To me, music is the spice of life. Without it, my life will not be as rich as it is now. I have learned a musical instrument - electone, or keyboard, since I was seven. And I'm sure it has made a great impact on me.
Inevitably, I encountered some difficulties and was frustrated on my learning when I was about ten. I even wanted to stop learning this musical instrument. However, my mom kept encouraging me not to give up. When I look back now, I'm glad that I decided to take her advice.
The reason why my mom sent me to a "electone" class instead of a piano class is because that she thought it is much more interesting to play the "electone" than to play the piano, and she was right! I'm not interested in classical music at all (I have no idea what the composers are trying to convey to us!)!!
I love rock music, and LINKIN PARK is one of my favorite groups. In fact, I used to hate this kind of music, because I thought it was nothing but noise. But I then realized that there are always something meaningful in their lyrics, such as the song What I've Done of LINKIN PARK: "So let mercy come and wash away what I've done. I'll face myself to cross out what I've become. Erase myself and let go of what I've done...". This music video contains lots of hot issues: poverty gap, starving, war, terrorism, racial discrimination, global warming, and so on. I feel very depressed every time when I see this music video. I had exactly the same feeling when I saw the BLUE MAN performance few weeks ago...
LINKIN PARK - What I've Done (MV)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rK3hGFekhBg
2007年11月28日 星期三
2007年11月19日 星期一
After Midterm
Finally! It's been a tiring week since there are so so many exams! Well, I don't want to talk about the midterm anymore, but I would like to talk about my plans AFTER the midterm.
Recently, my mom bought an English novel called "The Devil Wears Prada", which was a popular movie few months ago. Mom said it's an interesting novel because there are many useful phrases and modern terms which we can learn. She also mentioned that it's much more interesting to learn new phrases through MODERN novels than through OLD TIME stories. I agree with her, so I'll try that book pretty soon (after she finishes reading that book, of course).
Before reading "The Devil Wears Prada", I would like to try another book first. "The magician's Nephew" is one of the "Narnia" series. Narnia was also a movie few years ago. It's a kind of fiction story based on magic, adventure, love, and so on. I didn't see this movie at that time, but I happened to saw it on TV yesterday. It reminds me of a good friend who likes this movie very much and persuaded me into seeing this movie for many times. I'm not really interested in it, but I think it's time to give it a try. Maybe I'll find myself addicted to it, too! (I didn't buy this book; instead, I borrowed it from a library.)
Recently, my mom bought an English novel called "The Devil Wears Prada", which was a popular movie few months ago. Mom said it's an interesting novel because there are many useful phrases and modern terms which we can learn. She also mentioned that it's much more interesting to learn new phrases through MODERN novels than through OLD TIME stories. I agree with her, so I'll try that book pretty soon (after she finishes reading that book, of course).
Before reading "The Devil Wears Prada", I would like to try another book first. "The magician's Nephew" is one of the "Narnia" series. Narnia was also a movie few years ago. It's a kind of fiction story based on magic, adventure, love, and so on. I didn't see this movie at that time, but I happened to saw it on TV yesterday. It reminds me of a good friend who likes this movie very much and persuaded me into seeing this movie for many times. I'm not really interested in it, but I think it's time to give it a try. Maybe I'll find myself addicted to it, too! (I didn't buy this book; instead, I borrowed it from a library.)
2007年11月13日 星期二
HW4
Part I. About the Bluemen performance
A. Transcribe the complete text.
Your attention please. 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. Please note, however, that in the event of continued inaction in the face of global warming, your seat cushion can be used as a flotation device. Also, please take a moment to locate this planet's emergency exists. As you can see, there aren't any. Earth. To America! Can you hear? Sending out a message loud and clear. Can you hear?
