"Find a job that you love doing and you will never have to work a day in your life." - Confucius. In my opinion, it means that people should find a job which they are enthusiastic or interested in it, and then they won't feel that they are working. However, I think it is the ideal, but it doesn't happen in reality easily.
The main reason why people work is that they have to earn money for a living, and in most cases, it is hard to have a job which people love and can afford their livings. Thus, finding a "loving" job will be a bonus. For example, many famous artists had miserable lives when they were alive. However, after they died, their paintings became masterpieces, but they couldn't get any benefits from them.
I don't know people who have an ideal job. Many people told me that being a student is the happiest job. After they work, they don't have the feel which they dreamed before. However, I think my father has kind of ideal job. He probably works half a month, and he can do whatever he wants the other half a month since he is the co-owner. I think it takes a long time before he can enjoy his job.
For me, my ideal job is a personal stylist. When I was young, I like to put everything on my barbie dolls. As I grow up, my target became to my sisters and my friends. I can give them any suggestions from their hair styles to make-up or clothes. As a result, if my job is a personal stylist, I could make people happy and make my own living.
In today's world, it is much easier to get a job which people love since many jobs are related to Internet. As a result, many new jobs emerge, and people have more choices. I think everyone wants to find a job which they love, and if people work in a good mood, they will have efficient performances.
11/24/2009
11/14/2009
Journal#15 Dear Mom and Dad
Dear Mom and Dad:
I understand your worry about me marrying an American, but not everything is as bad as you think. First, even though the cultural differences will make our marriage a little bit difficult than others, it is worth to give a try since I believe he is my Mr. Right. I admit that it takes time to get involved in different culture, but I will be used to it since I’ve lived here for five years.
Besides, you mention about the communication which is also a big problem. I think it is a great chance for you to practice English. Both of you come to the US back and forth every year, but you don’t have a chance to learn English. Therefore, it is an opportunity for you to practice your English. I think our family members are generous and open-minded, and they are just too shy to speak English. In fact, I believe communication is not a problem. Moreover, I can teach him some simple Chinese to greet grandparents, and otherwise, you can also use body language.
Finally, you say that Americans are easily to divorce. It is too arbitrary and not true for everyone. There are a lot of good marriages around us. Moreover, talking about the divorce, the divorce rate increase sharply in our country's too. I think that the stability of relationship depends on how we cultivate it but not bases on the average statistics. As a result, I don't think it is a problem, too.
My dearest Mom and Dad, I'm a mature grown-up, and I need your support instead of objections. Although it is a rough road, with your company, I will have more confidence and succeed in marriage.
I understand your worry about me marrying an American, but not everything is as bad as you think. First, even though the cultural differences will make our marriage a little bit difficult than others, it is worth to give a try since I believe he is my Mr. Right. I admit that it takes time to get involved in different culture, but I will be used to it since I’ve lived here for five years.
Besides, you mention about the communication which is also a big problem. I think it is a great chance for you to practice English. Both of you come to the US back and forth every year, but you don’t have a chance to learn English. Therefore, it is an opportunity for you to practice your English. I think our family members are generous and open-minded, and they are just too shy to speak English. In fact, I believe communication is not a problem. Moreover, I can teach him some simple Chinese to greet grandparents, and otherwise, you can also use body language.
Finally, you say that Americans are easily to divorce. It is too arbitrary and not true for everyone. There are a lot of good marriages around us. Moreover, talking about the divorce, the divorce rate increase sharply in our country's too. I think that the stability of relationship depends on how we cultivate it but not bases on the average statistics. As a result, I don't think it is a problem, too.
My dearest Mom and Dad, I'm a mature grown-up, and I need your support instead of objections. Although it is a rough road, with your company, I will have more confidence and succeed in marriage.
11/12/2009
Journal #14 Analyzing an Argument
Isa Ghani.(2009, November 3) Alien in America: Everything's better in Texas. Daily Tatin..4.
According to this article, the author states that he doesn't like everything in America such as the accent, food, and people's attitudes. However, after he went to Texes, he found out that everything he hates is in California not the United States. The article is the claim of value which appeal to emotion, trust and values. He describe a lot of merits in south or midwest and persuade immigrants to visit thoes places. Moreover, he uses his own experiences to convince people how wonder the shouth is. I believe there are some different aspects in the south or midwest, but the author uses so many emotional words which makes me doubt the fact. Besides, this article just makes me believe that the author has a great on his trip in Texax.
According to this article, the author states that he doesn't like everything in America such as the accent, food, and people's attitudes. However, after he went to Texes, he found out that everything he hates is in California not the United States. The article is the claim of value which appeal to emotion, trust and values. He describe a lot of merits in south or midwest and persuade immigrants to visit thoes places. Moreover, he uses his own experiences to convince people how wonder the shouth is. I believe there are some different aspects in the south or midwest, but the author uses so many emotional words which makes me doubt the fact. Besides, this article just makes me believe that the author has a great on his trip in Texax.
11/03/2009
#13 Summarize/Paraphrase Practice
Loretta Chao. (2009, November 1). IPhone Gets Lukewarm Reception in China . The Wallstreet Journal. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703294004574509181789222564.html?mod=googlenews_wsj
From this article, Chao(2009) reported that the first sale of iPhone in China fell expectation. The first reason is that many customers already bought their iPhone from other countries or unauthorized sellers. Second is that the price of iphone is way too expensive that people would rather buy it in gray market than the authouized stores. Finally, the failure of the sale is that chinese government restricts the wi-fi feature of iphone in order to balance the market of cell phones in China. As a result, Apple has to figures out a way to improve the inconvenience of iPhone in China, or people will choose the gray market instead of official stores to get their iPhones.
From this article, Chao(2009) reported that the first sale of iPhone in China fell expectation. The first reason is that many customers already bought their iPhone from other countries or unauthorized sellers. Second is that the price of iphone is way too expensive that people would rather buy it in gray market than the authouized stores. Finally, the failure of the sale is that chinese government restricts the wi-fi feature of iphone in order to balance the market of cell phones in China. As a result, Apple has to figures out a way to improve the inconvenience of iPhone in China, or people will choose the gray market instead of official stores to get their iPhones.
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