Math VS Basketball

Basketball starts to become more important than Math recently. When my friends are studying Math hardworkingly, I am dillydallying and daydreaming. This is the moment when I feel guilty and uncomfortable. This Friday, we are going to have a Math Chapter 4 test. It is significant since the grade is a large portion of all. However, there's a basketball game tomorrow, in which we teammates wish to win. Therefore, I won't have enough time to study Math. I have to study really really hard. Due to the "tradition", we basketball girls have to wear shirt (MUN shirt), skirt, and a tie tomorrow. I guess I will be embarrassed since I outstand among all the students because the dressing is so special. Anyways, I wish that I can become invisible tomorrow and all my classmates won't be able to see me. I wish that Harry Potter can take me away by the magical broom, bring me to Hogwarts, meet my favorite characters, and teach me magic.

Bruise

It was a whole-new experience for me yesterday. I accidentally became the point guard and I was extremely nervous. However, since it was my fault to pass the ball inaccurately to my teammates, I was eager to grab the ball when it fell off. I didn't care about the dangers and followed my impulse which ended up with bruises on my right knee. Since my knee crashed the ground hardly, I could barely stand up. Anyhow, the game won't stop and I didn't want to give up. I made great efforts on defending and tried to calm myself down when I grabbed the ball successfully. I made correct decisions only when my mind was clear. Therefore, I persuaded myself to think thrice and calm down before I lost the ball. If my opponents grabbed the ball from me and succeeded in scoring points, I would definitely feel guilty and hide myself inside a dog hole for an entire day. Tomorrow, we will have a basketball game against Jian Hua junior high school. I promise that we PAS basketball girls will win and embrace victory.

Attitude

Attitude decides altitude. I believe that good attitude results in sweet harvest, no matter win or lose. We had a football final game today. My teammates (white team) were excited but anxious since yellow team gradually improved through practices. However, nobody wanted to lose and get a B. We tried our best to grab the belts and defeat the opponents. I made great efforts in defending though I am blocked by strong opponents. I was surprised that yellow team dropped the ball accidentally in which I passed by (luckily), grabbed it, feel dumbfounded, and aware that it was my chance to score!!!! Since my location was really near to the goal, I ran with all my energy and scored with a brilliant smile!!! Yahhh~ I loved my team so much because we had tacit agreement and cooperated with each other well. Thanks to our great captain, Kara, and to all my best teammates, we won the game!

Wedding Candies

I have a special but unpleasant dinner today. Although the dinner is delicious, the man singing with karaoke in the wedding ceremony is terrible. Since the wedding ceremony is upstairs, the strident voice strongly disturbs my family. I guess that he doesn't notice that he sings horribly, which makes me think about the king in the Emperor's New Clothes. I wish that I'm the innocent child who points out the truth: Can you please don't sing so loud, because your voice is cacophonous? Anyways, I try to ignore his voice. If I am the bride in the wedding ceremony, I will probably request him to shut his mouth. The sweet wedding candies recall my childhood. In childhood, my brother and I love to join wedding ceremonies in order to gain the candies. We bless happiness and get free candies no matter we recognize the bride and bridegroom. After all, wedding candies are our main goal. It sounds funny and immature to me right now since I can't believe that I used to store the candies in a jar. I give my brother a knowing smile and our laughter burst out.

Crescendo

Since tomorrow is PD Day, we students have a day-off. Yaahhh~ I am supposed to watch movies with Alyssa and Jenny, but we have a family trip, which is visiting my grandma. Sorry, Alyssa and Jenny. Don't leave me behind and go to the movies by yourselves! It is a simple, easy, and cheerful week. I basically spending one hour every day for reading my favorite fantasy-romantic novels or buying books online. I have finished reading Crescendo, which impresses me deeply and changes my view for true love. Love is based on firm faith. If you lack of faith in your lover, love won't last long. Crescendo is sweet, beautiful, and exciting. The ending builds up a suspense which encourages me to buy the next book-- Silence. I can't wait for silence and truly appreciate the writing style of the author. She has a sense of humor and controls the atmosphere well. Nora and Patch are best couples ever. Go away Scott. Don't break their love! If there is a Patch in my life, I'll fall in love with him immediately. No matter he's a fallen-angel nor a guardian angel, he's always Patch. The bad but sweet, thoughtful Patch.

