http://cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk/"The full ethereal round,Infinite worlds discovering to the view,Shines out intensely keen;and all one copeOf starry glitter glows from pole to pole." ---Henry David Thoreauen-USMokoFeed10http://cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk/http://data5.blog.de/design/preview/97/24e7a4ed43db47417036a4a739a49b_160x200.jpghttp://cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk/2009/08/08/anniversary-6678783/tag:cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk,2009-08-08:/2009/08/08/anniversary-6678783/Sat, 08 Aug 2009 15:14:20 +0200 <p><span><span> August 8, 2009. An ordinary yet special day.  <br> A year ago the 29th Olympiad was hosted in Beijing. Now 365 days have slipped away.  <br> Time and tide waits for no man.  That's right.  <br> What have I been doing during the past year?  I was, am and always be on the way to pursue my dreams.  <br> Dreams never die!</span></span></p> <p> <small> <a href="http://cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk/2009/08/08/anniversary-6678783/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>anniversaryhttp://cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk/2009/08/08/anniversary-6678783/#commentshttp://cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk/2009/08/05/gossip-girl-3-is-coming-6654647/tag:cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk,2009-08-05:/2009/08/05/gossip-girl-3-is-coming-6654647/Wed, 05 Aug 2009 07:44:34 +0200 <p><span><span>      Today I come across the news that the season three of Gossip Girl will return on Sep. 16. OMG! I love it! I've been following the first two seasons and have been anticipating it ever since.                     <br>      The reason I loved it is because I can learn a lot about American peers and improve my English at the same time lol...        <br>      It is said that the characters will undergo a lot of changes since they just transfer from high school to college. And Hilary Duff's gonna play a role as Venessa's roomate...          </span></span><span><span>       <br>      I can't wait to find out what's gonna happen next! <img src="http://attach.sl.iciba.com/images/thread/69/c8/69c8d8e7a8644ed519260828023bc6e5.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="513" height="317"> </span></span></p> <p><span><span> </span></span></p> <p><span><span> </span></span></p> <p> <small> <a href="http://cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk/2009/08/05/gossip-girl-3-is-coming-6654647/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>gossip-girltv-serieshttp://cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk/2009/08/05/gossip-girl-3-is-coming-6654647/#commentshttp://cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk/2009/07/30/omg-i-made-it-6616013/tag:cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk,2009-07-30:/2009/07/30/omg-i-made-it-6616013/Thu, 30 Jul 2009 08:47:57 +0200 <p><span><span>    It's been quite some time since my MP3 player lost the function of displaying properly. </span></span></p> <p><span><span>    Ironically, I'm kinda used to it instead of having it repaired. Since it can still play the music, I chose to ignore and just let it be. </span></span></p> <p><span><span>    It suddenly occur to me today that I gotta do something about it as I'm dying to watch video with it. But how?</span></span></p> <p><span><span>    After checking online and identifying the problem, I bore the solution in mind and started to download and install the missing programs folowing the instructions. However, not only have I failed to make it good, the screen couldn't display at all even after connecting with the computer. I was very sad and thought I had ruined the whole thing. (Luckily, it's within the warranty period). I pulled myself together and decided to give another shot cos it's out of work anyway. </span></span></p> <p><span><span>     Miracles happen! I made it in the end after several attempts! Actually I never thought I could make it happen.</span></span></p> <p><span><span>     Now I'm relieved as I won't worry about it any more in the future. Lol...</span></span></p> <p> <small> <a href="http://cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk/2009/07/30/omg-i-made-it-6616013/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>solutionmp3-playerhttp://cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk/2009/07/30/omg-i-made-it-6616013/#commentshttp://cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk/2009/07/28/what-s-the-sense-in-that-6604143/tag:cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk,2009-07-28:/2009/07/28/what-s-the-sense-in-that-6604143/Tue, 28 Jul 2009 12:16:27 +0200 <p><span><span>Just now a scene struck me like mad. </span></span></p> <p><span><span>While listening to my Mp3, I was astounded by an outburst of screaming. I looked up to see what happened. Then I discovered that it came from the building oppisite ours where a psycho lives on the 6th floor. She is quite young and sings and dances to herself everyday. She's got sweet voice, cute look but no sanity. </span></span></p> <p><span><span>It really scares me as she shrieked and popped her head and one arm out of the window. (I'm on the 3rd floor and all of my windows were closed and doors shut) To my great suprise, I saw her husband, whom I saw for the first time, was shrouting at her while beating her and threatened to hold her back. But she stayed there and cried yell back at him without moving an inch. Their "conversation" was so loud that I suppose everyone in the neighborhood heard it. Some looked out while most just got used to it. (I'm a newcomer in the community) </span></span></p> <p><span><span>I really worried that she could jump right away. Thank God she didn't. But she kept bumping her head onto the window and remained there with two arms streching out helplessly and sad eyes while mumbled:" I will never have the medicine again!" At that moment my heart twinged for more than the whole occurrence. </span></span><span><span>Then I overheard something she that is very heartrending:"It was all beacause of you! Otherwise I wouldn't be this way!"