how to enjoy life more
Sometimes we just so focus on our own stuff that we don’t stop to smell the roses.
Life is not merely about oneself. Life is also about spending quality time with one’s family, friends and others. When we do that, we find pleasure and contentment in our daily lives. Life is all about love. By spending time with ones you truly care about, you are showing your love for them. Because time is finite and valuable, people don’t spare ones they don’t care about even one second.
A life-changing experience
I used to study in music class. On the eve of the entrance exam, I asked myself whether I want to spend the rest of my life or in a near future with music. The answer is no. I want a transformation in my life. So in March, I started to study really hard. I hate failure. Finally, the result is beyond my expectation. NTPU is not the best but certainly not bad. My life has then been completely changed. Had I haven’t made up that decision, I’ll have regretted now. Because over the years, I knew I’m not that into music. And I want to do something new!
The role of music in your life
Music plays a key role in my everyday life. Whenever I’m down, I listen to music to chill myself out or revive myself. Music has the power to influence people in a dramatic way. Perhaps the saying that there’s a connection between mankind and music is true. At the very start, man expressed their inner feelings by singing songs. When I’m in a good mood, I sing songs or hum. Music is like a friend, accompanying me throughout my life. Never absent, it’s a great gift God has given to man.
2008年1月9日 星期三
2008年1月1日 星期二
family
My father has two sisters and one brother.
and he is the firstborn son.
the firstborn sister immigrated to USA with her family
and the youngest brother immigrated to Australia.
and they all came back last weekend.
my cousin Fred went to MIT for bachelor's degree, master's degree and ph.D
he doesn't talk much. when you ask him something, he ponders, not letting words get out of his mouth casually. He actually takes your questions seriously. His eyes smile sometimes. He is 14 years older than me, and we met every other year.
you know, it's a pity that I got little chance to know him more and better.
because we are somewhat distant. and I wonder, why things are the way they are?
the other cousin suffered from autism. to everyone's surprise, he memorizes things very well. he remembers your name, address, and phone number once you've told him.
have you ever heard of autism savant? This means a lower than average general intelligence (IQ) but very high narrow intelligence in one or more fields.(excerpts from wikipedia) I think my cousin fits into that definition. I don't now why he is the way he is, and I have no idea how to communicate with him. coz he seems like living in he own world, and I have no access to that. in the meanwhile, I can't help but think, which is better, he is born in USA or Taiwan. where are metally disabled people being treated more equally?
the other cousin is now studying in the university of Queensland. he moves to Australia by the age of 10.
if only we can know each other better.
and he is the firstborn son.
the firstborn sister immigrated to USA with her family
and the youngest brother immigrated to Australia.
and they all came back last weekend.
my cousin Fred went to MIT for bachelor's degree, master's degree and ph.D
he doesn't talk much. when you ask him something, he ponders, not letting words get out of his mouth casually. He actually takes your questions seriously. His eyes smile sometimes. He is 14 years older than me, and we met every other year.
you know, it's a pity that I got little chance to know him more and better.
because we are somewhat distant. and I wonder, why things are the way they are?
the other cousin suffered from autism. to everyone's surprise, he memorizes things very well. he remembers your name, address, and phone number once you've told him.
have you ever heard of autism savant? This means a lower than average general intelligence (IQ) but very high narrow intelligence in one or more fields.(excerpts from wikipedia) I think my cousin fits into that definition. I don't now why he is the way he is, and I have no idea how to communicate with him. coz he seems like living in he own world, and I have no access to that. in the meanwhile, I can't help but think, which is better, he is born in USA or Taiwan. where are metally disabled people being treated more equally?
the other cousin is now studying in the university of Queensland. he moves to Australia by the age of 10.
if only we can know each other better.
2007年12月26日 星期三
everyday life
shortly after the midterm exam, our play members rolled up our sleeves and went the extra mile in an attempt to win!
and finally, we got number 2!
well, I'm not so pleased with this final result.
but I guess the jury have their reason.
but most importantly, we had tried our best!
it was a wonderful experience!
I think as a freshman in university, we got to try something new and enrich our life experience. after all, there are some amounts of stuff we can only complete in certian time period. oversliping that opportunity, we are left with mere regret.
so, I choose to seize every opportunity that I considered significant and meaningful.
as winter vacation standing around the corner, I started to reflecting on what I've done or what I've learned.
