carpe diem

Leather Head

2008-04-05T15:19:00.000-07:00

I went to watch movie. I wanted to watch chick flick, but I watched "Leather Head". I actually wanted to watch "21" but we could not find any ticket. Anyway, the movie was about football. --;; To be honest, , it is not interesting at all. The story is a little bit of boring and doesn't have any conflicts or climax. Maybe I don't like football is another reason. However, watching George Clooney made me feel better. He is old but still handsome and I love his lower voice and smiling. hihi I am waiting to watch Indiana Johnson. It is coming on May 22. I cannot wait.
What about you guys? Would like to recommand any movie to me?

Art and Entertainment

2008-04-04T15:16:00.000-07:00

I am sitting in the library and worrying about a term paper. One of my bad habit is to delay something as possible as I can, especially I feel difficult. So, I am writing blog. --;; Don't get me wrong. I also love writing a blog too. ^^;;
Anyway, these term paper topics are not familiar for me at all. I am not interested in business, energy source, and art. I am surprising at myself. Even in my language, I have very limited opinion about those topics. That is why I feel difficult, but before complaining, there is a good point, too. Last week, when I went to my sister in law's birthday, I met one of her friend, Natalie. She is moving to Calgary from Victoria, and she is talking about the house that she wants to, especially, the house has saving energy system. She describes the system, and I noticed that has geotheminal (? I forgot spelling) energy source. You guys should have watched me. I was very excited to talk about it because I know about. Guess what? No one did seem to care me, but I was so proud of myself. haha. I never thought that I would use energy sources as topics, but I used. Anyway, I realized to have wide interest is important, again. How many students feel bored about chapter.9? I am not bored but that is true not to have many topics to write and say. For example, rock'n roll in listening class, I wish I knew some musicians. For many names I have never heard even. What about painting? I know that is good, but talking about it is not favourite. I think that I should try to know about western culture more. In many cases, I am having many chances to talk about hockey, music and movies. I thought that those are not related to my English studying. However, now I have changed my thought. If I learn to language, learning their culture might be a good idea because language and culture are very close. When I wrote my speaking journal, I knew my topics were limited. For some topics, I can talk confidently, but for others, I don't have any idea. I feel that music and hockey are pretty important.

Getting a Cold

2008-04-03T17:10:00.000-07:00

My husband always teaseas me that I am like a reptile because I feel cold and hot easily. Comparing to Korea, Calagry is too cold. Korea is more humid and hotter. First reason is that I am not used to cold weather. We also have winter, but especially Seoul, The capital city of Korea, which I am from, harldly has snow even in winter. Another reason is on my bad blood circulation. My feet and hands are fleezing during winter because hands and feet is the end of body part( I know this word in English, but I can't remember now). So, I usually try to find places to make my feet or hands warm. people's back of necks are very warm. HaHa.
Poor my husband! Whenever I complain about cold weather, He insists that problems are on me, not Calgary weather. he said that I am from Korea which is not interested in hockey at all, so I am weak. Whatever! I don't believe that! Anyway, He got a cold now. I am still complaining weather, but I am pretty heathy. Maybe traing when people are young does not help to be strong getting a cold. --;;
I am thinking to cook chicken soup that I learned from Lana, now. Soup will be good for sore throat of him. I don't care how many times he teases me. I hope he will be alright soon that is all I want.

Study Group

2008-03-18T18:18:00.000-07:00

I was thinking about making a study group during the reading class. I love to study with a group. In the group, I can make sure for my understanding through discussion. It also helps me to remember vocabs and contents easily. Moreover, I can avoid being lazy because I break my promises of studying easily. I want to improve my English skills. There are many ways, but I prefer to read more to be better in English. To be honest, I am not a big fan of reading. ^^;; When I was a student in Korea, I was very busy to prepare for entrance exam of University. I memorized many things and practiced tests. Because of that, I did not have time to read books that I wanted to, or just enjoy. It might be a just good excuse, but anyway, I did not read a lot. First, I started to read to do homework in this semester. Later, I notice that I really enjoy reading. So, I was thinking about making study group for reading. Now I need to get certain score in TOEFL except EAP to apply nursing. I know no one likes TOEFL, but anyway I need it. That's reality ( When Murray said, monkey can pass that the test. I was laughing because I could not pass.) so, someone who needs TOEFL score by June 30 can join studying with me, or we could make reading group after EAP, or during. I think that will be fantastic idea. We can read many things and share many ideas. ^^ Someone who is interesting in it let me know. I will try to make a plan. I am so excited. ^^