</span></span></p> <p><span><span>I haven't seen such things before in my life and it took a moment before I relieved myself from the horror. </span></span></p> <p><span><span>Suddenly it occurred to me that someone said the most unfortunate thing in life is an unhappy marriage. </span></span></p> <p><span><span>Can an unhappy marriage really tear one's life apart? </span></span><span><span>Sadly, from what I've witnessed, it is true. </span></span></p> <p><span><span> </span></span></p> <p> <small> <a href="http://cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk/2009/07/28/what-s-the-sense-in-that-6604143/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>psychohorrorhttp://cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk/2009/07/28/what-s-the-sense-in-that-6604143/#commentshttp://cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk/2009/07/18/long-long-way-to-go-6540151/tag:cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk,2009-07-18:/2009/07/18/long-long-way-to-go-6540151/Sat, 18 Jul 2009 14:54:30 +0200 <p><span><span>     Don't know how it began,</span></span></p> <p><span><span>     Don't know where it'll end;</span></span></p> <p><span><span>      Much has been spent</span></span></p> <p><span><span>     A journey so long will span...</span></span></p> <p> <small> <a href="http://cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk/2009/07/18/long-long-way-to-go-6540151/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>lifepoemhttp://cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk/2009/07/18/long-long-way-to-go-6540151/#commentshttp://cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk/2009/05/10/happy-mother-s-day-6091555/tag:cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk,2009-05-10:/2009/05/10/happy-mother-s-day-6091555/Sun, 10 May 2009 15:33:26 +0200 <p>To all the mothers in the world:</p> <p>         Happy holiday and hava a wonderful life!</p> <p>Cindy</p> <p>x</p> <p> <small> <a href="http://cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk/2009/05/10/happy-mother-s-day-6091555/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>mothers-dayblessingshttp://cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk/2009/05/10/happy-mother-s-day-6091555/#commentshttp://cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk/2009/03/22/so-heading-for-school-again-5807226/tag:cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk,2009-03-22:/2009/03/22/so-heading-for-school-again-5807226/Sun, 22 Mar 2009 16:02:41 +0100 <p><span><span>I've gotta sleep early tonight as I'll have to go back to school tomorrow morning.</span></span></p> <p><span><span>Time really flies when you're having fun, absolutely true.</span></span></p> <p><span><span>It's not convenient for me to surf the net online at school nor do I have time;(</span></span></p> <p><span><span>So until next Friday evening, take care and good night;)</span></span></p> <p> <small> <a href="http://cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk/2009/03/22/so-heading-for-school-again-5807226/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>schoolweekendhttp://cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk/2009/03/22/so-heading-for-school-again-5807226/#commentshttp://cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk/2009/03/20/another-week-s-gone-5794364/tag:cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk,2009-03-20:/2009/03/20/another-week-s-gone-5794364/Fri, 20 Mar 2009 13:53:16 +0100 <p><span><span>It's been a week. I've always felt time flies.</span></span></p> <p><span><span>So, it's Friday again. Everytime I become excited as the last classes are over and I can go back home. While on the bus, I kill the lonely hour by listening to my mp3 player. However, when I'm home. I feel like doing nothing except relaxing, blogging or simply lying on my bed... </span></span></p> <p><span><span>Gone is another busy week at school. </span></span></p> <p><span><span>Gone is the ambition of reading books I brought with me from school. So does my tight schedule when I'm at school, busy as a bee...</span></span></p> <p><span><span>Part of me want to keep myself busy as I am on weekdays, while part of me insist that I should have a good rest.</span></span></p> <p><span><span>Is there something wrong with me?</span></span></p> <p> <small> <a href="http://cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk/2009/03/20/another-week-s-gone-5794364/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>confuserelaxstudylifehttp://cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk/2009/03/20/another-week-s-gone-5794364/#commentshttp://cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk/2009/03/15/i-m-5759885/tag:cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk,2009-03-15:/2009/03/15/i-m-5759885/Sun, 15 Mar 2009 15:20:30 +0100 <p><span><span>This is my 22nd birthday! Hopefully I'm not too old LOL...</span></span></p> <p><span><span>All in all, it's been a nice day and I'm happy. Today is also the World Consumer Rights Day and there's also a gala on CCTV. Looks like people nationwide is celebrating "My Birthday" altogether<img src="http://www.blog.co.uk/image/smileys/05biggrin.gif" alt=""><br></span></span><span><br><span>I'd like to, in this special phrase of my life, express my sincere gratitude to my mom who gave birth to my life and make everything possible in my life!</span></span></p> <p><span><span>And of course, those of you who've been there for me especially when I needed you the most...Thank you all!</span></span></p> <p><span><span>Now to something serious, I'll have to continue to work hard on preparing for the exam of master's degree application on Jan 2010. </span></span></p> <p><span><span>It's so hard that many call it " A road of no return". But I'm on it and there's no turning back...