Yesterday I went to Yilan 宜蘭 which is in the north-east area of Taiwan. My uncle lives there with his three children, so we went to visit them. In Yilan, there are a lot of spas and hot springs, and in the evening, we went to a fish spa. Inside, there were shallow pools full of inch-sized fishes. You had to put your legs in, and then the fishes would come and, well, 'bite' you. They didn't have any teeth, and so it was like they were sucking you. It really tickles!!! At the beginning I was totally scared, but in the end it actually felt quite nice! The fishes just went nip, nip, nip. Lots of fishes came and went, there was about 20'000 fishes in the three pools they had. When someone left the pool, a swarm fishes would come rushing to you, and I would get really frightened. In the end, when I came out, my skin felt like it had lost an entire layer, but it made me feel extremely clean for some reason (!)
I thought that the fish spa was a really weird but cool experience, and I think if you try it, you will like it.
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Sunday, December 16, 2007
My Poems
Mrs. A gave me some poetry assignments to complete so here are some:
Haikus:
Haikus are short Japanese poems that do not rhyme. They have some rules such as; there must be three lines, the first and last line must be five syllables and the second line seven syllables.
Dolphin
A smile on her face,
Diving deep down in the sea,
A fast, blue-grey streak.
Cat
Glowing amber eyes,
Blending in with the darkness,
Ready for a pounce!
My Secret Place
Rounding a corner,
Through a winding corridor,
A place just for me.
Limericks:
A limerick is a little poem of only five lines and is normally written to make fun of someone. The first, second and fith line rhyme, and the third and fourth line rhyme.
The Epicure
There was an epicure by the name of Nate,
Who saw a rather large rat on his plate,
He called to the waiter,
To get the manager later,
"In a mo' , he'll come and compensate."
Haikus:
Haikus are short Japanese poems that do not rhyme. They have some rules such as; there must be three lines, the first and last line must be five syllables and the second line seven syllables.
Dolphin
A smile on her face,
Diving deep down in the sea,
A fast, blue-grey streak.
Cat
Glowing amber eyes,
Blending in with the darkness,
Ready for a pounce!
My Secret Place
Rounding a corner,
Through a winding corridor,
A place just for me.
Limericks:
A limerick is a little poem of only five lines and is normally written to make fun of someone. The first, second and fith line rhyme, and the third and fourth line rhyme.
The Epicure
There was an epicure by the name of Nate,
Who saw a rather large rat on his plate,
He called to the waiter,
To get the manager later,
"In a mo' , he'll come and compensate."
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Julie of the Wolves-Poems
During our Literature Circles group, we finished the book 'Julie of the Wolves'. We were given the assignment to write some poems about a character in the book and what they felt about the situation they are in at the end of the story. I was told to use the same structure and 'recipe' for the poems. Here are two:
Kapu, the new and young leader
I am awaiting the hunt,
I wonder where the girl is.
I hear the wind's song,
I want to run free.
I am awaiting the hunt.
I believe my fathers' still here,
I feel sharp coldness.
I worry about our safety,
I will hunt with the pack.
I am awaiting the hunt.
I understand the tundra's wilderness,
I say I can soar and pounce.
I dream of freedom,
I try to understand what my father did as a leader.
I hope there is a way,
I am awaiting the hunt.
Miyax, the young girl
I am alone,
I wonder of my true identity.
I hear Amy's voice echoing in my head,
I want to find a way.
I am alone.
I believe in mother nature,
I feel that I must go on.
I worry about the pack,
I will forget my past.
I am alone.
I understand what I must do,
I say it is my choice.
I dream of Amy and San Francisco,
I try to cope.
I hope I will see Kapugen,
I am alone.
Kapu, the new and young leader
I am awaiting the hunt,
I wonder where the girl is.
I hear the wind's song,
I want to run free.
I am awaiting the hunt.
I believe my fathers' still here,
I feel sharp coldness.
I worry about our safety,
I will hunt with the pack.
I am awaiting the hunt.
I understand the tundra's wilderness,
I say I can soar and pounce.
I dream of freedom,
I try to understand what my father did as a leader.
I hope there is a way,
I am awaiting the hunt.
Miyax, the young girl
I am alone,
I wonder of my true identity.
I hear Amy's voice echoing in my head,
I want to find a way.
I am alone.
I believe in mother nature,
I feel that I must go on.
I worry about the pack,
I will forget my past.
I am alone.
I understand what I must do,
I say it is my choice.
I dream of Amy and San Francisco,
I try to cope.
I hope I will see Kapugen,
I am alone.
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Julie of the Wolves
During Literature Circles Time, my group is currently reading a book named 'Julie of the Wolves' by Jean Craighead George. It is about an Eskimo girl called Miyax(Julie). She is a thirteen year-old girl, who ran away from her husband and is now lost on the North slopes of Alaska. She is accepted by a pack of wolves, and love them as her family. I have written a diary entry about Julie and how she feels when she found out that the wolves have left her. We used some special Eskimo words from the book.
Dear Diary,
I cannot believe that the wolves have left! Eeelie! How can I live without them? They were the ones who killed the caribou, helped me to survive by accepting me in their pack. I remember little Kapu's furry face, tickling whiskers, and all! Two nights ago I had slept with little Kapu, ilaya, wolf, close by my side, giving me warmth and comfort. Now I feel nothing but coldness. Bitter, bitter coldness. I do wonder where the pack went. Oh, how I regret I didn't follow them when Amaroq had called for me!
I want to scream and yell like a fanatic. I would die to just grab my ulo knife and stabbing and puncturing at the sod which built my house. How angry I am with myself!I knew I couldn't tear at my camp since I would perish, but it doesn't really matter now if I die. Nothing does if the wolves are gone.
Like my dear father Kapugen had said, you go on and find a way. Something like that, I can't remember, it was too long ago. I think that I might be able to live, but with not much of a chance. I think I might still go on a little further because now (thankfully) I have a compass, some food, a camp and fuel and matches for a fire.
Oh, Amaroq, my adopted father, how could you leave without me? Well, partly it is my fault. But why didn't he come back for me? Why didn't you think of me, your daughter? Your poor, POOR daughter, all alone on the slopes of Alaska. Maybe Amaroq was not as 'wealthy' as he seemed. Maybe he was heartless. Would Nails come back for me? Silver? No, I shouldn't think so. What about abandoned Jello? Never, it seems. I shall just have to wait until luck comes my way.
I will go and smoke a bit more caribou for supper, and go straight to sleep.
Good night,
Miyax
Dear Diary,
I cannot believe that the wolves have left! Eeelie! How can I live without them? They were the ones who killed the caribou, helped me to survive by accepting me in their pack. I remember little Kapu's furry face, tickling whiskers, and all! Two nights ago I had slept with little Kapu, ilaya, wolf, close by my side, giving me warmth and comfort. Now I feel nothing but coldness. Bitter, bitter coldness. I do wonder where the pack went. Oh, how I regret I didn't follow them when Amaroq had called for me!
I want to scream and yell like a fanatic. I would die to just grab my ulo knife and stabbing and puncturing at the sod which built my house. How angry I am with myself!I knew I couldn't tear at my camp since I would perish, but it doesn't really matter now if I die. Nothing does if the wolves are gone.
Like my dear father Kapugen had said, you go on and find a way. Something like that, I can't remember, it was too long ago. I think that I might be able to live, but with not much of a chance. I think I might still go on a little further because now (thankfully) I have a compass, some food, a camp and fuel and matches for a fire.