Carpe Diem!

2008-03-16T20:30:00.000-07:00

I was almost dying on Saturday. The road was very snowy and icy. We drove very slowly and carefully because it was white out condition. Suddenly, the car cut into our lane. There was not enough distance between the car and us. In addition, What a stupid driver! He started drove slowly. It made us even worse. We were almost hitting the car was driving in front of us. For a second, my husband turned our car to the left quickly to avoid hitting the car, and we lost our control. Our car spined 3 times toward right side. I thought I was dying. Luckly, our car was stoped just before the edge and we alived. Everything happened for a moment.
At night, I was thinking about how thankful we live togater. I decided to be more possitive and to say "thank you" or " I love you" more frequently. I have never taught about I could die any time. I always just believe I will live for a long time. This accident changed my mind. Who knows when we are going to die? I will enjoy my life and try not to do anything makes me regret. Thanks God.

My baby

2008-03-16T19:41:00.000-07:00

When my husband said to my mom about that we are going to have a black baby, my mom was shocked. She did not understand how come her daughter is going to have a black baby even though her daugher has gotten married just three weeks ago with a white guy. haha
The trueth is that we are going to have a black shunauzer puppy. Look at the picture. Oh~~~! isn't it cute? I was strongly against having a puppy at first becuase having a pet needs to have strong reponsibilities such as giving her bath or talking a walk togater everyday. I thought I was not ready to have a pet. However, when I saw this little baby on Saterday, I changed my mind. She is so cute. Her smell was so sweet and her body was warm. She loved to lying on my husband hands more than mine. It was OK.

I have just loved her. ^^ Like a picture, she could have not opened her eyes yet. Owener told me she also could not hear, either. I saw she was dreaming. What is her dream about? She doesn't have any images and sounds. Howcwer, her dream seemed very sweet. I cannot wait to see her soon. I want to be a good mom!^^

Ps. oh! I am thinking about a good name for her. Is there any good suggestion?^^

Weekend

2008-03-14T13:12:00.000-07:00

Finally, TGIF!
Friday is my favorite day because I don’t need to do homeworks for the next day. ^^
During week days, I am usually busy to do all of my do lists in certain time. However, on Friday I don't usually think about thoese things.
Actually, I don't have special plans for weekend. What do I do usually? I think I usually cleaning and cooking. ^^;; During week days, I don't have time to clean well, but I can do on weekends. I know it doesn't sound interesting, but I like it. I love to clean all places and do lundaries. It is one way to relief my stress. After cleaning, having a coffee with good music is my favorite.
Oh! cooking! This is my new hobby. When I was in Korea, I have never cooked. My mother always takes care of me. She is a really good cook. Unfortunally, I have not had chances to learn cooking from my mom. So, when I came to Canada first. Most foods that I bought is frozen foods, noodles, ice creams, cookies... etc. Instant food or junk food.. -.- I started to cook to survive. I broke so many dishes and made something horrible foods. Later, I became better. Now, I am a good cook. hihi. I love to read cooking book ( becuase it has a lot of pictures) I noticed that western food cooking is much easier than Koren food cooking. Anyway, nothing will be special on this weekend, too. However, I think that spending more time with my family makes always me happy. I am thinking what I am going to cook tonight. If you have a good idea, let me know. ^^
Have a good weekend.

