Final exam is coming soon; in order words, this semester is going to end. And I am about to become a sophomore. Reflecting on what I have learned, I think all of my courses; the most rewarding course is English Listening and Speaking. Due to this class, I need to appear on the stage to show and tell, tell a story and have a speech. I am a person having a dislike to speaking in front of group, when I do it, I am nervous. The first time, I appeared on the stage to speak, I am really nervous. It is obvious that my show was unsatisfactory. But, with the increased times to appear on the stage, I straighten out my shoulders and be more confident. Now, when speaking in front of group, I am still a little nervous. But, comparing with previous experiences, now I am really having more confident than before.
In addition, I get much benefit from English composition. Because in the high school, the time I learned how to write a composition was short, I learned just for an entrance exam. Therefore, I did not like write a composition, I did not know how to write and what to write about. After coming in the college, I learned how to write a paragraph, it is totally different from I had written before. Then I knew just a paragraph need many parts to make up; let alone writing an essay. Step by step, from paragraphs to essays, now I am able to write a decent composition. In addition, every week I need to write journals. Writing journals can not only record my life experiences but also the inspiration to write my essays.
To sum up, I think in the freshman class, I really get much useful information from my learning. Although, I encountered setback or obstacles during the learning process, I made efforts to overcome obstacles. I am really glad that I can overcome these barriers, and I hope a new semester can bring me a new experience.
2010年5月30日 星期日
2010年5月23日 星期日
journal (5/17~5/23)
“Never give up” after read “The twelfth angel,” I learn this sentence from this book.
This novel describes John Hardin who had flawless life. He had high-paid job, beloved wife and lovely son. When he returned to his native place with honor to take over a new position, all luck disappeared overnight. His wife and son died in car accident. This was really the most tragic time in his life. When John touched bottom, the only thought he had is that end it all. Until his old friend, Bill who asked whether he took on a coach of the community little league, John packed his sorrow up to lead a team. In the baseball team, he met a little boy, Timothy who was different from other children. Timothy was slight and physical co-ordination. But his spirit of playing baseball was determined. Just like I above-mentioned, “Never give up” is impressive me. In the story, Timothy’s physical state was not good. However, Timothy is still enthusiastic about baseball. In spite that he almost didn’t strike the ball, he always yelled out “Never give up” to cheer up his teammate. His motto is “Day after day, in every level, I will become more progress.” He deeply believed this sentence and look on the bright side to live life. In the end of the story, Timothy came true his dream, he struck the ball.
I admire Timothy’s positive thinking. Owing to about me, when I encounter difficulty, I always look on the dark side, planning for the worst. By this way, when an outcome comes, I have prepared myself to accept any result. However, before an outcome comes, I immerse in worry and anxiety. I think it is really stupid to produce anxiety to myself. It’s just like a proverb saying “Meet trouble halfway.” After reading this book, I think I must change myself. I do not want to meet trouble halfway. Instead, if I can look on the bright side of bad things, I won’t be anxious. In addition, an outcome may be for the better. I think have the positive thinking is important, no one wants to live melancholic life.
This novel describes John Hardin who had flawless life. He had high-paid job, beloved wife and lovely son. When he returned to his native place with honor to take over a new position, all luck disappeared overnight. His wife and son died in car accident. This was really the most tragic time in his life. When John touched bottom, the only thought he had is that end it all. Until his old friend, Bill who asked whether he took on a coach of the community little league, John packed his sorrow up to lead a team. In the baseball team, he met a little boy, Timothy who was different from other children. Timothy was slight and physical co-ordination. But his spirit of playing baseball was determined. Just like I above-mentioned, “Never give up” is impressive me. In the story, Timothy’s physical state was not good. However, Timothy is still enthusiastic about baseball. In spite that he almost didn’t strike the ball, he always yelled out “Never give up” to cheer up his teammate. His motto is “Day after day, in every level, I will become more progress.” He deeply believed this sentence and look on the bright side to live life. In the end of the story, Timothy came true his dream, he struck the ball.
