My dear mum and dad,
I really felt sad when I received your reply. You are worried about my marriage with an American guy because of the cultural difference. I concede this point, because we grew up under different culture backgrounds, there must be some conflicts. But I don't really think it's a problem, we can combine our different culture and also I can learn some American culture. That is not bad for me.
In addition, you mention that the reason why you disagree with our international marriage is the different languages. However, if I marry him, I can improve my English much faster and my English level will be much higher than now. Forthermore, I know my mum is really interested in learning English, but she has little chance. If I marry him and stay here, she can come to America constantly. It's also a great chance for her to improve English. Moreover, my English is not that bad now, I can communicate with him quite well. Hence, I don't consider this as a barrier for us.
The last but not least point you memtion is the divoice rate. I know the divioce rate is quite high here, especially between international couples, but I think it depends on the specific couples. I really consider him as the best choice for me. He is so handsome and strong, also he always takes good care of me, so I have confidence to say that we can be in love forever. There are many good examples for us. A lot of our friends who are international couples lead a very happy life, such as Sean Cochran and his wife Lisa. So please don't worry about the divoice rate.
I really want to try, please give me a chance. There is a proverb in China says: Give me a chance, return you a miracle. If I even didn't try, I will regret forever. Although I know there will be some difficulties and uncertain aspects between, I think I can overcome them and lead a happy, bright and colorful life. Please trust me!
I read Nick's and Ann's journals.
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Sunday, November 8, 2009
A Vote In Maine
Karin Klein.(2009). Could Philip Spooner be the key in Maine's same-sex marriage vote? Opinion L.A. Los Angeles Times. (n.d.). Opinion L.A. From the top: Q&A with LAPD Chief-designate Charlie Beck [UPDATED] Los Angeles Times. Retrieved November 8, 2009, from http://opinion.latimes.com/opinionla/2009/11/spooner-gay-gay-rights-gay-marriage-same-sex-marriage-maine-question-1.html
In this article, the author describes a coming future vote in Maine about whether same-sex marriage is legal or not. It is a claim of policy which appeals to logo. He quotas a couple of sentences from a citizen named Spoor, who supports the of same-sex marriage. The author holds the same opinion, he thinks that everybody should have the same right. As far as I am concerned, I think this same-sex marriage policy should be approved. Everyone is equal from the very beginning of life, everybody has the equal right to choose his or her own sponse, whethwe same sex or different sex.
I read Helen's and Raena's journals.
In this article, the author describes a coming future vote in Maine about whether same-sex marriage is legal or not. It is a claim of policy which appeals to logo. He quotas a couple of sentences from a citizen named Spoor, who supports the of same-sex marriage. The author holds the same opinion, he thinks that everybody should have the same right. As far as I am concerned, I think this same-sex marriage policy should be approved. Everyone is equal from the very beginning of life, everybody has the equal right to choose his or her own sponse, whethwe same sex or different sex.
I read Helen's and Raena's journals.
Monday, November 2, 2009
Serena ends Venus reign in Doha
By Phillip Walter Wellman. Doha. 02 November 2009. Voice of America. http://www.voanews.com/english/2009-11-02-voa11.cfm
Williams sisters met in the final of Doha Championship. Finally, the younger sister defeated her older sister and won the first prize. Both of them had some problems with their knees, but Serena did better and controlled the whole match. Serena thought she served well, but her sister almost can get every ball back, she considered Venus also did very well in today's competion. In addition, a lot of athletes who had the chance to participate this championship were suffered from injury, including Dinara Safina, Vera Zvonareva and Azarenka.
I read Helen's and Yen's journals.
Williams sisters met in the final of Doha Championship. Finally, the younger sister defeated her older sister and won the first prize. Both of them had some problems with their knees, but Serena did better and controlled the whole match. Serena thought she served well, but her sister almost can get every ball back, she considered Venus also did very well in today's competion. In addition, a lot of athletes who had the chance to participate this championship were suffered from injury, including Dinara Safina, Vera Zvonareva and Azarenka.
I read Helen's and Yen's journals.
Friday, October 23, 2009
First Source About My Research
Yafang, Z. (2006). A Traditional Chinese Wedding. China Today, 55(2), 69.
