Can I say:I will make myself available for an interview at your convenience with notice in 3-5 days advanced.

Happy Thanksgiving! Its Thanksgiving day! Even though the we don't celebrate it here in China, but I think it is good thing for people to take a day "off" and be thankful. Miracles happen when you start to count the blessings you have. I'm grateful that I'm healthy and able to sit in front of the computer and type. This means my mind is functioning normally, my eyes see clearly, my fingers coordinate perfectly. Live the moment. Be happy! ~(^_^)~

The power of ads. One of the key characteristics of the 21st century is consumerism. From the fascinating billboards to the colorful ads on magazine pages, as well as amusing slogans on televisions programs, all of them are serving for one goal—calling out the needs within a person. I couldn’t be more agreeable to the assertion that the real needs of the society are blurred by the immensely force of ads. My reasons are two-folds. Firstly, along with the economic boomed in the beginning of this century, came the idea of advertisement. Before that, people shopped only for daily necessities; and grocery stores are the only kind of shops appeared on the streets. Later on, as the development of technology and the media, advertisements spread frantically all over the country. It was then, the consumer goods became popular and a must to people. The markets were filled with clothes and accessories similar to what movie stars worn on the screen. Secondly, after years of development, the strategy of advertisements becomes sophisticated yet subtle. In other words, they are not selling goods plainly and directly but instead by creating an atmosphere indicating the idea of consumption, to lure ordinary people of buying something they “think” they need. For examples, Thanksgiving and Christmas sales that begin right after summer all the way to the Eve of the festival. People who have been constantly exposed under such holiday-mood environment are vulnerable to consumer goods. Briefly, I think that people nowadays buy too many goods than they actually need. Indeed, advertising catalyst sales of goods; and the effects are influential via the media.

Don't stop! Never give up! o(^_^)o Learning a language can be frustrating! Especially to those who learn by themselves. My teacher once said that learning a language is like climbing stairs and each set of stairs lead to a level, from beginner to advanced. The time and effort needed increase as the level goes up. It is usually at the level of intermediate that some people feel lost and give up, because they feel that they are not making progress anymore. Indeed, this is the longest and hardest level of all. Most people stop here and never try again; and as time passes, they fall. But for those who choose to keep on trying, loneliness is their only companion. Yet, it is at this very moment that one shall press ahead and keep the rhythm of the pace. Slowly, one shall see the lights coming from above, reminding the end of this journey. ************************************************************************** Welcome to rewrite the last sentence! :)

Arugment Some people think that a sense of competition in children should be encouraged. Others believe that children who are taught to co-operate rather than compete become more useful adults. Discuss both this views and give your own opinion. In recent years, Chinese parents are enthusiastic about everything that could bring an all-round development of their child. They take them to varies after-class curriculums just to make sure their kids are competitive. This phenomenon has trigger arguments among the society as some people suggest that children should be encouraged to compete whereas others contend that they should be taught to co-operate to become useful adult. I think that a coin has two side, both claims have their pros and cons. Competition brings ambition and determination out of a person, and usually along the two come one’s hidden potential. In competitions, one learned not only to beat his or her rival but also, most importantly, him/herself. However, a sense of competition of a child should not be overemphasized. A child with strong sense of competition sees their peers as his or her enemy. The desire the win jeopardizes a child’s mental development and would cause them trouble in their relationships with others. Co-operation, on the other hand, is also an important character. People who own this character smooth things around them. It humbles a person to overlook his or her thoughts and feelings but to consider a greater view of a subject. Child who taught to be co-operative rather than to be competitive lives in harmony with others and has better personal relationships. However, in some circumstances, one is required to speak up rather than being co-operatively remain silence while in other times one needs to humble his or her own ambition and works with others. All in all, children should be encouraged to have characters that enable them to enjoy their lives and experience the world, and having a balance sense of competition and co-operation is the best way to gain this. ******************************** I hope this wasn't too long for a notebook.

Composition-1 Today I talked to one of my old friends. She recently found a new job and told me her colleagues are very nice to her. I'm happy for her. We haven't seen each other for a long time because we both left our home town. Now she is back and settled down. She told me the changes in our city. I listened to her describing those streets and places once I familiar with, and imaging the new look they've become. The urge to go back home struck me. But I knew, deep inside my heart, what I miss is the memory not the place. (Not sure how to end it .... suggestions are welcomed! ) :p

Introduction~ My name is Karen. I'm looking for a language partner to practice English with. I speak Mandarin, Cantonese. I studied Japanese for a while, and some Italian as well. But English is my first priority! Well, I love watching movies, soap opera-firends,24hours, desperate housewives, gossip girl, drop dead diva, the vampires's diaries...etc~I aslo love photography. If you are interested and not afraid of doing some proof reading, feel free to contact me! I can teach you Chinese too, and I'm good at teaching. LOL :P Let's have fun!

Freshy I'v been looking for a language partner for a while, and then I found italki. Guess I will settle down and start practicing. Well, people has all kinds of ways of improving their English. Mine doesn't work so well especially in writing. Maybe I should try the method of memorization? It's the only method I haven't try yet because some of my friends told me reading will do the same. Anyway, this notebook is really a good place to start, isn't it? Learning a language is a long journey, and I'm hoping in here with you guys, it will be more fun and courageous.