I’m now 28 weeks pregnant, only 2 more months left to go! I count down the day everyday. I’m so exciting to see my little girl. I recently feel uncomfortable because the baby is getting bigger and bigger, and she may be putting extra pressure on my body. Sometimes I have aching back, and feel bloated. Even though those pain may get worse, I feel grateful to have this unforgettable experience, and acknowledge that EVERY MOM is awesome!!!

Do you like watching talent shows? What do you think of it? I enjoy watching talent shows, which are very popular around the world nowadays. There are a variety of talent shows, such as singing competition, dancing combat, or the shows that welcome all kinds of talents. All of which brings lots of joy and entertainment to the audiences. But they are not just for fun, they have a high impact on the performer as well as audiences. There are several reasons why I like watching talent shows. From the performer’s perspective, talent shows certainly provide a stage for talented people, even for ordinary people. They were giving a chance to shine, to show what they good at. Also, it is a good opportunity for them to get feedback and opinions from the judges. Knowing that what their merits and drawbacks are, performances push their limits to become better themselves, which I believe will lead to a career in performance. For audience members, talent shows are quite inspiring. The shows feature people pursuing their dreams and trying to go beyond. Audiences are always impressed by the performer’s effort and perseverance, and even by their personal touching stories. For these reasons, I think talent shows are a healthy form of entertainment. I was always impressed by the amazing performances, and love to see how they conquer their pressures, push their limits, and go all the way to the end.

Do you prefer to give a speech or write a long report for your school assignment? I prefer to give a speech in front of a large group of people because it can help me practice presentation skills. For example, there was a time when I gave a speech in Chinese class, I learned a lot about how to overcome my anxiety and organize my thoughts. At first, I took a deep breath, and I used my body language to engage my classmates. After the presentation, I felt a sense of achievement and got a lot of confidence. Therefore, I prefer to give a speech in front of people if I had a chance.

[Storytelling#01] Annie was watering a small tree at her home. She was thinking grow it in a bigger place but she didn’t have a backyard to plant the three in. She called Jane, who was sitting on the sofa playing with a teddy bear, and asked, “hey Jane, could I plant my tree in your backyard?”. Jane likes nature and wanted to do something good for the environment, so she happily agreed. Later on, they were at Jane’s backyard. Jane dug a hole and Annie was trying to move the plan to the hole. But all of a sudden, Jane screamed very loudly as she bumped into a snake coming from a bush. They hurried home as fast as they could. They told Jane’s brother about the snake. Unexpectedly, he was rolling with laughter and said, “I got you! That is just a plastic snake! I put there to scare you.” Jane and Annie had a big relief as they know it was fake.

Do you think that Arts and Musics are important to the society? I agree with the statement that artists and musicians are important to society because they help people relieve stress and anxiety. For example, when I was in college, I often felt overwhelmed by many projects and final papers. All I wanted to do was going to concerts or galleries to pull myself out of the stressed school life. Every time I immersed myself in the world of art and music, I felt so relaxed and uplifted. I believe those masterpieces created by artists and musicians have a positive impact on people's mental health and help people keep work-life balance. Therefore, I think artists and musicians are significant to society because their works are beneficial to people's life.