Life in the fast lane. We are so busy that we dont really have time to appreciate what we have. Sure life is tough, but there is a lot of things to be thankful for.
First of all, I'd like to thank my family for supporting me in California to further my education. I could never imagine myself living here without their support, mentally and financially. Not everyone can study abroad, It costs a fortune. Although they didnt like the idea of me coming all the way to the US to pursue my dream in the begining, my father is still being supportive. I miss my family very much, especially my mother.
Secondly, I'm very thankful for improving my English abilities, especially in writing and reading. I've learned so much valuable skills in classes that help me get better in English. I've learned how to compose different types of essays from having no idea about writing an academic essay. Coming to CSUF was a good decision that I made. I'm very grateful for being here.
Finally, meeting a lot of good people and having them around is another thing that I'm thankful. I've heard that people in LA are superficial and selfish before I came to here. Luckly the ones I've met are down to earth and very friendly to me. They show me around the places and good times. Thank god for bringing good people into my life.
It's been one year since I came to LA. I really appreciate for what have happened to me this year. I'll go to my friend's house and have Thanksgiving dinner with his family. I'm really looking forward to it. Happy Thanksgiving!!
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Monday, November 3, 2008
what I think about proposition 8
Proposition 8 is an initiative state constitutional amendment on the 2008 California General Election ballot, titled Eliminates Right of Same-Sex Couples to Marry. If passed, the proposition would "change the California Constitution to eliminate the right of same-sex couples to marry in California. A new section would be added stating "only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in California."
I think everyone has the right to be with the person they love, even someone who is the same sex. However, Genesis 2 reminds us that God brought Eve to Adam, in every way officiating over the first wedding. God created Adam and Eve, not Adam and Steve. Saying yes on proposition 8 protects our children from being taught in school that "same-sex marriage" is the same as traditional marriage.What concerns me is how schools are FORCED to teach 5 year old children about gay marriage and parents have no say in the matter. I wouldnt know how to explain to my kids when they saw 2 men holding hands together before they go to school.
Gay and lesbian couples have the right to live the lifestyle they want. But they cant force us to believe what they believe. Furthermore, proposition 8 doesn’t take away any rights or benefits of gay or lesbian domestic partnerships. Under California law, “domestic partners shall have the same rights, protections, and benefits” as married spouses. (Family Code § 297.5.)
Proposition 8 is designed to protect our future generation and society that we are living in. God did not design humans to get married with animals. Our world even with all different cultures, languages, and such it is still marriage between man and woman. However, while gay and lesbian have the right to their private lives, they dont have to right to redefine the definition of marriage for the majority. Yes on proposition 8! This is not a gay rights issue. It defines only marriage.
I think everyone has the right to be with the person they love, even someone who is the same sex. However, Genesis 2 reminds us that God brought Eve to Adam, in every way officiating over the first wedding. God created Adam and Eve, not Adam and Steve. Saying yes on proposition 8 protects our children from being taught in school that "same-sex marriage" is the same as traditional marriage.What concerns me is how schools are FORCED to teach 5 year old children about gay marriage and parents have no say in the matter. I wouldnt know how to explain to my kids when they saw 2 men holding hands together before they go to school.
Gay and lesbian couples have the right to live the lifestyle they want. But they cant force us to believe what they believe. Furthermore, proposition 8 doesn’t take away any rights or benefits of gay or lesbian domestic partnerships. Under California law, “domestic partners shall have the same rights, protections, and benefits” as married spouses. (Family Code § 297.5.)
Proposition 8 is designed to protect our future generation and society that we are living in. God did not design humans to get married with animals. Our world even with all different cultures, languages, and such it is still marriage between man and woman. However, while gay and lesbian have the right to their private lives, they dont have to right to redefine the definition of marriage for the majority. Yes on proposition 8! This is not a gay rights issue. It defines only marriage.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
I wonder...
Like I said once before, we live in a world where people are always busy and stressed out and over worked. But most of them want to find time for dating, wants to find time for a relationship. Then the ones I come across are overbooked with "WORK." But I find them having time to "PARTY" with their friends. Sigh.... Is it me or them? The world is changing and love is decreasing, and self love is increasing and to love somebody is to be selfless towards them.