</span></span></p> <p><span><span>Anyway, wish me luck :)</span></span></p> <p><span>Cindy xxx</span></p> <p><span> </span></p> <p><span> </span></p> <p> <small> <a href="http://cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk/2009/03/15/i-m-5759885/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>birthdaywishhttp://cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk/2009/03/15/i-m-5759885/#commentshttp://cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk/2009/03/14/true-colors-5753172/tag:cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk,2009-03-14:/2009/03/14/true-colors-5753172/Sat, 14 Mar 2009 03:43:11 +0100 <p><span><span>You with the sad eyes<br>Don't be discouraged<br>Oh I realize<br>It's hard to take courage<br>In a world full of people<br>You can lose sight of it all<br>And the darkness inside you<br>Can make you feel so small<br>But I see your true colors<br>Shining through<br>I see your true colors<br>And that's why I love you<br>So don't be afraid to let them show<br>Your true colors<br>True colors are beautiful,<br>Like a rainbow<br>Show me a smile then,<br>When I last saw you laughing<br>If this world makes you crazy<br>And you've taken all you can bear<br>You call me up<br>Because you know I'll be there<br>And I'll see your true colors<br>Shining through<br>I see your true colors<br>And that's why I love you<br>So don't be afraid to let them show<br>Your true colors<br>True colors are beautiful,<br>Like a rainbow.</span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>P.S. Somehow I feel like listening to this classic piece of Cyndi Lauper now. Perhaps because we share a similar English name LOL... Hope you guys like this song too!</span></span></span></p> <p> <small> <a href="http://cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk/2009/03/14/true-colors-5753172/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>lyricsmusicsonghttp://cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk/2009/03/14/true-colors-5753172/#commentshttp://cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk/2009/03/08/happy-women-s-day-5714000/tag:cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk,2009-03-08:/2009/03/08/happy-women-s-day-5714000/Sun, 08 Mar 2009 07:19:36 +0100 <p><span><span>It's a sunny and special day today-the International Women's Day! </span></span></p> <p><span><span>Here I wish all the girls and women worldwide a happy holiday!</span></span></p> <p><span><span>It's great that today's Sunday. I have no classes back at school, so I'm gonna take a full dayoff and take time to stop and smell the flowers LOL...</span></span></p> <p> <small> <a href="http://cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk/2009/03/08/happy-women-s-day-5714000/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>holidaywomens-daymoodhttp://cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk/2009/03/08/happy-women-s-day-5714000/#commentshttp://cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk/2009/02/28/why-should-she-leave-5664191/tag:cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk,2009-02-28:/2009/02/28/why-should-she-leave-5664191/Sat, 28 Feb 2009 07:24:57 +0100 <p><span><span> She should have taught us Finance English this semester had she not gone...</span></span></p> <p><span><span>The last time we saw her, she was with us alive and well, laughing and giving me advice...</span></span></p> <p><span><span>All ended on Jan. 19 as she suddenly died of heart attack, leaving everything and everyone behind. </span></span></p> <p><span><span>When I heard the terrible news, I couldn't believe it's true. How could it be? </span></span></p> <p><span><span>It's a heart-broken fact that sometimes people leave us when we're still anticipating to have them around. </span></span></p> <p><span><span>It is sad, it is cruel, but it is true...</span></span></p> <p> <small> <a href="http://cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk/2009/02/28/why-should-she-leave-5664191/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>deathteacherhttp://cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk/2009/02/28/why-should-she-leave-5664191/#commentshttp://cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk/2009/02/04/peace-and-quiet-5505986/tag:cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk,2009-02-04:/2009/02/04/peace-and-quiet-5505986/Wed, 04 Feb 2009 15:22:55 +0100 <p><span><span>The retrieved peace and quiet lasts today. I don't know how long will it last, but I pray for as long as it stays. </span></span></p> <p><span><span>Truth be told, I suddenly feel a sense of loss as to what to do sometimes. But mostly, I enjoy the precious moments of peace and quiet. </span></span></p> <p><span><span>That's the life where I've been longing for and hoping to embrace!</span></span></p> <p><span><span>May it last for ever! </span></span></p> <p><span><span>P.S. I've recommended an article to my favorite English learning magazine.         <br>Hopefully the editor will like it and who knows? But I'm anticipating the good news...<img src="http://www.blog.co.uk/image/smileys/04smile.gif" alt=""></span></span></p> <p> <small> <a href="http://cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk/2009/02/04/peace-and-quiet-5505986/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>magazinequietlifepeacearticlehttp://cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk/2009/02/04/peace-and-quiet-5505986/#commentshttp://cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk/2009/02/03/noise-police-5496441/tag:cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk,2009-02-03:/2009/02/03/noise-police-5496441/Tue, 03 Feb 2009 06:54:29 +0100 <p><span><span><span><span><span>Gosh! It's a long story.</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span> My home is on the street which is awash with noise of cars, ambulance, fire fighters. However, ever since 2006, the shop underneath my home has been playing loud music everyday. I was fed up with it as we can hear it very clearly. It's impossible to concentrate on my study any longer with the noiseated music. Therefore, I called the police. To my annoyance, after the police had gone, the noise continued. I called the police again. But they refused to offer help anymore.