Double-love

I am so surprised that I anticipated PE class since last Wednesday. Time pasts so fast. I used to wish that it rains whenever there's PE class, but it's different now. I love PE and wish that there are PE classes every single day. Although football is quite dangerous, my teammates and I have risked our lives in order to grab the belts. Victory becomes important, so does sportsmanship. We used to win for every game, but it's tie today. However, I am relieved and feel the excitement aroused deep from my heart. The feeling is wonderful as if I take a romantic walk under the drizzle which has soaked all my fatigue. Furthermore, it's double-love for both football and basketball. Since the boys have a game in the court, we practice in the court near A-Mart. Though it arouses my nostalgia to go home immediately, I enjoy the practice a lot. I clearly understand that I have to improve on layout and offense. All my skills in football are developed from basketball, such as defense. I learn that I can't hesitate when I grab opponent's ball because I will lose. Therefore, I admit that I'm a little bit ruthless in football. I enjoy the running from A-Mart to our school which costs us 6 minutes.

Forgive

After pondering for one day, I surmount the obstacle and learn to forgive my fault. Forgiveness unravels the lump in my heart and makes life better. I forgive my fault not because I pretend that the terrible mistake never happens, but I believe that facing mistake will promote improvement eventually. I can't blame at the teacher and myself every single day because it makes my life worse. I still have chances to turn the side around. Therefore, I shouldn't complain about the never-changing score, rather than learning a lesson and score higher next time. I now learn the importance of adding footnotes and I guess I won't forget it forever. I'm glad that I overcome the difficulty after one day of regretting and whining. I can finally go back to my track in life and act normal as usual.

My Essay is Garbage

Honestly, this reflection is even harder than Zheng He Analytical, because I can only think about one topic sentence. The only thing that I can improve is to sear FOOTNOTES in my mind, so I’ll never never forget them. Since the comments on my essay are such simple and concise, does it mean that I write a perfect essay or my essay is merely garbage so it doesn’t worth for the teacher to read it? “A good thesis” and “Add footnotes” are basically the teacher’s comments. I have spent great amounts of efforts on this essay, but what I get is an F because I DIDN’T ADD FOOTNOTES. Unfortunately, I can only blame myself because I was too stupid. Since I hung my revised essay with footnotes in wrong folder, the teacher didn’t have a chance to read it and he didn’t want to read it, so I deserved an F. Though I express my opinions in the essay, I still deserve an F. According my teacher’s marking, every paragraph is perfect but lack of footnotes. I deserved an F because it’s all my fault. Since there aren’t any resources, my essay is garbage.

Miss Chinese

On Saturday afternoon, I spent 4 hours doing nothing besides searching famous Chinese authors, such as Qi Jun, Yu Guangzhong, and Xi Murong. After studying English literature, I missed Chinese literature so much. I love Qi Jun, the best female author, because she has written so many essays which moved me to tears. Her writing style is sensitive, simple, but touching. She pours lively images into simple, concise words. She is worth for Nobel literature prize. I wish that I can mimic her style and transmit warmth in my English essays. Yu Guangzhong, the talented male author, has written great amounts of poems about nostalgia. He believed that namely poetry, prose, translation, and commentary are four dimensions which bring Chinese literature to its peak. His writing style is subtle, clever, and delicate, in which readers always have aftertaste and would like to read over again. As for Xi Murong (Oh~I adore her so much), I wish that she can come to PAS and teach us Chinese. Please!!! I will skip Spanish and listen to her lecture.

    Youth    
             By Xi Murong                     
               
    All endings have been written,
    All tears have been on the way.
    Suddenly the beginning was forgotten
    In the past old summer day.

    No matter how hard I trace my mind,
    Young passes like a cloud and wind
    Fuzzy seems your smiling face,
    Slowly fades in eve mount haze.