Oh, Amaroq, my adopted father, how could you leave without me? Well, partly it is my fault. But why didn't he come back for me? Why didn't you think of me, your daughter? Your poor, POOR daughter, all alone on the slopes of Alaska. Maybe Amaroq was not as 'wealthy' as he seemed. Maybe he was heartless. Would Nails come back for me? Silver? No, I shouldn't think so. What about abandoned Jello? Never, it seems. I shall just have to wait until luck comes my way.
I will go and smoke a bit more caribou for supper, and go straight to sleep.
Good night,
Miyax
Thursday, November 08, 2007
My Crisis Chain
Yesterday Kyoung Hwa and I created a crisis chain. Our main crisis was 'Earthquakes'. A crisis chain is a chain where there is a main crisis and you need to put links on it. The other links show the different crises that happen after the main crisis. It is kind of like a mindmap on crises. We made a lot of links to put on it. Some of it goes like this: Earthquake-tsunami-flood-pollution-sickness.
We did a lot of thinking for our chain and worked very hard to think carefully about the possible crises after each other crisis. I really enjoyed making it!
Sunday, October 28, 2007
War Never Does Make Sense
Quite a long time ago at school, we read a book named "No Gun for Asmir". Here is an essay about it.
“War Never Does Make Sense”
“No Gun for Asmir” is a book written by Christobel Mattingley (Penguin Group, 1993). It is about a Muslim boy called Asmir who had to escape the Bosnian War. This novel follows a true story about Asmir’s family and their journal to safety. The main themes in the story are; the violence of war, innocent people suffering because of war, war ruining people’s lives, lack of basic needs and the plight of refugees. One of the most important quotes in then novel is, “War never does make sense,” (Muris, p.6) and this quote is remembered throughout the book by the main character, Asmir.
Paragraph One: Violence
Mattingly does not support violence. Throughout the story she used phrases to show her feelings about violence. In the beginning she describes, “Hundreds of soldiers…firing rifles, firing guns.” (p.2) She wrote this to help the reader become interested in the book and for them to feel the fear of the people caught in the war. By writing about, “Seeing blood and more blood on the road,” (p.13) she made us imagine the disaster and loss of lives around the city of Sarajevo. The violence was so abundant that, “…for every egg there are a hundred bullets.” (Chris, p.99) This shows that the value of someone’s life is now worth only one hundredth of the value of an egg. In war life is cheap.
Paragraph Two: Innocence
As Christobel Mattingley says, “Innocent people get hurt.” (Page 6.) I think that is true. In war, many people get hurt, just because they live in the area where war is occurring, or their religions or beliefs are different from their enemies’. Children, parents and families get hurt. In the book, Mattingley says, “… … The playground had become a bomb crater and cemetery.” (p.3) Where Asmir used to play with his friends had been bombed. Where Asmir could play and have fun with his friends had been transformed into a grave.
Paragraph Three: Ruining Lives
War ruins peoples’ lives. “Will they make you fight and kill people too?” (Asmir, p.6) Asmir had asked his father. Muris had told him that he would not. Mattingley also mentioned that Asmir’s friend “… …would walk again only if he was given an artificial leg.” (p.3) Asmir’s friend would be crippled for life, never to walk properly or normally again. Two of Asmir’s other friends had been killed. Also, in the war, only women, children and elders were allowed to leave to safety while the men were forced to stay and fight, “And every moment the bus took them further and further away from their father.”(p.15) The family members were all separated.
Paragraph Four: Lack of Basic Needs
In war, there is always a shortage of basic needs, like food, water, houses and many other things. There are no supplies, no safety. Not many things that people need are there, for example “ … …There are no medicines left in the hospital and no more pain-killing drugs.” (Muris, pg.3) There is no more medication, which the sick and injured require. Food is also scarce, “… an egg costs ten times as much as a bullet… …”, and so is water, “… only a couple of places in the city where you can still get water… you have to take your buckets to queue for it” (George, p.68). War has a large impact on people’s daily lifestyles, which makes it very inconvenient for people.
Paragraph Five: Refugees
Being refugees is really difficult and people in different places might not welcome them, “You’re refugees aren’t you?” (Shopkeeper, p.24) the shopkeeper had asked Mirsada. Mirsada said very briskly that they were just visiting her sister and her husband. Most refugees are quite poor, and can only just support themselves, “Refugees don’t have money for pretty things like candles.” (p. 63), so the refugees weren’t all that lucky as Asmir and his family, and were often killed. Some, when trying to escape to safety, are blocked by borders, stuck in trains, camps and buses. Mattingley describes how some refugees were, “…stuck for 2 days the trains were not allowed to move… crowded together in the heat, without food or water” It shows that refugees don’t have much choice, either to move forward, stay stuck or go back.
Conclusion
I think war really doesn’t make sense. When I read this book, I thought that war was unfair because some people were allowed to leave and most men aren’t. Mattingley describes war as” ……sky filled with droning planes and the crack of sniper’s rifles.” (p.2) It shows how violent war can be, all over the world. Asmir had also said, “…as if the soldiers had bombed God.” when the skies had been full of jets dropping bombs, and the dust covered up the light. Prayers were not heard and people died. War is occurring everywhere, small conflicts, and large wars between religions. I think this book is really moving and I recommend it to people who want to learn about Asmir’s escape.
“War Never Does Make Sense”
“No Gun for Asmir” is a book written by Christobel Mattingley (Penguin Group, 1993). It is about a Muslim boy called Asmir who had to escape the Bosnian War. This novel follows a true story about Asmir’s family and their journal to safety. The main themes in the story are; the violence of war, innocent people suffering because of war, war ruining people’s lives, lack of basic needs and the plight of refugees. One of the most important quotes in then novel is, “War never does make sense,” (Muris, p.6) and this quote is remembered throughout the book by the main character, Asmir.
Paragraph One: Violence
Mattingly does not support violence. Throughout the story she used phrases to show her feelings about violence. In the beginning she describes, “Hundreds of soldiers…firing rifles, firing guns.” (p.2) She wrote this to help the reader become interested in the book and for them to feel the fear of the people caught in the war. By writing about, “Seeing blood and more blood on the road,” (p.13) she made us imagine the disaster and loss of lives around the city of Sarajevo. The violence was so abundant that, “…for every egg there are a hundred bullets.” (Chris, p.99) This shows that the value of someone’s life is now worth only one hundredth of the value of an egg. In war life is cheap.
Paragraph Two: Innocence
As Christobel Mattingley says, “Innocent people get hurt.” (Page 6.) I think that is true. In war, many people get hurt, just because they live in the area where war is occurring, or their religions or beliefs are different from their enemies’. Children, parents and families get hurt. In the book, Mattingley says, “… … The playground had become a bomb crater and cemetery.” (p.3) Where Asmir used to play with his friends had been bombed. Where Asmir could play and have fun with his friends had been transformed into a grave.
Paragraph Three: Ruining Lives
War ruins peoples’ lives. “Will they make you fight and kill people too?” (Asmir, p.6) Asmir had asked his father. Muris had told him that he would not. Mattingley also mentioned that Asmir’s friend “… …would walk again only if he was given an artificial leg.” (p.3) Asmir’s friend would be crippled for life, never to walk properly or normally again. Two of Asmir’s other friends had been killed. Also, in the war, only women, children and elders were allowed to leave to safety while the men were forced to stay and fight, “And every moment the bus took them further and further away from their father.”(p.15) The family members were all separated.
