Hard time..

Today morning, I felt that I was sick when I woke up. I had the cold.. I didn't do anything, just could have stayed on the bed... My roommate was worried about me because I had to study .. so, she made some food and brought some medicien for me.. Now, my feeling is much better. Thanks to her I can study and prepare for placement test~

Changed my mind

These days, I was planning on going to Korea or traveling to Europe in this coming summer vacation. One of my friends who already traveled to Europe before told me that it was the bad idea to go to Europe in summer season because it might be too hot. I think that going to Korea is better. I should prepare portfolio for transforing, so my plan was that I will do it here originally. However, I miss my family and friends, so I decided to go to Korea. If I go to my country, I would spend more time with my family, hang out with my friends and prepare the portfolio that I need. However, I would not study English in Korea.

Cooking

These days, I am enjoying cooking like spaghetti and some Korean food.
I had never liked to cook anything even though it was so easy to cook. However, since the day when I cooked something for my friends, and their reactions were really cool for the food that I made, I guessed I started to be interested in cooking. Sometimes, I try to creat someting really delicious with my own recipe and urge my friends to eat it. Most of them usually like to eat what I cook, accordingly, I am happy when they give me some words of praise for the food.

My ex-Roommate

Yesterday, my ex-roommate visited my house.Her name is MiRan. She was my roommate before and we went to NCC college last semester. Last semester she failed the placement test so she decided to study TOEFLE. Now she lives in manhattan and studies TOEFLE. She is very special to me because she was my first roommate in the U.S. Also, she is my first real and deep friend here. I think I could live here more easily thanks to her. Whenever I need help or feel lonely she always being next to me. However, yesterday she visited my house. She try to come to my house one time a eveyweek. yesterday was more special because her mother sent some korean foods for her because she lives alone now so her mother worried about her management of foods. Anyhow, MiRan brought some foods that her mother sent. I appreciated so much. Even though the amount of foods is big or not, she think about me. I felt that we were family. So, MiRan, my roommate,and I, gethered in my house and we drank couple of wine with cheese together then went to the Kraoke (when we gether, we always go to the Karaoke evey time~). It was so great time.

My Mom

two hours ago, I called my mom. I always feel sad after I talked with mom on the phone. Today also it made me feel so sad. Actually, first my plan was that I will go to Korea this summer, but I am not sure I can go or not. So I told her about now my position because I will have to something important things this summer. I think she was disappointed that. I am so sorry about that, but I will try to go to Korea Because I also miss my family. However, I feel so sad so I couldn't sleep now..because I made my mom feel sad too.

The Birthday Party

Yesterday, 4-23, was my boy-friend's birthday. The day before yesterday, my 2 friends and I made a plan for my boy-friend's birthday, and decided to make him surprised. After finishing talking about it, I called my boy-friend and asked what he would do for his birthday. Also, I lied that I had to visit my friend because of her birthday, which meant I could not meet him on his birthday, and it included that my friend's birthday was more important. He was disappointed with me and said about his plans for tomorrow. Yesterday, after school my 2 friends and I went to my boy-friend's house as fast as we could and started decorating his house. At that time, we did not have a lot of time, so had to make everything accurately in a short time. Finally, he came back home and really surprised when he stepped into the house. We were really happy to see he was surprised. After that, we enjoyed the party with drinking, singing and dancing.

Having too much foods.....

Yesterday, I couldn't eat any foods at all until 6pm. I don't know why, I was just busy at that time... actually, I am on a diet these days, but i don't want to skip the food, but it couldn't handle myself because I didn't have enough time... However, Since 6pm, I started to eat too much... For example, I ate beef, pizza, rice, and other many kinds of foods at the same time.. I was too full, but I was so happy.. I know it is not good for my body because I ate too much food at once time.. but I don't regret that ^^

Play a Freesbee

Yesterday, I went to Central Park with my boyfriend and roommate. These days, the weather is very beautiful, so we desided to go central park. Going to the Manhattan is just special event to me. I didn't go there very often more than before because college is in Longisland. However, before we go to the central park we brought a camera and freesbee. I have never played a freesbee. This was my first time, but I think I did very well. My roommate was afraid of the speed of ball, so we played that only me and my boyfriend. it was very great time. Also, so many cherry blossoms are opened. It was so spectacular. Thus, I want to suggest you guys should go there at this season~!!!

