Tony's Blog

Friday, 4 September 2009

"Yesterday is a history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift, that is why it is called Present."


didn't have much free time in the past few days. there were always things to do after class everyday, such as that report..not surprisingly. like last night, someone held a "truth&dare" party, after round and round stupid "dare", party getting boring after everyone keep acting crazy in the dark. and the game of course,doesn't make sense,maybe we just try to release our negative emotion in a positive way.
Besides, sports has become my obsession again, even it's a 15-minutes walk away from where i live, convincing myself that i was just totally spoiled by old memories.
Getting used to the sun peeking into my room every morning around 8am...getting used to the long-distance walks back and forth through that lovely "love walk"...getting used to the British interesting accent...getting used to the unpredictable weather, which might be so sunny and nice at first, then suddenly pouring for 2 minutes, drizzling for another couple of minutes, or it might just continues raining on and on and on, plus being windy...But fair enough...
there were many beautiful views and my eyes just couldn't stop clicking pictures. a feeling of spaced out suddenly came. though of course, nothing's perfect. sometimes it's a oily salty fatty meal, a bad soup can, a not so friendly price, etc. but overall, it is fine.

Tuesday, 1 September 2009

random moving out and in while taking a break




Cleaning up, packing up.. figured that my neck/back problems are refractory. only you can save yourself i guess. gotta be harsh on myself on certain aspects.. but anyways, while i was taking a break, complaining about my saggy pad thai takeout, the gross kitchen scene simply popped up: all kinds of dirty dishes, pots, pans and spatulas, piling up in the sink, stinks...
And that girl vivi, who came up with all this mess, never even mumbles a thing about it.. oh well, since it was always yelling or crying whenever she talks on phone..
I think i get her super emotional personality... or we'd call it whimsical?
plus, people are being belligerent here and there, seems like everyone enjoys watching everyone rumble? but,, em.. heard someone's muffled laughter..? when it comes to the crunch, you see who people really are. and by that, I mean both positive and negative.
I believe things extinguish themselves. so to my beloved ones, whoever the heartbreaker is, you'll get over it. while crumpling wastepaper when packing, i read those letters/postcards i got again this year.. reading them felt so rewarding.
I m moving to somewhere else.. it's going be fun and sweet. at least won't have the unbearable kitchen scene again. though i do miss my past a lot, missing the food which I used to eat, missing the cat that always stretching herself. but hopefully I will get used to this new place quickly.

It gets chilly at night, sometimes i even tremble in bed. summer's almost an end.
September will show up after sunset. Just let it be,maybe things will getting better.

Wednesday, 26 August 2009

Why David Beckham is the right person to be an international role model.


Nowdays,many role models have crossed cultural boundaries and have important impact on the process of society.David Beckham is one of them who has important influence in youngsters even in adults.In my opinion,I approve David Beckham is the right person to be an international role model.
As we all know,though David Beckham has nice looks and especial sense of fashion ,but actually he was famous for his consummate football skills.He was the captain of England football team before ,at that time,England team had achieved a lot of good results.Meanwhile he also had bad movement in his career,he got a red card in the match between Argentina in the World Cup and lead England team to be washed out directly.He was blamed by all the fans after the match.But he did not give up ,he practised himself and brushwood and Tasting Gall.After 2 years England entered the World Cup again by his crucial goal.Because of his successful career and the spirit of never give up,many children want to be a man like him.Secondly,he is healthy,sunny,amiable and importantly,he has a good family.He has always participated in public goods and he has adopted poor children who from Asia and Africa as well.
Some people will doubt that the purpose of his action is just to increase his impact,what he really care about is only the money and his face.I have to say,this is true but normal.Is there anyone who do not want to be a rich person or have a good-looking?David Beckham is also a human being,what he need to do is to help the people through his impact as much as possible,you can not request him to do everything.Otherwise,What is International role model?David Beckham is the person who attract the children to follow,the children will learn the good spirit from him and I think it has more impact than other models.
In summary,David Beckham is the right person to be an international role model.

Sunday, 23 August 2009

Ready to move in our new house!

