Slumdog Millionaire

A Mumbai teen grew up in a slum, obviously, we can figure out what he will be in the rest of his life. He may become a worker, beggar, or even the worst－a criminal. However, he does not influenced by his surroundings or the entire society. Then, he goes to jeopardy because of a girl he is deeply in love. Everyone is laughing at him behind his back. When he finally got a chance to win the championship, he was accused of cheating on the game show. No one believes that a small fry like him can figure out the correct answer to those difficult questions. People are thinking that “How in the world he could get so much money?! He is just a small potato! It’s sheer luck!” Nevertheless, wisdom is nothing to do with our identity. This is no doubt for those people who grow up in the same area. It’s the real description for them. The man has seen much of his life.

Through the whole story, we can learn that there are some social issues need to be solved in India, especially for the teens who live in slums. The children don’t have money to go to school; moreover, it’s hard for them to feed themselves. Every year, about two hundred million people suffer from hunger. Most of them died of hunger or disease. Although the government is trying to make improvements, it’s not enough. I think if we pay more attention to this distant country, this situation will be changed. Maybe someday people in India don’t have to worry about the food, and the children can receive education. I hope it will come true in the near future.

Life

Recently, I saw a movie called “Bucket List”. The story is about two different old men to pursuit the meaning of life. The story starts when Cole and Carter meet each other. Cole is a billionaire and is always busy making money. He never considers about what is the most important thing in his life. As for Carter, he wants to pursuit his dreams and plans. But he has to face the reality. He has to raise a big family. Gradually, his dream list is nothing but a bitter memory. It stands for countless chances that he lost. However, something happened in their life. Doctors found a cancer on their body. It just like a wake-up call to remind them to pursue the values of life. They spend some time to figure out what they really possess and what they are going to do for the rest of their life. Although they come from different background, they quickly found that they have something in common. First, they don’t understand themselves and don’t know their choice in life is right or not. Second, both of them would like to complete their plans that they never done before in the rest of life. From then on, their life list is no longer a pipe dream, but a real plan that is ready to carry out. They are chasing their dreams with passion.

There are many things happen and not really be expected and accepted. Someone said” We may live, we may die, but the wheels on the bus go round and round.” There are many changes about life.

What we can do is to live in life to its fullest. Sometimes, life needs a deadline, and it makes us to bring out the ability to change our life. Just like they said “You only live once, so why not go out in style?”

A Swimming Goggle

Few days ago, when I was cleaning up my room, I found an old swimming goggle. Although it is an old swimming goggle, it has special meaning to me. When I was a senior high school student, I was afraid of swimming. For me, it was a kind of torture. But the swimming course was required, I had to learn swimming. I am lucky that I have a patient and carrying teacher. The first class she told me I had to overcome my fear of water. Then I started my swimming course. After several weeks’ practice, it was still hard for me to move forward in the water. I wanted to give up. Fortunately, I have a carrying teacher. She always stands by my side and gives me comforts. She is not only my teacher but also my friend. Finally, I reached the goal she had set up for me. At the last class, she gave me a brand new goggle as a reward of my efforts. I realized that all my efforts were paying off.

A Self-centered Sister

Recently, I have trouble to share a room with my sister. She is a night school student. Whenever she went home, she would make a lot of noise. For example, she will turn on the television and raise the volume when I’m sleep. Further more, when I stay up late for my homework, she will talk to her fiends on the telephone in a loud voice or listen to the rock music. Our life styles are totally different. Few days ago, I talked to her about this situation. I said to her “Both of us have the rights to use this room. We have to respect each other.” She nodded her head but didn’t say anything in reply. At first, she did lower down the voice but few days later, she drop back into her old habits. I can’t stand her noise because that keeps me awake. The result is that, I almost fall asleep in the class. I talked with her again and she lashed out at me “It’s my freedom to use this room!” Then, she shot the door. My sister is a self-centered person. Once she thinks that she is right, no one can persuade her from doing so. I don’t know what’s wrong with her. Maybe she is in her rebellious phase. I hope the following days she can stay calm and not to get angry easily.

Carrying Hands

It was late at night; the weather was getting colder and colder. I was lying awake on my bed. My thoughts returned to my childhood. I remember when I was a little kid, every morning before I went to school, my grandmother would put the scarf tightly around my neck and give me a kiss on my cheeks. I knew it was an expression for her love but it really embarrassed me. One day, just as her usual habit, when her hands touched my skin, I lashed out at her “Don’t do that, I’m not a kid!” She didn’t say anything about my behavior, but from then on, she never do that again. I knew I had to say sorry to her, but somehow, I didn’t. Time passed by, I was not a little girl anymore. Sometimes, when I’m alone, I miss her gentle kiss and her carrying hands. One night, when I was lying awake on my bed; I heard some voice from living room. I left my room and found my grandmother sitting alone in the living room. Then, I walked to her and seated by her side. I told her I was very sorry for that morning. She just smiled and didn’t say anything. The next morning before I went to school, like her usual habit, she put the scarf tightly around my neck and gave me a gentle kiss on my cheeks. Then, she said “You are my little girl forever.” From then on, my guilt was no longer existed and our relationships become closer than before.

Procrastinator

My eyelids droop as I am typing my homework. It is late at night. I failed to manage my time well. It’s my bad habit. I’m used to put things off include my assignments. Then, when the time runs out, I get in trouble. I seated in front of my desk and thinking that why I’m so stupid to make the same mistake. Every time I told myself I have to finish my homework first, there is always another voice said that it’s ok to take a rest. Then I put off my assignments for hours and even forget to do it. The result is that I’m always one step behind in life. So, I decided to reschedule my time. I told myself I have to finish my homework as soon as I got home. Once I get used to this habit, I won’t be the one who are always putting things off. After all, the clock doesn’t stop for me.

How have you been?

We have known each other for over ten years. You are considerate and kind. Whenever I fall into depression, you will always stand by my side and give me comforts. What an unclouded girl you are! You always wear a cheerful smile on your face. Besides, you have good sense of humor and always make me laugh.

Did you remember the first time we met? I remembered it was a rainy day. When I on my way home from school, I lost my way. I squatted down by the road to take a rest. Suddenly, a violent dog showed up and kept barking at me. I was too afraid to move one step. I couldn’t find a safe place to hide myself. At that very moment, you appeared and took me away from there. We kept running until we got home. You asked me “Are you alright?” and gave me an affectionate embrace. From then on, we have been the best friends.

You have been to the U.S for about two months. How have you been? According to your personality, I believe you can adapt yourself to the new conditions, right?