Do one thing every day that scares you. I was thinking of the birthday gift for one of my good friends. I did hesitate about what to send. However, a book came into my mind that time----《My Year with Eleanor》. ”Do one thing every day that scares you.” which came from Eleanor Roosevelt is the main idea of the book. I read the book half year ago, but I still remember how it touched me. I was too timid to challenge myself. Although I found italki and know how terrible my English speaking is, I'm still afraid of speaking English and haven't find anyone to practice until now. However, this book reminds me again. Hope that my friend will love the birthday gift and I can talk to some in English successfully. Ha ha.

2013.01.26 Dear diary, I've never kept a diary before, but now I wold like to develop the nice habit. Today is the 8th day of my winter vacation. Because this winter vacation is only 4 weeks, it's really short, I don't have too much plans on it. However, I feel a little bit bored now and really need something to do. I' think I should organize everything and make a "To Do" list and a "Want To do" list. Hope that I can find something to do as soon as possible. Hope it'll not be too late and better before the end of this winter vacation.

First notebook entry: Introducing myself Hi, Mina here. My native language is Chinese, and I grew up in Taiwan. I really love English, but I just can't speak it at ease and fluently.Therefore, I really need someone to help me and I'll so my best to teach you Chinese. Sorry for my poor English first. I know it's totally terrible. Lol