endless english words

I had my first interpreter test today on Social Service. Within 90 minutes I need to finish 100+ questions. My eyes moved fast while my brain worked hard. There were couple questions unsure but the rest, I felt pretty good. When I stepped out the test center, I called Melissa asking her all these grammer and paraphrase questions. So far, I feel pretty good about this one.

I am reading the book , such a fun traveling journey. I wish I were on the trip somewhere.

Impressive

Talking to my friend Jerry in MIT Sunday night, I learned a lot. Can you believe it, two Chinese speaking only English on the phone. I do not remember since when, we have never spoken Chinese to each other. He is MIT system design master program, which he shared with me a lot of his study experience and confusion at this moment about what kind of job he is looking for after graduation. He has a very strong determination on his career. Our friendship could chase all the time back in 2004 when I started realizing that I would like to switch to business side instead of staying in technical side. I checked out a few schools that year. Meanwhile, he got the offer from Carnegie Mellon. But he chose to take a new task setup a new office in China for his company out-sourcing. Last year when I went back home, I visited him and knew that his new office grew significantly. A year later, he came to MIT for this program. During the conversation, I expressed my plan for next year. He recommended me to talk to one of his friends. After couple emails, I can his friend Danxia on Monday. How could I describe the conversation, well, Impressive!! I got my thoughts more clear and know that is what I will go for. I was so thankful for this person's time and efforts to share all of his experience and knowledge.

When I type this post, it is already in Independence Day. This will be the 9th one I have in U.S. yesterday I took my parents to meet Governor. She is so much down-to-earth and easy to talk to. I told my parents she is my highest boss for me now.

July 1st, a special start

If you ask me what I have accomplished yesterday -- June 30, I will tell you a long intense real story. oh, well, in short, a new era is to start. I never believe too many Chinese old tales, but this time, it proves: a good journey will begin after many frustrations and difficulties. On thing I did that day, was that I quickly made the good decision within such short time. Usually I could hesitate, but I am glad that at that moment, I made a sharp decision and did not drag to the coming week. This process has been long enough for me. I have already questioned myself why I would let my own life being controlled by others who I have no clue, and if all this original idea is still good for me. Couple years ago, I have told myself that I will not let this drag me down and someday when I look back, I won't regret since I have accomplished other things than staying for a process(and some possible whining). ha, a grow-up! Later, I found out there are quite a few people hesitate at that moment. I am glad I did not.

I originally planned to go to Seattle working in the law firm today, but I decided to take low-key, spending time with my parents, taking them around and enjoy the sunny day.

Meanwhile, I start to prepare the test this month. Talking to my friend Jerry in MIT, I realized that struggling to improve my language skills is not just my concern. He feels the same way. I certainly reached the level too long and try to figure out how to step up to the next one.

Last month, I found my dream house and was happy to know that I can afford without carrying too much loan. It is a big house by the lake with 0.7 acre land and gorgeous landscape. For years, I have always missed the time living by the water where I grew up. I promise myself someday I will buy a house by the water. The house is close to 10 years old and special design by an architect. I like the way how it lay out getting a lot of sunshine with many windows. Inside, there are all wood floors and marble kitchen. Two big bedrooms with two private large bathroom. There is another bathroom by the kitchen for guests. see what I mean, that is my dream house. But, here is but... I always feel that I am not quite settling in this area and I still carry the dream I want to go for. I went to check out this house four different times. I told myself that I can always buy a house I dream for, but I can not give up my dream which carries my own identify and characters in.

For the T test, I should put more time seriously and well organize my time efficiently. I have chopped down a few regular appointments. I am very thankful to my parents who strongly support me.



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Current reading: just finished the book -- A Mighty Heart, highly recommend. I do not think I will go to see the movie which usually ruin the originally writing. I just got a new book today and start to read. < A woman in Charge>
Current listening: Living History by Hillary Rodham Clinton.