Paragraph Four: Lack of Basic Needs
In war, there is always a shortage of basic needs, like food, water, houses and many other things. There are no supplies, no safety. Not many things that people need are there, for example “ … …There are no medicines left in the hospital and no more pain-killing drugs.” (Muris, pg.3) There is no more medication, which the sick and injured require. Food is also scarce, “… an egg costs ten times as much as a bullet… …”, and so is water, “… only a couple of places in the city where you can still get water… you have to take your buckets to queue for it” (George, p.68). War has a large impact on people’s daily lifestyles, which makes it very inconvenient for people.
Paragraph Five: Refugees
Being refugees is really difficult and people in different places might not welcome them, “You’re refugees aren’t you?” (Shopkeeper, p.24) the shopkeeper had asked Mirsada. Mirsada said very briskly that they were just visiting her sister and her husband. Most refugees are quite poor, and can only just support themselves, “Refugees don’t have money for pretty things like candles.” (p. 63), so the refugees weren’t all that lucky as Asmir and his family, and were often killed. Some, when trying to escape to safety, are blocked by borders, stuck in trains, camps and buses. Mattingley describes how some refugees were, “…stuck for 2 days the trains were not allowed to move… crowded together in the heat, without food or water” It shows that refugees don’t have much choice, either to move forward, stay stuck or go back.
Conclusion
I think war really doesn’t make sense. When I read this book, I thought that war was unfair because some people were allowed to leave and most men aren’t. Mattingley describes war as” ……sky filled with droning planes and the crack of sniper’s rifles.” (p.2) It shows how violent war can be, all over the world. Asmir had also said, “…as if the soldiers had bombed God.” when the skies had been full of jets dropping bombs, and the dust covered up the light. Prayers were not heard and people died. War is occurring everywhere, small conflicts, and large wars between religions. I think this book is really moving and I recommend it to people who want to learn about Asmir’s escape.
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
UN Day
Today was UN Day. It is the celebration of the founding of the United Nations. In 1945, just after WW II, the nations of the world decided that there should be peace, and progress in helping the world. Without all the countries' help, it would not be successful. On the 24 October 1945, the United Nations was created. Now at school we celebrate this day because it is a day of sharing all the different cultures we have in the school and also around the world.
Tuesday, October 02, 2007
Malaysia-Kota Kinabalu
Dear All,
I am on holiday at Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Borneo, Malaysia. We are staying at the most awesome resort. It is called Nexus. It has its own 6 km beach and a really cool pool. Behind it is a 130 million year-old rainforest. For the past three days, my family and I have just been relaxing and using the hotel facilities. We met Alex and his family, who are also staying at Nexus. On the plane, we met Riccardo and Chiara. I am really enjoying my holiday here!
I am on holiday at Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Borneo, Malaysia. We are staying at the most awesome resort. It is called Nexus. It has its own 6 km beach and a really cool pool. Behind it is a 130 million year-old rainforest. For the past three days, my family and I have just been relaxing and using the hotel facilities. We met Alex and his family, who are also staying at Nexus. On the plane, we met Riccardo and Chiara. I am really enjoying my holiday here!
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Moon Festival
Dear All,
Happy Moon Festival! I wish you all a good festival and happy times tonight! I wrote a poem about the moon espescially.
Moon
Moon, oh moon,
Your light, so beautiful & bright.
Sister Moon, Sister Moon,
Your pale face shines in the night.
Beams of silver scatter,
And break through the leaves.
Faraway on your surface a lady sits,
And a woodman cuts down a tree.
A family sits admiring your radiant glow,
A smile on every face.
Eating round moon cakes,
The festival has come today.
I hope you all enjoy your mooncakes!
Happy Moon Festival! I wish you all a good festival and happy times tonight! I wrote a poem about the moon espescially.
Moon
Moon, oh moon,
Your light, so beautiful & bright.
Sister Moon, Sister Moon,
Your pale face shines in the night.
Beams of silver scatter,
And break through the leaves.
Faraway on your surface a lady sits,
And a woodman cuts down a tree.
A family sits admiring your radiant glow,
A smile on every face.
Eating round moon cakes,
The festival has come today.
I hope you all enjoy your mooncakes!
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
IST Grade 5 WWWalls
Dear All,
This week we are going on our Beijing trip & I am can hardly wait. Here are 6 things I am looking forward to:
To have fun with my friends.
No homework!!!
To learn about different chinese legacies & what people think about them.
To study about the unique chinese culture.
To enter the Photo Competition.
To enjoy myself & have fun!!!
I am really excited to be able to go to Beijing!
This week we are going on our Beijing trip & I am can hardly wait. Here are 6 things I am looking forward to:
To have fun with my friends.
No homework!!!
To learn about different chinese legacies & what people think about them.
To study about the unique chinese culture.
To enter the Photo Competition.
To enjoy myself & have fun!!!
I am really excited to be able to go to Beijing!
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
www.ning.com
Hello Everyone!!!~~~
Dear All,
The Grade 5's have started a social network named www.istgrade5.ning.com on the computer. It is like a network of a lot of blogs of the students & is probably more convinient than 'blogger.com'. If anyone is interested, you can visit my page at: http://istgrade5.ning.com/profile/jennayeh4
I am thinking about starting a group for my friends & family & it would be great if you could let me know if you would like an invitation. Just mail me, & I will let you know when I have started the group.
Take a look at it!
Thanks,
Jenna
Dear All,
The Grade 5's have started a social network named www.istgrade5.ning.com on the computer. It is like a network of a lot of blogs of the students & is probably more convinient than 'blogger.com'. If anyone is interested, you can visit my page at: http://istgrade5.ning.com/profile/jennayeh4
I am thinking about starting a group for my friends & family & it would be great if you could let me know if you would like an invitation. Just mail me, & I will let you know when I have started the group.
Take a look at it!
Thanks,
Jenna
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Monday, September 10, 2007
My Writing
During my Language lessons at school, I have been reading a book called 'No Gun for Asmir'. It is about a boy who lived during the Muslim war about ten years ago. We were supposed to write about something to do with war & to use as many descriptive words as possible. We were also supposed to pretend the thing had happened to ourselves & something has happened really bad. Losing my family.
So, here it is:
The War
It is over. Everything. Gone. I cannot believe what has happened in the previous few hours. Things just happen so quickly. Lying in the midst of the corpses & dead bodies, a searing pain pierces through the wound that the bullet passed through. All around me there is just death, violence & death. Looking down at my parents' dead bodies make me want to break down & cry. But I know, that they will still live in me, like I am continuing my life. They look so peaceful, drowned in the river of sleep.
I close my eyes & imagine the night on my 7th birthday, eating cake, lighting candles, unwrapping presents. When I open my weary eyelids again, I can see the remaining pieces of the doll my aunt had given me. Tears well up in my eyes like a flood. Will my relatives & friends be alright?
Far away, I could still hear the bombs exploding over houses, killing families like they had done to mine. Suddenly, the remaining lights went out. There was no sound. Just darkness. Darkness, creeping in like a stranger, enclosing me in his cloak. Darkness, chilling my blood. As the bombs continuosly went off, & night was engulfing in, I was not afraid. Through nothing, I thought I could see my parents gazez, tender & loving, as warm as the blanket on my bed, welcoming me to sleep. My head thudded to the ground & I moved & saw no more.