It has been nearly 2 months since I came to London.During this 2 months,Life has changed a lot than before.Life became more simplicity,studyed,visited,chatted with friends and family on-line,it was all my life in London,though simple,but enrichment.The most unforgettable thing during this period of time was to find a house to rent.
Because the students` dormitory was was expensive,I have planed to live outside when I arrived.Actually it is difficult to find a suitable house when you are suffering the culture shock.I nearly have been to all the agency near me.At last I found some useful rules.Firstly,you should view the properties as much as possible.After that ,you will have comparison with each one about the furniture,the environment,the security and the price.Secondly,you can not trust someone easily.During that time,at first,I found a really good house through a agency,they offered 1450 per month,I nearly agreed with this price at that time,but I decided to find more agencies.The next agency took me to the same house ,but they offered 1250.I can not believe at that time because the man was so friendly and professional who came from the first agency.
Finally,I found the one with good furniture and safe environment.I really earned a lot from the letting experiences.

Friday, 21 August 2009

Free Theatre!


Last night I went to southwark with Sovin and Miao for night view,at first we just want to digest ourselves because Sovin had cooked a big meal for us.
When we arrived southwark,we first attracted by some people running in front of the National Theatre who had strange clothes and also had a lighter on their back.We came near and found they were doing advertising for their theatre called OTSOKO.It was from Spain and it was hold on from 19th August to 22ed August.
Because of the music came out from the stage inside,we really wanted to came in,but they charge 10 pound per person and most important point was the theatre had started for half an hour so it was not worth for us to buy the ticket.
At that moment,I found a great space to watch the theatre and it was free.Because the theatre was hold on in the square next to the National Theatre,so we came into the National Theatre and went to 2th floor to watch the theatre on balcony,haha,our position was the best position in the whole stage.
Let us talk about the theatre.To be honest the stage and the light was great,it could creative my imagination.But I really can not understand the content.I think the form was larger than the content in this theatre.Because it had great light and stage,most importantly,the stage had to be divided into 8 pieces to meet the story,at the meantime,the actor looked like monster run to the audience.It was interesting.
Maybe it was the Cultrue we had talked about,the theatre was from Spain,the cultrue in Spain was different from China and Britain.
I will go to the National Theatre to watch the next free theatre called ROJO also from Spain on 26-28 August.It has more interesting than buy a ticket.haha!

Friday, 14 August 2009

Culture shock

I consider culture shock as a culture phenomena.It exists in everywhere especially when you go to a new country,it means you will meet a new culture style and have to adapt it.
When I came to London,Culture shock existed everywhere in my daily life.First of all,food was worried me a lot.At first,I felt strange that self-help was used in most restaurants in London.It means after you paid your meal,you must get the spice or napkin by your self,because there were few waiters in the restaurant in London.If this happened in china,people will crazy because they usually accustom to be served.
I have thought about it for a long time and finally got a answer.It depends on the actual situation in every country.China have large population and have to solve the employment problem.So it will have more occupation in the restaurant.
Secondly,China have the different shopping habit from Western countries.For example,if you go to a supermarket and you buy 4.2 pounds goods.If you do not have exactly change,In China people will give the waiter 5 pounds and try to find another 0.2 pounds wish to get 1 pound return,it is pleased to each other.But it is oppsite in Britain,British will not receive your 0.2 pounds and it seems pleased to them to give your 0.8 return.
Lastly,I think it is more difficult to make friends in Britain than in China.In China you can make friends with someone just use 10 minutes.You drink,you talk the same topic,and you have knowledge with each other and you make friends.British usually look guard,they often spend more than 10 minutes to get along with someone.
Culture shork is a so long topic and we need to find the interesting between them.

Saturday, 1 August 2009

The Impression of Hyde Park

Today is a very good day, and I picnicked in the Hyde Park with my classmates after I visited the design museum.

I heard of a lot about the Hyde Park before I came to the UK, and I know that, Hyde Park is one of the London's finest landscapes and covers. It is true, even when I stood outside the park gate, it gave me a deep impression.

The great shadow of trees along the main road, leading the guests walk to the lake side. I very enjoyed the sunshine and green scenes. One part of this park, which around by a small pool on the bank of lake, is our favourite place. There are many children and teenager played in that small pool, and had fun with their family. Their smiles, and happiness brought me more happy, meanwhile, I can not help but recall the days when I was with my friends and families. I can feel their feelings when they were having fun under the sunshine, and they make me feel so good.

Through this month I am living in London, I found that, the people here really know how to spend their holidays, and how to enjoy the life. Maybe the most important reason is the bad weather, so they will treasure the rare sunny day.

I will penetrate into people`s life in London in this year and I believe I can get more reflection from it.