An Excellent Cat -- ReRe!

My classmate Ye Ting bringed a cat from Taiwan. Her name is “ReRe”. She is an excellent cat, which type is Chinchilla. This is my first time that I can so close to a cat, because none of my friends feed on cats. I know Ye Ting is ReRe’s second owner. No Matter how poor background ReRe has, Ye Ting still loves her cat. When Ye Ting decided to study in USA, she also decided to bring ReRe to come together. For coming to USA, ReRe was forced to accept many medicinal Test in Taiwan, and she must have injections on her back legs. I believe ReRe must feel hurt and scared, and it must be the reason that she hates others tough her legs. I often visit Ye Ting to play with her cat. Sometimes I talk to ReRe, and she replies as if she can understand what I mean. She acts very slow and excellent, but when she plays a ball, she becomes very dexterous, and vigorous. The fest speed you see will be very surprising! When ReRe feels you are easygoing, she will use her tail to touch you lightly and show her friendly. I like ReRe, because she is so cute, smart, and comfortable.

Delicious! SAPPORO

Last Friday night, I had a delicious food and shopping night. After discussing homework with my classmates and finished the presentation powerpoint, I was so excided to go shopping with my friends. Although it was just five o’clock and it seemed that it was too early to eat dinner, we still decided that our first step is to eat Japanese noodles at the famous Japanese restaurant, SAPPORO, in 49th Street in Manhattan, and then went shopping. I had heard several friends who had eaten at SAPPORO recommended that I must eat at least one time. We were very lucky to have four seats to sit, and did not waste time to wait on line. I ate a “Wei Zeng La Mian”, sharing “steamed dumplings” and “fried pork chop” and drinking hot “Japanese Sake”. Wei Zeng La Mian testesd really delicious! The special of Wei Zeng La Mian is its soup. The hot Wei Zeng soup tasted very rich and smooth. It seemed that after you finished the soup, you could get all energy you need, and suddenly recovered your tired body and mind. Also, fried steamed dumplings and fried juice pork chop were very tasty. The most different part was hot Japanese Sake. Drinking some Japanese Sake could lead you in a happy mood, because it was not too strong. We all felt satisfied at the Japanese food at SAPPORO. For me, it was a great time for friends meeting. Especially, I always like Japanese food. If you ask me a good place to eat in Manhattan, I will also recommend that you must visit the sweet, nice Japanese restaurant, SAPPORO.

My mentor in Project A.I.M.

Yesterday I attended "Diversity of New York City", an activity of Project A.I.M., and I finally met my mentor, Kimberly. An undergraduate student, majoring in science, she is an cute, enthusiastic, and vigorous girl. As an assistant of Rosa, the leader of Project A.I.M., Kimberly is familiar with many international student affairs. She not only studies hard, but also works smart. I think she uses her time effectively, and also balances her living and learning very well. Surprising to me that she can speak a little Chinese. She told me that she has Chinese classes three times a week at St. John's University. Although Kimberly just started to learn Chinese level one, her pronunciation was very clear, standard and excellent. We talked a lot of Chinese food, Chinese activities, and the difference between American culture and Taiwan culture. I am so happy that my mentor is so great that we can share many intereating topics with each other. I believe I will learn many things from Kimberly and Project A.I.M. In Project A.I.M, I can make new friends, improve my English communication skills, and visit many special and famous spots near New York City. I am very excited to joining their activities in the future. if there are any spectacular stories, I will write down them and share with you.

One Month in New York

September 12th 2006 is the day that I arrived at New York one month. Thinking about the whole month, I really finished many things, such as settle down my own room, attend an meaningful international student orientation, register in St. John's University, have a photograph Storm Card, open checking and saving accounts at Citibank and visit many famous views in Manhattan. Amoung all things, visit Manhattan is the most interesting thing. Of all places I have visited in Manhattan, Central Park is quiet an impressive city forest. It is so huge that I can not go through it in one day, and I think even in one week it is still not easy to discover all its secrets. Central Park may have different sights in each season, and it is worth to spend more time to visit it. Maybe have a picnic in spring, or ski in winter is a good idea! Now new semester starts and I am busy in many assignments. Summer vacation is over. But during one month, I have a lot of fun and have many new friends here. New York, the most busy, gorgeous, advanced city in the world! I almost can not believe I am here now!

Hello! Welcome to my new blog!

Dear All:

Welcome to my new blog, and share with my English writing experience and any topics you want!

Have a nice day!

Shih-Ru (Rebecca)
2006.09.07