</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span>Thinking that the problem may never be solved, I had no choice but to find a library nearby and stay in it all day long. To make matters worse, the library wasn't quiet due to the lack of supervision and descipline. People talking, eating...</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span>Truth be told, I'm not asking for much. All I need is a quiet place where I can sit down and study though I'm somwhat peculiar to the environment when I study.</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span>Back to the terrible music, the ascalating trouble has beyond my tolerance as it gives out noise everyday from 9:30 A.M. to 9:30 P.M. I was hoping to study with my ears closed or stuffed. However, I finally decided yesterday I must fight. I couldn't be silent anymore whatever it takes. So, I called the damn police again and complained about the situation. Several minutes later, the police did come. The noise ceased. But it was after just an hour later that the music was played again.(none of the songs were pleasant, believe me) I called again. It was the different policeman. After making sure the exact location, he drove here. The music stopped right away. The policeman called back and said it was a hot potato and what he could do was to ask them to turn it down. I said ok so long as they wouldn't disturb again.</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span>Thus, there hasn't been music temporarily since yesterday evening. But how long will the opeimistic situation last, who knows?</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span>I'll wait and see. In case it sings again, I'll definitely resort to police again.</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span>So, I think it's a historic victory, though temporary.</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p> <small> <a href="http://cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk/2009/02/03/noise-police-5496441/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>annoyancelifehttp://cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk/2009/02/03/noise-police-5496441/#commentshttp://cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk/2009/02/01/life-s-tough-5486047/tag:cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk,2009-02-01:/2009/02/01/life-s-tough-5486047/Sun, 01 Feb 2009 15:09:32 +0100 <p>My life is filled with apparently tedious work, yet I'm willing.</p> <p>There's hardly hope for my goal as there're so many dark forces involved which I can't alter, but I'll try my best!</p> <p> <small> <a href="http://cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk/2009/02/01/life-s-tough-5486047/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>studylifehttp://cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk/2009/02/01/life-s-tough-5486047/#commentshttp://cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk/2009/01/30/my-vacation-5476013/tag:cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk,2009-01-30:/2009/01/30/my-vacation-5476013/Fri, 30 Jan 2009 14:23:12 +0100 <p>Ever since Jan.13, my winter vacation began. It will last till Feb 22nd. Yipee!</p> <p>But this time, there's little time for me to play as I've so much work to be done. My schedule is very tight. I go to library every afternoon and don't come back until everning. The more and longer I learn English, the more I feel like I should learn.</p> <p>It's gonna be a tired vacation, but I still feel good about it<img src="/img/smilies/icon_wink.gif" alt=";)" class="middle" border="0"></p> <p>It's a vacation, though.</p> <p> <small> <a href="http://cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk/2009/01/30/my-vacation-5476013/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>lifehttp://cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk/2009/01/30/my-vacation-5476013/#commentshttp://cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk/2009/01/29/hi-i-m-back-again-5467655/tag:cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk,2009-01-29:/2009/01/29/hi-i-m-back-again-5467655/Thu, 29 Jan 2009 09:45:24 +0100 <p>It's unbelievable that I can open my page here!</p> <p>Ever since September 2007, I couldn't click open my blog here. There's nothing wrong with my connection. I tried to fix this problem but all of my attempts failed. But I haven't forgotten my friends here nor would I ever.</p> <p>It turned out that there was something wrong with the system here. So I had no choice. I almost gave up. I got messages from my email that my friends here sent me blessings and invitationsuldn't ad it because of the unidentified mistakes occurred in the blog system here.</p> <p>So more than one year passed... Things haven't changed I still couldn't visit my blog.</p> <p>Today, I got another mail. I couldn't help but giving it a shot. Oh, my goodness! Miracle happened just now! I instantly replied the messages I've got and accepted the invitations though they seemed like ages! I'm sorry friends, sorry for having been absent for so long, but I had no choice!</p> <p>Thank you for being there all along! I've missed you much!</p> <p>I'm so glad that I'm back again!</p> <p>I've been doing good though much has happened during this period of time. How have you been?    I promise I'd write many from this day on once I'm free.</p> <p>Once again, it's great to be back HOME and continue MY SPIRITUAL JOURNEY!</p> <p> <small> <a href="http://cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk/2009/01/29/hi-i-m-back-again-5467655/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>lifehttp://cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk/2009/01/29/hi-i-m-back-again-5467655/#commentshttp://cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk/2007/09/10/to_all_of_my_teachers~2950740/tag:cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk,2007-09-10:/2007/09/10/to_all_of_my_teachers~2950740/Mon, 10 Sep 2007 15:25:22 +0200 <p>Dear Teachers,</p> <p>        Happy Teacher's Day!