23 More changes--changing the world After thinking about some changes I'd like to make with myself, I started thinking about the changes I'd like to make with my family, and even my neighborhood. It's possible to think about things to add and to leap...
22 making changes---getting rid of bad habits I was cleaning up my computer yesterday, organizing files, deleting some unused things to make more space, and improving what I already have. Even though my computer was almost five years old, pretty old...
21 Keeping a diary----recording precious moments It has been a long time since I kept a diary, but I am then thinking more and more about the value of some kind of journal. Although writing daily in a diary is tough, it's good a habit to have, especi...
20 movie scenes Yesterday, a friend of mine and I were talking about scenes of movies that we liked, that moved us, that stuck in our brains somehow. Do you know the kind that I am talking about--scenes that are really powerful, and easy to recall, b...
19 Thanks giving--what are you grateful for? It's almost time for the big Chusoek or thanks giving holiday. Many years, this is a five-day holiday, and most people get at least four days off, that's awesome. So,what are you going to do? the same old...
18 Your place--somewhere to be alone I'm singing in the shower, just singing in the shower, I do sing when I am in the shower, does anyone out there do the same? There're something about the sound, the acoustics, the steam perhaps.... the mixed thing...
15 Pet peeves I don't complain that often, it's just not my style. But sometimes I just have to get what's bothering me off my chest! Maybe today is a good chance to talk about my pet peeves. Today, I'll invent a little bit, I hope you don't mind. Do...
14 Self-improvement-upgrating your life If you are given some money to fix up your residence, your apartment or house,what would you do?Would you get some new wall-paper?would you get some new light fixtures? would you get some new furniture? these k...
13 Asking questions Knowing how to ask questions is so important. I usually start an English class by writing questions on the blackboard, with words like who,what,when,where,why,how and which. The most simple conversation is made up of questions, fo...
12Power WalkGetting more exercise Ive been thinking and talking and writing about how I need to get some exercise. But I havent done much about it. So, the other day, after a radio show, I went for a walk. I walked a little faster than normal, so it...