1. I'm not a child waiting to be took good care of anymore. I'm becoming more and more full-fledged and learning to be responsible for myself.
2. I think we are not taking good advantage of the library. the english-written textbooks are seldome leafed through. somtimes we may think as long as we study over our own book one time and are ready to take the test. in my opinion, though I haven't tried that, a better scenario should be that we go over a few version of the textbooks before we say we are well prepared or fully understand the course. I just wanna emphasize the spirit of doing research, in which I rarely found here in Taiwan.
3. I won't see my family so often as before. so every time I go home, I cherish our time spending together.
4. I've met a wide range of pepple and I'm so happy to know them.
I sometimes go to the fellowhip of NTPU, and yesterday, Christmas, I accompanied the choir on the piano. Merry Christmas!
Angels we have heard on high, I love this song!
and finally, we got number 2!
well, I'm not so pleased with this final result.
but I guess the jury have their reason.
but most importantly, we had tried our best!
it was a wonderful experience!
I think as a freshman in university, we got to try something new and enrich our life experience. after all, there are some amounts of stuff we can only complete in certian time period. oversliping that opportunity, we are left with mere regret.
so, I choose to seize every opportunity that I considered significant and meaningful.
as winter vacation standing around the corner, I started to reflecting on what I've done or what I've learned.
1. I'm not a child waiting to be took good care of anymore. I'm becoming more and more full-fledged and learning to be responsible for myself.
2. I think we are not taking good advantage of the library. the english-written textbooks are seldome leafed through. somtimes we may think as long as we study over our own book one time and are ready to take the test. in my opinion, though I haven't tried that, a better scenario should be that we go over a few version of the textbooks before we say we are well prepared or fully understand the course. I just wanna emphasize the spirit of doing research, in which I rarely found here in Taiwan.
3. I won't see my family so often as before. so every time I go home, I cherish our time spending together.
4. I've met a wide range of pepple and I'm so happy to know them.
I sometimes go to the fellowhip of NTPU, and yesterday, Christmas, I accompanied the choir on the piano. Merry Christmas!
Angels we have heard on high, I love this song!
2007年11月21日 星期三
HW4
A. Transcribe the complete text
your attention pls
thank you for choosing earth as your planetary vehicle
we hope you enjoy the many wonderful features of this planet
as you hurtle through the cosmos
pls note however
that in the event of continued inaction in the face of globla warming
your seat cushion can be used as a floatation device
also pls take a moment to locate this planet's emergency exits
as u can see
there aren't any
earth to the america
can u hear
sending out a message loud and clear
can you hear?
B. What do you think of this performance
I think it is interesting, fascinating and makes people think seriously.
makes people to really think hard what's going on in the world.
as we live everyday lives, what's on the other side of the world
what r those truths, facts having long been hidden from us
WHAT we haven't been informed of
yeah, it's time to THINK.
recently, "an inconvenient truth" released, people calling on people to come forward to protect the environment, etc.
I think that it's good that people are taking action to protect the earth!
everyone has his way, and so does Blueman!
Part II about global citizenship
A. In what ways do you think you are already a global citizen?
I actullay pay attention to what's happening in the world.
so I read as much international news as possible everyday.
as a human being, I don't feel like existing if I don't know what's going on out there. instinctively, I tend to read and listen to international news. instinctively, I wanna share their pain and suffering. I want them to know that I'm part of human beings, we are all together on the planet. we should love each other and help each other out. I think I am a global citizen coz I put my heart in the world and I truly take action into caring this world.
B. How can you become a better global citizen?
while continuing on gaining knowledge of the world, I also share information with friends and ask them to join in to become a better global citizen.
I just checked the website of the inconvenient truth, and here's some great advices to help improve the condition of the earth:
Use less hot water
It takes a lot of energy to heat water. You can use less hot water by installing a low flow showerhead (350 pounds of carbon dioxide saved per year) and washing your clothes in cold or warm water (500 pounds saved per year) instead of hot.
Unplug electronics from the wall when you’re not using them
Even when turned off, things like hairdryers, cell phone chargers and televisions use energy. In fact, the energy used to keep display clocks lit and memory chips working accounts for 5 percent of total domestic energy consumption and spews 18 million tons of carbon into the atmosphere every year!
for more, you can check http://www.climatecrisis.net/takeaction/whatyoucando/
there are 6 pages and I beliebe you'll find these practical!
your attention pls
thank you for choosing earth as your planetary vehicle
we hope you enjoy the many wonderful features of this planet
as you hurtle through the cosmos
pls note however
that in the event of continued inaction in the face of globla warming
your seat cushion can be used as a floatation device
also pls take a moment to locate this planet's emergency exits
as u can see
there aren't any
earth to the america
can u hear
sending out a message loud and clear
can you hear?
