Oct. 6 I'm not sure about what to say now. I just feel I should keep practising English and stick out with it. Use or lose, I know that... Recently, I'm looking for someone who is a native speaker and serious about language exchange (learning Mandarine and give a little help with my English maybe...) Unfortunately, either time didn't match with those reliable language partners.. or.. time ridiculously matched with some pervert. =( I bought some imported cereal and slim milk at a local supermarket. And I guess the reason why I bought them is I wanted to recall the feeling of living abroad two years ago. I was hungry, foolish and ready to learn and fit in. It was most excited and a little afraid to see the real United States after 17 hours' flight from home. It was definitely fantastic to roar under the Niagara Falls, stand on top of the Empire State Building, walking through the famous campuses, wander around the Smoky Mountain, watch games and sleep over at my American friend's place... These are precious memories which keep reminding me of never give up learning. Now I'm living in my hometown Qingdao and work for an American logistic company. Ordinary people have an ordinary life. I like to go scuba diving sometimes in summer. I'm fond of travel and try of new restaurants. I love music and I love dancing with it and I don't care I'm actually a horrible horrible dancer. I love movies and chandeliers. I hate reading papers if there're no pictures. I love myself living on positive side when many others complaining or even weeping. I hate my parents and friends won't understand me when I go crazy and maybe just intend to show the real me. I still love them so much though. I can't remember the characters if there're more than 3 long names shown up in foreign novels... and that's the only truth no matter what I may tell you when you ask me what book I like most. I do love Pride and Prejudice anyway. Okay... all above seems to be incoherent... I always feel like drunk when I speak foreign languages... weird.. I appreciate your kind corrections in advance. =)

Aug.19, 2011 I attended a Chinese salon hosted by OSU China flagship program this Wednesday. All the students were from America and would like to mingle with local people to improve their Chinese and know the genuine China. Had a great time talking with them, but also felt shame that I didn't do my best on English. Maybe this is more like an excuse, I really want to talk to native speakers but I really have little chance to meet any and become friends. Anyway, I won't give up. I know I can do better. :)

Amy's notebook entry: Feb 14, 2011 -- Super Bowl Though I don't know much about football actually, I'm interested in Super Bowl and the commercials. So any of you who are a crazy football fan can maybe tell me something about it? Thanks.

Amy's notebook entry: Feb 08, 2011 -- It's the time to start. Hey, how are you doing? Since coming back from New Jersey, I've been working at a logistic company for one year. Hardly can use any English. What a shame! So I'm thinking why not make full use of the internet to help me maintain my English. So I begin to do stuff online, like read English news, chat with friends who can speak better English, write English emails to potential foreign clients, listen to English radios, watch English movies and TV shows, practise thinking in English way... But still, I feel this is not enough for me. I don't want to speak any Chinglish; I want to learn from the natives. I don't want to know a country by memorizing; I want to feel the cultural differences. I don't want to hire someone just for learning; I want a friend who can tell me interesting stuff, maybe share life experience sometimes... And that's the reason why I sign in here. Please help me reach my goals. Thanks a lot. Of course I'm a good and patient Chinese partner if you are interested in learning Mandarine. Have a great day! Amy