Food bank, these two words are simple to understand, but they are much more meaningful than my understanding. As a newcomer, I even had misunderstood food bank as a sort of grocery market . I was so touched and totally understand what it means after coming back from CBC.
Two scenes really impressed me. I was astonished when I saw the donation boxes were filled rapidly with many kinds of food, including rice, oils, spaghetti, flour, cans and cookies. People were gathering in CBC to share and devote their love from all over the Toronto. It was a real holiday, not only enjoy but also be inspired!
After lunch, my classmates and I went go Glenn Gould Radio where I enjoyed a wonderful performance. House band-Justin Abendin Trio presented several special Christmas songs with Jazz & Blues. Amanda Martinez, a famous Canadian singer brought us with her particular Mexico music and legendary story. She lives in an extended family and has 3 kids , besides a singer, she's also a producer and songwriter. Her father and her uncle took bicycle-riding travel from Mexico to Canada and decided to settle down. Everyone was captured by her charming voice and gave thunderous ovation. As lights getting milder, a special guest was appearing on the stage. She had being a client of Food Bank, but she is a volunteer serving in local Food Bank. She spoke her story in calm, but I listened in many tears. As she told, people have suffered from different hardships which nobody can choose and avoid. You would take the chance to be survived or restart as if you find somewhere opening the door for you. As same as many clients, she was fully embraced when she stepped into Bank Food. With the warmest smile and greeting, staffs treated her as a member of family. She was very touched. After going through many difficult days, she was no longer severed by Food Bank. She decided to be volunteer in Food Bank and share her experience with others.
No doubts, Food Bank is one of the warmest place in the winter. No matter what you donated, love and power will be spread!
Monday, December 9, 2013
Sunday, December 8, 2013
Sounds of the Season
The CBC Atrium is decorated and lid up for all visitors
Museum of CBC
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Pre-Christmas Sale
Stock up your Sleigh! Jingle deals is coming! The clock is ticking on 50% off! ...
You begin hearing and receiving a large amount of variety ads through media and the Internet. Christmas is coming and the biggest on sale in coming as well. For warming up, you can enjoy shopping in pre-Christmas sale.
Last Friday was called " Black Friday", it is special day for on sale. You can find many specials and red-tag items in store. Almost all shopping-malls and departments extended working hours to assist customers having enough time for shopping.
As a consumer, moderate-shopping is recommended. It is called "bloody-shopping" for excessive shopping in China. It is really hurt if you want to get some specials during Christmas. Generally, you might take many unnecessary goods home, but they are at good price. You spend money take them home and stock in your attic, and then it would be took you much time for clearance and maintenance. I am not strong enough to grab anything from crowed on Boxing Day or Black Friday. Enjoy my teatime and sitting in front of the fireplace will be a wise choice.
You begin hearing and receiving a large amount of variety ads through media and the Internet. Christmas is coming and the biggest on sale in coming as well. For warming up, you can enjoy shopping in pre-Christmas sale.
Last Friday was called " Black Friday", it is special day for on sale. You can find many specials and red-tag items in store. Almost all shopping-malls and departments extended working hours to assist customers having enough time for shopping.
As a consumer, moderate-shopping is recommended. It is called "bloody-shopping" for excessive shopping in China. It is really hurt if you want to get some specials during Christmas. Generally, you might take many unnecessary goods home, but they are at good price. You spend money take them home and stock in your attic, and then it would be took you much time for clearance and maintenance. I am not strong enough to grab anything from crowed on Boxing Day or Black Friday. Enjoy my teatime and sitting in front of the fireplace will be a wise choice.
Monday, December 2, 2013
My First Christmas in Canada
Christmas is just around the corner! After a heavy snowfall, everything was decorated with silver. I am going to enjoy a real white X'mas in my life.
Stores and malls become more and more crowded. Canadians are glad to spend money for Christmas decorations. Wreathes, bow-knots, bells, Christmas trees, and decoration lights, all of them are on sale. Although, they are not cheap, people are willing to spend money to enjoy the Christmas atmosphere. Christmas songs replace others in every supermarket. At home my daughter and son practice "Jingle Bells"and "Holy Night," they have learned from school at home.
