Dania's conversation
o8/ 20 Saturday
On Saturday my friend Maria and I went to a yard sale on Germantown Rd. There were many yard sales that day. A woman was selling costumes. I asked her How much was the cost for costumes? She told me they were $5. I thought that was expensive because they were old. So she said $3. I was looking for costumes for my sister for her kindergarden class in Honduras. That day I also bought baseball cards for my husband.
08/21 Sunday
On Sunday my husband and I went to his office in Lakeland because he had to work on a proyect. I brought a book to read. My husband's boss came to the office and I had a little conversation with him about my class and my plans for the future.
08/ 22 Monday
I had conversation with the wife of my husband cousin's we talked about my sister. I told her that my sister is coming to Memphis on December 12th and that I was excited to see her. I told her that we will go to Kansas City to celebrate the new year because my sister wants to see our cousins in Kansas City.
08/ 23 Tuesday
I asked my sister in law How I can make a compost pile. She told me that it is easy. In a little space in my garden or back yard all I have to do is put a plastic and that I can throw in fruits, leafs, and vegetables, but nothing with oil or grease and it's neccesary to turn 1 time a week.
08/24 Wendnesday
I called my sister in law to tell her that I needed a ride to Lowe's because I was painting and I needed to buy more paint. She told me that she could in the afternoon.
08/ 25 Thursday
One a Robert's co- workers called this morning. I answered and he asked if Robert was at home. I said that him was in the office. He told me "I apologize I thought this number it was his cell phone number. I asked him if he had Robert's cell phone number. He told me that he did.
08/26 Friday
A friend of my famil asked me if English was difficult to learn for me. I answered him that the difficult part is the pronunciation because there are many different sounds for each vowel, but that there are many grammar rules and words similar in Spanish and English.
08/29 Monday
My friend Joan will have a guest in December, a girl from Lithuania. She told me that she needs to buy toys for her. I told her that I will go to yard sales this weekend and that I can buy for her toys at good prices.
08/30 Tuesday
I told my sister in law that this morning I read on the internet that in Honduras now there are many problems. The teaches and nurses are on strike. Several brigdes in the capital in Honduras were blocked by the teachers in protest.

My story in a Week

23rd. sep.
I went to the Mid South Fair with my husband and Canpo?
Canpo is the most interesting person that I have met.
When we looked around the zoo, He said that He has several horses in his country.
"Can you ride the horse?"
"Sure, We usualy use horse in stead of vehicle in Tibet."
" The horse is very expensive in Korea."
"It's cheap in Tibet. Maybe You can bye it $100."
He was interested in yak. He took a picture in front of yak.

24th. sep.
Yusep, who is my son's firend, came to my home.
" Hi, How are you." " Fine, How are you?"
My son and he going to out for playing.
" Wait, Yusep, where is your bicyle?"
"I rode my bicyle to there but some times latter, It was not there."
"What? Do you lost it?"
"No, it's disappear."
"that's too bad. Have fun"
I thought, almost children said "disappear" in stead of "lost".
Maybe, when they said "disappear", It looks not thier fault.

26th. sep.
Melisa, who is My daughter's friend, came to my home.
They wanted to bake cookies.
She said that her mother worked in Wolfchase Mall and they want to go there next
saturaday for shopping. So, If I pick them up there.
And she said, her mother has Membership card, if I want to buy something, we can
save 25% with her card.
I Answered to her . "I'll try to. But I'm not sure. I will tell you next friday."

28th. sep
I talked with My EIE friend Maira.
"Hi, Are you OK?"
" I'm better before.."
"Do you want to know your homework?"
"Yes."
"We've got a paper in grammer and reading. so, It's very difficult to explain. Do
you have E-Mail? I will scan and send it."
"OK. ....""I hope to see you monday. Take care."

On friday, I went to Cyclecafe with a friend that has a motorcycle, it was full of paople and almous every body riding their motorcycle, so I practice my English talking with all the owner
of a motorcycle, because they love to talk about their bike that how they called.

