Happy Time ---Only Belongs to Room511 ＆ GAKIs

It was Christmas eve, a happy and romantic day. I had a date with my dear roommates so I sacrificed other activities to keep the appointment. (I did not go to the practice of volley ball and chorus club.) We had had the plan to have a meal together before the mid-term exam, but we postponed it till the day (24, December) when we think we should take a rest to do something just for fun. The reason why this appointment could not be carried out is because each of us, especially me, is always occupied and there were many things interrupting our plan.

We found a small restaurant where sells healthy hot pot. All the foods, most of them are vegetables, in pots are fresh, natural, and balanced so it seemed that we would not have burden on health. We were all satisfied with the delicious food. What’s more, we talked a lot with one another happily, shared plenty of things that we did not know before so that we understood one another much more and got closer. After we felt content and pleased, we walked back to the dormitory slowly, joyfully.

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After we went back to the dorm, we all had other dates with other people personally, individually. (But, in fact, our destination was the same place, Dong Hai.) I went there with other club members by motorcycle and it cost us almost an hour to get there. It was terribly crowded in the university and the campus is really very large and wide. What a coincidence that I met my senior in high school with her boyfriend. (I have not met each other for more than one year. It was nice to see each other again!) Then, chorus members (we called each other “GAKI” that means “one loves to eat” in Japanese) and I talked happily, waited for the hanging bell ringing and made wishes in such a holy night. After that, we went to McDonalds to have some night snack and still talked pleasantly till all of us felt tired and wanted to go home.

Although the holy night was very cold, windy and a little rainy, I deeply believed that all the hearts felt very warm, delighted and blessed!

the hanging bell in the dark

Victory Banquet

It was (12/20) the Sunday night that we went to celebrate our double victories of cheer squad contest and chorus contest! (I am really proud of ourselves.)Then, we wanted to use the reward that we won to have a big feast. We chose a restaurant that we can eat both barbecue and hot pot. Besides, we can also eat all we can eat! (Everyone's diet plan should be stopped at that night!)

There were several different kinds of food for us to choose from, for example:

Meat: pork, beef, mutton, and chicken.

Sea food: scallop, shrimp, calamari, squid, crab, and such.

Prepared Food: sushi, hand roll, noodles, cheese roll, salad, and so on.

Snacks: pancake, free beverage, ice cream, and lots of sweet food.

I did not have to pay extra money for our orders. We could eat till we felt full during the limited two hours. We all felt very satisfied with the big feast! XD

Also, some of us drank some beer to celebrate the 19th birthday of Leo, who is the leader of class A and who is a funny and talented guy.We kept eating and chatting with one another. I thought that we really spent a happy time with one another.

( The left one is Leo. Happy Birthday to You!)

After the big feast, we walked around and went shopping just for digestion. That’s because we really ate too much and we had to take a walk to make ourselves feel better.

P.S. I wanted to thank my senior for lending me her motorcycle generously so that I did not have to wait for the bus and be confined to the time when we should go back to the dormitory! I love you, Louise!

(Our happy time! : ) )

(A Christmas tree on the square near 一中 street)

Happy to See YOU Again, GIRLS!

Saturday, 12, December

It was the ninety-year anniversary of my senior high school, TCGS. Most of my classmates and I went back to school without making an appointment. We asked one another how the life of everyone was lately and we talked with each other happily just like that we went back to the unforgettable life when we were still senior high students. We certainly also visited our teachers and talked about our lives. (Through the talking with the teacher who knew the best, I started to think over my future and dream, which I almost forgot and wanted to give up, again.) Then, one group met another group and another because the campus is quite small. Gradually, we became a very huge group and we had a happy lunch time together.

After I saw my dear classmate again, I really felt a little envious (maybe not just a little). Almost everyone have changes in their appearance and lives, especially those who are studying in Taipei. One of my close friend lost weight over ten kilograms and absolutely became a slender girl! Also, their dressing all really became so fashionable, beautiful and they have already learned how to make up. Besides, many of them have already had boyfriends. Compared to them, I am still an unsophisticated, heavy girl without any improvement. I wear T-shirts, jeans, casual shoes, and lots of casual stuff. Also, I do not know how to make up and how to do skin care well. Moreover, I have almost let my dream, which is to study in Taipei with them and become an accountant in the future, get out of my mind.

(My close friend ~ She is the girl who lost weight and became a slender lady.)

Join the Chorus Club !!!!!!