How beautiful today

Today is beautiful.. When I finished class I felt that I want to go anywhere .. so I decided to go Central park with my boy friend, but he had to work in the library so now I am waiting for him in the library. These days I couldn't concentrate on my studying especially at noon.. because weather is so beautiful so I want to enjoy these days weather.. Of courese I try to focus at my studting for preparing the placement test and actually I am doing that but today I have to go outside and will enjoy the weather. i believe that It will help me feel better and getting the stress from the placement test much less than before... I want to say that I am not postpone my studying .. I will study at night after I enjoyed weather at noon..

My Roommate's Source of Trouble

These days, my roommate has been confused with her plans between going back to Korea and transfering to another school of up-state NY; I do not want her to be estranged from me or move out here, where we are living together. She has not said to me anything about the reasons yet, but I guessed the biggest reason was probably that she did not think that she approached speeking in English as well as she was supposed to up to now because of the fact that there are a lot of Korean in New York City. I hope that she does not go to another city.

My Friend's Birthday

Yesterday was my friend's birthday. We, my three friends and I, had a small birthday party for her. First, after school, we gathered and went to Flushing to eat Korean B.B.Q and drink. However, the party was not what we were supposed to have because all of us were really tired, and two of us were on a diet, which meant they did not want to eat much food. Finally, we went back home much earlier than when we were supposed to be back home. Also, She did not seem happy yesterday; we were so sorry about that.

Courage, Honety, and Perseverance

**COURAGE**

Courage stands halfway between cowardice and rashness, one of which is a lack, the other an excess of courage.
- Plutarch -
He who loses wealth loses much, he who loses a friend loses more, but he who loses courage loses all.
- Cervantes -
Often the test of courage is not to die but to live.
- V.Al pierre V. -
Courage without consience is a wild beast
- R.G lngersoll R.G -
Courage is the ladder on which all the other virtues mount.
- C.B Luce C.B. -

**HONESTY**

No legacy is so rich as honesty.
- Shakespeare -
The great consolation in life is to say what one thinks.
- Voltaire -
Honesty is the first chapter of the book of wisdom.
- T. Jefferson T. -
To make your children capable of honesty is the beginning of education.
- J. Ruskin J. -
We must make the world honest before we can honestly say to our children that honesty is the best policy.
- Bernard Shaw -

**PRESEVERANCE**

perseverance is more prevailing than violence.
- Plutarch -
The finest edge is made with the blunt whetstone.
- J. Lyly J. -
The difference between preseverance and obstinacy is that one often comes from a strong will, and the other from a strong won't.
- H. W. Beecher H. W. -
All that you do, do with your might, thing done by halves are never done right.
- R.H. Stoddard R.H. -
preseverance is falling nineteen times and succeeding the twentieth.
- S. Anderson S. -

Hope

Hope is a waking dream.
- Aristotle -

While there's life, there's hope.
- Cicero -

All human wisdom is summed up in two words.
Wait and Hope.
- A. D um as A. -

Hope is the parent of faith.
- C.A. Bartol C. A. -

He who has never hoped can never despair.
- Bernard Shaw -

Shopping~

Today, i think about between shopping with friends and shopping alone.This is because I shopped some clothes alone today. I think shopping with friends is better than shopping alone. One benefit of shopping with friends is that it gives me an opportunity to spend time together while getting things done. When I lived in Korea and had a job, my friends and I were too busy to see each other often, so spending a few hours together at the mall was a great opportunity to chat and catch up on news. Another reason is that my friends gave me their honest opinions about items I wanted to buy. I couldn't always trust salespeople, but my friends told me if the clothes i was tryng on didn't look good or if the Mp3 player I wanted wasn't a good value.

The Switzerland

I think the country I'd most like to visit is Switzerland. First of all, the scenery in Switzerland is extremely beautiful. In particular, I want to hike up the mountains and enjoy the view from the top. It is sure to be spectacular. Second, I'd like to try some of Switzerland's unique foods. I'd love to taste their world-famous cheeses, such as swiss cheese. In addition, I want to sample their many kinds of chocolate, which is one of my favorite foods.