So, here it is:
The War
It is over. Everything. Gone. I cannot believe what has happened in the previous few hours. Things just happen so quickly. Lying in the midst of the corpses & dead bodies, a searing pain pierces through the wound that the bullet passed through. All around me there is just death, violence & death. Looking down at my parents' dead bodies make me want to break down & cry. But I know, that they will still live in me, like I am continuing my life. They look so peaceful, drowned in the river of sleep.
I close my eyes & imagine the night on my 7th birthday, eating cake, lighting candles, unwrapping presents. When I open my weary eyelids again, I can see the remaining pieces of the doll my aunt had given me. Tears well up in my eyes like a flood. Will my relatives & friends be alright?
Far away, I could still hear the bombs exploding over houses, killing families like they had done to mine. Suddenly, the remaining lights went out. There was no sound. Just darkness. Darkness, creeping in like a stranger, enclosing me in his cloak. Darkness, chilling my blood. As the bombs continuosly went off, & night was engulfing in, I was not afraid. Through nothing, I thought I could see my parents gazez, tender & loving, as warm as the blanket on my bed, welcoming me to sleep. My head thudded to the ground & I moved & saw no more.
Saturday, September 08, 2007
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hello Everyone!!!~~~
I got it! I got it! I got it! I am now the elementary student council president! I have been elected as the school president yesterday. It gave me such a shock! I was so happy! I didn't know if I should've laughed, cried or fainted or do it all at the same time. I am the president!
I got it! I got it! I got it! I am now the elementary student council president! I have been elected as the school president yesterday. It gave me such a shock! I was so happy! I didn't know if I should've laughed, cried or fainted or do it all at the same time. I am the president!
Thursday, August 09, 2007
Window
I wrote another poem yesterday & translated it today. It is called 'Window'. The harder words for me are in italics.
Window
Window, places that you see,
Surely you know much more than me.
Look, you’ve an open eye,
Watching as the world moves by.
Window, nothing escapes your gaze,
Not a flicker, nor a quiver, never in your days.
Window, another year has gone, the frost etched a little smile on your face,
While the snow falls so full of grace.
Window, see that crack on your pane,
That ivy, entwining itself upon your frame?
For window, time has flown & so have you,
And your knowledge has grown with you, too.
窗戶
窗戶，你見過不同的地方，
你一定知道比我多。
你看，你有個大眼睛，
望著地球旋轉。
窗戶，沒有東西能逃過你的觀察，
沒有任何閃爍和顫動。
窗戶，又一年過去了，
當雪從天上幽雅的飄落時，
霜在你臉上蝕刻了一個微笑。
窗戶，你看到你玻璃上的裂縫嗎？
那常春藤編織在窗框之上？
因為窗戶，時間飛逝, 你也老了，
而你的知識也跟著你成長。
Window
Window, places that you see,
Surely you know much more than me.
Look, you’ve an open eye,
Watching as the world moves by.
Window, nothing escapes your gaze,
Not a flicker, nor a quiver, never in your days.
Window, another year has gone, the frost etched a little smile on your face,
While the snow falls so full of grace.
Window, see that crack on your pane,
That ivy, entwining itself upon your frame?
For window, time has flown & so have you,
And your knowledge has grown with you, too.
窗戶
窗戶，你見過不同的地方，
你一定知道比我多。
你看，你有個大眼睛，
望著地球旋轉。
窗戶，沒有東西能逃過你的觀察，
沒有任何閃爍和顫動。
窗戶，又一年過去了，
當雪從天上幽雅的飄落時，
霜在你臉上蝕刻了一個微笑。
窗戶，你看到你玻璃上的裂縫嗎？
那常春藤編織在窗框之上？
因為窗戶，時間飛逝, 你也老了，
而你的知識也跟著你成長。
Wednesday, August 08, 2007
Molecules 化學分子
Molecules:
A molecule is 2 or more atoms bonded together. It is normally the smallest bit of a substance that exists independantly. The atoms in a molecule are held together b chemichal bonds. The shape of a molecule depends on the arrangement of bonds that holds its atoms together. A carbon dioxide molecule consists of 1 carbon atom & 2 oxygen atoms & has the chemical formula CO2. Compounds only exist as molecules. If the atoms in the molecule were separated, the compound would cease to exist. Chemical formulas show the atoms in a molecule.The mass of a molecule is called the molecular mass. It is worked out by adding the mass of all the atoms in it.
Fascinating Facts:
1. A crystal is built out of billions of identical molecules.
2. If the DNA molecule in every human body cell were as thick as a hair, it would be 8 kilometres long.
A molecule is 2 or more atoms bonded together. It is normally the smallest bit of a substance that exists independantly. The atoms in a molecule are held together b chemichal bonds. The shape of a molecule depends on the arrangement of bonds that holds its atoms together. A carbon dioxide molecule consists of 1 carbon atom & 2 oxygen atoms & has the chemical formula CO2. Compounds only exist as molecules. If the atoms in the molecule were separated, the compound would cease to exist. Chemical formulas show the atoms in a molecule.The mass of a molecule is called the molecular mass. It is worked out by adding the mass of all the atoms in it.
Fascinating Facts:
1. A crystal is built out of billions of identical molecules.
2. If the DNA molecule in every human body cell were as thick as a hair, it would be 8 kilometres long.
Tuesday, August 07, 2007
Darknesse
I wrote a poem yesterday & I also translated it into Chinese.
Here it is:
Darknesse
Darkness is closing in,
A cloak gathering up your sin,
The wind whispers in his ears.
Do you think your pleas he hears?
Has he shown mercy on people ever?
The answer is no, never.
So be careful of where you tread outside tonight,
In case darkness is to come in sight.
But if you see darkness around,
Don’t be afraid, stay sound.
For darkness is a lonely man,
Who wanders through the night till dawn.
黑暗
黑暗把你包圍住，
風在跟他說秘密。
一件斗蓬包住你，
永遠不放你走。
他對人們有慈悲心嗎？
答案是沒有。
所以小心今晚你出外時，
也許黑暗會忽然出現。
但如果你真的看到他的話，
噓。。。別急。
因為黑暗是個孤獨的人，
荒涼的在夜晚裡,
流浪到黎明。
Here it is:
Darknesse
Darkness is closing in,
A cloak gathering up your sin,
The wind whispers in his ears.
Do you think your pleas he hears?
Has he shown mercy on people ever?
The answer is no, never.
So be careful of where you tread outside tonight,
In case darkness is to come in sight.
But if you see darkness around,
Don’t be afraid, stay sound.
For darkness is a lonely man,
Who wanders through the night till dawn.
黑暗
黑暗把你包圍住，
風在跟他說秘密。
一件斗蓬包住你，
永遠不放你走。
他對人們有慈悲心嗎？
答案是沒有。
所以小心今晚你出外時，
也許黑暗會忽然出現。
但如果你真的看到他的話，
噓。。。別急。
因為黑暗是個孤獨的人，
荒涼的在夜晚裡,
流浪到黎明。
Monday, August 06, 2007
Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows
Dear All,
I have finished reading the last of the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows. (About a week ago on the plane to Tianjin). I personally think the Harry Potter series is quite extraordinary & that J.K.Rowling (Joanne Kathleen Rowling)is one of the best authors I have ever known. In this final instalment of the Harry Potter series, J.K.Rowling unveils in spectacular fashion the answers to many questions that have been so eagerly awaited. The spell-binding, richly woven narrative, which plunges, twists & turns at a breathtaking pace, confirms the author as the mistress of storytelling, whose books will be read, reread & read again.