My life is getting busier and more colorful because I have several leisure activities, including playing vollybal and badminton on the team of DFLL, being one staff of DFLL drama show, and joining the chorus club.

I got acquainted with the leader of the chorus club, who is a junior, when we attended the Freshmen Chorus Contest. At first, he came to ask my name and ask me if I were chorus member before because I looked like that I had plentiful experience. (The answer is absolutely negative. I told him that I just enjoy singing and my senior high music teacher really taught us a lot and well.) Then, everytime we practiced chorus, we would talk with each otehr happily. After a while, I thought that he is really a good guy and I wanted to make friend with him so I took initiative action to know him further. Therefore, we built up a good friendship and we often chatted with each other with MSN.

The chorus leader has been bothered by a problem that their female members are less than male ones so that their voice could not get a balance easily. So, he asked me sincerely if I was willing to join them. He told me that he would permit my absence if I was very busy. That's because he knows that I have many other things to do. Therefore, I made up my mind to join the club last Tuesday! The reasons why I joined them are as follows:

First, I really enjoy singing very much. But, I did not have a opportunity to join such a joyful club before this. So, I want to give a try!

Second, I want to do my friend a favor. Besides, I think that the chorus club is so happy and warm that I am attracted by the atmosphere there and those friendly guys.


(It happened to have dinner between Alto and Bass just on the next day after I joined it. So, it is lucky to me to have treat from the senoirs.XD)


P.S. Because of lots of activities, my winter vacation will almost be occupied by a series of matters totally!

Greeting Camp --- Have a Lot of Fun!

The weather was cold and windy most time during the two days. The camp was held on a farm, which is on a hillside, in Miaoli. All the activities that were very interesting really made us so tired because we had to run around the farm to play the games. The sophomores told us that they would record all the points that every group got according to our performance during all the activities. The group who got the lowest points would be punished---being the last one to leave in the night tour. We did not know why we were always the losers even though we tried so hard to join the games. All of us in the group had the same feeling that we must be the unlucky one. But, I did not care about it because I was not afraid. Instead, I thought that would be very interesting! What I hated was that we had to bear the chilly weather and go back to our rooms late.
(The beautiful farm)

(Our Group Members)

In the night, the sophomores prepared so many spectacular performances for us, including amazing dancing shows and a lot of wonderful dramas. They were really so funny, talented and excellent that I began to adore them. (Also, I started to worry about the time when it is our turn to prepare such a camp for our underclassmen. So, in order to hold a great camp, I thought that we should learn much more from our seniors!)

Through the two days, I got acquainted with more sophomores and knew them much better. Then, I thought that I like them(DFLL members) a lot more.

Nineteenth Birthday

Yesterday was my birthday! Somebody told me that I had to let the nineteenth birthday pass silently and secretly. If we celebrate it, something unfortunate will happen to us, such as car accident. So, in fear of suffering such a bad thing, I did not initiatively tell anyone that my birthday is on 26, November. I hoped that I can spend this day peacefully and safely. (But, I do not really believe this saying actually) (They bought many slavors of cake for me. :) )

(Some of the cute ladies of DFLL)

However, there were still many people who remembered my birthday, including my classmates, roommates, friends, and certainly my families. My families and I had a good meal a week advanced. Also, my dear sister wrote me a card for the first time, adding some cash in the envelope, and sent me a mug as my present. My good friends and class mates in senior high send me sweet messages because they are all far way from me. All my boy classmates said, “Happy Birthday!” to me. The other girls, including my roommates and good friends in NCHU, wrote cute cards to me, bought delicious cake to me, and sang the Happy Birthday song to me! I felt quite touched, joyful, and warm in my heart.

Thank for your care and love! I love you, guys!

Mid-term Exam Week ~ Lucky or Unlucky?

The mid-term exam week was a long and exhausting period of time. It was the first exam of my university career. I hoped that I could have a good start, so I did not want to fail any exams in fear of being flunked at last.

Before I began to prepare my exams, there was something unfortunate happened to me. I got my purse lost and there was roughly 1000 NT dollars in it. However, I still stayed clam and reasonable, but a little unhappy. I did not want to let it influence my mood, so I took it as a way that all misfortune vanished as the money was gone. I did not tell my parents about it because I did not want to make them worried about me and then give me much more money. I only felt so sorry for my parents because the money I use all comes from their hard work.

(I made the purse by myslef, but it was gone.)