Working - my dream job

2008-03-10T16:38:00.000-07:00

My dream job is that of a travel writer because it is very adventurous. A travel writer can go to many different places that are famous or that are not known to the public yet. I love to travel and want to have more exposure to experience about different cultures. Thus, I would probably not feel like I am working if I were to be a travel writer. Someone may sponsor me if I became famous. In this case I can travel free and also earn money. It is also very creative job because a travel writer makes a story about a trip and sometimes recommends good places and routes that people don’t already know. Keeping busy does not make me feel bored and invigorates me. That is why a travel writer is a dream job for me.

business

2008-03-09T12:52:00.000-07:00

If I have a chance to open business in Korea with experience living in Canada, I would like to open “Tim Horton.” These days because of the effect of western culture, drinking coffee is more popular than drinking tea. Some people are against drinking Star bugs coffee that shows capitalism. They say that America use star bugs to invade other countries, not only to earn money, but also conquer culture. Anyways, coffee lovers are getting increased despite criticizing and worries.
I also love to drink coffee. When I saw Tim Horton at first, I thought it is cool because they sell several different kinds of foods such as soup sandwiches, bagel etc. I think in Korea we have coffee shop which sell only coffee. They usually sell muffin or cookies but they don’t make any food. However, in Tim Horton give more options to get fresh food. I think people like it.
It might be more popular than Star bugs.

On the other hand, if I have a chance to open business in Canada with experience living in Korea. I would like to open singing room. It is little different from Karaoke. We don’t sell any alcohol in singing room. Usually it is for young people’s entertainment place. For example, out side of singing room is made out of window, so young people make sure their safety. In addition, they can use a room for singing with only their friends, so they do not worry their singing ability. Customers also can get a tape of their singing or they can see themselves through screen while they are singing or dancing. I think in Calgary, Canada, they don’t have much entertainment place for teenagers. I think if I open this business, I will be successful. Isn’t it a good idea?

Dreams..

2008-03-09T12:31:00.000-07:00

Dreams show people's mind. These days I dream about my friends and parents. I usually see them in the cruise ship in my dream. I think that I miss them so much. Because of that, I dream the moment that I met them recently. I talked with them but usually in the end of the dream, I was sad. I cannot remember why I was sad. However, I can guess dream reflect current my feeling. These days, I am sad. I thought that I get used to live in Canada, but after meeting them in my wedding, I am so confused emotionally. It affects my dream. So I can not sleep well. Even though I cannot remember the story of my dream, I remember clearly how I felt in my dream. It is same feeling as the feeling that I have in real life. That is way I strongly believe that dreams show people’s mind.

Another interesting thing in dream is dream is the way to relief stress. Many people included me, when they are stressed out, they choose to sleep. After sleeping, they feel better. One of my friends is very good example of it. She is my best friend, and we had lived for 4 years during attending University. She is very kind and polite. She doesn’t like to argue with others. The interesting thing is when she has disagreement with others or complains about something. She fights with them in her dreams. Many times she talked about it while she was sleeping, so I could hear that. While she was having dream, she was very aggressive and tough. It was very opposite to herself in real life. I think that dream is the way of relief stress for her. Therefore, after dreaming, she can calm and deal with something in logical way.

Exploring

2008-03-09T09:36:00.000-07:00

Can I say that I explore city? I think exploring city is only my experience in terms of exploring if I can say that it is one of type of exploring. I was born and raised in Seoul, capital city of Korea. It is really big city like New York. Many people, cars…… Streets are so complicated. So, living in Seoul needs for people to explore complicated city everyday.

However, I know that generally explorer means a person who explore new places or area that it has not known yet to public. For example, jungles, mountains, seas, islands and the space can be the places that people want to explore. I respect those people because they are brave and help knowledge to widen with discovering unknown things. It seems to look very adventurous and challenging, but I will never do it for a million years because I am scared for it.

I think that Canadian love to explore nature. They love to go camping during summer. Sometimes they can meet a wild bear. I didn’t understand what was really beautiful when I saw Lake Louise and Rocky Mountain at fist. It was just lake and forest. Now, I can a little feel why it is beautiful such as inartificial, peaceful, being able to feel power of nature etc.