On thuesday, I went to the Cheryl's office(IEI),because, I have to send a letter to a goverment
office and the person who I talked to, told me to send in a plate envelope,it was a lot of people
and I couldn't ask for the meaning of a plate envelope,so Cheryl told me that it's to send the
envelope with out my name and my addres ( not the top part just the addres where the
envelope go)

On Wednesday, I called to Bank of America, because, they move the payment day of my credit
card so I thoght that is was confusing, I talked with a representative to check if they can do just an espesific day but the person told that it was imposible, sometimes the bank do .

On thrusday, I called to the Germantown court, because I was pull over by a Germantown
police officer. I talked with a clerk, I gave my ticket number, I she gave me the information
of the requeriment to go to the court.

On Moday, I called to Natinal Wide insurance and I talked with an insurance agent to cancel a policy, because I found a cheap one, I told the person that I don't need the policy no more, he
just told me that I have to pay for break the contrat.

9.25

Difference of Law Systems

Today my friends and I went to Wang that is a Chinese restaurant. We talked about difference of between British - America law system and Continental system. First our conversation was started talking about black belt of Taekwondo and an experience about Taekwondo in military. Then, Simon asked me if a person who has black belt hit someone, is it attempt murder or not in Korea. I have heard that is an attempt murder. After I answered him, I asked Scott "Scott Do you know there are two kind of law system in the earth?" "huh?" "British - American law system and Continental law system. Continental law system is Europe's system like France and Germany. These are different. He asked me what is different. "Hum... when a crime is happened, a judge finds cases and makes a decision in America right? But In our case, a judge finds a sentence that is in law book(Sentence is article and law book is a code of laws I didn't know these words) and he make a decision through a sentence." I had talked about the difference. "So do you think your system is better?" He asked me and I answered "No, Nobody can't judge what is better. It is just a difference." "No, Everybody can judge but, can't what is really better." "I understand what you mean." I answered. After lunch, While we were coming back to class, I said Scott "I want to suggest you read a book of the differences. Just that chapter. If you read that, you can recognize why social system is difference each countries. Law is a base of social, I think. So, It will be interested." He smiled. I said again "I know It is just to me. to me." Then we seperated.

Homework! Amir

Hello!
I went to the Hallmark and bought some happy cards for my girlfriend's cousin and I explained to girl sale what kid card I wanted..

Too I went to te Jewerly for bought some things silver.

I went to Restaurant's Friday and aet and drank. I explaned what kind entrees I wanted and my family and friends wanted!

9. 22 to 24

9.22

Awful Night

In the evening, My friend called to ask me whether if I can drive instead of him or not. I accepted his request. So, I had been waiting at parking lot. Because of he was druken, his girlfriend drove. Because of His girlfriend's car was her house, I had to drive to her house and cameback. While I was driving, I asked her that how many bottle they drank. She answered. "5 bottles" I asked surprisingly "5 bottles for each person?" "No no no We shared. We drank fairly" "Ah~ but Why did only he fall a sleep except you?" "I don't know." "I think a reason why he released his mind is you were infront of him. In my case, If friends whom I can trust were in front of me, I loosed my mind and slept sometimes when I drank." Eventually, I arrived her house with my friend. She brought some medicine that is good to overcome hangover. And She requested me to takecare of him repeatedly. While I was coming back, he was sleeping on rear seat in the car. But, As soos as the car stopped, He opened a door and threw up. I muttered in my mind. 'Shit..' After he finished throwing up, I let him go to room and asked my neighbor. "How can I clean those...(sigh)" I needed kind of water stuff like hose or baket but she just asked me that I have a broom and dustpan. I answered I don't have that kinds of stuff. Then, she borrowed that stuffs to me. Acutually, I just wanted to ignore that dirty thing and go my house but, My neighbors watched everything that my friend did. So, I couldn't. After cleaning up, I could come back my house.

