but the Museum is free with donation system. It embodies the respect to the culture.

As the soul of an old Capitalization naion, London is an amazing place.

姻缘是最为玄妙的事情。

大学里，资源短缺的理工女生根本不把同班的男生放在眼里，因为无趣。记得大四时，和当时的同班同学、现在的老公一起去北京研究生面试，火车上用扑克牌给他算命，说是他将来的老婆极差，素质差，还丑。然后幸灾乐祸地笑话他，绝想不到和自己有任何瓜葛。

研究生毕业后半年，刚过24岁生日，就和这位同学去领了结婚证，当时真的是除了年轻和勇气外，一无所有。

年少轻狂，经常怜惜自己嫁的早。年纪大了才发现，在最美的青春时节，和相爱的人亲密厮守，携手走出青涩，实在是一件太幸运的事情。老公是同学，没有一见钟情的意乱神迷，但是厚道、善良、敬业、有责任心，符合我对好男人的所有想象。十余年来，共同面对了很多风风雨雨，辛苦地在北京打拼，终于拥有了一个安稳的小窝。生活日渐平淡和琐碎，赚钱，做饭，养闺女，给父母钱。不经意间，曾经的青春年少已经一去不返，心境越来越平实，曾经不甘的平淡，现在发现这才是生活的真谛和本原。

也许几十年后，回忆起今天的平淡与忙碌，也会有一番别样的滋味，对于婚姻更会有新的理解和体会。

今天终于把一份磨叽了很久的一份文件出手了，就等着反馈了。终于可以集中精力看一些别的资料了。

10个月的访问学者生活，已经过去6个月里，归期将至。发现还有好多事情需要做。需要好好安排一下了。各个事情收个尾，善始善终。也需要认真考虑一下后面的发展重点了。

上周六，和一群快乐的年轻人去荷兰看花。郁金香的海洋，太多的品种，很漂亮。随后去了阿姆斯特丹，河流小桥沟通着整个城市，建筑一般。红灯区没有去，也没有兴趣。

今天看到张五常先生的文章中提到“上苍究竟授予了什么人那么大的权力，可以连最苦的人的一丝希望也不放过？”，心中很是悲凉。想起一位侨居欧洲的华人的话，他说，在中国不麻木就活不下去。我们这些生活在大城市的人其实在间接地剥削着别人。可是，像我这种一介草民，除了能够遵守职业操守，敬业工作，多给小时工一些钱之外，真是无能为力。

真希望有这么一天，中国能够不再是倾全国之力，打造北京、上海的繁荣。中国的劳动力能够和老外一样值钱，真正的藏富于民，让我们可爱、勤劳、隐忍的公民能够快乐、自由地生活在自己的国家，能够以平等、自信的身影面对世界的目光。

令人心醉的美丽

              ----独品巴塞罗那

赶着复活节的尾巴，独自去了巴塞罗那，美丽、热情、快乐的城市，令人难以忘怀。

安全抵达

为了省钱，买了布鲁塞尔航班的便宜机票，往返82欧，都是主机场。缺点也很明显，到巴塞罗那是晚上23：10，回程是6：30的航班。因为独自一个人，很担心半夜到了被抢之类，心中惴惴。没想到乘机场大巴到了Catalanya广场后，著名的Las Ramblas大街人流如织，像极了午夜的上海（北京没有这么热闹），问路时，都很热情的回答，还有周围的人也会放下正在忙的事情过来帮忙，包括正在亲热的情侣，正在打电话的小帅哥，让我对这个城市顿生好感。在剩下的行程里，经常遇到用中文“你好”大声向我打招呼的老外，让我着实领略了西班牙人的热情和奔放。

高迪作品的神奇和诡异

到了巴塞罗那，高迪的作品是不能不看的。步行去了高迪的神圣家族，米拉公寓等，在古埃尔公园里流连了半日，高迪作品的特别之处一是不拘传统，风格诡异。另外一点是和自然环境的巧妙结合。确实很神奇。请见照片中高迪设计的桥。

Montjunic山顶的绝佳角度

第二天去了Montjunic山，就是1992年巴塞罗那奥运会的主场馆所在地。奥运场馆没有什么特别，反而觉得有些突兀。到了山顶上的Montjunic城堡，果然风景绝佳，美丽的巴塞罗那一览无余，一边是青山环绕的历史名城，一边是天水相连的碧蓝上的点点白帆，美丽如斯。令人心醉。

触摸历史

巴塞罗那最具有历史感的是老城区教堂周围。可惜去的时候大教堂正在修建，旁边就是国王广场，建立于14世纪，广场上的台阶曾是西班牙黄金时期的哥伦布发现新大陆后，带着礼物拜见女王时走的台阶。一步步走上去，感觉着那段惊心动魄的历史，体会着哥伦布当年的骄傲与神奇。

人气最旺的海滩

天公作美，几乎天天都是标准的艳阳天。长达三公里的沙滩上到处是享受阳光的美女帅哥。美女几乎都是三点式，有两个胆大的姑娘把上面的两点也暴露出来，我是看着有些稀奇，老外好像见怪不怪。在明媚的阳光里，面朝大海，品尝甜美的木瓜，小睡一会。十分惬意。

本来还很犹豫，夏天家人来探亲的时候是否去巴塞罗那。没想到巴塞罗那给了我太多的惊喜。想起自家老公，一直辛苦赚钱养家，应该请他在这个美丽的城市请他看一场足球。想象着，热烈的夏日了，阳光，沙滩，美酒，家人，艺术，足球，人生如此，夫复何求！

小提醒：

1．巴塞罗那的交通很好，适合自助游。夜班车很方便，任何时间往返机场都没有问题，这点比布鲁塞尔好，布鲁塞尔3点到5点之间青黄不接。

2．别忘了防晒霜，这次没有带，结果皮肤晒得红红的。