</p> <p>        I've been a happy students because of you. You loved me and helped me lot in every ways. May you all be healthy and happy now and always!</p> <p>        You were my teacher.</p> <p>        You are my teachers now.</p> <p>        You'll be my teachers forever.</p> <p>        Yours sincerely,<br>  <br>        Cynthia<br>        </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk/2007/09/10/to_all_of_my_teachers~2950740/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>http://cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk/2007/09/10/to_all_of_my_teachers~2950740/#commentshttp://cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk/2007/09/09/translation_job~2950629/tag:cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk,2007-09-09:/2007/09/09/translation_job~2950629/Sun, 09 Sep 2007 15:07:16 +0200 <p>Dear diary,</p> <p>         Today I heard the programme "East and West again". To my surprise,a very prestigious interpreter was invited as a guest and talked a lot of his expericences about working as a translator. It got me indeed.</p> <p>         Being a translator or an interpreter can be hard. One has to know a bit of everything. They also have to be very competent at both Chinese and English or any languages you are about to translate from or into. That can be really difficult.</p> <p>        It's hard but it's possible to do. I'll never give up my dream of becoming a good interpreter.</p> <p>        I'll work hard on the road to be one of them!</p> <p> <small> <a href="http://cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk/2007/09/09/translation_job~2950629/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>dear-diaryhttp://cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk/2007/09/09/translation_job~2950629/#commentshttp://cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk/2007/09/08/an_unforgettable_experience~2950574/tag:cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk,2007-09-08:/2007/09/08/an_unforgettable_experience~2950574/Sat, 08 Sep 2007 14:32:21 +0200 <p>Dear diary,</p> <p>         It was 8:30 in the morning. I was still sleeping. Suddenly, the sound of telephone ringing woke me up but I didn't get up. My mom answered the phone. It was mine. </p> <p>         "Hello,Cynthia! This is John from Radio Tianjin."</p> <p>         "Hi! John!" I tried hard to cover my sleepy voice.</p> <p>         "We will make a programme freaturing college life this noon. Are you free today?Could you come to the studio as a guest?"</p> <p>         "Sure! Great! Thank you so much!" I was too excited to felt sleepy.</p> <p>         "Then we'll meet at the gate at around 12:30 am,ok?"</p> <p>         "Ok.Deal!" I get up at once,still excited.</p> <p>         The programme is called "East and West". I've always been a loyal listener since it's very helpful to English learning. I always phoning in and participate. They always invited some foreign guests on weekend programme. They talked about different topics each time. I enjoy listening very much but I didn't expect to be invited to the studio one day though I've been dreaming of it. I felt so hornoured since I'm the first listener they've ever invited.</p> <p>         However,this wasn't my first time being in a studio of TPBS( Tianjin People's Broadcasting Station). Seven years ago, I was also invited as a guest of a programme about Children's English. It was such long ago that I felt a bit nervous on arriving at the small and cool studio.</p> <p>         My mom listened to the programme at home. Seven years ago, she recorded my broadcasting. Today,she didn't have to since they will send me a CD next week. That will be wonderful.</p> <p>         I think everything goes pretty smoothly today. We talked a lot about university life. I'm very hornoured to have got to know the other two guests.One is a foreign professor teaching translation at NanKai University and the other a very talented junior at TFSU.</p> <p>         During the programme, there was an caller. She was also a loyal listener of this programme.She felt stressed-out since she will soon take part in the college entrance exam. I comforted and encouraged her in the air. She was very thankful and said my voice was very beautiful. Wow! I was very happy to hear her sweet compliment !</p> <p>         That's an unforgettable experience. I will cherish it deep inside. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk/2007/09/08/an_unforgettable_experience~2950574/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>dear-diaryhttp://cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk/2007/09/08/an_unforgettable_experience~2950574/#commentshttp://cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk/2007/09/07/yeah_i_m_home~2950704/tag:cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk,2007-09-07:/2007/09/07/yeah_i_m_home~2950704/Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:15:22 +0200 <p>Today is Friday. We don't have classes at weekend! I'll be home!</p> <p>We should have had a class this afternoon. Since the teacher was ill,it was cancelled. I'm sorry for the teacher but I'm glad that I can return home earlier.</p> <p>It's about 40 minutes' bus ride from my home to my university. </p> <p>Yeah! My first thing after home is to turn on the computer since it's been a week since I wrote something here last time. I'm so happy to read your comments here! Thank you! It's a pity that I don't have time to surf the net at school! I've got a lot to write. I'll write about what was going on this week in just two days.</p> <p>Have a nice weekend,everyone!