Reading | Dear John - Nicholas Sparks I have started reading the novel today and just finished the first chapter. This is the first time I read Sparks' novel in English, not that I have ever read one in Vietnamese before. His writting, which does not have so many complex grammar structure and strange vocabulary (for me), is pretty easy to understand. However, unlike in the novel, Savannah - the main female character - was described as a brunette, a completely contrary picture to Amanda Seyfried in the movie. Well, this is not really a matter, but I guess the movie wouldn't got much attention if it wasn't Amanda ^^

If I were stranded on a deserted island... This morning I was googling for something to introduce myself in the English placement test then somehow this question appeared. I have heard about it before but never really came up with an answer. I found 2 entries of 2 bloggers, which were very enjoying to read. Both of them have analysed the conditions thoroughly, including the climate, dangerous animals on the island, or how could they know in advance that they would be stucked on such a situation =D So the answers usually come in 2 types: practical or adventurous, not to mention some funny/crazy ideas, like a woman said that she would bring her husband, a boyfriend and a lover ! Some of the ideas are really good. The matter is not about what to bring, but about what you think when choosing the things, how they could be useful, and because of that, the question is sometimes used in a job interview (Good to know! I should find more ones like this!) About me, as I belong to the practical type, I would bring a mirror (for signal and making fire), a waterproof solar-powered satellite phone (if I can afford it) and a book (for killing time and some survival tips, Robinson Crusoe maybe?). 02/02/2012

First notebook entry: Introducing myself My name is Vy and I am from Vietnam. Recently I have been looking for an efficient way to learn speaking English. To me speaking is the most difficult task among 4 skills. I have problems in expressing thoughts, also the fear of making mistakes makes me afraid of talking in public. I hope through this social network tool I will have chances to practice speaking influently.