9.23

Where is My Youth

I ate lunch with my friends. We had talked about some shadow side that is involved sexual thing of social. Scott talked about some articles that he read. And I told to him about that's fact. Because that we talked has happened in Korea. And we shared eachone's opinions. While we were coming back each place where we had to go, I was thinking what my younger friend in Korea chatted to me. Scott asked me. "What are you thinking? look so serious." "Mmm... I was thinking... I thought..." I mumbled. Then, he laughed. "Are you thinking what you thought?" I laughed after him. I was thinking what my friend in Korea chatted me. He saied "I am looking forward to freshman in 2010 Ah.. not freshman freshgirl!! You know what I mean? haha" "Aha~" "But I think I can't date one of them. Because they are too young. I can't make a good conversation. Only I have to tell about gossip and just funny thing. Not serious. You know what I'm saying" "I agree. We can't make a serious conversation. They are too young." "And I can't date a girl who older than me I think you know that reason." "Kekeke Yeah I know." I sighed "Where is my youth? where did it go?" He laughed and said "go and find your youth." "Where!!" I yelled and we seperated.

9.24

My Shirt

I wore a new shirt and went to school. At lunch break I met Scott and Coco's group. I pointed my shirt and looked Scott. He didn't figure out what I intended. I gave up and told why I pointed my shirt. "How about my shirt?" "Ah~~ well It's good." "I have worried maybe I look like a gay." He grimaced "No~~" "Because of color this is almost pink." "No. It's OK." "Really? Hum.. good. I've just worried." Then, I asked Coco to get her opinion. "You look like an old man."(She spoke Korean word that means an old man. That word indicates a man whose age is almost 30 to 60) "That's OK. I'm an old man. I don't care~~~~~." Then, we started to walk to a restaurant.



The book's name is "Blindness"
The auther's name is Jose Saramago
He is a Portuguese. Not Brazilian. Sorry, I confused.

Here is the trailer of the movie. I tried to put screen and play automatically but I couldn't.
I am not good at computer's language like a C or a Java. But, you can watch the trailer if you click this.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgY7HuWsmKQ

Sep 21

I saw a football game for the first time.
I ask a staff the way to the entrance.
"Where do I buy a ticket?"
And she taught me very kindly.

I heard U of M Students FREE with ID.
But IEI students can't buy a ticket for free.
An admission fee was $7...
I couldn't understand why we were not free...

Eunhee's conversation

sep. 15th
Knock. Koock, Knock.
"Who's there?"
"I'm Gastong."
"Do you want to play with him?"
"yes."
"Wait a minutes. Edddie, Your friend comes."
My son came out.
"What do you want to do?"
"We will ride a bicyle and play D.S."
"Ok, Play and come back home before 6 p.m."
"Ok, mom. bye."

sep. 16th
I met a man who has lived next door.
We have met several times but I can't remember his name.
"Hi, It's cool."
"Yes, I feel a little cold. How about your wife?"
When we met before, he said his wife was pregnent and sensitive for smell so she
couldn't eat anything.
"She is better, thank you."
"Anyway, It's my son's bicyle. How about it?"
"It's cool. It's good match with your daugher."
The bicyle is violet and my daugher wore a pink shirt.
" Ha ha... That's right. Good night."

sep. 17th.
Today, My husband had a test for ASSET? program.
I want to got a test but It couldn'tI went to there with him and before the test, I asked.
" Can I ask something? " " sure."
"I want to get a test too. But I have classes today. Can I reservate today?"
"Sure, but we have a lots of reservation aleady. So, You should wait until October."
" Ok. I will wait. Let me know the date as soon as possible."
" OK. Which one is better. e-mail or phone."
" e-mail is better. you can contect me to my husband e- mail.

sep. 18th.
I went to tennis court with my husband.
A little boy and his mom played in there.
"Will you play in the court?"
"Yes, please."
When his mom said to little boy to went out, he came to me.
" Hi!"
" Hi, you are so cute. Let's shake a hands.
"We saked hands together. and I asked." What's your name? How old are you?"
He showed three fingers. and I can't remember his name."Good bye, See you later."

On Friday, I came back to the IEI office I talked with cheril that I need the proof of enrollment that she game notarize, so she called a notary in campus a the notary was agry to notarize the
the letter, because cheril called her, so I went there and she signed for me.

On Tuesday, I went to the IEI office because cheril gave me a proof of enrollment from the university, that I need to send to my contry but notarize. I took the letter to notarize and
I couldn't because the notary told me that the person who sign the letter have to be present.

