2008年9月15日星期一
2008年8月11日星期一
Finally, the Olympics came
We had talked about it too much before it held. There are many attitudes about it surround me. They are resistance, indifference and ecstatic. I’m not sure whether the people in other cities or provinces have different opinions from Shanghai or not.
Rain told me that the people in Hong Kong thought that Beijing’s Olympics was a laughingstock. Our facilities for normal people are poor. And China always put everything along with politics. We spent too much money for it but I doubt that we will have profits in the future or even have them back. Rain is Cantonese. And I know that they do think like that. I agree some of the opinion and still feel proud of the fact that we finally held the Olympics.
I watched the ceremonies at home with Mom and Dad. I have to say that I like some parts of the performance, but wonder how it related to the sports. We always show off that we have a far long history. Many creations were showed in the first part. I’d like to see them but still feel that it was a bit overcorrect. And that caused the second part which was suppose to introduce the modern China had nothing to say. After I turned down the TV, I was worried about the air pollution after so many fireworks that night in Beijing.
The most important part in Olympics is not the ceremonies but the competitions. We have more stars this time. Now, everyone Chinese are worried about Liu Xiang. We’re worried and make him overstressed. Why everyone think a lot of gold medal? We completely violate the spirit of Olympics. I like the basketball competition between China and States last night. Yes, we have Yao Ming, but we need every one's power as well. We lost, but we tried our best! That is why we need sport.
It is the cleanest the air has been in Beijing in a decade. That is because the government closed many factories near Beijing temporarily. Everything is the best now: the traffic (the citizen in Beijing have to drive every two day), the air pollution, the secure living (even in Shanghai’s subway, there were police officers forcing everyone with a bag larger than a small purse to pass it through an X-ray machine) and free online surfing. All of them may disappear some day especially the blocked website. I know that probably after one month I cannot read my English blog normally. I have to skip the GFW’s barriers and then read mine and others.
Rain told me that the people in Hong Kong thought that Beijing’s Olympics was a laughingstock. Our facilities for normal people are poor. And China always put everything along with politics. We spent too much money for it but I doubt that we will have profits in the future or even have them back. Rain is Cantonese. And I know that they do think like that. I agree some of the opinion and still feel proud of the fact that we finally held the Olympics.
I watched the ceremonies at home with Mom and Dad. I have to say that I like some parts of the performance, but wonder how it related to the sports. We always show off that we have a far long history. Many creations were showed in the first part. I’d like to see them but still feel that it was a bit overcorrect. And that caused the second part which was suppose to introduce the modern China had nothing to say. After I turned down the TV, I was worried about the air pollution after so many fireworks that night in Beijing.
The most important part in Olympics is not the ceremonies but the competitions. We have more stars this time. Now, everyone Chinese are worried about Liu Xiang. We’re worried and make him overstressed. Why everyone think a lot of gold medal? We completely violate the spirit of Olympics. I like the basketball competition between China and States last night. Yes, we have Yao Ming, but we need every one's power as well. We lost, but we tried our best! That is why we need sport.
It is the cleanest the air has been in Beijing in a decade. That is because the government closed many factories near Beijing temporarily. Everything is the best now: the traffic (the citizen in Beijing have to drive every two day), the air pollution, the secure living (even in Shanghai’s subway, there were police officers forcing everyone with a bag larger than a small purse to pass it through an X-ray machine) and free online surfing. All of them may disappear some day especially the blocked website. I know that probably after one month I cannot read my English blog normally. I have to skip the GFW’s barriers and then read mine and others.
2008年7月15日星期二
Porcelain Painting
----My little art of porcelain painting at EF.
It's hard to draw on a smooth plate. I have to dip a stick into the particular paint and then draw it bit by bit. I have a draft worked out in my mind at first, but then I found that I cannot draw fine lines with the stick. So I changed my mind and finished anyhow.
EF has many life club activities. Some of them are interesting. But sometimes I have no time to join it. And it becomes more expensive than before. I have to pay ￥50 for porcelain painting. Actually the cost is just a plate, a little paint, a piece of stick and a Singapore teacher. After one class of practice, I can teach you how to paint on the porcelain too. It doesn't matter if you've never learnt painting before. You just need creative ideas and even simple pattern will be an art.
2008年6月30日星期一
Today is Not July 1st
I went to the test this afternoon. When I came to the classroom, the teacher asked me what I was doing here. And then I understood that the test would be tomorrow.
Finally I realize that today is not July 1st.
Finally I realize that today is not July 1st.
2008年6月29日星期日
Good Bye Lenin
It’ll be an epic topic. I watched two films today Good Bye Lenin and The Onion Movie. I like both of them.
Good Bye Lenin used a small family’s changing to talk about the huge changing in Germany during 1900s. The director leads us to the past when Germany was under socialism. The attitude was the oppsite of the other film V for Vendetta.
I’m wondering whether I should over this post. Because it’s too complicated that maybe I cannot express it clearly.
We’re all envious the other side of green grass. I was impressed by both of the two movies and was really moved. Well, I don’t like our government. But if it was changed I don’t know whether it will be better or not. Like the Onion Movie, every media and news can be a joke. I’ll think about this kinda things later.
Well, I might not go traveling next month. What am I going to do after the tests?
