An Expensive Lesson

Spending money on lessons makes me never to forget. I learned that before leaving my motorcycle I should take out the bag from the storage box. Four years ago, on my way home after work, I entered 7-11 to buy some beverages. I only took purse to 7-11. I left my bag in the storage box. When I left 7-11, I can’t find my bag in the storage box. My mind went blank at that time. First, I tried to recall where my bag was. I was sure that I took out from my company. Then I rode my motorcycle home. There was only one possibility: “My bag was stolen!” I was angry and shocked. After I made sure the bag was stolen, I rode home as soon as possible. I suspended my credit card and cell phone. Then, I reported to the police. About four hours later, I went home at last. Since then on, I always take out my bag from the storage box no matter how much time left.

Automobile recycling plants

On November 5^th morning, my boy friend took me to the automobile recycling plants in Dasi(大溪). That is my first time to the automobile recycling plants. Automobile recycling plants is a good place looking for car parts. Many car owners go there to buy second-hand and cheap car parts. After my boy friend bought a second-hand car, he went to the automobile recycling plants frequently. He always say that the automobile recycling plants is just like the department store where woman like to go. The automobile recycling plants is man’s department store for car. At there, I saw many kinds of car parts. That was really an eye-opening experience of me. Although I don’t know the car, I still enjoy the first experience in the automobile recycling plants.

Punishment

More and more parents support “No Corporal Punishment”. They think the children should be protected and respected. We can’t hurt our children’s body and mind. Opinions differ on this matter. I support “No Corporal Punishment”, but not “No Punishment”.

From “Wikipedia”, We know that the Corporal punishment is a form of physical punishment that involves the deliberate infliction of pain as retribution for an offence, or for the purpose of disciplining or reforming a wrongdoer, or to deter attitudes or behaviors deemed unacceptable. The term usually refers to methodically striking the offender with an implement, whether in judicial, domestic, or educational settings.

Why do we have to punish our children? Because we have to teach them what is right and what is wrong, punishments should be one of the ways we teach. Punishment doesn’t equal Hurt. It is just a way to teach someone to know Right and Wrong.

Tourism English Class on November 27th

Our Tourism English Class teacher is Cindy Huang, who has many different licenses. Her class is always interesting and we always enjoy it. November 27^th, she invited a professor – Dr. Kenny Kuo to our class. Before the class, we prepared some kind of tableware. Dr. Kenny Kuo taught us about International Etiquette, such as tableware using, table setting, wearing and so on. Dr. Kenny Kuo is humorous and professional. The most impressive part of the class is that he taught us how to use knife and fork eating shrimps and bananas. That is amazing. I thought I should buy many shrimps and bananas to practice. When the class was finished, it was 5:40 P.M.. Everyone was very happy and having not given full expression(意猶未盡). Next two weeks, Dr. Kenny Kuo will come to our class; we all expect to see him.

Pig’s Blood Cake

Taiwan is a wonderful country. There is much delicious food. I would like to introduce Taiwan night market food to my friends and foreigners. No matter where we are, we can also taste the different Taiwan night market food, just like the Stinky Tofu, Spring Rolls, Pig’s Blood Cakes and Pearl Milk Tea.

One kind of famous Taiwan night market food, Pig’s Blood Cake, is made from pig's or duck's blood with glutinous-rice. It has been chosen the strangest food in the world in 2009. Many foreigners don't eat it because of the compositions. They think it is very nauseating.

In Taiwan, Pig's Blood Cake is served on a stick is a very popular snack at  night markets. The food stands put soy sauce on steamed Pig's Blood Cakes and then put thick peanut flour and some parsley on them. Then, we can have a delicious snack time. By the way, the fried ones or cooked in a hot pot are also very popular.  Although it's strange to foreigners, the "Pig's Blood Cake" will always be the best snack of Taiwanese.

Reflections of viewing Soul Surfer

“Soul Surfer” was a true story book about Bethany Hamilton, a young female surfer who continued to surf after her arm was bitten off by a tiger shark. The book was made into a 2011 feature film, also called Soul Surfer.

The movie is affecting, because Bethany’s strong, brave, and soulful. Bethany can be strong under the stress. I think her families gave her very powerful support. Many people want to hide what they thinking but their eyes show strange, it was the most injured.

One-hand surfing is very difficult to image! So many questions ran out in my mind, but the fact that this is not a problem, because Bethany overcame all. Bethany was almost to become my idol. Not only impressive courage, her empathy makes me endless admiration. She was so young, calm and confident. I'm so ashamed! From this movie, I learned about Love, Courage and Never Give Up!