About the book:
Harry has been burdened with a dark, dangerous & seemingly impossible task that of locating & destroying Lord Voldemort's Horcruxes. Never has Harry felt so alone, or faced a future so full of shadows. But Harry must somehow find within himself the strength to complete the task that he has been given. He must leave the warmth, safety & companionship of The Burrow & follow without fear or hesitation the inexorable path laid out for him.
I have finished reading the last of the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows. (About a week ago on the plane to Tianjin). I personally think the Harry Potter series is quite extraordinary & that J.K.Rowling (Joanne Kathleen Rowling)is one of the best authors I have ever known. In this final instalment of the Harry Potter series, J.K.Rowling unveils in spectacular fashion the answers to many questions that have been so eagerly awaited. The spell-binding, richly woven narrative, which plunges, twists & turns at a breathtaking pace, confirms the author as the mistress of storytelling, whose books will be read, reread & read again.
About the book:
Harry has been burdened with a dark, dangerous & seemingly impossible task that of locating & destroying Lord Voldemort's Horcruxes. Never has Harry felt so alone, or faced a future so full of shadows. But Harry must somehow find within himself the strength to complete the task that he has been given. He must leave the warmth, safety & companionship of The Burrow & follow without fear or hesitation the inexorable path laid out for him.
Sunday, July 08, 2007
Science - Elements
Elements:
Elements are the basic chemichals of the universe. Each elementis made from only 1 kind of atom, with a certain number of sub-atomic particles & it's own unique character. Now, more than 115 have so far been identified. Each element is listed in a perioic table. At least 20 of the most recently discovered elements were created by scientists & do not exist naturally. All the most recently discovered contain very large, heavy atoms. Very few elements occur naturally by themselves. Most occur in a combination with others in compounds. Gold is one of the few elements found as a pure 'native' element.
Elements are the basic chemichals of the universe. Each elementis made from only 1 kind of atom, with a certain number of sub-atomic particles & it's own unique character. Now, more than 115 have so far been identified. Each element is listed in a perioic table. At least 20 of the most recently discovered elements were created by scientists & do not exist naturally. All the most recently discovered contain very large, heavy atoms. Very few elements occur naturally by themselves. Most occur in a combination with others in compounds. Gold is one of the few elements found as a pure 'native' element.
Friday, July 06, 2007
Gemstones & Jewels
Gemstones & Jewels:
At the National Taiwan Museum, I learnt about Gemstones & Jewels. If you were to identify them, they would have to be:
1.EXTREMELY HARD
2.RARE
3.SHINY
4.BEAUTIFUL
Where are jewels found the most?
They are found mostly in South Africa.
Rubies: Burma
Sapphires: Australia
Emeralds: Columbia
Some countries use jewels to represent them, like:
ENGLAND:Diamond
GREECE:Sapphire
JAPAN: Crystal
FRANCE: Pearl
TAIWAN: Unknown?
Everybody has their own type of jewel that represents them according to their birthday. My jewel is the Diamond. Diamonds mean innocent & pure .
I think jewels are interesting & are extremely rare stones.
At the National Taiwan Museum, I learnt about Gemstones & Jewels. If you were to identify them, they would have to be:
1.EXTREMELY HARD
2.RARE
3.SHINY
4.BEAUTIFUL
Where are jewels found the most?
They are found mostly in South Africa.
Rubies: Burma
Sapphires: Australia
Emeralds: Columbia
Some countries use jewels to represent them, like:
ENGLAND:Diamond
GREECE:Sapphire
JAPAN: Crystal
FRANCE: Pearl
TAIWAN: Unknown?
Everybody has their own type of jewel that represents them according to their birthday. My jewel is the Diamond. Diamonds mean innocent & pure .
I think jewels are interesting & are extremely rare stones.
Friday, May 04, 2007
Read-a-thon
Hello Everyone!!!~~~
We are doing a Read-a-Thon at school! Every student will try & read as many books s/he can during the 2 weeks starting from 2~16 of May 2007. Plase make a donation or sponsor for me by making a straight pledge or donation (eg. 100 rmb total) OR by giving a pledge per page (eg. each page give 1 mao). The reader (me) will need to return the money during the week between 21~25 May 2007. Please everyone, give me some donations, I had the idea!!! We (the school)will be giving this to the local children in Tianjin who need help & supplies. Please, if you are willing to make a donation, tell me as soon as possible with your name, amount, straight pledge or page pledge & email so I can tell you how it is & how much you owe me.
Thankyou very much,
Jenna
We are doing a Read-a-Thon at school! Every student will try & read as many books s/he can during the 2 weeks starting from 2~16 of May 2007. Plase make a donation or sponsor for me by making a straight pledge or donation (eg. 100 rmb total) OR by giving a pledge per page (eg. each page give 1 mao). The reader (me) will need to return the money during the week between 21~25 May 2007. Please everyone, give me some donations, I had the idea!!! We (the school)will be giving this to the local children in Tianjin who need help & supplies. Please, if you are willing to make a donation, tell me as soon as possible with your name, amount, straight pledge or page pledge & email so I can tell you how it is & how much you owe me.
Thankyou very much,
Jenna
Wednesday, May 02, 2007
Dates for Your Diary May 2007
There are some interesting things going on here. List the Important things from Dates for your Diary!
Wednesday 2nd May 2007: Classes Resume 開始上課
Friday 4th May 2007: Sports Day 運動日!
Tuesday 8th May 2007: Class Field Trip 全班郊遊
That's about all in May!
Wednesday 2nd May 2007: Classes Resume 開始上課
Friday 4th May 2007: Sports Day 運動日!
Tuesday 8th May 2007: Class Field Trip 全班郊遊
That's about all in May!
Friday, April 13, 2007
New Arrival!!!
Hello Everyone!!!~~~
I cannot believe this. Maggie has got a new little baby, Will! If we see her, please congratulate her! Say a warm welcome to baby Will.
P.S. Just a week off to my B'day as well!!!
Saturday, April 07, 2007
Weird Feelings
Dear All,
I have currently been experiencing some weird feelings.Suddenly, I dislike all facts & knowledge. Suddenly, I am into gossip, novels & friends. I don't know how to like factual knowledge anymore. I seem to have completely lost interest to the whole idea. Uncle Simon says that I should choose a subject that I could research about, expand my knowledge towards it & maybe even act for/to it. That way, it could then be turned into a subject I could research & continually work on. I think my subject would be on global warming.
P.S. If you have any ideas of how I could improve this negative aspect, I would be very grateful. Thankyou.
I have currently been experiencing some weird feelings.Suddenly, I dislike all facts & knowledge. Suddenly, I am into gossip, novels & friends. I don't know how to like factual knowledge anymore. I seem to have completely lost interest to the whole idea. Uncle Simon says that I should choose a subject that I could research about, expand my knowledge towards it & maybe even act for/to it. That way, it could then be turned into a subject I could research & continually work on. I think my subject would be on global warming.
P.S. If you have any ideas of how I could improve this negative aspect, I would be very grateful. Thankyou.
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Dates for Your Diary April 2007
Another dates for your diary post.
Monday 9th April 2007: Classes Resume 春家停止, 開始上課
Thursday 12th April 2007: Student Led Conference, no classes 不上課
Friday 20th April 2007: My class assembly & Future Day 我班表演和未來天
SATURDAY 21ST APRIL 2007: MY BIRTHDAY & PARTY !!! 我的生日和 party!!!!
