Words of the day
vulnerable (adj) open to assault; prone to
idiosyncrasy (N) someone's particular way of behavior or thinking/ eccentric
haggard (adj) look sick/ill
exquisite (adj) extremely beautiful and pleasing
scourge (N) something or someone that causes great suffering or a lot of trouble
chapfallen (adj) down-hearted, being in low spirit
Phrasal Verbs
shop around - to look around for the best products, services or prices
bottle up - to keep feelings inside
drum out - to force someone to leave the organization
get out - to leave
face up to - acknowledge something difficult or embarrassing
get something across - cause to be understood
Quote/Proverb
The proof of the pudding is in the eating.
Memory is more indelible than ink.
Like father, like son.
Knowing others is intelligence, knowing yourself is true wisdom, mastering others is strength, mastering yourself is true power-tao te ching
The main purpose of acquiring knowledge is to share.
A little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
Talk show - A Strong Lady
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Singposium II - Week 3
Words of the day
take (N) filming of the scene
eclat (N) enthusiastic approval
parapet (N) a defensive war or elevation
equanimity (N) steadiness of mind under stress
juggernaut (N) over powering
resilience (N) recovery, getting back to the original position after being bent or compressed
Phrasal Verbs
Hold out against - not give in; resist
run down - tired or unhealthy
flirt with something - we think about something (not seriously)
zero in on - discover; pinpoint
tuck in - eat
bounce back - getting back to original position after being bent or compressed
Quote/Proverb
Excellence is achieved through consistency, innovation and daring.
One man's meat is another man's poison.
First impressions are most lasting.
The nail that sticks out must be pounded down.
Saying is one thing, doing is another.
Nothing will ever be attempted if all possible objections must first be overcome.
Talk Show by Ma Saint: 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Habit 1: Be proactive
Habit 2: Begin with the end in mind
Habit 3: Put first things first
Habit 4: Think win/win
Habit 5: Seek first to understand then to be understood
Habit 6: Synergize
Habit 7: Sharpen the saw
Question for Journal Entry
What do you want to be? Describe an image of you in a situation you really want to be. Paint the picture as detail as possible with the power of words.
Listening program: to listen to "UK body donation"
http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/series/outlook (Somali doctor survives attack; UK body donation; Namibia's disco dancing First Lady)
take (N) filming of the scene
eclat (N) enthusiastic approval
parapet (N) a defensive war or elevation
equanimity (N) steadiness of mind under stress
juggernaut (N) over powering
resilience (N) recovery, getting back to the original position after being bent or compressed
Phrasal Verbs
Hold out against - not give in; resist
run down - tired or unhealthy
flirt with something - we think about something (not seriously)
zero in on - discover; pinpoint
tuck in - eat
bounce back - getting back to original position after being bent or compressed
Quote/Proverb
Excellence is achieved through consistency, innovation and daring.
One man's meat is another man's poison.
First impressions are most lasting.
The nail that sticks out must be pounded down.
Saying is one thing, doing is another.
Nothing will ever be attempted if all possible objections must first be overcome.
Talk Show by Ma Saint: 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Habit 1: Be proactive
Habit 2: Begin with the end in mind
Habit 3: Put first things first
Habit 4: Think win/win
Habit 5: Seek first to understand then to be understood
Habit 6: Synergize
Habit 7: Sharpen the saw
Question for Journal Entry
What do you want to be? Describe an image of you in a situation you really want to be. Paint the picture as detail as possible with the power of words.
Listening program: to listen to "UK body donation"
http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/series/outlook (Somali doctor survives attack; UK body donation; Namibia's disco dancing First Lady)
Saturday, June 5, 2010
Singposium II - Week 2
This week, we do not have full strength as the twins are busy. We decided to have this week program differently. We decided to watch a movie and write the journal entry. We chose the move I am Sam (2001)
The story is
Sam Dawson (Sean Penn), a man with a developmental disability, lives in Los Angeles, works at Starbucks, and is the sole guardian of his six-year-old daughter Lucy (Dakota Fanning), after her mother abandoned them. Despite his limitations, Sam is well-adjusted and has a supportive group of friends with developmental disabilities, as well as a kind neighbor Annie (Dianne Wiest) who takes care of Lucy when Sam cannot. Though Sam provides a loving and caring environment for precocious Lucy, she soon surpasses his mental ability. Other children tease her for having a "retard" as a father, and she becomes too embarrassed to accept that she is more intellectually advanced than Sam. In preparation for a custody case, a social worker turns up at Lucy's birthday party and takes her away, allowing Sam two supervised visits per week.