B. What do you think of this performance?
What a brilliant performance! I have heard of this group, BLUE MAN, a few years ago. I was impressed when I saw their performance at the very first time. It is not until today do I realize that they bring not only entertainment but also education to us. I love the idea of using things like tubes to make strong beats, which I think is also appeal to everyone. "Global Warming" is a global crisis which everyone knows but pays little attention to. They choose this theme as their topic in order to catch the viewers' attention, so that everyone could face this problem again seriously and try to do something about it.
Part II. About global citizenship
A. In what ways do you think you are already a global citizen?
Through the innovation of new technologies, such as the Internet and communications satellites, the whole world becomes a "Global Village". It's convenient to catch up with the world's latest event by using these inventions. I don't always have time to watch TV news, but I'll glance at the headlines on the homepage of YAHOO website. In this way, I can at least get a superficial view of the world affairs. Therefore, I think I'm already a global citizen.
B. How can you become a better global citizen?
Whenever I think of those homeless polar bears in the North Pole(because the glaciers melt away swiftly), I do my best to save this planet. I turnoff the lights as soon as I leave the room, reuse things that can be used again, reduce the amount of the wastes I make, and so on. I'll also try to remind my family and my friends of the seriousness of global warming. As long as everyone bears the responsibility of saving this planet, I believe the world will become better and better.
A. Transcribe the complete text.
Your attention please. 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. Please note, however, that in the event of continued inaction in the face of global warming, your seat cushion can be used as a flotation device. Also, please take a moment to locate this planet's emergency exists. As you can see, there aren't any. Earth. To America! Can you hear? Sending out a message loud and clear. Can you hear?
B. What do you think of this performance?
What a brilliant performance! I have heard of this group, BLUE MAN, a few years ago. I was impressed when I saw their performance at the very first time. It is not until today do I realize that they bring not only entertainment but also education to us. I love the idea of using things like tubes to make strong beats, which I think is also appeal to everyone. "Global Warming" is a global crisis which everyone knows but pays little attention to. They choose this theme as their topic in order to catch the viewers' attention, so that everyone could face this problem again seriously and try to do something about it.
Part II. About global citizenship
A. In what ways do you think you are already a global citizen?
Through the innovation of new technologies, such as the Internet and communications satellites, the whole world becomes a "Global Village". It's convenient to catch up with the world's latest event by using these inventions. I don't always have time to watch TV news, but I'll glance at the headlines on the homepage of YAHOO website. In this way, I can at least get a superficial view of the world affairs. Therefore, I think I'm already a global citizen.
B. How can you become a better global citizen?
Whenever I think of those homeless polar bears in the North Pole(because the glaciers melt away swiftly), I do my best to save this planet. I turnoff the lights as soon as I leave the room, reuse things that can be used again, reduce the amount of the wastes I make, and so on. I'll also try to remind my family and my friends of the seriousness of global warming. As long as everyone bears the responsibility of saving this planet, I believe the world will become better and better.
2007年11月9日 星期五
It's Freezing
The weather in 三峽 is so extreme.
Our Chinese teacher said that the wind here is so strong that the elevator doors can hardly be closed some time! I haven't seen that "amazing" scene yet, but I did experienced something today. When we were taking Chinese class this morning, the two classroom doors opened automatically during the class because the wind was so so strong that it blew the door opened!! I was astonished because the doors are really heavy! Sometimes it feels like there are typhoons everyday!
In addition, I hate raining all day long. I don't like the feeling of wearing "wet" pants or jeans. Rainy days always make my lovely shoes dirty. Many of my shoes are colored by blue jeans (because they are wet), which makes me very unpleasant. Besides, it feels even colder while raining and after raining. I think buying more jackets and coats is essential to me!
Due to these reasons, I caught a cold. Having a headache, snuffle, sore throat, and running nose is really uncomfortable. Hope I could get over it before midterm..
Our Chinese teacher said that the wind here is so strong that the elevator doors can hardly be closed some time! I haven't seen that "amazing" scene yet, but I did experienced something today. When we were taking Chinese class this morning, the two classroom doors opened automatically during the class because the wind was so so strong that it blew the door opened!! I was astonished because the doors are really heavy! Sometimes it feels like there are typhoons everyday!
