Monthly Archives: October 2010

  As you all know that Ling Ling is my name, and in Chinese it means (the animal) “dear”. However, I also have an English name, Dorcas, which I keep it to myself. The name, Dorcas comes from the Bible and in Hebrew it also means “dear”. Growing up in a single-parent family, I learned to be independent, mature, responsible, caring and hardworking at a relatively young age. I am proud to have these characteristics. However, I am also not outgoing, shy and unsociable which I tried hard to improve. I like to get thing done on-time, it makes me happy. I am a serious person and I hate to be fooled around. The person who is very important to me is my mom; I could never imagine living a life without her. I am empowered to manage the money I earned and to do the housework after I get home. One shameful thing I would always remember is when I was in first grade I was so interested in my grandfather’s razor that I used it on my eyebrow and shaved half of it. I feel so ashamed to go to school with a different eyebrow. One of the motto I like is “Do unto Others as You Would Have Them Do unto You” This keep me award of the ways I treat others.

 Well, after experiencing the first two months of college. I am only disappointed with some of my professors and the rest are just fine. The biggest challenge I encounter is staying focus through classes like music, US History, and even math which I often wander during class. I enjoy the break time, but it seems to get shorter. I love the school for having access to computer everywhere at anytime. I am always worried about the first test grade I am getting in each class. For instance, I have an anthropology test this Wednesday. Since this is the only test of that class and worth 50% of the final grade, it makes me more worried about the test. I am afraid of failing; I want to pass every class with a satisfying grade. My plan for the future is to graduate with a 3.5 and have a job which I feel comfortable working and with a decent pay.

This is the character I choose to represent me. Yes, she is Cinderella. Only the difference between Cinderella and I is that I have a loving mother. However, I also have to do all the housework like she does.

Hi Everyone,
Congrats on completing the first mandatory blog! I know you must be working hard on your monologue presentations and I am excited about what you are going to present.

I would like to point out a few things. If you look at pg 40 in you planner, you will notice that there are a list of resources available to you and I encourage you to take advantage of them especially if you are ESL students and would need help to improve your written and spoken English.

Please remember that you have a homework assignment due on Monday as well. So for next class be prepared to hand in the homework, present your monologues and have posted your second blog. The second blog is mainly about expressing yourself in a creative way so feel free to add videos, music, pictures or anything else you thing will enhance your blog. (Remember the 2nd blog is a typed version of your monologue). Feel free to contact us if you need any assistance. Have fun with your blog!

See you on Monday
Johnella