I admire Timothy’s positive thinking. Owing to about me, when I encounter difficulty, I always look on the dark side, planning for the worst. By this way, when an outcome comes, I have prepared myself to accept any result. However, before an outcome comes, I immerse in worry and anxiety. I think it is really stupid to produce anxiety to myself. It’s just like a proverb saying “Meet trouble halfway.” After reading this book, I think I must change myself. I do not want to meet trouble halfway. Instead, if I can look on the bright side of bad things, I won’t be anxious. In addition, an outcome may be for the better. I think have the positive thinking is important, no one wants to live melancholic life.
2010年5月16日 星期日
journal (5/10~5/16)
At the beginning, I want to share a story with you. A long time ago, the America president, Reagan, he went to visit Canada, he was also invited to have a speech in Canada. However, during the speech, there was a demonstration from people who opposed America; they also interrupted Reagan’s speech many times. Due to this situation, the Canada president felt very embarrassed. On the contrary, Reagan still wore a smile on his face, and said: the demonstration happened very often in America; therefore, I think those people must came from America, they wanted to make me feel at home. After hearing this, the Canada president smiled, too. Hence, from this story, we can realize humor is the best medicine of the embarrassing atmosphere. In our interpersonal relations, we must be meet some embarrassing situation inevitably, the situation often make both not know what to do. But, at this time, if we can bring humor into full play, we can resolve the embarrassment, making the atmosphere become more joyful and easy.
Except resolving the embarrassment, humor also has other function. For instance, sometimes we want to tell others their shortcomings, but we are scared of that they will be hurt. At this time humor is useful. For example, one day, a boss came into the office, as soon as he saw his secretary, he told her: the clothe you wore today was pretty just like you, pretty and lovely. After hearing this, the secretary was very happy, but the boss continued saying: but I hoped that the way you dealt with document could be as pretty as you. From that day, the secretary was careful to deal with the document, and never did wrong again. In this way, the secretary won’t fell hurt; the boss also can achieve his goal. Isn’t it a good way?
However, when it comes to humor, we always associate humor with mocking others. To be honest, in our life, sometimes if we can have some jokes by the way of humor and easy with our friends or family. It can be a good way to enhance the relationship. Take myself for example, once, Carnation and I stood together in front of a big mirror. When we looked in the mirror, she said my skin color was whiter than you. As soon as I heard, I told her: but I am taller than you and thinner than you. After that, we were not angry with each other, instead we become closer.
Generally speaking, the function of humor is that make people feel happy and joyful, instead of being ironic. Therefore, we should avoid using words which will make people fell shame or embarrassed.
Last but not least, if we lack of humor in our life, it seems we lack something. So we use humor language to flavor our life. When we use the humor language, we also need to stop before going too far. Because less is better, too much will lose its beauty.
Except resolving the embarrassment, humor also has other function. For instance, sometimes we want to tell others their shortcomings, but we are scared of that they will be hurt. At this time humor is useful. For example, one day, a boss came into the office, as soon as he saw his secretary, he told her: the clothe you wore today was pretty just like you, pretty and lovely. After hearing this, the secretary was very happy, but the boss continued saying: but I hoped that the way you dealt with document could be as pretty as you. From that day, the secretary was careful to deal with the document, and never did wrong again. In this way, the secretary won’t fell hurt; the boss also can achieve his goal. Isn’t it a good way?
However, when it comes to humor, we always associate humor with mocking others. To be honest, in our life, sometimes if we can have some jokes by the way of humor and easy with our friends or family. It can be a good way to enhance the relationship. Take myself for example, once, Carnation and I stood together in front of a big mirror. When we looked in the mirror, she said my skin color was whiter than you. As soon as I heard, I told her: but I am taller than you and thinner than you. After that, we were not angry with each other, instead we become closer.
Generally speaking, the function of humor is that make people feel happy and joyful, instead of being ironic. Therefore, we should avoid using words which will make people fell shame or embarrassed.
Last but not least, if we lack of humor in our life, it seems we lack something. So we use humor language to flavor our life. When we use the humor language, we also need to stop before going too far. Because less is better, too much will lose its beauty.