Saturday 28th April 2007: May Day Holiday, Uncle Sean coming 五一放假開始
Thanks
P.S. By the way, Maggie could be having a baby any time in April. Let's congratulate her when she does!
Monday 9th April 2007: Classes Resume 春家停止, 開始上課
Thursday 12th April 2007: Student Led Conference, no classes 不上課
Friday 20th April 2007: My class assembly & Future Day 我班表演和未來天
SATURDAY 21ST APRIL 2007: MY BIRTHDAY & PARTY !!! 我的生日和 party!!!!
Saturday 28th April 2007: May Day Holiday, Uncle Sean coming 五一放假開始
Thanks
P.S. By the way, Maggie could be having a baby any time in April. Let's congratulate her when she does!
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Dates for Your Diary March 2007
Hello Everyone!!!~~~
I think that it is extremely important that you keep a table/diary of things that are happening. So here, for the first time, I am doing a monthly table of things that are happening:
Friday 9th March 2007: Maggie's birthday 小姑姑的生日!!!
Monday 12th March 2007: Olivia's birthday (best friend)我最好朋友的生日!!!
Thursday 15th March 2007: Spring Show 春季演出
Saturday 17th March 2007: Olivia's birthday PARTY 最好朋友的生日PARTY!!!
Monday 19th March 2007: Mom & Dad's Wedding Anniversary 爸爸和媽媽的結婚紀念日
Thursday 22nd March 2007: Daddy's birthday 爸爸的生日!!!
Thursday 29th March 2007: Lydia's birthday 大姑姑的生日
Friday 30th March 2007: Spring Break 春假
I think that it is extremely important that you keep a table/diary of things that are happening. So here, for the first time, I am doing a monthly table of things that are happening:
Friday 9th March 2007: Maggie's birthday 小姑姑的生日!!!
Monday 12th March 2007: Olivia's birthday (best friend)我最好朋友的生日!!!
Thursday 15th March 2007: Spring Show 春季演出
Saturday 17th March 2007: Olivia's birthday PARTY 最好朋友的生日PARTY!!!
Monday 19th March 2007: Mom & Dad's Wedding Anniversary 爸爸和媽媽的結婚紀念日
Thursday 22nd March 2007: Daddy's birthday 爸爸的生日!!!
Thursday 29th March 2007: Lydia's birthday 大姑姑的生日
Friday 30th March 2007: Spring Break 春假
Saturday, March 17, 2007
How the Sun came to Be
Hello Everyone!!!~~~
Another story, & this time its about how the sun came to be.
After the stars & moon became alive on Selina the sky woman's dress, there was nothing but night. But, without any light to help the plants grow, the animals live they soon perished & died. One day, one of the brightest star fell out of it's mother's dress. The star shot down towards Mother Gaia & Grundo, into the river of lonliness. Darkness fell, but the star absorbed a nearby stream. It grew larger, brighter. Noone noticed that the star had gone missing. After three nights Grundo began to feel hot & dry. He did not understand why, so he went to ask Mother Gaia. After a long time of thought, Mother Gaia asked Grundo if he had noticed something bright, something shining missing from Selina's dress. The two of them went to find out why.
What actually made the ground man dry was the fallen star. While it had slept, the surrounding waters had either been dried up or had been absorbed. After a while, the star began to grow bigger, stronger since it had so much water in it's body.
Some time later, the star gently floated back in the sky. It was the brightest star on Selina's dress. Grundo & Gaia soon learnt what had happened & settled down again to their everyday life.
The star is now known as our sun. It created the difference between day & night. But seemingly, we have completely forgotten of how the sun came to be, & should be respected as a god.
P.S. Some people DO worship the sun as a god though. They believe that the sun has eternal power, & can save every organism's life.
Another story, & this time its about how the sun came to be.
After the stars & moon became alive on Selina the sky woman's dress, there was nothing but night. But, without any light to help the plants grow, the animals live they soon perished & died. One day, one of the brightest star fell out of it's mother's dress. The star shot down towards Mother Gaia & Grundo, into the river of lonliness. Darkness fell, but the star absorbed a nearby stream. It grew larger, brighter. Noone noticed that the star had gone missing. After three nights Grundo began to feel hot & dry. He did not understand why, so he went to ask Mother Gaia. After a long time of thought, Mother Gaia asked Grundo if he had noticed something bright, something shining missing from Selina's dress. The two of them went to find out why.
What actually made the ground man dry was the fallen star. While it had slept, the surrounding waters had either been dried up or had been absorbed. After a while, the star began to grow bigger, stronger since it had so much water in it's body.
Some time later, the star gently floated back in the sky. It was the brightest star on Selina's dress. Grundo & Gaia soon learnt what had happened & settled down again to their everyday life.
The star is now known as our sun. It created the difference between day & night. But seemingly, we have completely forgotten of how the sun came to be, & should be respected as a god.
P.S. Some people DO worship the sun as a god though. They believe that the sun has eternal power, & can save every organism's life.
Wednesday, March 07, 2007
My Creation Stories- How the moon & stars came to be
Have you ever wondered how the sky was made? Have you ever thought about why there is a sun? With my creation stories, you'll be able to know things from my point of view. All these newly created myths, I have told to Ben every night, & he just loves them. Today we will start at the beginning of Earth, about how the moon & stars came to be.
At the beginning of Earth & time, there were three living people. Gaia, the Earth, Selina, the beautiful woman up in the skies & Grundo, a man which represented the Earth's ground & soil. Now, Selina & Grundo were both the children of our Mother Earth (Gaia). The trees, grass & flowers... were all part of Grundo's clothing while the plain sky became Selina's navy blue gown. The three beings lived happily till one day, Selina gave birth to some children. Actually, you couldn't say some, there were loads. These children grew up quickly, & Gaia noticed that every single child had a special talent of glowing & flying. So, Gaia told Grundo " Hey, why don't we decorate Selina's dress with her little kids" " Good idea!!!" With that, mother & son sent the sparkling children up into their mother's gown. They became the stars, comets & meteorites. The eldest then became the moon, up by Selina's arms. Selina was delighted to have her children so near to her. She embraced Gaia & Grundo & thanked them for their thoughts.
Next time...
Learn about how the sun came to Selina's dress!!!
At the beginning of Earth & time, there were three living people. Gaia, the Earth, Selina, the beautiful woman up in the skies & Grundo, a man which represented the Earth's ground & soil. Now, Selina & Grundo were both the children of our Mother Earth (Gaia). The trees, grass & flowers... were all part of Grundo's clothing while the plain sky became Selina's navy blue gown. The three beings lived happily till one day, Selina gave birth to some children. Actually, you couldn't say some, there were loads. These children grew up quickly, & Gaia noticed that every single child had a special talent of glowing & flying. So, Gaia told Grundo " Hey, why don't we decorate Selina's dress with her little kids" " Good idea!!!" With that, mother & son sent the sparkling children up into their mother's gown. They became the stars, comets & meteorites. The eldest then became the moon, up by Selina's arms. Selina was delighted to have her children so near to her. She embraced Gaia & Grundo & thanked them for their thoughts.
Next time...
Learn about how the sun came to Selina's dress!!!
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
Three Great Russian Writers
Hello Everyone! Today I went to my mum's museum. I learnt about the three most famous Russian writers; Aleksandr Pushkin, Leo Nikolay Tolstoy & Mikhail Sholokhov.