B. What do you think of this performance
I think it is interesting, fascinating and makes people think seriously.
makes people to really think hard what's going on in the world.
as we live everyday lives, what's on the other side of the world
what r those truths, facts having long been hidden from us
WHAT we haven't been informed of
yeah, it's time to THINK.
recently, "an inconvenient truth" released, people calling on people to come forward to protect the environment, etc.
I think that it's good that people are taking action to protect the earth!
everyone has his way, and so does Blueman!
Part II about global citizenship
A. In what ways do you think you are already a global citizen?
I actullay pay attention to what's happening in the world.
so I read as much international news as possible everyday.
as a human being, I don't feel like existing if I don't know what's going on out there. instinctively, I tend to read and listen to international news. instinctively, I wanna share their pain and suffering. I want them to know that I'm part of human beings, we are all together on the planet. we should love each other and help each other out. I think I am a global citizen coz I put my heart in the world and I truly take action into caring this world.
B. How can you become a better global citizen?
while continuing on gaining knowledge of the world, I also share information with friends and ask them to join in to become a better global citizen.
I just checked the website of the inconvenient truth, and here's some great advices to help improve the condition of the earth:
Use less hot water
It takes a lot of energy to heat water. You can use less hot water by installing a low flow showerhead (350 pounds of carbon dioxide saved per year) and washing your clothes in cold or warm water (500 pounds saved per year) instead of hot.
Unplug electronics from the wall when you’re not using them
Even when turned off, things like hairdryers, cell phone chargers and televisions use energy. In fact, the energy used to keep display clocks lit and memory chips working accounts for 5 percent of total domestic energy consumption and spews 18 million tons of carbon into the atmosphere every year!
for more, you can check http://www.climatecrisis.net/takeaction/whatyoucando/
there are 6 pages and I beliebe you'll find these practical!
play
I'm part of the play representing the department of Economics.
there r 3 comedians in the play, me with another two friends.
ha, at the beginning, I wasn't sure whether to take part in the play or the folk dance. it's quite difficult to decide between.
one day, one of my roommates, Lin, asked if I was able to attend their conference, whoever's interested is welcome. so, I said YES!
as days go by, the competition is around the corner.
so! we've got to dig in!
hang in there!
there r 3 comedians in the play, me with another two friends.
ha, at the beginning, I wasn't sure whether to take part in the play or the folk dance. it's quite difficult to decide between.
one day, one of my roommates, Lin, asked if I was able to attend their conference, whoever's interested is welcome. so, I said YES!
as days go by, the competition is around the corner.
so! we've got to dig in!
hang in there!
2007年11月15日 星期四
Library
recently, I've found library a good place to be
I'm pretty into reading
so, having so many books lined up in front of me
I felt the gratification rising from the inside
ha
Firstly I found that I don't need to subscribe to any of the magazines that have well been merchandised to me, such as TIME, charges 35 dollars each week as a student privilege price. ha, but I will no longer be drawned to these fantastic favor. instead, I can go through every English magazine placed there. one after one, no money charged, and I gain immense satisfaction!
then, as a student majoring in Economics, there's so many english-written books to choose from! Also, I can finds books featuring in Banking, Finance Modeling, Calculus, etc. I'm determined that I make good use of them.
I found that many successful people often recall having spent so much time researching, reading, studying, pondering and reflecting in their youth.
so! I decided to do so anyway!
lalala
I'm pretty into reading
so, having so many books lined up in front of me
I felt the gratification rising from the inside
ha
Firstly I found that I don't need to subscribe to any of the magazines that have well been merchandised to me, such as TIME, charges 35 dollars each week as a student privilege price. ha, but I will no longer be drawned to these fantastic favor. instead, I can go through every English magazine placed there. one after one, no money charged, and I gain immense satisfaction!
then, as a student majoring in Economics, there's so many english-written books to choose from! Also, I can finds books featuring in Banking, Finance Modeling, Calculus, etc. I'm determined that I make good use of them.
I found that many successful people often recall having spent so much time researching, reading, studying, pondering and reflecting in their youth.
so! I decided to do so anyway!
lalala
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