I spent the whole weekend studying hard to make up for my idling in learning. I really felt regretful about my idling.I really hoped that I could pass the exams smoothly! Thanks to the notes and the All-Pass Candy from my seniors in school and also the help from Ted, Melissa and other dear friends, I passed all my exams at an average grades in the end!

After the mid-term exam, I made self-examination. I made up my mind to study hard. Follow the three steps: preview, be concentrate in class, and review. I could not ignore my study even though I want to join a lot of activities. I have to give consideration to both sides.

"If you don't want to be a loser, just carry it out as hard as possible! Irene”

A Series of Matters -- Part 3

First, I want to say "sorry" for delaying the third part ~

Friday and Saturday

It was the day for us to show the fruitful result of our training of the cheer squad. We got up early to help one another to make up and get everyone’s hair done. I think that our style is absolutely the most special of all the competitors. That’s because almost our clothes is done by ourselves.

(Subjct: The Aboriginal ~ Leopard Spot!!!)

(They are so cute and also sexy~)

All the members completed their performance smoothly even though there was still have a very little fault. I think that they did a good job! Perhaps, we are not the best of all, but I think that we had done our best. There were only six boys in the team, the other thirty ones were all girls. The girls had to complete the same dangerous skills and pay much more strength to support and protect the flyers. I am so proud all of them!

At last, we won the third prize in the contest. All of us were so happy!
DFLL is the BEST!

Thank our seniors in school, especially Joseph and Mickey, a lot for your help and companion.

A Series of Matters -- Part 2

Wednesday

That day, I only had three classes! It seemed a relaxed day, but actually it was still a busy and tiring day. After classes, I had to rush to see a doctor because of my serious condition of cough. After seeing a doctor, my partners and I went to a wonderful bakery, where every kind of bread looks very delicious and the fragrance made us feel satisfied. We could not control our desires to buy the tasty ones as our breakfast.

I was grateful them, my dear friends, for their company.

Then in the evening, I had to make haste to ride my classmate to look for some materials that we needed in the cheer squad contest because I know the roads and streets better than others and also I have a driver license of motorbike. It cost us almost four hours to buy everything. During the time, we spent some extra time doing something personal, such as buying our commodity and having my hair cut.
When we came back to the dormitory, it was almost nine o’clock in the night Oh my god! There were still a lot of things undone! I took a quick shower and set about my art duty that I was responsible for. My group members and I stayed up late till two A.M. to get the work done faster because we need to finish all before tomorrow evening!

You guys were good and painstaking! Thank you all, dear partners!

A Series of Matters -- Part 1

Monday
It was definitely a very busy week. That's because the two important contests we had prepared for a long time were held just this week! We, DFLL freshmen, seize every minute to practice chorus after our classes were dismissed in order to make a success tomorrow night. Besides, I myself who was in charge of the art designing of the cheer squad had to get the work done faster day and night. That's really tired and stressful.

Tuesday

Tonight is the time that the chorus contest was held. I didn't feel nervous at all, but I was a little worried about my voice cracking and cough that resulted from the cold. Happily, I finished the singing smoothly without any mistakes till the end. After our performance, we got a burst of applause and a cheer from the audience, of course including our seniors at school. It was quite pleased that we got the second prize at last. All of our efforts were paid off.

P.S. I was very grateful for those seniors in the chorus club, especially the leader, who conducted us hard! They helped us so much and even gave us extra time to practice. Thanks a lot!

A Busy Week ...... Feel Exhausted! But Do Our Best!! : )

This was also a busy week. All of us have been trying hard to prepare for the coming contests of cheer squad and chorus because we want to do our best and make a success. In addition, the midterm exam is coming soon after those. Our schedules were so full recently that most of us were going to be almost exhausted.

The members of the cheer squad had to practice very late every night this week. That made them quite tired. Because of the difficult and dangerous skills, some of them got hurt and bruised. I felt so worried about their safety. I wish that they can be completely uninjured after each time they practice. Meanwhile, I am responsible for the art designing. I felt a little anxious, stressful, and tired because we have to beat our brains out to figure out how to make what we need in a short period of time.

Without enough sleep and rest, as well as owing to the changeable cool weather, some members had a cold. It was really a terrible situation that they couldn’t sing beautifully because they had a sore throat. Also, there was a big problem with Alto that I am in charge of teaching and leading. That was our unsteady pitches. Some of us couldn’t get exact pitches certainly sometimes. Therefore, I had to be patient to teach them repeatedly till they all got it.