Exploring is not my interest yet because I don’t have much experience. However, if I have a chance I would like to go Africa and explore jungle or small village which is not developed yet. Or I may want to go space if I could have a chance. I believe that people learn many things and also can grow up through exploring. Living in Canada and studying new area can be treated current exploration for me in terms of challenging new area. I am pretty enjoying so far and expect that I also have a chance to mature and become a better person through it.

About the Editing.

2008-02-03T22:38:00.001-08:00

I think Editing is one of the useful ways to improving writing. I actually haven't had any experience about editing before doing homework. I always I need to have editing by others. However, it is very helpful in terms of learning others' writing style.

First, it gives a chance to read about other's writing. It helps for me to see how differently others express their opinion and ideas. All of us are same level, so we can learn each other's style easily. Sometime when I search internet article, it is too fancy for me to use that expression. However, for our classmates' writing, they use very similar level of English but I can learn how effectively they write their opinion.

Second, it gives a wide view. I try to know about what a person is trying to say than what are grammar mistakes. I realized though editing, making sense is more important than small mistakes. For examples, I keep reminding me "Is it reasonable?" "Does it smoothly written?” when I edit rather than "Is there any mistakes?" To find better way to express others' opinion, I am more careful and concentrated on reading.

Third, even though it leads us to have wide view, it also gives to think about grammar. Through several times reviewing, I notice naturally what grammar mistakes that a writer has. It is very strange. When I write down something, it is hardly shown. It is, however, easily noticeable when I read other's writing. While I am collecting others' mistakes, I am also learning.

These are why I think editing is useful. It gives chances to read others' writing and think about whole essay structures and grammar mistakes.

EAP3 first impression

2008-01-19T20:50:00.000-08:00

What is my fist impression for EAP 3?

To be honest, I was disappointed because of the schedule. As you know, students, who attend lecture 1, have perfect schedule from 10:00- 2:00 and don’t need to move to another classroom during writing and grammar class.

Why it is a matter for me? I got a job offer as a home stay coordinator that I really want to work, and I can’t take it because employer wants to hire me from 3 pm. Another reason is that I and my best friend are not in the same class.

However I am getting feel better for attending EAP3. Especially, I love to attend the listening. I still feel a little bit of being lonely, but I believe that I make many new friends soon.

For the aspects of studying, EAP 3 seems to be much more serious than EAP2, I am really nervous because I would really like to attend regular academic program this year to become a nurse. In order to do, I need especially to have good grade for the speaking and the writing . I try to keep a diary in English and speak English as much as I can. Another thing makes me nervous is that atmosphere seems a little unfriendly. I am the person who hate strict atmosohere. I do usually better when I work with groups and when rules are flexible, so I am a little stressed out. For example, I haven’t had chance to talk with every classmate yet.

Anyway, both studying hard and enjoying my life are important for me. I expect to be totally satisfied with EAp3 in the last moment of this semester. ^^

We are done!!!^^

2007-12-07T13:25:00.000-08:00

Can you belive we are done? I can't believe it. Of course, I want to go upper level but I am for sure that I am going to miss this class. I hope everyone can meet in next level.
What about going for a movie togather? or drinking? haha

I think I can't have vacation because I registered TOEFL on January 12. I am going to study hard for a month. ^^ I also have to prepare my wedding. I was too busy to prepare for that. It is going to be last Cristmas with single status.

Anyway, I really enjoyed EAP2 class and I am so happy to meet everybody. Let's keep in touch.
Someone who also prepare TOEFL call me. We can study togather.^^

Have a great weekend and good luck everyone!

Public Transpotation should Provide for Free.

2007-12-05T16:14:00.000-08:00

Public Transportations should Provide for Free.

