Carol's Life Recording

Yesterday 8/6, professor Jason took us to SUMA to visit the exhibition called Al Farrow: Wrath & Reverence.  This exhibition I took pictures of was Menorach VI, 2008. It was made of steel, guns, and bullets, 35*37*15 in. Collection of Laura Lee Brown and Steve Wilson, 21c Museum Hotels.  From illustration, I knew the candles were put into guns. In my opinion, when we pray for some events, we need to emblaze the candles to express the emotion of missing. At first, if I didn't look at the tour guide magazine, I didn't know the candles were put on the gun. I think the artist wants to express dissatisfied with war and want to be a peaceful world. It also expressed pray to the people who died in the war. We should treasure the current peace because it is exchanged by countless lives. At the same time, we need to treasure current life and live.

What's my ideal birthday gift? Why? My ideal birthday gift is a letter from my friends. I like the characters that gave me happiness. As the electronic develop, most people don't like to write letters to friends. Sometimes just a celebration card with some not useful gifts. For me, I think a letter is enough, a sentient letter is the behavior of our relationship. I am not interested in clothes, shoes, and cosmetics. If my friends give me this, I will be confused about how to deal with them, I won't be willing to share the gifts which I get from others. Until now I still have some gifts that I don't know how to deal with. Therefore I think instead of spending money on buying gifts, the friends can sit down to think about the stories and experience we spent together. I think I will happy with this and my friends can save more energy and money on picking up gifts.

Today, ALCC held an activity to bowling. The destination was about 10 mins driving from school. When we got there, few people were playing for a long time. We chose the shoes which correct size and we were divided into 6 groups. The shoes were tough. The bowling bowl was so heavy so that I consider I cannot do it. Luckily, I found a lighter bowl that was better. It was my first time to play bowling, I didn't know how to hold it, Bob showed me how to hold it. Through many times of practice, I think it was not so heavy and I can afford it. It totally had ten rounds, however, our group considered it just had five rounds, so when we finished the fifth round. Nobody prepared to play the next round until the professor came here to tell us. Afterward, we shared these chances to Jason, he was really good at bowling and he was enjoyable to do this. By the way, the hamburger here was very delicious! Overall, I think it was a good chance to experience this activity. I also realized practice...

Today, from 10 am to 12 pm, we made our own scrapbook. Putting something indelibility memories on it. For me, the high school experience is one of the most important memories. I called this scrapbook The Ordinary Life. Although my high school life was full of study, I didn't have a lot of time to relax. I actually enjoy this period, because of my friends, classmates, and teachers. We created so many indelibility memories on there. I love them. They are particular people for me. I also appreciate the school that let me have the chance to study abroad to know more friends and learn more culture. When I met difficulties, my teachers encouraged me and gave me solutions to figure out. They are so kind and passionate. There is more like my other home, it is a warm place. I will remember them forever. Because it's the bridge to SUU, I also stick some leaves on it. I am really like the environment here, I like the trees everywhere, which makes me feel good and happy. Besides, I will ...

Today, at 10 am my classmate and I went to the Farmer Market. It set up in the main street, it is closer to the SUU. When I got there, there were lots of people gather there. It is my first time to the farmer market. It not only sold fresh vegetable but also sell food and drink. I bought honey and smoothies. They are delicious! At the same time, I went to Pizza Hut, it is popular in my hometown when I was young. I often went to this restaurant in China. However, I didn't try this in the USA. We ordered double flavors of chicken wings. I didn't see these dishes in China. I love them. Taste good! I prefer bone-out because it is easy to eat. I also found a personal size pizza, I can choose the topping and sauce. That's good and interesting. I also didn't see this dish in China. Overall, it is a wonderful lunch and not expensive. The same restaurant has differences in different countries. I should accept people have different traits, there will not have two same leaves...

Last Tuesday at 9 am, I interviewed professor Robb McCollum in General Classroom. First, I asked some questions about his background. He is the professor at ALCC and also is the leader of ALCC. He got a Ph.D. in TESOL and Instructor psychology. He also has two children. In my opinion, he can be considered a successful person. I divided success into three parts. Academic and career, personal, service to others. He had achievement in his academic career, he was kind and patient in his personal success. In addition, as a teacher, the purpose is to help students to learn new knowledge. I was curious about his opinion about whether he is a successful person. He thought service to others is the most important one. He said: "You can do No.3(helping others) very well if you don't also have the other two." He thought these kinds of people also can be considered a successful person. In his opinion, the successful people should be patient and persistent. Actually, through the conve...