Aleksandr Pushkin Алекса́ндр Серге́евич Пу́шкин:
Pushkin was a noble, born in (1799-1837). On his father's side he was descended from an ancient noble family and on his mother's side he was a great-great-grandson of a black Abyssinian, Gannibal, who served under Peter the Great. Pushkin himself had black hair and swarthly complexion. In his childhood the future poet was entrusted to nursemaids, French tutors, and governesses. He learned Russian from household serfs and from his nanny, A,rina Rodionovna. Pushkin started to write poems from an early age. Pushkin married Natalya Goncharova in 1831, who was the most beautiful woman in Russia. Pushkin and his wife Natalya Goncharova, became regulars of court society. In 1837, while falling into greater and greater debt amidst rumors that his wife had started conducting an unknown affair, Pushkin challenged Georges d'Anthès ( a french noble) who had fallen in love with Natalya, to a duel. Pushkin was mortally wounded by a Duel Flint Pistol and died two days later.
Leo Nikolay Tolstoy Лев Никола́евич Толсто́й:
Leo Tolstoy was born at Yasnaya Polyana, in Tula Province, the fourth of five children. The title of Count had been conferred on his ancestor in the early 18th century by Peter the Great. His parents died when he was a child, and he was brought up by relatives. In 1844 Tolstoy started his studies of law and oriental languages at Kazan University, but he never took a degree. Dissatisfied with the standard of education, he returned in the middle of his studies back to Yasnaya Polyana, and then spent much of his time in Moscow and St. Petersburg. In 1847 Tolstoy was treated for venereal disease. After contracting heavy gambling debts, Tolstoy accompanied in 1851 his elder brother Nikolay to the Caucasus, and joined an artillery regiment. In the 1850s Tolstoy also began his literary career, publishing the autobiographical trilogy Childhood (1852), Boyhood (1854), and Youth (1857). Tolstoy is widely regarded as one of the greatest of all novelists, particularly noted for his masterpieces War and Peace and Anna Karenina; in their scope, breadth and realistic depiction of Russian life, the two books stand at the peak of realistic fiction. As a moral philosopher he was notable for his ideas on nonviolent resistance through his work The Kingdom of God is Within You.
Mikhail Sholokhov Михаи́л Алекса́ндрович Шо́лохов:
Sholokhov was born in the Kamenskaya region of Russia, in the "land of the Cossacks" - the Kruzhlinin hamlet, part of stanitsa Veshenskaya, the former Region of the Don Cossack Army. His father was a member of the lower middle class, at times a farmer, cattle trader, and miller. Sholokhov's mother came from Ukrainian peasant stock and was the widow of a Cossack. She was illiterate but learned to read and write in order to correspond with her son. Sholokhov attended schools in Kargin, Moscow, Boguchar, and Veshenskaya until 1918, when he joined the side of the revolutionaries in the Russian civil war. He was only 13 years old.
Sholokhov began writing at 17. The Birthmark, Sholokhov's first story, appeared when he was 19. In 1922 Sholokhov moved to Moscow to become a journalist, but he had to support himself through manual labour. He was a stonemason, and accountant from 1922 to 1924, but he also intermittently participated in writers. His first work to appear in print was the satirical article A Test (1922).
In 1924 Sholokhov returned to Veshenskaya and devoted himself entirely to writing. In the same year he married Maria Petrovna Gromoslavskaia; they had two daughters and two sons.
All these writers have now passed away, but their memories, wisdom & creative imagination is still left within us. Many may not know who these people are, but they were all treated with respect before or after their deaths.
Aleksandr Pushkin Алекса́ндр Серге́евич Пу́шкин:
Pushkin was a noble, born in (1799-1837). On his father's side he was descended from an ancient noble family and on his mother's side he was a great-great-grandson of a black Abyssinian, Gannibal, who served under Peter the Great. Pushkin himself had black hair and swarthly complexion. In his childhood the future poet was entrusted to nursemaids, French tutors, and governesses. He learned Russian from household serfs and from his nanny, A,rina Rodionovna. Pushkin started to write poems from an early age. Pushkin married Natalya Goncharova in 1831, who was the most beautiful woman in Russia. Pushkin and his wife Natalya Goncharova, became regulars of court society. In 1837, while falling into greater and greater debt amidst rumors that his wife had started conducting an unknown affair, Pushkin challenged Georges d'Anthès ( a french noble) who had fallen in love with Natalya, to a duel. Pushkin was mortally wounded by a Duel Flint Pistol and died two days later.
Leo Nikolay Tolstoy Лев Никола́евич Толсто́й:
Leo Tolstoy was born at Yasnaya Polyana, in Tula Province, the fourth of five children. The title of Count had been conferred on his ancestor in the early 18th century by Peter the Great. His parents died when he was a child, and he was brought up by relatives. In 1844 Tolstoy started his studies of law and oriental languages at Kazan University, but he never took a degree. Dissatisfied with the standard of education, he returned in the middle of his studies back to Yasnaya Polyana, and then spent much of his time in Moscow and St. Petersburg. In 1847 Tolstoy was treated for venereal disease. After contracting heavy gambling debts, Tolstoy accompanied in 1851 his elder brother Nikolay to the Caucasus, and joined an artillery regiment. In the 1850s Tolstoy also began his literary career, publishing the autobiographical trilogy Childhood (1852), Boyhood (1854), and Youth (1857). Tolstoy is widely regarded as one of the greatest of all novelists, particularly noted for his masterpieces War and Peace and Anna Karenina; in their scope, breadth and realistic depiction of Russian life, the two books stand at the peak of realistic fiction. As a moral philosopher he was notable for his ideas on nonviolent resistance through his work The Kingdom of God is Within You.
Mikhail Sholokhov Михаи́л Алекса́ндрович Шо́лохов:
Sholokhov was born in the Kamenskaya region of Russia, in the "land of the Cossacks" - the Kruzhlinin hamlet, part of stanitsa Veshenskaya, the former Region of the Don Cossack Army. His father was a member of the lower middle class, at times a farmer, cattle trader, and miller. Sholokhov's mother came from Ukrainian peasant stock and was the widow of a Cossack. She was illiterate but learned to read and write in order to correspond with her son. Sholokhov attended schools in Kargin, Moscow, Boguchar, and Veshenskaya until 1918, when he joined the side of the revolutionaries in the Russian civil war. He was only 13 years old.
Sholokhov began writing at 17. The Birthmark, Sholokhov's first story, appeared when he was 19. In 1922 Sholokhov moved to Moscow to become a journalist, but he had to support himself through manual labour. He was a stonemason, and accountant from 1922 to 1924, but he also intermittently participated in writers. His first work to appear in print was the satirical article A Test (1922).
In 1924 Sholokhov returned to Veshenskaya and devoted himself entirely to writing. In the same year he married Maria Petrovna Gromoslavskaia; they had two daughters and two sons.
All these writers have now passed away, but their memories, wisdom & creative imagination is still left within us. Many may not know who these people are, but they were all treated with respect before or after their deaths.
Friday, February 02, 2007
Joke Time 2 !!! 笑話時間到了2 !!!
Hello Everyone!大家好!
Welcome again to Joke Time! 很歡迎你又來到了笑話時間!
我有一個中文的笑話哦!