    Then I open the book to flyleaf yellow,
    Only to find the fate binds it so hollow.
    In tears at the book again and again I look,
    I have to admit youth is too hasty as a book.

After reading the poem, I do believe that people fall in love with Xi Murong. Her writing style is beautiful in a miserable way. I wish that I can blend her writing style in my English essays along with that of Qi jun, and create a sensitive, concise, touching, and miserable writing style.

Terrible

It's simply a terrible day. First, I lost my electronic dictionary. I searched all over my locker and school bag, but it resulted in nothing. I thought that I lost in English class, but there wasn't anything on my seat. I didn't care so much but I then remembered that we would have a vocabulary quiz which required perfect sentences. I suddenly felt like a cat on the hot tin roof. However, I barely remembered what did I study.  Second, I forgot to do my homework. I learned HL Theory and worried about my homework in the meanwhile. Therefore, it wasn't effective and I guessed I would forget the important theory. Third, I forgot to bring my Wordly Wise 5, so I had to play "hide and seek" in class. Fourth, I didn't bring my USB so I had to borrow it from my friend. I had a hard time dealing with my terrible memory and day. It wasn't my day at all! Wish that I can have a better day tomorrow.

Football

Football is a sport game which plays between two teams by carrying the ball over the opponent's goal line. We are currently playing football in PE. Honestly, I don't enjoy PE, because the teacher is strict, stern, and the grades often depend on winning or losing the game. I ain't athletic or agile at all. I don't have the DNA of Kobe Bryant, who is good at playing basketball, so I always try my best and work hard. Although practice makes perfect, it doesn't mean that we can master every single subject if we practice over and over again. However, I fall in love with football. Football is dangerous, and balls don't grow eyes. Therefore, we need to protect ourselves carefully. I enjoy the moment tackling the belt down from opponents though I have to pull it with my barbarian strength and power. I can defend much more better than offend. I will practice offending with hard work so I won't regret after I see my PE grade.

Sleep

I was crazy last night. I couldn't believe that I made great efforts on prezi until midnight. Therefore, I didn't sleep much yesterday, actually it should be NOT ENOUGH. My back always aches along with drying eyes if I didn't sleep enough. It is a symptom that I will undergo a terrible day. In MUN class, we watched documentary video again. Yes. AGAIN. I can barely open my eyes because I almost fall asleep. My head nods automatically because I can't support the weight of my head, which is getting heavier and heavier. I wonder why I always want to sleep when watching videos in MUN. I never fall asleep in other classes, besides MUN. Perhaps, it's the teacher. His voice hypnotizes students and lull us to sleep. He has a poker face and he rarely laughs, which makes him seem unfriendly. However, after watching lots of videos, I find out that I am so lucky to learn in the school. Therefore, I shouldn't waste money and sleep in class because when I want to sleep, children on the other side are suffering in famine and one-child policy.

SUNNY ~

The basketball practices last week were definitely exhausting. We had to climb stairs which gradually increased from 4 sets to 6 sets. (though Mr. Lee decided to reduce to 5 set due to his kindness) Since it rained cats and dogs last week, we members suffered in climbing unlimited sets of stairs, which was a nightmare that hunt me long and drawn-out. My muscles ached and arms cracked; I could barely write and type. However, I recovered from the excruciating painful practice. Today, it is a warm, golden sunny day, which means that we don't have to climb the stairs! Yaahhh!!! Basking in the sunshine, I feel that all the stress is relieved. I feel the vigorous vines are sprawling around me, and the butterflies are sucking honey from the splendid blossoms. They compose a beautiful picture which widen my visions. I am so grateful that it's a sunny day :) If it's a rainy day, I bet that I'll commit suicide and jump down from 6 floor. Furthermore, I find myself fall in love with basketball, which arouses my interest to improve my skills.