When I commute, I always use C-train. It’s for 2.5 per adult. I don’t need to buy ticket because I have already gotten ticket until next January. When I saw that the police caught the people who took C-train without paying in the morning. I thought pubic transportation system should provide to us for free. What’s your opinion?

We paid so much tax. But comparing with high tax rate, we don’t have enough quality of life. If it served free of charge, our quality of life would be better.

What about pollution? Canada is very big country so many people have to drive cars, but many cases even though they don’t need cars, they just do. The more people drive, the worse pollution might occur. If people could use public transportation free, driving rate would be decreased and it would be helpful to preserve our environment.

To have better service, better air circumstance, government stop charging fee for transportation. ^^

I think that we agree!

Christmas party.

2007-12-03T00:18:00.001-08:00

I went to Christmas party on Saturday. I wish I would have won drawing.

One of the interesting things in Canada is that there are many family parties. We also have many parties especially on December, but guys have party with guys. Sometimes, they invite girls too but they are not family members. I don’t know how to explain well. They are just girls to make good mood for men. -.-;;

I really like Canadian parties. A woman who brought 6 children still enjoyed party.

Another reason why I like it is dancing. I saw many old men and women enjoyed their dance together. I have never seen that in Korea.
I can not even imagine my grandparents dancing. They always seem to be serious.
During the party, I thought my future. I also want to enjoy dancing even if I were 50 years old.

Keep it mind! Life is short!

Christmas party.

2007-12-03T00:18:00.000-08:00

Teacher's evaluation.

2007-11-27T20:54:00.000-08:00

The Evaluation for Teachers.

I got a phone call from my friend in Korea. As you know, I have lots of teacher friends. She told me “Evaluation of teachers” is a controversial topic now. I agree the intention of new system; in addition teacher is like parents in Korea. So evaluations of teachers have been a taboo for a long time based on Confucianism. But I don’t agree the way of doing that because government to try to apply it from the elementary school.
Let me explain why I agree “Evaluation System.” Like others teachers are also people if they don’t have any motivation, it is easy to be lazy. So with surveys, if they could get feed-back for what they have taught, teacher can developed themselves and students’ satisfaction can be increased.
Even though there are many strong points, before apply that system, we need to be careful. For example, do you really think elementary students can have abilities to do that? They like to do only easy things and fun thing. Studying and training for good habit are not fun. In this case, can we say their grades for teachers are reasonable?

I think teaching is really difficult. These days there isn’t respect like in the past. I felt that parents treat me like their employee in several times. What about students? Do they trust and respect their teachers?

I told to my friend not to be sad too much. That system is not perfect now but anyway she can read the others’ mind, expectation of teachers. What about your country?
If you have a chance to become a teacher, do you want to do that?

The most difficult part of learing new language.

2007-11-26T22:48:00.000-08:00

It can be quit difficult to learn a new language. What do you think are the most difficult aspects of learning a new language?

Regarding to Global village, people need to learn different languages. Some people can speak more than one language while others struggle with mastering only a new language in various reasons. In my case, learning new vocabulary is the most difficult. Using appropriate pronunciation and knowing different meaning of words depends on situation is most hard aspects.

First, even though we know the meaning of vocabularies, if we can not pronounce well, it is hard to have communications.
In English, rice and lice have different meaning /l/ or /r/ pronunciation. For example, imagine if a new English learner wanted to order rice but pronunciation lice, he/she would be embarrassed because waiter/waitress doesn’t understand. “Rice” means a type of food but “lice” means a kind of insect. How foolish if you order bugs in the restaurant.

Second, one vocabularies has different meaning depends on situation. I remember when I started to learn English. I learned “go” meaning. One day I met my foreign friend in the street. He asked me “How did it go?” and I answered “I didn’t go any place. I stayed at home.” In the question “go” doesn’t mean “move to other place” but it is the way of greeting same as “How are you.” Like this understanding vocabulary is not easy. We need to have many experiences to use words in different situation.

All of all, learning new words need to more experiences and practice. It is definitely most hard parts of learning a new language.