小白兔的故事
從前, 有一隻小白兔. 它很喜歡吃紅蘿蔔. 有一天, 市場沒有賣紅蘿蔔. 這隻小兔子不知道為什麼, 就跑進了市場對面的药房. 它就問櫃檯後面的護士說 '護士, 護士, 你有沒有賣紅蘿蔔呀?' '對不起, 這邊沒有賣.' 所以呢, 這隻兔子就蹦蹦跳跳的回家了. 第二天, 兔子又去找護士了. 它還是問一樣的問題. 護士就對著它說 '喂, 你不懂嗎? 這裡是药房噎, 不是蔬果店!'兔子十分難過, 就慢慢的走回家. 護士从後面說'你別擔心, 可能別的地方有賣.' 就這樣子, 護士就回去工作了.
過了一個禮拜, 這隻小白兔的微笑的臉就像太陽一樣有出現在药房門口. 護士很驚訝的問' 你怎麼又來了呢???' '我是來問你說你現在有近紅蘿蔔了嗎?' '當然沒有的. 你是不時講不聽呀?真是首不了, 如果你下此在來的话, 我就会把你的耳朵剪掉!!!
听完这句话, 小兔子很伤心的回家了. 它过了很久才回来着家药房. 着一次它没有问有没有卖红罗卜, 但问说有没有卖剪刀!裁户士想说他是不是疯了!!!户士就回答说' 没有呀. 你想买来做设么?' 兔子高高兴兴的说' 你上次说如果我在问你有没有卖红落卜的话,你回把我耳朵剪掉的. 但我着一次来问你时, 你说你没有卖剪刀, 所一我现在要问你说你有没有卖红落拨!'
说完, 一看, 户士已经倒在椅子上了.
Here's a few more funny ones ...
What do you give to a sick pig?
Oinkment & pigment!
Why aren't there any medicine left in the forest???
Because the parrots-eat-them-all.
Who is the queen of hares & rabbits?
Hare Majesty.
What's the worst thing to find in the second-hand shop?
Toilet paper.
What's the key to a banana?
A monkey.
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Handsome.
Handsome who?
Handsome keys through the letter box or let me in!!!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Boo.
Boo who?*
Now then, there's no need to cry its only a joke.
What's white when dirty & black when clean?
A blackboard.
That's all for today. Thanks!
* Boo Hoo 是在英文中假哭的声音.
Welcome again to Joke Time! 很歡迎你又來到了笑話時間!
我有一個中文的笑話哦!
小白兔的故事
從前, 有一隻小白兔. 它很喜歡吃紅蘿蔔. 有一天, 市場沒有賣紅蘿蔔. 這隻小兔子不知道為什麼, 就跑進了市場對面的药房. 它就問櫃檯後面的護士說 '護士, 護士, 你有沒有賣紅蘿蔔呀?' '對不起, 這邊沒有賣.' 所以呢, 這隻兔子就蹦蹦跳跳的回家了. 第二天, 兔子又去找護士了. 它還是問一樣的問題. 護士就對著它說 '喂, 你不懂嗎? 這裡是药房噎, 不是蔬果店!'兔子十分難過, 就慢慢的走回家. 護士从後面說'你別擔心, 可能別的地方有賣.' 就這樣子, 護士就回去工作了.
過了一個禮拜, 這隻小白兔的微笑的臉就像太陽一樣有出現在药房門口. 護士很驚訝的問' 你怎麼又來了呢???' '我是來問你說你現在有近紅蘿蔔了嗎?' '當然沒有的. 你是不時講不聽呀?真是首不了, 如果你下此在來的话, 我就会把你的耳朵剪掉!!!
听完这句话, 小兔子很伤心的回家了. 它过了很久才回来着家药房. 着一次它没有问有没有卖红罗卜, 但问说有没有卖剪刀!裁户士想说他是不是疯了!!!户士就回答说' 没有呀. 你想买来做设么?' 兔子高高兴兴的说' 你上次说如果我在问你有没有卖红落卜的话,你回把我耳朵剪掉的. 但我着一次来问你时, 你说你没有卖剪刀, 所一我现在要问你说你有没有卖红落拨!'
说完, 一看, 户士已经倒在椅子上了.
Here's a few more funny ones ...
What do you give to a sick pig?
Oinkment & pigment!
Why aren't there any medicine left in the forest???
Because the parrots-eat-them-all.
Who is the queen of hares & rabbits?
Hare Majesty.
What's the worst thing to find in the second-hand shop?
Toilet paper.
What's the key to a banana?
A monkey.
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Handsome.
Handsome who?
Handsome keys through the letter box or let me in!!!
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Boo.
Boo who?*
Now then, there's no need to cry its only a joke.
What's white when dirty & black when clean?
A blackboard.
That's all for today. Thanks!
* Boo Hoo 是在英文中假哭的声音.
Thursday, January 18, 2007
Save Our World!
Hello Everyone!!!~~~
I have really awesome quotes that I have made up about saving the world & its natural inhabitants (that's mostly us!).
Here's one that I really like......
1. Faster than fast
Swifter than swift
Natural habitats are disappearing under our eyes!
Save your ecosystem before its too late.
比快還要快
比很快還亙快
自然身態在我們的眼前慢慢的不見 了
快點救你的環境不然會太晚的!
Another one...
2. You can recycle paper
You can recycle trees
You can recycle waste
But there is something you can't recycle
& that is wasted time.
你可以回收紙,
你可以回收樹,
你可以回收費物,
但有一樣東西你不能回收,
那就是浪費的時間.
How do you like them? Are they good? Act now & its up to you whether or not you can save our world.
I have really awesome quotes that I have made up about saving the world & its natural inhabitants (that's mostly us!).
Here's one that I really like......
1. Faster than fast
Swifter than swift
Natural habitats are disappearing under our eyes!
Save your ecosystem before its too late.
比快還要快
比很快還亙快
自然身態在我們的眼前慢慢的不見 了
快點救你的環境不然會太晚的!
Another one...
2. You can recycle paper
You can recycle trees
You can recycle waste
But there is something you can't recycle
& that is wasted time.
你可以回收紙,
你可以回收樹,
你可以回收費物,
但有一樣東西你不能回收,
那就是浪費的時間.
How do you like them? Are they good? Act now & its up to you whether or not you can save our world.
Monday, January 08, 2007
At the Airport
Hello Everyone!!!~~~
Today I am at the airport, ready to go back to Tianjin. I know I'll miss Taipei & most of all TAIWAN a lot. Iknow I'll be coming back from Tianjin in about 4 & a half weeks so I won't fuss that much about it. Yesterday I heard from Maggie that she'll have a story book tape ready for me when I get back. I'll have some more for everyone!!! At the New Year holiday I will be EXTREMELY glad if I can stay at Nelson & Hannah's house if possible. I enjoy my school days & will loooooooooooooooooove to be able to see each other again in XingWu & YangMei. o
x
From Jenna xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
P.S. I will be coming back one entire week earlier!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Today I am at the airport, ready to go back to Tianjin. I know I'll miss Taipei & most of all TAIWAN a lot. Iknow I'll be coming back from Tianjin in about 4 & a half weeks so I won't fuss that much about it. Yesterday I heard from Maggie that she'll have a story book tape ready for me when I get back. I'll have some more for everyone!!! At the New Year holiday I will be EXTREMELY glad if I can stay at Nelson & Hannah's house if possible. I enjoy my school days & will loooooooooooooooooove to be able to see each other again in XingWu & YangMei. o
x
From Jenna xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
P.S. I will be coming back one entire week earlier!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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