Taiwan 100-year-old Concert

I went to Taiwan 100-year-old Concert last night. Since it rained sporadically last week, I worried that it might rain cats and dogs. Thanks to God, it listened to my sincere litany and decided to clear up. However, I did prepare raincoats in case. It was bustling with noise and excitement since Judy Ongg was the last and fans were too excited to see her. Though she was a talented international singer, I never heard her before. Because she was 60-year-old, she was famous in my parents' generation, but not nowadays. (well, I might be punched by her fans if they saw my journal; please calm down) When she appeared on the stage, I was amazed by her beautiful, fair-skinned appearance because she looked exactly like a young teenager. She was glorious, as the glittering star in the dark, velvet night. She had a heavenly voice which attracts all the audience. She was powerful and sonorous, as the loud bell in the temple. I suddenly fell in love with the 60-year-old lady. She wasn't arrogant as other international celebrities; she was amiable and chatted friendly with audience. All the audience was cheering "Encore" and "Bravo", which eventually touched her heart and decided to sing one more song. She acted like a neighboring grandma who read stories for grandchildren at night. She talked with a sense of humor which was worth for me to learn.

Jersey

I GOT MY BASKETBALL JERSEY EVENTUALLY!!!! The moment I found out our jerseys arrived, I was so glad that I couldn't help but jump for joy. Jersey meaned everything in the basketball team. It represents that I am a member in the team, I am a basketball player in PAS, and I am going to create my basketball history by myself. Another important part of jersey is our NUMBER. The number that will accompany us through rest of the high school years. It isn't merely a number, but a number that represents me, Angela, who has stayed in PAS basketball team before. No one can replace my number and my position. EVER. Mr. Lee told us that the number wasn't significant because we are all going to create a shiny basketball history by ourselves. "Create the number's own history!" His words enlightened me which regained my self-confidence.

Adulthood

I finally grow up today. Recalled the Marigolds, the protagonist Lizabeth suffered in the great need for her mother but she was never there, and the bewilderment between child and woman. She was confused and lost her way in neither-child-nor-woman predicament. Therefore, Lizabeth destroyed and trampled the only beauty in Ms. Lottie's garden-- warm, passionate, and sun-golden marigolds. Compared to me, I'm glad that I wasn't confused in the plight. When I was surprised by the difficulty, my friends were always there and supported, encouraged me. My mother is always there and accompanies me through difficulties. Although it's too late for me to grow up (compared to other girls), I am so excited that I finally become a little closer to adult. However, my heart will always stay in childhood, and remains happy-go-lucky attitude forever.

Golden-brown Car

Since my mom has driven Volvo car for more than ten years, my father decided to change a new car for her in order to drive mischievous children to school. The new car can ensure our safety and accompany us for the next ten years (at least that's what I think) I love our new golden-brown car so much because it's shiny-shiny and bling-bling under sunshine. Though the car is sort of dark brown, I would like to name it as golden-brown. Golden-brown sounds more elegant and exquisite. I support to select this color because it's more special and rare compares to other cars on the freeways. I disagree to buy a silver car although it looks more graceful because tons of cars are silver. I wish that our car is more outstanding. My parents take my advice in heart and back up my idea. The car is Tiguan, a brand under Volkswagen. My parents like to buy cars from different car companies so they can compare each one. The sale is cheap right now since Tiguan has sales promotion, which gives customers lots of presents, such as a TV and tickets of LCM baseball game. (Though I didn't have a chance to see Wang Jianmi) When my parents are bargaining, I help to persuade the seller and manager to sell the car cheaper. It was a great experience for shopping and bargaining.

HAPPY!!!

As the title announces in advance, I'm so cheerful today. There are different reasons. First of all, my midterm score isn't as terrible as what I thought before. I thought that I would fail the exam, especially English, but I was so surprised. Just want to let you know, I spent merely one minute per essay question with messy handwriting. (I've never written in such untidy words) I was so amazed that I only got one deducted point out of 15 points. Furthermore, I wake up from procrastination and  addiction to romantic dramas, in which I only skimmed through ISS. Half of my points was lost in the story, ISS. I was regretful yet glad that I finally realized the importance of midterm. Second, I am joyful today since helping people made me extremely pleasing~ I found a watch and returned to the owner. I secretly helped my friend to answer grammar questions correctly. I stayed in a cooperative group in PE. I learned to love playing basketball. I learned to love my school. I learned to go to school with a positive attitude. Every "thank you" and "you're welcome" resulted in my good mood and created a more colorful, wonderful life for me.