</p> <p>Cheers,</p> <p>Cynthia </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk/2007/09/07/yeah_i_m_home~2950704/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>http://cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk/2007/09/07/yeah_i_m_home~2950704/#commentshttp://cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk/2007/09/06/an_interesting_class~2950486/tag:cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk,2007-09-06:/2007/09/06/an_interesting_class~2950486/Thu, 06 Sep 2007 14:07:21 +0200 <p>Dear diary,<br>  <br>        Today we had an very interesting conversational English class. It was given by a foreign teacher.</p> <p>        The class began at 8:00 in the morning. I got up a little late and arrived at the classroom without having my breakfast five minutes before the class began. Luckily,the teacher hadn't got there.So,I could eat a little. I was so hungry that I ate so quickly. Just as I was about to finish, a young guy came into the classroom and greeted us.I sat at the door and he must have seen me eating.Anyway,I put it away and he didn't say anything.</p> <p>        He looked like a Chinese but spoke very idiomatic and fluent English.To be honest,as he stepped into this class,I had thought he was a student from other class who walked into a wrong place.That confused me a little bit. </p> <p>        Then he introduced and said he was born in Shanxi province in China.He moved to America at an early age.Naturally he grew up there.No wonder his English was so great and was considered "a foreign teacher". He isn't very tall but he's good-looking.</p> <p>       He got to know us by shaking hands with every one of us since there are only 27 in our class. He was very humerous and used his funny gestures a lot when he was trying to explain something. He could speak out our Chinese name perfectly. However, he refused to speak Chinese in class for his purpose is to improve our English instead of our mother tongue. That's good.</p> <p>      It really made a great difference compared to the Chinese teacher last term. We don't have to stand up when answering questions and every body was free to speak whenever we want to. It makes us relaxed and happy. I was very excited to have that kinda class.</p> <p>      I'm so happy to have a good teacher and I sincerely hope he will enjoy staying here in Tianjin.</p> <p>        </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk/2007/09/06/an_interesting_class~2950486/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>dear-diaryhttp://cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk/2007/09/06/an_interesting_class~2950486/#commentshttp://cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk/2007/09/05/thank_you_mr_wang~2950667/tag:cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk,2007-09-05:/2007/09/05/thank_you_mr_wang~2950667/Wed, 05 Sep 2007 15:07:22 +0200 <p>Today we had our comprehensive English class. Finally I saw Mr.Wang. He's a great teacher. I am very thankful because it was he who trusted me and offered me a good part-time job of being a home tutor this summer vacation.</p> <p>There was another teacher at our university who needed a home tutoe to teach her kids conversational English. Then he recommended me and praised me in front of her.</p> <p>I was so happy to get the opportunity. Making money isn't important. It was the experince of being a tutor that is valuable and helpful.</p> <p>I thanked him and tald him something about it. He was glad and said he would think of me once there are some chances in the future.</p> <p>I was lucky to have such a kind teacher. Thanks again,Mr Wang! </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk/2007/09/05/thank_you_mr_wang~2950667/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>http://cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk/2007/09/05/thank_you_mr_wang~2950667/#commentshttp://cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk/2007/09/04/the_grammer_class~2949020/tag:cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk,2007-09-04:/2007/09/04/the_grammer_class~2949020/Tue, 04 Sep 2007 09:07:16 +0200 <p>For the sake of my enthusiasm in learning English, I have always been very active in class.So, I've never felt sleepy in an English class.However,this afternoon I did.</p> <p>The grammer class was taught by a female teacher. To be honest, her English wasn't very excellent in my opnion. </p> <p>The grammer itself is kinda boring to most of the students. Plus the classroom was big with a lot of students and without turning on the fan. What's more,it was at 2 pm--a time when we're tend to fall asleep.</p> <p>Since many of us haven't bought the book, she just wrote the example sentences on the blackboard,adding nothing new and creative. That made the class even more boring. </p> <p>Looking at my watch, for the first time,I found time passed so slowly. I didn't know how it ended.I wasn't asleep coz I sat in the first row. I did felt very sleepy but I could do nothing but stay awake and catch up with her. It was such a toture!</p> <p>With the bell ringing, we all felt so much released and free.What a class!<br><br> </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk/2007/09/04/the_grammer_class~2949020/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>classhttp://cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk/2007/09/04/the_grammer_class~2949020/#commentshttp://cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk/2007/09/03/happy_birthday_mom~2908919/tag:cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk,2007-09-03:/2007/09/03/happy_birthday_mom~2908919/Mon, 03 Sep 2007 05:41:14 +0200 <p>Today is a very special day because it's my mother's birthday!</p> <p>Happy birthday,mom!</p> <p>My father,my mother and I are celebrating at our home.</p> <p>Mom,you're forever young,beautiful and wise in my heart! Thank you very much for your unconditional love to me all these years! </p> <p>I love you,mom! I'll never let you down and do my best in everything!