How is that possible with the circumstances at hand with society? People WANT RELATIONSHIPS just to have somebody, or not be alone, or they want one TO COME UP ON WEALTH OR WHATEVER BENEFITS come with it. Is true love only really by CHANCE ALONE? Or by the hands of GOD? That means with the desire in my heart must die out for it to be lit again?
Walking around seeing couples in hands or in arms with one another and you walking the cold streets alone. Is that really the fun part of being single? I think not. We even make ourselves busy and full of activities to make ourselves so called "HAPPY" I must be the only person that see this huh? Everybody must be tapped in the matrix. 'm the only one that's freed. Thats why I'm alone right?
How is that possible with the circumstances at hand with society? People WANT RELATIONSHIPS just to have somebody, or not be alone, or they want one TO COME UP ON WEALTH OR WHATEVER BENEFITS come with it. Is true love only really by CHANCE ALONE? Or by the hands of GOD? That means with the desire in my heart must die out for it to be lit again?
Walking around seeing couples in hands or in arms with one another and you walking the cold streets alone. Is that really the fun part of being single? I think not. We even make ourselves busy and full of activities to make ourselves so called "HAPPY" I must be the only person that see this huh? Everybody must be tapped in the matrix. 'm the only one that's freed. Thats why I'm alone right?
Friday, October 24, 2008
My writing skills
This is my first semester in CSUF and my first composition class. I never really had a chance to wirte an essay in English. I'm glad I'm in this class because I've learned a lot about wiriting. Writing has always been my weakness. It always takes me a long time to come up with ideas. Especially, time writing has improved my wirirng ability.
knowing to have a good writing skill is very important. However, I was struggling in writing when I started working on my essay in the begining. I had no idea about the essay structure before I started this semester. I didnt know what thesis statement, topic sentence, supporting sentences and conclusing sentence were. Putting ideas together and organizing them in a logical order are the most important things that I've learned in this class.
I think my writing has definitely improved in the first 8 weeks. I'd like to learn more about adding coherence and letting my essay flow better in the next 8 weeks. I cant believe it's already halfway into the semester. Time really flies. Hopefully my essays will get better and better in the next 8 weeks.
knowing to have a good writing skill is very important. However, I was struggling in writing when I started working on my essay in the begining. I had no idea about the essay structure before I started this semester. I didnt know what thesis statement, topic sentence, supporting sentences and conclusing sentence were. Putting ideas together and organizing them in a logical order are the most important things that I've learned in this class.
I think my writing has definitely improved in the first 8 weeks. I'd like to learn more about adding coherence and letting my essay flow better in the next 8 weeks. I cant believe it's already halfway into the semester. Time really flies. Hopefully my essays will get better and better in the next 8 weeks.
Monday, October 20, 2008
My favorite movie
My favorite movie of the whole time is Peral Harbor. It came out in 2001. The story is based on the World War II. Pearl Harbor was attacked by the empire of Japan by surprise on a Sunday morning of December 7, 1941 which brought the United States into World War II. As well as the attack on Pearl, it also features the Dolittle Raid which just shows how American pilots were prepared to bomb Japan, knowing they were likely to die in the process.
The movie is about the life changing events that happened on December 7, 1941 and the war's impact on two good friends-one from the U.S. Army Air Corps (Josh Harnett) and the other from the British Royal Air Force (Ben Attleck)-and a beautiful nurse (Kate Beckinsale), whom both of them fall in love with. The genre of this movie falls in Action/Adventure, Drama, Romance and War.
Titanic used to be my favorite drama movie but after watching this, there is no question about what my favorite movie is, Pearl Harbor. It was not what I expected, I thought that it would just be a sappy romance, but it turned out to be so much more. It was a great romance and wonderful action film, the best drama I have ever seen. Having Josh Hartnett playing one of the leads is an added bonus. It's definitely a well-worth watching movie.