Due to Christmas being not the most important festival in China, we can't get any vacation for Christmas. But all stores and supermarkets never lost the opportunity for sales. You can also enjoy sales in stores or through the Internet. Chinese young people welcome Christmas. It is very hard to get a reservation in a well-known restaurant even though the Christmas dinner is at an unreasonable price. I can have a half day break because I worked in a joint venture. Some of foreign company's employees can get a bonus as well as a Christmas gift.
Sunday, December 1, 2013
What I Learned after Watching Akeelah and the Bee
"Akeelah and the Bee" was a wonderful movie I watched in our video lesson last Thursday. The story tells about an 11-year-old girl named Akeelah who has incredible talent for spelling. Her life is not easy. Her father is dead; her mom ignores her; her siblings run with the local young offenders. All surrounding things threaten to strangle her talent. Fortunately, she gets strong supports from an English professor who coaches her with many efficient and extraordinary methods. After her hard working study, she wins the champion of the National Bee.
I was so touched by her persistence and endeavor, but the most important I have learned was how to memorize new words in an efficient way. By comparison, I never try spelling words according to its rhythm. That the essential work of spelling! I began to considerate why Akeelah always keeps tapping her thigh for learning a new word. The answer is ‘Syllable!’ A correct pronunciation never knots your tongue and it also make good job for word spelling. According to the pronunciation, you can find proper letters for each syllable. I tried several times and it works very well. By tapping or clapping with every syllable, a sentence can be read more fluently. You might find you have talent to be a rap singer as if you practice more and more.
Moreover, etymon is also important. A sentence what the professor told to Akeelah is impressed me a lot, “You know these words, you can spell all words.” English is originated from French and Latin. Generally,an etyma can helps you memorize at least 10-20 related words and compound words. For saving time, that is a good deal! I made some word-cards to post them in my kitchen while I was cooking and eating. I am not Akeelah, it is an impossible mission for me to memorize 5000 words in one month, but I guarantee 5 new words every day. They must be etymon.
I was so touched by her persistence and endeavor, but the most important I have learned was how to memorize new words in an efficient way. By comparison, I never try spelling words according to its rhythm. That the essential work of spelling! I began to considerate why Akeelah always keeps tapping her thigh for learning a new word. The answer is ‘Syllable!’ A correct pronunciation never knots your tongue and it also make good job for word spelling. According to the pronunciation, you can find proper letters for each syllable. I tried several times and it works very well. By tapping or clapping with every syllable, a sentence can be read more fluently. You might find you have talent to be a rap singer as if you practice more and more.
Moreover, etymon is also important. A sentence what the professor told to Akeelah is impressed me a lot, “You know these words, you can spell all words.” English is originated from French and Latin. Generally,an etyma can helps you memorize at least 10-20 related words and compound words. For saving time, that is a good deal! I made some word-cards to post them in my kitchen while I was cooking and eating. I am not Akeelah, it is an impossible mission for me to memorize 5000 words in one month, but I guarantee 5 new words every day. They must be etymon.
Thursday, November 28, 2013
an Email to My Friend
Dear Linda,
I explored an incredible resource of TPL. Do you remember that you mentioned many great venues in Toronto are expected for visiting. Now, you can prepare you free journey and make a start from TPL. It is The Sun Life Financial Museum + Arts Pass (MAP). http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/museum-arts-passes/. It offers a great oppotunity for your family to take a trip of many well-known venues, such as Casa Loma, AGO.
You got your library card already, didn't you? Take it to the library for applying free journey in your library. I expect to take these trip with your family.
Sincerely
Tracy
I explored an incredible resource of TPL. Do you remember that you mentioned many great venues in Toronto are expected for visiting. Now, you can prepare you free journey and make a start from TPL. It is The Sun Life Financial Museum + Arts Pass (MAP). http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/museum-arts-passes/. It offers a great oppotunity for your family to take a trip of many well-known venues, such as Casa Loma, AGO.
You got your library card already, didn't you? Take it to the library for applying free journey in your library. I expect to take these trip with your family.
Sincerely
Tracy
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
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