Friendship, as we know it, doesn't always start easily and that's especially true for me as I'm not used to reveal myself so much and making friends always takes time for me. Luckily, in college, I've made some very good friends.
Amanda is a happy girl and always brightens up people around her. We became familiar when she came upstairs to my room in the dorm with some chocolate because she heard I wasn't feeling well. She was so sweet and easy-going that I dropped off my guard quickly. In fact, I opened up to her in such short time that I'm surprised myself. I told her how I don't like freshman life and she comforted me. She is always positive and encouraging; when she says she understands, I can tell from her eyes that she is really putting herself in my shoes rather than just pretending so that I'm contended. Talking to Amanda always calms me down and see the core of the problems and that's why I like being with her though she is busy and has a lot of things going on.
Abbie is another happy girl. She is petite and easy-going. Her thinking is often simple and straight-forward and that is a good thing as far as I'm concerned. "It's okay" is her motto I guess. Being with Abbie is so carefree and we spend a lot of time together.
Nina is yet another happy girl and she actually makes me laugh, a lot! She is funny, always mimicking and being drama-queen. She can also be very serious when we talk about relationships, future and other things. We even went to Mongolia together and the trip didn't break up but strengthened our friendship. We are as close as family and even though we don't stick together all day long, we always talk until we get thirsty every time we meet up. I'm so glad I encountered these extraordinary people when we are still young and innocent, and experienced the pure friendship.
2014年5月18日 星期日
Mother's day
I went home in Kaohsiung to celebrate mother's day with my family last weekend. It was a vacation I've waited for months and everything was wonderful.
I've been close to my aunt and her children since little; hence, I grew up like I had three siblings, including my brother and two cousins. My aunt has been the one who buys me beautiful clothes, delicious treats and takes me traveling since my dad and mom prefer stay in door and keep simple lifestyle. Growing up, I've loved to stay with my aunt, enjoying shopping, food and the company of my older and younger cousins. My older cousin, who is 8 years older than me has been my idol. She used to baby-sit me while I lived in my grandma's. I was 2 or 3 and when grandma was out, I shared her bed. Later on, when I was in elementary school, she became a teenager and I felt whatever she did was cool. I even argued with my mom that I wanted to go to the private middle school my cousin went to because I thought it's the best school. In fact, it wasn't really better and the tuition was higher so I ended up in a public middle school and did very well. I consider myself a very lucky girl as I have my mother, who is wise, contended with everything she has, and merciful; she has educated me to become a intelligent, kind and happy woman. Also, I have my aunt, who almost spoiled me but made me feel like the happiest little girl in the world. What's more, when it comes to "every girl wants a big sister", I have my cousin, who showed me how to be pretty, dress well and all that jazz. I grew up with loads of love and with that I have the ability to love, be loved, dream and take adventures. These women mean the whole world to me and made me who I am today.
I've been close to my aunt and her children since little; hence, I grew up like I had three siblings, including my brother and two cousins. My aunt has been the one who buys me beautiful clothes, delicious treats and takes me traveling since my dad and mom prefer stay in door and keep simple lifestyle. Growing up, I've loved to stay with my aunt, enjoying shopping, food and the company of my older and younger cousins. My older cousin, who is 8 years older than me has been my idol. She used to baby-sit me while I lived in my grandma's. I was 2 or 3 and when grandma was out, I shared her bed. Later on, when I was in elementary school, she became a teenager and I felt whatever she did was cool. I even argued with my mom that I wanted to go to the private middle school my cousin went to because I thought it's the best school. In fact, it wasn't really better and the tuition was higher so I ended up in a public middle school and did very well. I consider myself a very lucky girl as I have my mother, who is wise, contended with everything she has, and merciful; she has educated me to become a intelligent, kind and happy woman. Also, I have my aunt, who almost spoiled me but made me feel like the happiest little girl in the world. What's more, when it comes to "every girl wants a big sister", I have my cousin, who showed me how to be pretty, dress well and all that jazz. I grew up with loads of love and with that I have the ability to love, be loved, dream and take adventures. These women mean the whole world to me and made me who I am today.
2014年5月11日 星期日
Reading African-American literature
Lately I've read two books about African-Americans；one was in Chinese(English bookname “Gathering of waters” and the other was in English. Both stories based on the age of early 1900s when vlack people had already been freed from slavery yet still suffering from serious descrimination especially down in the south part of the USA and the stories took place in Missisipi. The two books were written in different styles, though they were both fictions. “Gathering of waters" foucused on the ghost of a whore who took over others' bodies to revenge on the men dumping her. She caused miseries along the way she went. At last, a kind, young black man was brutally torture and killed by her and the man's name was Emett Till, about whom John Lennon even wrote a song. Emett was from Califonia, where liberty of black was guaranteed and their spirits and bodies were free. But in the south, where he was visiting his family, white people still lived apart from the black; they scorned the black; the marriage or romance between black and white were unthinkable. The whole story was told by Mony, the town where the tragedy happened. He talked slow, and the words were well chosen, expressing slight but obvious sorrow. Gathering of the waters is what Missisipi means in Indian but at the same time,I think it also means the place is filled with tears for all sad incidents occurred. It's the kind of book which leaves you silent after finishing; I wonder how people could be so cruel and pathetic to be seerated by colors, I feel sorry for all people who suffered and are suffering from the ignorance and arrogance of others and I am ashamed that sometimes I know I am being the ones who think I'm born better than others.