Good Bye Lenin used a small family’s changing to talk about the huge changing in Germany during 1900s. The director leads us to the past when Germany was under socialism. The attitude was the oppsite of the other film V for Vendetta.
I’m wondering whether I should over this post. Because it’s too complicated that maybe I cannot express it clearly.
We’re all envious the other side of green grass. I was impressed by both of the two movies and was really moved. Well, I don’t like our government. But if it was changed I don’t know whether it will be better or not. Like the Onion Movie, every media and news can be a joke. I’ll think about this kinda things later.
Well, I might not go traveling next month. What am I going to do after the tests?
2008年6月24日星期二
Cherish a Memory
My uncle and aunt came to my home this Monday because they were going to America from Shanghai to take care of my pregnant cousin. I haven’t seen both of them for two years. But last time when I saw them I was really shocked.
They look much much older than their images in my memory many years ago. When I was in elementary and middle school, I spent three summer holidays at their home for my parents had to work everyday and had no time take care of me. My uncle was really serious since he has two sons but no daughters. I had to do my homework most of time everyday. All of the holidays were not really holidays; they were the darkest days I had ever met. I hated them in a long time for my uncle hadn’t a good relationship with my dad and his treatment to me. He used to be a smart and knowledgeable man so that he cultivated one of his son successfully who went to university at 13-year-old and got PhD at 24-year-old in America. But my uncle becomes cheap when he gets old. Even both of his son have good jobs abroad he is very abstemious and I can’t see it’s necessary. He cares about money too much and is afraid his relatives borrow money or ask favor from his outstanding son so that he doesn’t want to trouble anyone. However the result is the opposite and gives him a bad reputation among my family.
I don’t know how to describe the feeling when I saw his white hair and have to cough all the time because of asthma. It’s complicated. And I need to say my maths is good because of my uncle’s training before. I hope they will be good and healthy in America. They’ll be at San Francisco tomorrow morning.
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The new song “Viva La Vida” of coldplay is really cool. It’s more upbeat and suitable for the ads of iTunes. Dave said Viva La Vida and Fix you were his favorite song of coldplay now. I also love the other songs of this album which called Lovers In Japan/Reign Of Love and Lost. They are tender. I feel a bit sad when I heard that they couldn’t come to Shanghai this year. But, this year is a really tough and odd in China. I knew that the south of China was suffered from flood. And hundreds of people are dead. I should be braver to hear this kind of news.
They look much much older than their images in my memory many years ago. When I was in elementary and middle school, I spent three summer holidays at their home for my parents had to work everyday and had no time take care of me. My uncle was really serious since he has two sons but no daughters. I had to do my homework most of time everyday. All of the holidays were not really holidays; they were the darkest days I had ever met. I hated them in a long time for my uncle hadn’t a good relationship with my dad and his treatment to me. He used to be a smart and knowledgeable man so that he cultivated one of his son successfully who went to university at 13-year-old and got PhD at 24-year-old in America. But my uncle becomes cheap when he gets old. Even both of his son have good jobs abroad he is very abstemious and I can’t see it’s necessary. He cares about money too much and is afraid his relatives borrow money or ask favor from his outstanding son so that he doesn’t want to trouble anyone. However the result is the opposite and gives him a bad reputation among my family.
I don’t know how to describe the feeling when I saw his white hair and have to cough all the time because of asthma. It’s complicated. And I need to say my maths is good because of my uncle’s training before. I hope they will be good and healthy in America. They’ll be at San Francisco tomorrow morning.
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The new song “Viva La Vida” of coldplay is really cool. It’s more upbeat and suitable for the ads of iTunes. Dave said Viva La Vida and Fix you were his favorite song of coldplay now. I also love the other songs of this album which called Lovers In Japan/Reign Of Love and Lost. They are tender. I feel a bit sad when I heard that they couldn’t come to Shanghai this year. But, this year is a really tough and odd in China. I knew that the south of China was suffered from flood. And hundreds of people are dead. I should be braver to hear this kind of news.
2008年6月19日星期四
A Horrible Summer Is Coming
I’ve no idea how to describe today’s weather. Is it sultry? I feel a bit low blood pressure in the morning especially after I came back from the revenue. Then after a tiny nap, I have to come to EF to have a f2f class. It’s hard to walk outside and even breathe. I always hate Shanghai’s weather. In the winter it’s freezing and wet. And summer, the terrible summer can kill me. Maybe because we are near sea, so it’s wet? Dan, if you’re reading my blog, I want to tell you that the next two months will be steaming that you can’t imagine. Bless you.
I bought a small garland today which is an old Shanghai tradition accessory in the summer. I just checked the dictionary the flower is called gardenia. It’s suitable for me today since I wear in white and green. After I bought perfume, I haven’t bought these things for a long time because it’s out-of-date. I talked about fabric market with Dan today. And it reminds me the TV-show I watched last night, tailor-made clothing. I’m happy to see he wears the shirts which he bought in the fabric market. That’s the thing that my parents sometimes did many years ago. They always had a specific tailor and choose the color and the cloth. Nowadays we have no time to do that. I think the process is romantic. A good tailor especially elder tailor is a good designer as well. They chat with you and give you suggestions about the clothing. Finally, it’ll fit you not only the body but also the personality. That is our culture which is almost missing today. Anyway I’m going to the fabric market as well when I have time. Maybe I’ll buy a Chi-pao, a lovely silk Chi-pao.
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