"Please Remember" - by LeAnn Rimes -

Time
Sometimes the time just slips away
And you're left with yesterday
Left with the memories
I, I'll always think of you and smile
And be happy for the time
I had you with me
Though we go our separate ways
I won't forget so don't forget
The memories we've made
Please remember
Please remember

I was there for you and you were there for me
And remember
Please remember me
Please remember
Please remember

And how we laughed and how we smiled
And how this world was yours and mine
And how no dream was out of reach
I stood by you, you stood by me
We took each day and made it shine
We wrote our names across the sky
We ran so fast, we ran so free
And I had you, and you had me.

What is the stress ?

Given by the pressure from the outside to feel the inner tension. These can not escape stress, can not resist, it appears naturally in the course of life. This is a story that stress is the main culprit, and mental health is damaged. However, all the stress is not only harmful. Stress can overcome these difficulties, and give the power to accomplish that goal, motivational bring vitality and life cycles.

I think stress depends on maintaining a positive outlook on life. Meditation, yoga, and relaxation techniques can lead a person to a stress-free life. Also, there is no point in getting stressed out about things you can not change. Don't be stressed out..!!!

Be scared at placement test

Yesterday, I could not sleep because of the placement test. I am already worried about that. I am also thinking about that if I'll fail again, that feeling will be terrible. Of course, I have to prepare the test and study hard. However, sometimes it is hard to do. This is because I might not be sure how much I should be studying for a subject. Some people might say that grades are not useful for encouraging students to study harder. However, it is clear to me that the testing mechanism helps students to try harder. This is because competing for grades helps students learn more and grades help students to measure themselves. I think that opinion is true. It is also true that getting nearer to the test allows me to tremble. However, I really want to pass the test. It is one of my all classmates' dreams. I hope that we will pass all. Let's do our best and pass the test~!!!!

Introducing my friend.

I have a friend named MIRAN, who is quite special to me. MIRAN is younger than me. We were classmates in last semester, and have been best friends ever since. She is special because makes the biggest jokes, and makes all the friends laugh. And because of that we have become the friends' favorite duo in class. Another thing is that she is always there when I need her, someone I can depend upon. Some of my classmates who were the same class in last semester know MIRAN. However, I introduced her because the last of March is her birthday. I want her will be happy that day and I am preparing some special parties but I have no idea yet. So, if you guys have some ideas, leave the comments or give me some advice..ok?

Have a nice day~!!!!

My Opinion

I prefer small class lecture to large class. The first reason is that small class gives students much warm and friendly atmosphere. For instance, in small class, because a teacher knows students' name, the strength and weakness in their learning, the learners feel more comfortable and motivated by frequent interactions between the teacher and students. On top of that, students in small class get more chances to socialize. By mingling outside the class, student will learn not only the class course but other information and social network which might be significant in their life.

The Most Memorable Place

I have ever visited is the New York Yankees Stadium in the Bronx.
First of all, visiting the stadium was one of my dreams when I was in high school. I loved watching games. When I got into the stadium and sat on the stand. I felt that my dream was coming true. Also, I could not forget ant tiny memories of the feelings and atmosphere I experienced there. All seats were taken and most people were wearing the Yankees' uniform and hats. Whenever the team got hits or scored, they stood up and cheered. I still remember vividly, the size of the stadium and the energy that fans gave off.

Birthday Party

March, 14 was my roommate's birthday. The date was already the past but I have to tell and want to share my stories. This is because we spent our time having fun and had so special event at that time. I wanted offer to her surprise party so, my friends and I thought about limousine party. We started to prepare that we called the limousine company and check the my roommate's schedules. ((We can take the limousine for 3 hours (it's a minimum) , we can choose the places wherever we want, and we can do the party in there. )) However, there was some probloms. I thought that she wouldn't work that day but she had to work so, we had to change the time and place and then she change the time schedule so, we changed the time again.....something like that...we had to change the limousine schedules as many as four times.

Finally, we made her surprise party successfully. She didn't know anything before she saw the limousine and even thought about it. We spent most time so much fun in the limousine, and went to famous places by it. Thanks to her we had very valuable experiences and I can still image at that time vividly. I will never forget that day.