</p> <p>With deepest love,</p> <p> Your sweetie,<br> Cynthia </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk/2007/09/03/happy_birthday_mom~2908919/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>http://cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk/2007/09/03/happy_birthday_mom~2908919/#commentshttp://cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk/2007/09/02/the_greatest_love_of_all~2908731/tag:cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk,2007-09-02:/2007/09/02/the_greatest_love_of_all~2908731/Sun, 02 Sep 2007 02:41:01 +0200 <p>I like Whitney Houston's songs very much.It's very inspiring.I dedicate it to me and to all of my friends and those I loved and loved me.</p> <p>Sung by "Whitney Houston"</p> <p>I believe the children are our future <br>Teach them well and let them lead the way <br>Show them all the beauty they possess inside <br>Give them a sense of pride to make it easier<br>Let the children's laughter remind us how we used to be </p> <p>Everybody searching for a hero <br>People need someone to look up to <br>I never found anyone to fulfill my needs <br>A lonely place to be <br>So I learned to depend on me </p> <p>Chorus: <br>I decided long ago, never to walk in anyone's shadows <br>If I fail, if I succeed <br>At least I live as I believe <br>No matter what they take from me <br>They can't take away my dignity <br>Because the greatest love of all <br>Is happening to me <br>I found the greatest love of all <br>Inside of me <br>The greatest love of all <br>Is easy to achieve <br>Learning to love yourself <br>It is the greatest love of all </p> <p>I believe the children are our future<br>Teach them well and let them lead the way <br>Show them all the beauty they possess inside <br>Give them a sense of pride to make it easier <br>Let the children's laughter remind us how we used to be </p> <p>Chorus</p> <p>And if by chance, that special place <br>That you've been dreaming of <br>Leads you to a lonely place <br>Find your strength in love </p> <p>The End.</p> <p> <small> <a href="http://cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk/2007/09/02/the_greatest_love_of_all~2908731/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>lyricshttp://cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk/2007/09/02/the_greatest_love_of_all~2908731/#commentshttp://cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk/2007/09/01/summary_on_my_summer_vacation~2905059/tag:cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk,2007-09-01:/2007/09/01/summary_on_my_summer_vacation~2905059/Sat, 01 Sep 2007 10:07:25 +0200 <p>I'm gonna leave for school tomorrow as school begins on Sep,3rd. </p> <p>How times flies! The summer vacation passed so quickly! Maybe it's time for me to summerize my summer vacation and see what am I gonna do next.</p> <p>I've spent a lot of time on line.I met my best friend -- my blog here<img src="/img/smilies/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" class="middle" border="0"> I have watched some of my favourate movies and studied English and German.I translated some essays and still working on a novel.</p> <p>Basically,that's what I have done.It's a pity I haven't finished what I had planned earlier.So,at the beginning of the next semester,there'll be piles of things waiting for me.I will have to take the computer exam on the 22th of September.I didn't even take a look at it in my vacation.Oh! Jesus! It's so terrible!</p> <p>Also,I will have to join the speech contest which I have justed got prepared.Oh! So many things.I have to continue learning German and I plan to take part in the exam the nest year.A long-term plan though.</p> <p>Anyway,I have been very happy during this vacation. I'll soon be a sophomore and there're more courses to take and I'll have classes even in the evening. Though tired,I'm very excited about my busy and fulfill life.Yes,I should learn more when I am still young right now.</p> <p>Wish everybody well and happy!</p> <p> <small> <a href="http://cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk/2007/09/01/summary_on_my_summer_vacation~2905059/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>lifehttp://cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk/2007/09/01/summary_on_my_summer_vacation~2905059/#commentshttp://cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk/2007/08/31/the_bodyguard~2898566/tag:cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk,2007-08-30:/2007/08/31/the_bodyguard~2898566/Fri, 31 Aug 2007 00:37:58 +0200 <p>I like the movie <em>The Bodyguard</em> very much.It was a 1992 movie.Maybe a bit old.However,after watching it, I felt very impressed.</p> <p>Rachel (starred by Whitney Houston) was a very famous singer.She lived together with her eight-year-old son Flecher.She didn't feel safe and wanted a bodyguard.Her assistant invited Frank Farmer(starred by Kevin Costner) as her bodyguard.He was excellent and once acted as the bodyguard of US president.</p> <p>Frank was very devoted to his job.Since he had to protect her safety, he followed her everytime she went out.In the beginning,she felt uneasy and disturbed.There were some small conflicts between her and Frank. </p> <p>However,after Frank saving her child from a bomb in a boat and her from the dangerous crowd,she trusted him.</p> <p>What impressed me the most is the scene when Frank discovered someone was going to shoot Rachel on the Oscar Academy Awards,he ran fast in front of Rachel to protect her from the gun.He himself was shot.At that time,I was so worried that he could die.Luckily he wasn't.</p> <p>Kevin Costner's version of a bodyguard isn't a tough guy as everybody might have expected.However,he was fast,alert,thorough and brave.Above all,he was so kind-hearted.How I wish I could have a bodyguard like him<img src="/img/smilies/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" class="middle" border="0"></p> <p>I like the ending of the movie.When they had to say goodbye to each other,the song"I Will Always Love You" began.Rachel got off from the plane and ran to Frank,they hug and kiss for a long time.That's a very touching scene.He protected Rachel because of his duty,and more because of his love. </p> <p>I like the movie very much.It was really worth watching. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk/2007/08/31/the_bodyguard~2898566/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>movie-reviewhttp://cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk/2007/08/31/the_bodyguard~2898566/#commentshttp://cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk/2007/08/29/my_journey_of_learning_english_xxiv~2887492/tag:cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk,2007-08-29:/2007/08/29/my_journey_of_learning_english_xxiv~2887492/Wed, 29 Aug 2007 06:11:07 +0200 <p>                                                             <em> Epilogue<br></em><br>Now,besides those boring coures we're required to take,I have plenty of time to do whatever I like-that is learning English.<br></p> <p>Everyday,I wake up with a big smile.No matter how depressed I was yesterday,today is brand new for me.I shall live with a happy mood.Happiness is a choice.<br></p> <p>My life is fulfill.I know what I'm doing and what to do next.I won't get sick and tired of it.I like being busy.That's my lifestyle.<br></p> <p>I read magazines while appreciating besutiful songs of my favourate band. I read English newspapers while drinking my favourate juice. I watch movies and log in sites.I listen to radio programmes.In that way,I can use English rather than simply learn it.That's another level I think.I love doing translation works as well.I've also joined English clubs in my university where people from all over the world can express and exchange different opinions about culture whatsoever.<br></p> <p>The most happiest thing is I have this blog and another two where I can write whenever and whatever. It's great to share my views and make friends with you here.<br></p> <p>My journey of learning English continues and will never stop. It's colourful and cheerful,exciting and encouraging,intersting and inspiring.It's full of wonders on the way.Yes,I am always on my way...<br></p> <p>That's my story.Thank you very much for reading.<br></p> <p> <small> <a href="http://cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk/2007/08/29/my_journey_of_learning_english_xxiv~2887492/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>my-series-of-storyhttp://cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk/2007/08/29/my_journey_of_learning_english_xxiv~2887492/#commentshttp://cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk/2007/08/28/my_journey_of_learning_english_xxiii~2881519/tag:cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk,2007-08-28:/2007/08/28/my_journey_of_learning_english_xxiii~2881519/Tue, 28 Aug 2007 03:24:12 +0200 <p>Among all the competitions I took part in,there's one that is unforgettable.In November,2006 there was a writing contest among all the university students here in Tianjin,The topic was " My Story with My Blog".Actually I created my English blog on <a href="http://www.sina.com/"><a href="http://www.sina.com/">http://www.sina.com/</a></a> in September,2006.So,naturally I've got a lot to write.</p> <p>I emailed my script to the authority.A month later,I was informed that I won the first prize! Wow !!! Cool!!! Again it was our of my expectation.Here I should convey my heartily thank to my foreign teacher for her help of correction. I can still recall the evening at the awards ceremony.</p> <p>The Awards ceremony was held in the Tianjin Foreign Language Institute on January 4.It was at 7 pm.The hall was beautifully decorated and held about 100 audience,including my parents.Yeah,they came along with me with a camera to take photos of me.</p> <p>The ceremony was a gala.At the beginning,Some students were dacing to the music.Afterwards, a boy performed crosstalk and made everybody laugh.I was greatly impressed by his excellent and vivacious performance on the stage.</p> <p>There were also games.I volunteered to join one as I always did.Five students took part in it altogether.Each one of us was required to guess the name of the country according to the pictures showed on the big screen.I certainly figured out it was "France". I could speak out the name of all the five respectively.Every one of us was given a pretty calendar as a small gift for participating.</p> <p>Finally came the most remarkable moment! There were six contestant that won the first prize.We came to the front,the head of school authority of TFSU shaked hands with us and granted each of us an certificate,a golden trophy,a series of audio learning material and some cosmetics.A round of applause rose unanimously thorough the hall.It reminded me of the Grammy Awards and the Oscar Academy Awards.<img src="/img/smilies/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" class="middle" border="0"> <img src="/img/smilies/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" class="middle" border="0"> <img src="/img/smilies/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" class="middle" border="0"></p> <p>Holding a trophy and those presents in hands,we took pictues together.That was the happiset moment I had ever experienced.I felt I was on top of the world on that special occasion.However, I knew it clearly that the road ahead is long and full of hardships and challenges.This was the milestone of my leaning life,moreover,the brand-new start of my future studies!</p> <p>When you believe,you can achieve! The trophy is still in my room and it shines on me like a torch.Whenever I feel depressed,it will always light up my confidence...</p> <p>I can make it through the rain! There is a sky illuminating us.There is a rainbow for you and me,a beautiful sunrise eternally.</p> <p>                                                                                     (to be continued...) </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk/2007/08/28/my_journey_of_learning_english_xxiii~2881519/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>my-series-of-storyhttp://cynthiasweetie.blog.co.uk/2007/08/28/my_journey_of_learning_english_xxiii~2881519/#comments