On the advice of his friends, Sam approaches a high-powered lawyer, Rita Harrison (Michelle Pfeiffer), whose brusque manner, fast-paced schedule and difficult personal life have earned her a reputation as cold and unfeeling. In an attempt to prove to others that she isn't heartless, Rita surprisingly agrees to take on Sam's case for free (pro bono). As they work together to secure Sam's parental rights, Sam unwittingly helps Rita with her family problems, including encouraging her to leave her philandering husband and repairing her fractious relationship with her son.
During the trial period, Lucy is living in a foster home with Randy Carpenter (Laura Dern), but tries to convince Sam to help her run away, and continually escapes in the middle of the night to go to Sam's apartment, whereupon he immediately returns her. At the trial, Sam breaks down after opposing counsel convinces him that he is not capable of being a father. Ultimately, the foster family who planned to adopt Lucy decide to return her to Sam, with an arrangement that Randy will help him raise her.
The final scene depicts a soccer game, refereed by Sam, in which Lucy participates as a player. In attendance are the foster family, Sam's friendship group, Annie, and a newly-single Rita with her son...
It was a story about the father whose IQ is equivalent to a 7-year old. It really worries me that how Lucy is going to continue with her life as she grows up. In addition to the father and daughter, there are some other highlights on importance of parenting. The relation between the lawyer and her son, Annie who seems to have heavy emotional baggage with regards to her father and one of the witnesses who had a mother of low IQ but fortunate to be taken care by her grand parents.
Question for Week 2 Journal Entry
We saw the relation "What do you think is the role of parents?"
The story is
Sam Dawson (Sean Penn), a man with a developmental disability, lives in Los Angeles, works at Starbucks, and is the sole guardian of his six-year-old daughter Lucy (Dakota Fanning), after her mother abandoned them. Despite his limitations, Sam is well-adjusted and has a supportive group of friends with developmental disabilities, as well as a kind neighbor Annie (Dianne Wiest) who takes care of Lucy when Sam cannot. Though Sam provides a loving and caring environment for precocious Lucy, she soon surpasses his mental ability. Other children tease her for having a "retard" as a father, and she becomes too embarrassed to accept that she is more intellectually advanced than Sam. In preparation for a custody case, a social worker turns up at Lucy's birthday party and takes her away, allowing Sam two supervised visits per week.
On the advice of his friends, Sam approaches a high-powered lawyer, Rita Harrison (Michelle Pfeiffer), whose brusque manner, fast-paced schedule and difficult personal life have earned her a reputation as cold and unfeeling. In an attempt to prove to others that she isn't heartless, Rita surprisingly agrees to take on Sam's case for free (pro bono). As they work together to secure Sam's parental rights, Sam unwittingly helps Rita with her family problems, including encouraging her to leave her philandering husband and repairing her fractious relationship with her son.
During the trial period, Lucy is living in a foster home with Randy Carpenter (Laura Dern), but tries to convince Sam to help her run away, and continually escapes in the middle of the night to go to Sam's apartment, whereupon he immediately returns her. At the trial, Sam breaks down after opposing counsel convinces him that he is not capable of being a father. Ultimately, the foster family who planned to adopt Lucy decide to return her to Sam, with an arrangement that Randy will help him raise her.
The final scene depicts a soccer game, refereed by Sam, in which Lucy participates as a player. In attendance are the foster family, Sam's friendship group, Annie, and a newly-single Rita with her son...
It was a story about the father whose IQ is equivalent to a 7-year old. It really worries me that how Lucy is going to continue with her life as she grows up. In addition to the father and daughter, there are some other highlights on importance of parenting. The relation between the lawyer and her son, Annie who seems to have heavy emotional baggage with regards to her father and one of the witnesses who had a mother of low IQ but fortunate to be taken care by her grand parents.
Question for Week 2 Journal Entry
We saw the relation "What do you think is the role of parents?"
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