The movie is about the life changing events that happened on December 7, 1941 and the war's impact on two good friends-one from the U.S. Army Air Corps (Josh Harnett) and the other from the British Royal Air Force (Ben Attleck)-and a beautiful nurse (Kate Beckinsale), whom both of them fall in love with. The genre of this movie falls in Action/Adventure, Drama, Romance and War.
Titanic used to be my favorite drama movie but after watching this, there is no question about what my favorite movie is, Pearl Harbor. It was not what I expected, I thought that it would just be a sappy romance, but it turned out to be so much more. It was a great romance and wonderful action film, the best drama I have ever seen. Having Josh Hartnett playing one of the leads is an added bonus. It's definitely a well-worth watching movie.
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Online Shopping
Have you ever shopped online? If so, did the product meet your expection? Online shopping is a fast growing industry in recent years. Everyone probably has different answer to that question. Some people might have bad experience from shopping online, some might not. However, what are the advantages of shopping online?
There are two main reasons why online shopping has become popular. First of all, Shopping online is easier for people who doesn't like to go out. They don't need going to every store to find what they want. They can simply sit in front of computer comparing products while surfing or chatting online. Secondly, there are some products that are not easy to find within the area they live in, therefore, shopping online is the wonderful choice without traveling far.
I'm speaking from experience. Those are two reasons that I like shopping online. Although, some products dont meet my expections sometimes, I still think shopping online is very convenient. All we have to do is to choose carefully and be awared of the scam. I hope everyone enjoys shopping online as much as I do!!
There are two main reasons why online shopping has become popular. First of all, Shopping online is easier for people who doesn't like to go out. They don't need going to every store to find what they want. They can simply sit in front of computer comparing products while surfing or chatting online. Secondly, there are some products that are not easy to find within the area they live in, therefore, shopping online is the wonderful choice without traveling far.
I'm speaking from experience. Those are two reasons that I like shopping online. Although, some products dont meet my expections sometimes, I still think shopping online is very convenient. All we have to do is to choose carefully and be awared of the scam. I hope everyone enjoys shopping online as much as I do!!
Thursday, September 25, 2008
The problems of tourism
Tourism is the world's largest growth industry. A lot of countries that don't have much natural resources depend on it bringing finance into them. There are many advantages of it, however, disadvantages cant be ignored either. Increasing crime and pollution are two of the effects of tourism.
Crime increase is a major problem for tourism industry. The most common type is stealing. Knowing there will be a lot of tourists at the famous attraction spots, many well-trained thieves wait there and look for tourists to steal from. For some reason, they can always tell the differences in tourists than local people. Stealing isnt the only type in crime, but also rubbery, shooting, kidnapping, etc.
Increasing pollution is another disadvantage of tourism. Many places are famous for its natural environment. Because of it, tourists want to go check it out. The more tourists, the more trash they bring. Thats the major impact for the environment. Therefore, we should protect those attractions like our own instead of being careless.
Traveling is very joyful. It helps the economy and relax our mind. Everything has two sides, both good and bad. However, we shouldn't jump to the conclusion by seeing the bad images of it. So next time when we go traveling, we should help maintain the attractions clean, keep an eye on our belongings and be aware of our own safety.
Crime increase is a major problem for tourism industry. The most common type is stealing. Knowing there will be a lot of tourists at the famous attraction spots, many well-trained thieves wait there and look for tourists to steal from. For some reason, they can always tell the differences in tourists than local people. Stealing isnt the only type in crime, but also rubbery, shooting, kidnapping, etc.
Increasing pollution is another disadvantage of tourism. Many places are famous for its natural environment. Because of it, tourists want to go check it out. The more tourists, the more trash they bring. Thats the major impact for the environment. Therefore, we should protect those attractions like our own instead of being careless.
Traveling is very joyful. It helps the economy and relax our mind. Everything has two sides, both good and bad. However, we shouldn't jump to the conclusion by seeing the bad images of it. So next time when we go traveling, we should help maintain the attractions clean, keep an eye on our belongings and be aware of our own safety.
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