This article is about a man named David who fell in love with a Chinese girl and they got married finally. He found that he need to learn more about chinese wedding customs. The passage inreoduces us three aspects of wedding customs, they are the red day, harmony between heaven, earth and humankind and the marriage registration procedure. Red is the most important color in the Chinese wedding ceremonies, people use red a lot, because they think red equals lucky. The ceremony shows a key philosophical principle, that of harmony between heaven, earth and mankind. In China, weddings are almost the busiest things, people prepare for them for a long time. Weddings are not only just for the couples, but also for their parents and friends.
I read Nick's and Leah's journals.
This article is about a man named David who fell in love with a Chinese girl and they got married finally. He found that he need to learn more about chinese wedding customs. The passage inreoduces us three aspects of wedding customs, they are the red day, harmony between heaven, earth and humankind and the marriage registration procedure. Red is the most important color in the Chinese wedding ceremonies, people use red a lot, because they think red equals lucky. The ceremony shows a key philosophical principle, that of harmony between heaven, earth and mankind. In China, weddings are almost the busiest things, people prepare for them for a long time. Weddings are not only just for the couples, but also for their parents and friends.
I read Nick's and Leah's journals.
Saturday, October 17, 2009
journal 11 Research Questions
Although the research paper is a little bit difficult for us to do, it is absolutely beneficial to us. We searched a lot in Wikipedia in the class. Because my topic is about the differences and similarities about wedding customs between China and America, I typed "wedding" into Wikipedia, and got a lot of information, such as Chinese usually sell their daughters, but Americans don't, and Americans always hold their wedding ceremonies in a wedding chapel.
Because I just got married three months ago, I know a little about Chinese wedding. I also learned some from Internet and TV about American wedding. For instance, we both have an engaging ceremony and both wear wedding dress. But there are also some differences, for example, in China, we usually wear our traditional dress in the wedding ceremony, but in America, they just wear wedding dress and suits. However, what I have learned is so limited that I want to study more.
To be honest, wedding is a kind of science, it is worth to be studied. It is so wide that I cannot study all parts of it, so I just want to learn more about the wedding custom, such as the license, the process of the wedding ceremony and some other parts. I think they are quite interesting.
Maybe the research is not so easy, but I am looking forward to that experience. I am sure I will learn a lot from it and get ready for my university study!
I have read Leah's and Ann's journals.
Because I just got married three months ago, I know a little about Chinese wedding. I also learned some from Internet and TV about American wedding. For instance, we both have an engaging ceremony and both wear wedding dress. But there are also some differences, for example, in China, we usually wear our traditional dress in the wedding ceremony, but in America, they just wear wedding dress and suits. However, what I have learned is so limited that I want to study more.
To be honest, wedding is a kind of science, it is worth to be studied. It is so wide that I cannot study all parts of it, so I just want to learn more about the wedding custom, such as the license, the process of the wedding ceremony and some other parts. I think they are quite interesting.
Maybe the research is not so easy, but I am looking forward to that experience. I am sure I will learn a lot from it and get ready for my university study!
I have read Leah's and Ann's journals.
Friday, October 9, 2009
My Favorite Topic for Research
There is a famous saying in China: What impresses you most is what you have experienced. I absolutely agree with that. If you onlylearn something from our books, it cannot give you deep impression. Specific to me, I just got married three months ago; so I am interested in the similarities and differences of marriage among countries.
Marriage is a popular topic, which almost everybody has already or will experience. When talking about the similarities, I think the most similar point is that we all marry with our lovers. If there is no love between you and your sponse, your marriage probably won't esist for a long time. There also exists another important similarity: we usually hold wedding ceremonies, in which we invite our relations and friends and have a good time together. Although marriage is a worldwide topic, they are not quite similar in each specific country.
I am more interested in the differences in dstinct countries. I have already learned some from books or TV shows.In some countries, hosts only provide a little food and drinks in wedding ceremonies while there are a lot in other countries. In addition, there is a significant ceremony before the formal wedding ceremony in some countries, but there is either no or brief ceremony in other countries. However, what I have already known is to limited, I want to learn more about it.
I just experiences my significant marriage three months ago, and I found it very interesting, including the process you prepared for it and the formal ceremony. That is one reason I want to choose this topic for my research this semester. Another reason is that there are students with different nationalities in our class and school, and most of us are facing this matter.So, they know a lot about marriage. I am sure I can learn pretty much from them. These two causes lead to my decision.