7 Dallors an hour!

2007-11-25T11:16:00.000-08:00

I really want to have part time job. I sent appication forms to the dining center and students union but I didn't get any phone call from them. I guess maybe they already have had many students to work in campus.
If I were a student who just graduated high school, maybe I feel comfortable to get money from my parents. I already had a job before so my consumption was already extended. Even though I decided to be a student for several years, I still am not comfortable to have not enough money. Because of that, yesterday I tried to have a part time job in downtown. It was not legal thing so noone wants to hire me. Finally I found one place to be able to hire me for a short time. It was 7 dollars an hour! huu..... I understand current my situation is totally different from being in Korea but it still bothers me.
Funny things I couldn't even get that job because I am a student. I felt so bad but later on while I was waiting to take a C-train, I was laughing. I can guess the other people who was waiting with me thought that I am crazy.
I am just laughing for a few moment. I believe this situation will be done in a short time because I am working hard for my future now. I hope I can get a professional job in Canada in 5 years. hihi I hope you guys too!^^

If you know any job let me know. As you know, I am a very dilligent and good work haha.

Haste makes waste

2007-11-20T18:39:00.000-08:00

While I was growing up, I learned "haste makes waste". "More haste, less speed" is another idom of Korea.
I agreed with it. Before I decide to do something, I really tried not to hasten. However, thesedays, my thought is changed. Most of time, I thought too much to prepare for the future so I couldn't even start. I felt I wasted my time. If we are in hurry, we can make mistakes. In other hand, we learned from that mistakes.

What's your dream house?

2007-11-18T13:29:00.000-08:00

My dream house is a very fency and luxury condo. ^^
Even though many people like to live a house, I prefer to live in a cono because it's more safe and eazy to maintain.
These days I start to cook so maybe very nice and wide kitchen should be inculded.
What else..... oh! I forget to say about fitting room surounded by mirror.

I also want to live in upper floor and I can see downtown view at night. Isn't it nice?
With listening to good music, I can drink a glass of wine.

My bathroom would have big bath tub and ceiling would made out of glass. I could see stars while I am taking a shower. Wow...... that would be fantastic!

What's your dream house? Please tell me~~~~^^

Did you use reading skill during the exam?

2007-11-07T14:59:00.000-08:00

I study reading once a day. Even though we usually learn about reading stratagies, I don't think I use that skills that I learned before.
I used just same stratagies that I used before.
Listening is also same.

When I was a teacher, I had similar feeling like this. I just repeated same things so I felt bored.
When I took a test, I felt same. I just use same thing...... maybe I should study widly not only in text book but also in different way.

Do you study in this class's schedule a lot or do you study in your own plan?

What a stupid!

2007-11-06T08:15:00.000-08:00

I woke up early in the morning because I wanted to attend a lecture. Even though I had set the alarm at 6: 30 am, like usual, I couln't wake up. -.-
When I opened my eyes, it was 7 : 30am, my lecture would start in 30 mins. I didn't have time to do make up so I got dressed with any cloths in the dark.
As soon as I had arrived in the just out side of classroom, it was 8 :10(maybe you can guess how much I hurried. isn't it Pretty good?^^)

Yet, when I had run into the classroom, I realized only three students were stairing me very strangely . Something was wrong........ Why only three????

I took our cellphone and saw message " would you like to change to standard time?" ......-.-......

...."yes" ,and then time was changed into one hour earlier.

****!( you can guess what I said!!!)

I didn't change my time!!!. That means I could have slept one hour more. I hated myself.....

Anyway, it was a good lecture.....I just need to have very strong coffee, now.--;;

Friend

2007-11-04T16:37:00.000-08:00

What is friendship?

As soon as I had invited my friends, they answered to come my wedding . It's not easy to decide for them because LA is far from Korea and it costs a lot to go there.

I sometimes imagins last day of my life. If I had real friends and lovely family, I would not regret my life and be afraid to die.

They are very important people for me like my faimily. Yesterday, my friend sent e-mail to me and said me that she still couldn't believe that I will live in Canada.