Although I feel exhausted, I am still convinced that god will help those who help themselves. So, if we had already done what we can do, we should trust ourselves and take it easy to face any kind of circumstances.

Yes, we can make it!

An Honorable Moment

This was a busy and tired week. But, deeply in my mind, I felt very happy and satisfied. From Tuesday to Friday night in a row, we had a series of volley ball games to play and there was no time for us to get enough rest. As a result, I bruised my arm in a large-scale. It was such a coincidence that the party which greeted freshmen was held on Tuesday and the barbecue of DFLL was held on Thursday. However, in order to play the games, my teammates and I had to sacrifice a little time to have fun with our classmates and seniors at school.

During the process of playing the games, I was so happy and lucky to be a member of DFLL. When I lost points, my teammates would said “Never mind!” to encourage me and patted me on my back to comfort my bad and nervous mood. Meanwhile, we would have a handshake and dive one another an affirmative expression when we got points. Besides, there were a lot of people, certainly including our classmates and seniors at school, coming to cheer for us. We were just like a big SWEET family. Those really made my heart feel so warm and fragrant.

After the challenge of physical strength which had been lasting for four nights, we got the championship at the end. What a gorgeous ending! All of us felt so excited, joyful, and a sense of success and honor. That’s because we did try to do our best and put much effort to play each game and then we reached the goal of being the champion. I think what we had sacrificed was all paid off! And we proved that we are the best!

I Love You All!

Have a Great Time

Last Saturday night, I had a date with my seniors at school. It was the first time that I meet them in such an occasion so I was so excited. We dined together in an American restaurant named “Stair”. I left for the destination straight from home by bus that night. In order not to be late for the appointment, I advanced the time of leaving home to wait for the bus. However, the bus unexpectedly delayed for about half an hour so that I was late for about 10 minutes. During the time I was waiting, I was really very anxious and mad at the delayed bus, and also worried about that they would have bad impression on me owing to my late arrival. Happily, they smilingly told me,“Never mind!”

At first, I just listened to what they were talking in silence unless they ask me some questions so that they think I am a quiet and introverted girl. Gradually, I blended into the pleasant atmosphere and began chatting with them at ease. We kept talking about something interesting and everyone’s current situation till the waitress informed us they were going to close the store for the night. Therefore, they decided to go to another store to continue the joyful emotions and they invited me to go with them. But, I refused because it was so late at night that I had to go home lest my families would worry about my safety. What a pity! I really wanted to go with them and kept enjoying the happy time.

I like my seniors at school very much because they are so nice and easygoing. It makes me so happy that there will be lots of chances we can get together and have fun in the future. :)

Self-management

After I graduated from the senior high school, it seemed that the center of gravity in my life disappeared suddenly. I think that’s because I need not study for all day long any more, and then I didn’t find any goals of life to reach. Since I entered the university and became a college student, I have been living a free, joyful but almost unregulated life for three weeks. Although I am able to arrange my own life at will, I usually let the time flies away unconsciously and seldom accomplish something efficiently. Also, I think that I should spend less time on the entertainment and put much more efforts in study.

If I want to have a better and more colorful college life, I ought to do time-management and set some goals. First, I have to make my life style in order, waste the time and burn the midnight oil as less as possible, so that I will have enough vitality to concentrate in class next day. Second, I have several goals that I want to achieve, such as becoming more confident and independent, losing weight, making a lot of friends, improving my English abilities, and so on. However, I think the most important goal that I have to reach is being more active and taking action in reality instead of just thinking and saying.


‘Just go ahead! Irene.’

Begin a New Life

I have become a freshman in NCHU for two weeks. During the two weeks, all the things were not settled down totally, especially about selecting courses, and my own emotion was not very steady, feeling a little nervous to the strange environment, people, and life, yet also feeling excited about the new, various, and different ways of learning.

I feel so happy and lucky because I can get acquainted and make friends with many kind, nice, outstanding, and talented people coming from different places in Taiwan, even other countries. Furthermore, we have an excellent library which collects an abundance of books on our campus so that we are able to get lots of resources and imformation easily. Also, we will have a great space to study and read.

To be a college student, I think I have to be maturer, more courageous, independent and responsible, in not only thought but also behavior. I tell myself when faced with challenges and problems, never be afraid, depressed, and pessimistic, just try hard and do my best! I believe that I can make it.

"YES, YOU CAN! Irene "