"The help" was adapted to movie and I have seen it before reading. It's more enjoyable because its scene was bright and the story was encouraging and full of hope. A writer, Skeeter persuaded two maids into revealing their own stories and they made change beginning from a whisper. There was no killing in the story but the strength rooted in black women, the effort young white female dedicated to the liberty and the friendship among them.
"The help" was adapted to movie and I have seen it before reading. It's more enjoyable because its scene was bright and the story was encouraging and full of hope. A writer, Skeeter persuaded two maids into revealing their own stories and they made change beginning from a whisper. There was no killing in the story but the strength rooted in black women, the effort young white female dedicated to the liberty and the friendship among them.
2014年5月4日 星期日
At Javier's birthday party, Dylan brought Scrabble. They competed and Akeelah was very close to beating him but failed eventually. That day, she witnessed how much expectation and pressure Dylan's dad had on him.
Akeelah went to Dr. Larabee since she realized how intense the competition would be and she really needed help. Dr. Larabee found out her secret to spelling- rythm. He gave her a jump rope and trained her to constantly focus on jumping rope while a lot of noise disturbing. Akeelah got better and better under Larabee's special training. Instead of just memorizing big words, they started with essay-reading.
When they were on the stage of state spelling bee, Akeelah's mother showed up yelling. She was angry because Akeelah went behind her back. The principal and Dr. Larabee explained for Akeelah; and they made up after Akeelah promised to do double chore for the next three months. Javier also take part in helping Akeelah back to the stage in time.
To our surprise, Dr. Larabee refused to help Akeelah prepare for the national bee. Akeelah was confused; what made it worst is the increasing fame and popularity of Akeelah. Her best friend even stopped hanging out with her, which to her was devastating. Her wise mother encouraged her to continue; and with the help of the community, Akeelah was well-prepared. For some reason, Dr. Larabee decided to come back after talking to Akeelah about his daughter, who died.
The national bee was held in D.C. Akeelah fought to the last few. When Dylan and her were at the final round, she deliberately spelled a word wrong. She did that because she wanted Dylan to win so that his father would be satisfied. But Dylan said he didn't want to win unless she did it seriously. They competed to the last champion word and co-champed.
"Akeelah and the bee" is the kind of movie which makes you smile and feel good after watching. It's a inspiring and encouraging story, depicting some quite realistic issues like a black single mother raising four kids, the gap between the poor and the rich and the fact that success has some drawbacks, etc. But it also gives hope and tells story of people uniting for one goal and the infinite possibility of a person.
Akeelah went to Dr. Larabee since she realized how intense the competition would be and she really needed help. Dr. Larabee found out her secret to spelling- rythm. He gave her a jump rope and trained her to constantly focus on jumping rope while a lot of noise disturbing. Akeelah got better and better under Larabee's special training. Instead of just memorizing big words, they started with essay-reading.
When they were on the stage of state spelling bee, Akeelah's mother showed up yelling. She was angry because Akeelah went behind her back. The principal and Dr. Larabee explained for Akeelah; and they made up after Akeelah promised to do double chore for the next three months. Javier also take part in helping Akeelah back to the stage in time.
To our surprise, Dr. Larabee refused to help Akeelah prepare for the national bee. Akeelah was confused; what made it worst is the increasing fame and popularity of Akeelah. Her best friend even stopped hanging out with her, which to her was devastating. Her wise mother encouraged her to continue; and with the help of the community, Akeelah was well-prepared. For some reason, Dr. Larabee decided to come back after talking to Akeelah about his daughter, who died.
The national bee was held in D.C. Akeelah fought to the last few. When Dylan and her were at the final round, she deliberately spelled a word wrong. She did that because she wanted Dylan to win so that his father would be satisfied. But Dylan said he didn't want to win unless she did it seriously. They competed to the last champion word and co-champed.
"Akeelah and the bee" is the kind of movie which makes you smile and feel good after watching. It's a inspiring and encouraging story, depicting some quite realistic issues like a black single mother raising four kids, the gap between the poor and the rich and the fact that success has some drawbacks, etc. But it also gives hope and tells story of people uniting for one goal and the infinite possibility of a person.
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