I believe that I can make many friends here, but I know that I still miss them so much. Three friend coming my wedding is like more than three hundred friends for me, because I know their effort to come. Two of them have already got merrired and have two children. I really appreciate them and I can't wait to see them.^^

Den in real life

2007-11-03T09:09:00.000-07:00

+I went movie last night. We wanted to watch "American Ganster" but it was sold out so I just choose this movie. First, I was wondering if it was good or not. Yet, it was really blissful funny and touching. While I watching, I was laughing and crying. .In the movie, Dan fell in love in three days. Isn't wonderful? haha

Especialy I really like songs in the movie. If you want, go this site and listen.
After cleaning my house, I am listening this music. I really like this kind of time such as lazy weekind.^^
http://daninreallife.movies.go.com/

Would like to buy a house or business?

2007-11-01T14:32:00.000-07:00

Topic: You have enough money to purchase either a house or a business. Which would you choose to buy?

I would like to buy a house rather than a business.
1. If price went down, at least I could live in the house. However, if business did not go well, I would loose my money until selling the business. In addition, selling business takes very long time.
2. Personally, I am not interested in business and I don't have any knowledge. If I bought a business, it would be out of order in short time.

I can't not find other reason... in my personal opinion, teachers(I was a teacher.^^) are usually not good at investing. To be honest, If I had enough money, I would put that money in the bank maybe. ...-.-

TOEFL

2007-10-29T23:30:00.000-07:00

I had a TOEFLtest on last Saturday. It was really difficult. Have you tried to have a test?
I tried it on last June so I wanted to know how I am improved. I also need 93 scores to attand in Univerisity. I love to read in English but in short time, reading fast was not really fun. In the speaking, talking to the computer was frustrating. As soon as I hear "beap" sound, I forgot what I wanted to say. I was laughing even sometimes but it was good experience too. I recomand you to try at least one time, it's totally different from our reading class. Actually, I thought reading and listening questions' level was higher than our class's level.
It also took around four hours and cost around 200$. After preparin for the test and then trying will be one of the good ideas! I also want to make a kind of studying group for TOEFL .^^

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Women and Men

2007-10-26T15:24:00.000-07:00

Are there really differences between woman and man in personalities?; for examples, woman is sensitive and emotional, but man is logical and blunted(?). I wonder if differences are caused by gender or individul pesonality. Even though I don't know the reason, I can totally tell that woman and man came from different planets. ; for example girls like to have agreements and understanding from others, so ....... to be continue

gloomy day

2007-10-24T14:01:00.000-07:00

It was not happy day. I was shocked about my writing result. I lost my confidence pretty much for writing. I should have chose topic number one because choosing fimiliar topic could reduce time and help me to write comfortably. I knew it but I was just so bored to write down silimilar topic essey. Next time I should be more careful to pick suitable topic for me. I should learn how to improve my English skill through getting feedback, instead of focusing on only results. However It is not that easy. The bad result makes me upset and avoid to write in English.
I should see what are the weakpoints and get prepared for next time but I am disappointed now.-.- Sometimes, what I am thinking is different from what I feel. huuu....
If you know how to improve writing skills, help me. I should write down more in English even though I hate. -.-
Anyway, thanking for reading my sad story and see you tomorrow!!

How's the weekend?

2007-10-21T23:00:00.000-07:00

are you ready for tommorow test?^^

cross my finger for you guyes!

Hi everyone.

2007-10-09T15:34:00.000-07:00

Hi!

How are you? I am so happy to see you guys again.
I went to the cruse trip for 8 days so I couldn't attend the classes.
It was an awesome trip. I swam with dolphines and did scuber diving.

Now I am trying to catch up but I haven't understood for what I have to do right now yet. -.-
It seems that you had a lot of homework last week.
I would be appreciate to get a help from you.^^
I am so happy to meet you guys in the class again. I wish that I made lots of friends here^^

Have a great day^^