New Quarter

I am a bag which loads great amount of stories. They are stories about my life. I just ended my first quarter in freshman year. I have to admit that I didn't try hard enough in my first quarter. I simply distracted by unuseful information on the Internet and tricked my parents that I was working hard. I could finish projects and homework much more earlier if I didn't procrastinate a lot. Therefore, I felt guilty and regretful when I heard my mother's warm encouragement and looked at my father's pleasant smile. I was wasting my time again. I have to CHANGE. RIGHT NOW. I regret that I didn't study hard enough for midterm. I have to spend my precious time on studying or improving vocabularies. I will show improvement in my next quarter. However, I have treasured memories in my mind, such as Halloween and my birthday. They are the memories that will haunt me forever, because they are the best of mine. (At least I don't have to be contrite~) I decide to change a bag and carry more beautiful, memorable stories in my bag. New quarter. New bag. New story. New life. 

In Time With You- New Enemy

When Ariel suffered in the betrayal of her boyfriend, Bolin accompanied her for 5 years and Ariel eventually (seemed to) walked out from the shadows. However, the big bad demon is coming back. He is David. David has encountered difficulties and understood the snobbery in society. Therefore, he's back for Ariel. He found out that he couldn't leave her, because she's always a book that worth to read over and over again. Although David once betrayed and left Ariel behind, he decided to treat her with true love right now. Through five years of training, Ariel is now an excellent and confident modern girl. She has prepared for five years in order to prove that she has become a butterfly, instead of the caterpillar who was beguiled and bewildered by David. Anyhow, the moment she knows that David is coming back, her heartbeat becomes irregular and sporadic. She pretends that it doesn't matter but her daily life is strongly messed up because she's waiting for David's call every single day. Bolin understands Ariel's true feeling and observes every unusual action deeply in his eyes. He feels anxious and concerns that Ariel will hurt by David again. This time, Bolin is going to confront David and protect his love.

In Time with You-Escape

When Ariel is disappointed in love, Bolin accompanies her through difficulties and surmounts the obstacles. When Bolin wants to hug Ariel and comforts her, she crouches, collapses, and cries. Whenever Bolin wants to tell her the truth and say "I love you", she branches off the topic. Although Ariel is curious and wonders why does Bolin say "I would never fall in love with you", she restrains and holds back the true feeling because she doesn't want to cross the boundary between friendship and love. Once when Bolin was about to explain the reason in which he declares such negative words, Ariel felt something was wrong and prohibited him to continue. Bolin would break their friendship and Ariel would lose the most important friend if he told the truth. (sigh~) Whenever Bolin has a girlfriend, Ariel criticizes the girlfriend. On the other hand, whenever Ariel has a boyfriend, Bolin is eager to expel and drive him away. haha. Bolin feels that the person who accompanies Ariel throughout the rest of her life time should be he since he's the one who understands her the most. Both Ariel and Bolin are escaping. They are evading from the love of each other. They are suppressing the fondness with each other.

In Time with You-Birthday

It's Ariel's 30-year-old birthday. She plans to celebrate with her best and forever friend, Bolin. Bolin prepares a secret gift for Ariel, but she doesn't like it. It's a lion with a necklacelike-square-black hair, but Ariel thinks it's a cat stuck in a stinky tofu. haha. Ariel has a particular interpretation and a special taste. Bolin explains that Ariel is confident and prideful, so she always restricts herself in her own principles and rules, such as the square necklace of the lion. (that's Ariel's defect) But the lion proves that Ariel is special since nobody is similar to the square hair lion. However, Ariel always gets the wrong point, thinks about the imperfection Bolin described, and blames Bolin. Bolin is disappointed. He worries that Ariel doesn't like the present. He explains that how much efforts he has spent to convince the boss to sell the lion, because it's not for sale. Ariel replies," Since it's Bolin who spent so much time and efforts to prepare the present, I think I am going to love this cute lion." Therefore, Bolin smiles like an optimistic, cheerful sunflower as if the true love is blooming splendidly.