Maybe I will encounter many difficulties during the period when I will do my research, but I think I can enjoy the whole process. I hope I can gain much joy and learn lots of knowledge from it. I look forward to the research!
Marriage is a popular topic, which almost everybody has already or will experience. When talking about the similarities, I think the most similar point is that we all marry with our lovers. If there is no love between you and your sponse, your marriage probably won't esist for a long time. There also exists another important similarity: we usually hold wedding ceremonies, in which we invite our relations and friends and have a good time together. Although marriage is a worldwide topic, they are not quite similar in each specific country.
I am more interested in the differences in dstinct countries. I have already learned some from books or TV shows.In some countries, hosts only provide a little food and drinks in wedding ceremonies while there are a lot in other countries. In addition, there is a significant ceremony before the formal wedding ceremony in some countries, but there is either no or brief ceremony in other countries. However, what I have already known is to limited, I want to learn more about it.
I just experiences my significant marriage three months ago, and I found it very interesting, including the process you prepared for it and the formal ceremony. That is one reason I want to choose this topic for my research this semester. Another reason is that there are students with different nationalities in our class and school, and most of us are facing this matter.So, they know a lot about marriage. I am sure I can learn pretty much from them. These two causes lead to my decision.
Maybe I will encounter many difficulties during the period when I will do my research, but I think I can enjoy the whole process. I hope I can gain much joy and learn lots of knowledge from it. I look forward to the research!
I have read Angela's and Raena's journals.
Friday, October 2, 2009
American food-my favorite choice
What is you favourite food? Some like Chinese food because it is delicious and you can many choice.Some like American food, because they like fast meals and fast life. Specific to me, I prefer to the latter,and I think American food is also pretty decilious.
From my perspective, American food not only include hamburgers, but also comprises French fries and other delicious choices.I like the parties which were held in my apartments, they enjoyed bacon, soda and other tasty food. I like Chinese food, but I like American food better, especially French fries.
There are at least two reasons which lead to American style of eating. Firstly, there are abound of potatoes, tomatoes and bread here. So people have few choices besides eating them. Secondly, America is a fast rhythm country, people here usually have much work to do. Hence, they don't spend too much time in cooking. These two causes both lead to the American eating style.
Although American food is fast and delicious, it also causes some negetive effects. The main consequence is that there are many overweight people in America; because American traditional food such as humburgers, salad, they all contain many calories and too much fat. Because of eating them everyday, they become fatter and fatter. The most important problem is that if a person is over obesity, this can lead to many physical diseases, including cardiopathy. Another negetive effect is that because of limit choices in American food, people will be sick of eating them every day, they want some food special to eat. That's why other countries' food was introduced to America. Fast and delicous are charactoristics which American food has, but we also need to face its passive effects.
Every country has its own style of eating.They all have both positive and negetive sides. The most important thing is that we should absorb their positive aspects and try to aviod their passive parts. However, I love American food, I think its advantages overweight its weak points.
I have read Leah's and Raena's journals.
From my perspective, American food not only include hamburgers, but also comprises French fries and other delicious choices.I like the parties which were held in my apartments, they enjoyed bacon, soda and other tasty food. I like Chinese food, but I like American food better, especially French fries.
There are at least two reasons which lead to American style of eating. Firstly, there are abound of potatoes, tomatoes and bread here. So people have few choices besides eating them. Secondly, America is a fast rhythm country, people here usually have much work to do. Hence, they don't spend too much time in cooking. These two causes both lead to the American eating style.
Although American food is fast and delicious, it also causes some negetive effects. The main consequence is that there are many overweight people in America; because American traditional food such as humburgers, salad, they all contain many calories and too much fat. Because of eating them everyday, they become fatter and fatter. The most important problem is that if a person is over obesity, this can lead to many physical diseases, including cardiopathy. Another negetive effect is that because of limit choices in American food, people will be sick of eating them every day, they want some food special to eat. That's why other countries' food was introduced to America. Fast and delicous are charactoristics which American food has, but we also need to face its passive effects.
Every country has its own style of eating.They all have both positive and negetive sides. The most important thing is that we should absorb their positive aspects and try to aviod their passive parts. However, I love American food, I think its advantages overweight its weak points.
I have read Leah's and Raena's journals.
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