One should never judge a person by external appearance I completely agree with this widely-known expression. Similar to this expression is another one "never judge book by its cover". Countenance is the last thing by which we should evalate other persons' mind and soul. I remember two different stories. We all know a story about bell-ringer from a novel by V.Hugo. It is aso well-known myth about young man who only loved his own reflection and looked at it all day long. They are different, but at the same time both suffer because of their otherness. Drawing this analogy I want to make a point that no one should trust their own eyes.

Hard Times Hello everyone! Today is Saturday as you realise. Nevertheless I have to work today because of long vacation. Believe me it is very stressful. Furthermore it is very cold out there, about 20 degrees below zero. They say spring is on the way. Before I call it a day, I would like to someone give several synonims to the following expression "I am freezing". What other expressions can be used to describe cold weather and low body temperature? Is it possible to say "I am cold"?

a little bit about country where I live and my aim I live in Kyrgyzstan. It is a mountaneous country which earlier was a part of former Soviet Union. It is situated in the center of Euroasia. For this reason there are a lot of people of different nationalities live here and can call Kyrgyzstan their home country. I must say that russian language has a status of oficial language and almost everyone can speak russian without accent. In foreign countries we are mostly known as a country of revolutions and two banished presidents. Nevertheless people here are tolerant and friendly. About 10 % of overall population are Russian because of more or less reasonable national policy.The young people are very determined to make it. Plenty of students learn English using all expedients to achieve good result. So do I. Now my aim is to acquire skills so that I could articulate myself that way everyone can understand what I mean. I would like to expatiate on this topic more but unfortunately I am short of time and my boss is coming. I am waiting for comments.

First notebook entry: My intention I have been learning English by myself for two years. I think my level is intermediate. I want to improve my spoken english but it is possible only when you have someone to talk in english. I searched plenty of various web-sites. But I couldn't find worthy ones. Now here I am. I am ready to become a pen-friend for those who have serious intentions to acquire english and use it as good vehicle to be successful in modern times.