2010年5月9日 星期日
Journal (5/3~5/9)
This Wednesday was the day which so called the “Dorm party” to our roommates. Through many times discussion, we finally set Wednesday that four members could show up this party. We chose the “卡菲萊姆” which is known for Thai cuisine to hold our party. As soon as we reach 卡菲萊姆, the appearance of this restaurant was attracted to me. The arrangement of the outside is pastoralism, letting customers feel relief. Not to mention the decoration of the inside which is filled with exotic sentiment, giving customers the feeling of mystery. When it comes to their cuisine, we ordered several dishes including “月亮蝦餅,椒麻雞,泰式炒河粉,打拋雞肉,蝦醬空心菜,涼拌炸蛋 and 摩摩喳喳. All dishes are the most local Thai food. As far as I am concerned, the “椒麻雞and打拋雞肉 are the most tasty. Especially the椒麻雞, the chicken is so juicy and its source is special, too. If you have chance to go the “卡菲萊姆”, I recommend you to order this dish. However, to be honest, the quantity of their food is not much; the prices are also a little expensive.
Despite of that, I think the “dorm party” was worthy. Because, in the normal, we seldom have a chance to get together in the dormitory at the same time. Even we have, we almost do our own things, seldom having the deeply talking. Therefore, by the party, the relationship between our roommates is becoming more and more intimate and harmonious. I think we can have this kind of party regularly. Not only do we enjoy the food, but also deepen the feeling between our roommates.
Despite of that, I think the “dorm party” was worthy. Because, in the normal, we seldom have a chance to get together in the dormitory at the same time. Even we have, we almost do our own things, seldom having the deeply talking. Therefore, by the party, the relationship between our roommates is becoming more and more intimate and harmonious. I think we can have this kind of party regularly. Not only do we enjoy the food, but also deepen the feeling between our roommates.
2010年5月2日 星期日
Journal (4/26~5/2)
This week I was as busy as bee causes I have dark circles seriously. Because 4/26~4/29 was the date of the “FLLD Week”, I was one of members in this group. That meant I have to do many preparations, including dance and food preparing. The night before the “FLLD Week”, I went to prepare the food selling tomorrow. To be honest, I was suspicious about that whether we could really sell out of foods. Finally, I just met the trouble halfway. Because, as soon as we started to sell, foods sold out. There was not enough time to us to cook our foods. Therefore, I was so surprised and glad, the pains was paid off.
After finishing the FLLD Week, in quick succession activity was coming at the weekend. Our department basketball team went to Kaohsiung where is my hometown, to join the basketball game. As the native, I must go cheering them on and provide some requirement.
On the first day, both male and female basketball teams had three games. The sun was shining fiercely, what is worse; we had to play in the outside basketball courses. Although the male basketball team was lost, the female basketball team won continuously. The finalist in the last day, they won the champion successfully. Everyone was so happy for them. Because before the basketball game, they had to practice more. The process was really tired, but, now effort was paid off.
Therefore, after finishing the game, everyone went to the Qijin to take a boat ride, eat sea food and eat ice. However, the time was not enough, we only had a passing glance at Qijin. It was pity.
It was a good experience to me, I hope the basketball team can win more honor for our department. And if have chance, they can come to Kaohsiung to continue the unfinished trip.
After finishing the FLLD Week, in quick succession activity was coming at the weekend. Our department basketball team went to Kaohsiung where is my hometown, to join the basketball game. As the native, I must go cheering them on and provide some requirement.
On the first day, both male and female basketball teams had three games. The sun was shining fiercely, what is worse; we had to play in the outside basketball courses. Although the male basketball team was lost, the female basketball team won continuously. The finalist in the last day, they won the champion successfully. Everyone was so happy for them. Because before the basketball game, they had to practice more. The process was really tired, but, now effort was paid off.
Therefore, after finishing the game, everyone went to the Qijin to take a boat ride, eat sea food and eat ice. However, the time was not enough, we only had a passing glance at Qijin. It was pity.
It was a good experience to me, I hope the basketball team can win more honor for our department. And if have chance, they can come to Kaohsiung to continue the unfinished trip.
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