In addition, I hate raining all day long. I don't like the feeling of wearing "wet" pants or jeans. Rainy days always make my lovely shoes dirty. Many of my shoes are colored by blue jeans (because they are wet), which makes me very unpleasant. Besides, it feels even colder while raining and after raining. I think buying more jackets and coats is essential to me!
Due to these reasons, I caught a cold. Having a headache, snuffle, sore throat, and running nose is really uncomfortable. Hope I could get over it before midterm..
2007年11月7日 星期三
Midterm...
Midterm is around the corner. Even though I major in economics, I also have to take courses in CALCULUS and ACCOUNTING.
As I mentioned before, mathematics is a nightmare to me. So far as I know, calculus IS mathematics. I always have difficulty understanding what the teacher has said during the classes. Therefore, I'm deeply concerned about my calculus exam...
As for accounting, I had no idea what it is about several weeks ago. Gradually, I figured it out. I even think it interesting to study accounting!
In case of economics, luckily, I find it an interesting subject. Since I major in economics, I have to pay even more attention to this subject!
Wish me good luck, wish me "ALL PASS" !!!
As I mentioned before, mathematics is a nightmare to me. So far as I know, calculus IS mathematics. I always have difficulty understanding what the teacher has said during the classes. Therefore, I'm deeply concerned about my calculus exam...
As for accounting, I had no idea what it is about several weeks ago. Gradually, I figured it out. I even think it interesting to study accounting!
In case of economics, luckily, I find it an interesting subject. Since I major in economics, I have to pay even more attention to this subject!
Wish me good luck, wish me "ALL PASS" !!!
HW (SUMMIT p.5)
Write a list of suggestions for what someone can do to enjoy life more. Use remember, forget, and stop.
1. Stop being a pessimistic person.
2. Always remember to wear a smile on the face.
3. Try to forget things which upsets you in the past.
4. Stop blaming yourself if something bad happened.
5. Don't forget to keep your room and office desk neat.
6. Stop wasting you time on unnecessary chores.
7. Remember to keep in touch with your old friends.
8. Don't forget to be polite when meeting people.
9. Remember to finish you job on time.
10.Don't forget any appointment and always be on time.
1. Stop being a pessimistic person.
2. Always remember to wear a smile on the face.
3. Try to forget things which upsets you in the past.
4. Stop blaming yourself if something bad happened.
5. Don't forget to keep your room and office desk neat.
6. Stop wasting you time on unnecessary chores.
7. Remember to keep in touch with your old friends.
8. Don't forget to be polite when meeting people.
9. Remember to finish you job on time.
10.Don't forget any appointment and always be on time.
New Life
Time flies! It's November now! It's hard to believe that I've become a freshman for almost 2 months!!
I have to admit that I was a little upset when I learned that I would become a student of NTPU, not to mention to major in ECONOMICS, for math has been my nightmare for several years!!! However, I'm glad to say that I'm having fun now!
There are about 120~130 students in the department of economics. It's such a big department that I cannot memorize every one of them; nevertheless, I did make some good friends here. Since I attended a girls' senior high school, I wasn't sure if I could get along well with boys. Well, this question sounds silly now because I'm sure that I love my new life!
My new school life has just started. I'm looking forward to live it to the fullest!
I have to admit that I was a little upset when I learned that I would become a student of NTPU, not to mention to major in ECONOMICS, for math has been my nightmare for several years!!! However, I'm glad to say that I'm having fun now!
There are about 120~130 students in the department of economics. It's such a big department that I cannot memorize every one of them; nevertheless, I did make some good friends here. Since I attended a girls' senior high school, I wasn't sure if I could get along well with boys. Well, this question sounds silly now because I'm sure that I love my new life!
My new school life has just started. I'm looking forward to live it to the fullest!
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