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I have uploaded the picture of one of the foods that I made recently. I wanted to cook this food for 2 years but I afraid not to make it as good as my mom does. But she encouraged me to try and do things that I want to and not afraid of failure. She gave me confidence and lead me how to make it and after being successful at this one I tried to make many other foods for the first time:)

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I apologies about the delay. There was a death in my family. I gave myself some time. I see myself as a lotus because I have been given the grace to rise from the mud to be a beautiful flower.

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This picture of helping hands define me because I see myself as a compassionate person. This lesson is something valuable I learnt from my grandma who is always willing to help other people around her regardless their race or situation.

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I have chosen to post an image of my beautifully talented sons playing the sport that they love (Inline Hockey). I have chosen this because first and foremost what defines me as a person is my family. I have always been inclined to care for and nurture children and this flows on to my current job within the early childhood intervention field as well as in my most important role a mother. The other reason I have chosen this image is that through my boys and their inline hockey I have met and continue to meet a vast array of wonderful humans, who I am blessed to be able to not only share my knowledge and passions with but who I also learn form on a weekly basis. This hockey family has so many people from a diverse range of backgrounds and it allows me to embrace and learn continuously (a trait that my parents instilled in me).

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I'm using a picture of children playing soccer as I've grown up playing sports. From gymnastics where I had a solo, to playing in teams of five for basketball. Sports have taught me my way of life. It taught me how to compromise, but also to find happiness in other's achievements.  Sports taught to me how to be fair and how to be inclusive and respecting of others.

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I took a picture of my art log-book from high school, because this was one of the things that I couldn’t get rid of for 10+ years. My family moved to Texas when I was 13, and I really enjoyed the art program in U.S.

I feel like the 4 years in art class during my adolescents got me through the tough times, and I relied on it mentally and emotionally. Plus, my art teacher was amazing, and perhaps she was the one who really got me to consider educator as my career. Every time I 🤬 through the pages of this art log-book, I still remember the passion, and the eager that I had. I still wasn’t  100% fluent in English at that time, and I might have used art as a way to communicate and to express myself. Hoping that people can see more than just an international student from Korea; that it will project who I am, and what I am.

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What I would like to show in my virtual schoolbag is a notebook including a lot of classical poetries that I love. My father used to be a Chinese teacher in a secondary school for a few years, so he valued the education of Classical Chinese literature very much. Ever since I remembered, there was a blackboard in my bedroom, and the poem on the blackboard was updated frequently. Those Chinese classical poetries were very suitable and understandable for a little child, were selected by my father for me. Every night, he would read the poem to me, and explained the history, culture and art within the poem. As a result, i take a keen interest on Chinese literature, one of my occupation dreams was being a Chinese teacher like my father. Although I didn’t choose to be a Chinese teacher when I choosing my major in the university, the habit of collecting classical poetries has been kept. It becomes a part of myself.

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The reason I chose this picture as my virtual schoolbag is because of the fact that from a young age my family and I have been wildlife fanatics. To me this picture reminds me to be brave and strong and the fact that I will always have my family's support in everything that I do.

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Sadly I am having also having difficulty uploading a picture.  My photo is of a beach, this represents my parents commitment and my determination.  My life growing up was surrounded by water, my parents both agreed that their children would know how to swim.  This lead to many years focusing and perfecting my swimming abilities, this taught me not only how to swim, but also how if you focus and apply yourself you can achieve anything.
Elizabeth

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This picture was taken in front of a temple in a snowy day where I was always playing with my friends when I was a kid. Everytime when I pass by this temple, I can recall that period of time, which means a lot for me, since I did not have enough time to play when I started to go to primary school. And nowadays more and more children also don't have time to enjoy playing with their friends especially in China, due to the competitive environment, but I don't think it is good for them, so I hope I can spread 'play-based' pedagogy in my home country when I complete this program.

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My parents always taught me that I can do anything if I put my mind to it. This sounds pretty cliché but it has always stuck with me and I have found that this has motivated me to challenge myself whenever I get an opportunity to do so and has made me more willing to take risks without the fear of failure. I became a professional tennis player at a young age because of this mentality and the importance values my parents have instilled in me such as working hard every single day in order to reach the top. The "no pain, no gain" saying is one of my father's favourites and explains why I am so persistent and why I try to never give up no matter what obstacles I may face in my everyday life whether it be career related or personal life.

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I chose the photo of homemade cupcake to define myself. It is not about how good I can bake, it's because I have recently learnt how to bake at home. I am the kind of person who interest in learning and trying new things. I have strong faith and passion on my life and I am willing to accept any challenges and difficulties.

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Hi Julie and Claudia, I don't know why my "virtual school bag" comment is posted as anonymous. Its Sarah Fahey from the online class, my post is about being brave and kind and the photo posted is of myself and my family at a recent kids aquathon at Phillip Island.

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In my '"virtual schoolbag" I have always packed with me is a sense of courage and having a go. This defines me as I was always raised with the loving support and belief that it is ultimately us, our attitude and positive approach to life that contributes to our happiness and success. So to this day what defines me is this sense to be brave enough to have a go and seek opportunities you enjoy and pave your own path. I encourage my children and extended family to be brave and kind in the same way.

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I have had a passion for baking since I was 10 years old and the handheld mixer was the first gadget I used in the kitchen. Inspired by one of our extended family members, I took up the hobby which was encouraged by both my parents . My mother who has very traditional (indian) beliefs and values thought cooking was an essential skill for girls to learn. She would (in connection to cooking) tell me that I should never say " I don't know or I cant do it " to any thing and at least  try my hand at it. Although she said this strictly in relation to cooking and housework. I find myself applying the philoshophy to everything I do in life, I love taking up challenges of embarking upon and learning the new and unknown with an attitude of "I CAN" , and also find myself passing on the same knowledge (but in a different context) to my children as well.

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Ever since, I've always known both my parents to be avid readers, which can explain my tenacity on the subject of reading. This book in particular, was, and still is, their absolute favourite. Now, it's mine, too. All three of us take turns cycling through the book when the urge arises, which explains the worn out front cover. The fact that I have fallen in love with the book's messages underscores the large influence my parents (and the book) have on me, considering my bookworm persona, as well as it being their ideas too that I now uphold and value.

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These homemade Jiaozi, Chinese dumplings, could be a good proof that I have successfully inherited the pastry skills from my mom (via microsystem), who again learned those from my grandpa (via mesosystem). Now I still keep making those yummy dumplings casually and admire the food culture and tradition that they associate (via macrosystem).

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My Dad is a school teacher so every school holidays my family would head off in our caravan for a holiday somewhere around Australia. This photo is of my caravan now as an adult. My husband and I do exactly the same thing. Every chance we get we head out in the caravan with our kids for an adventure somewhere in Australia. I'm always looking for the next adventure in life but doing it from a comfortable (I don't like camping in tent!) , well planned position so our caravan defines me well.

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sorry Julie, I tried every methods in the selection, but I cannot upload my virtual schoolbag photo on this board.