Life Begins at Thirty: October 2006

Feel boring on study ........

It always came to me that the current study is quite boring. I don't know where this feeling comes from, but it is so real and hanging around me. I know that I am so luncky to have this opportunity in school to review and improve my knowledge and skills Even in my early thirtys not like others who are stangling for living and finding a decent job.

sigh! What a day.

Jacky

Unbelievable

It's totally unbelievable! It turns out that I am allergic to Winter Melon--another name Wax Gourd. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wax_gourd

This is the second food that I am allergic to so far in United States. The first one is shrimp. I used to eat these food in China and like them so much, but not now :(.

It was terrrible yesterday. I can not keep scratching. it was too itching and too many red spots came out and were swollen. Fortunately, My roomate brough so many medicines from China include allergy. I am fine now.

Homecoming Parade -- Gainesville

Monday again, American Idioms coming....

It's been long time since last time I upated the American Idioms here. Missed several classes and Now here it comes:

1. Let's take that red sports car for a spin . (for a short drive)

2. I'm sorry to pour cold water on your enthusiasm, but sports car are a dime a dozen.
(to discourage, delay, or prevent something ) (common; of little value)

3. I 'd like a car with the works--something that is really cutting-edge. (advanced;high-tech;modern)

4.Thanks for your two cents, but don't forget the pecking order. I'm pulling rank-I'll choose the car.
(your opinion ) (a sequence of authority) (to assert your higher status)

5. Dr. Wright strikes me as being really full of himself. He completely ignored my questions.
(to seem to be) (conceited;self-centered;self-important)

6 He'll change his tune once someone teaches him a lesson.
(to adjust your attitude or behavior) ( to show someone the consequences of his actions)

7. Maybe,but you can't teach an old dog new tricks.
(it is difficult to change someone's habits or ways)

8.Then go see Dr. Hines. He'll keep you up to speed on what he's doing, and before you know it, you 'll be on the mend.
( informed of the most recent information) ( almost immediately;very soon) ( recovering your health)

Lake Party ---- Santa Fe Lake

As I said in previous post, we had a lake party in Santa Fe lake on Sept 30. Santa Fe sounds like a spanish name. Most likely because Spanish are the first settler in Florida. Lake Santa Fe is a private lake of one property which is owned by group of retired teachers from high school and college. They built their own house there. And this time they invited International Friendship and all new comers to their place. At first time I thought the International Friendship was the host.

It is a great place.