On wednesday, I went with my daugther to Game Stop because she wanted to buy a nitendo DS game and the game wasn't at the store so I talked with the manager and he called for me to different store until he found the game and hold the game for me until I pick the game up in the
other location.

On tuesday, I helped a friend to go wachted a car that he wnted to buy, so I called the owner and talked with him about the price,how many miles and general codition of the car.

After I went to the honda

I went to Honda to change oil last friday after school.
A man was standying outside, and I stopped my car beside him.
He said hello to me and asked "May I help you?"
I said "I want to change oil."
He checked a mileage and my impormation.
After he checked, he said " You did oil change three times." and asked me to go in the room.
There was another guy and asked me what i wanted to do.
I said that i needed oil change.
He said " It is $ 28.50 and you can wait over there."
When i was in the customer service center, they took my car in the repair shop.
When they finished to check, a man called me to the cashier and said "Everything is fine."
I said "Thank you"
After I paid for it, I left there.

While I was waiting for my car to be checked, I found out the difference between Korean repair shop and American one.
In Korea, we are able to see the process how a car gets fixed, however a car mechanic takes a car to somewhere to fix and check the car in United States.

on monday, I went to a friend house, I said hi to everybody. It was my friend birthday, I talked a lot with everybody and the last topic was about venezuela's president so I practiced a lot....

What is good for men?

9.19

Scott, Kenny, Simon and I went to Tasty buffet. We had talked during eating lunch. Especially, our last topic was very fun. After eating two dishes eachother, Kenny brought many watermelons. We watched Korean TV program is named "Vitamin "that contains health. The program noticed that watermelon is good for men. So, we have started to eat watermelon. I asked kenny why he did bring so many watermelons. He just laughed embarrassedly. We talked about that and Scott talked another one. "Oyster is also good for men." I said "It's basic thing. Do you know dragon fish? It is long and looks like snake." "Eel?" "Eel? Not dragon fish?" "I think it is an eel." "Ah~ maybe, I haven't known its correct name. Anyway, it is really good. Whenever I ate eels, I had to chage funiture's position during night time." We laughed and opened an fortune cookie. Then, We showed one's fortune to others.

The House Bunny

Last Wednesday, I went to the movie with my friend, Shaun.
We saw "The House Bunny" it was a kind of comedy.
It was my first time that I saw the movie in English without caption.
But the story was easy to understand, so I was enjoy the movie.
After the movei, we went to go to an Italisan restaurant.
The waiter couldn't get my English, so I said "Water"again and again.
But he was really polite and kind.
It was enjoyable evening for me.

Wedding Recervation

Sept 19, 2008

I went to my husband`s friend wedding, it was in midtown the place was so nice, there were many people interesting of Memphis , the groom works at the court of Memphis, son you know almost all the people were important, I practiced my English a lot, we were talking about Mexico,Venezuela, and how my husand and I met us. I couldn`t drink a beer because I`m still sick, that it`s the worse parte jajaja.



Sept 20, 2008


I went to the movies I saw, The Dark Nigth, it was wood but my nephew was so bord so we went to our house at half movie, I did practice my English when I was buying the tickes.

9.17

At 11:20 p.m I went out to smoke. While I was smoking, a strange car was coming to parking lot nearby me. So, I stepped out from the car. The car stopped and window opened. I was watching carefully but, a woman driver asked me that I am a resident in this apartment. I answered "Yes, I live here." She asked me something again. I figured out that she wants to know about this apartment but, I didn't listen completly. I almost listened everything but, I missed last word. Even She said again, because I requested, but I couldn't catch it. I thought the word is that I don't know. Then, I answered. "Actually, My friend is an owner. So, I don't have any idea about that. Sorry." She said. "That's OK." Then, maybe she left me to find someone else.

Conversations
09/08
I was cutting the grass on Monday morning when my neighbor passed and asked me if I had class today? I said that I had only one class, she asked me why? I explained that it was because I would take a trip to New York for 1 week and the director recormended that I take only the afternoon class.
09/09
I was walking to Kroger when I saw a policeman who was in the street. He was putting tickects on all cars that were parked in a place where it was prohibed to park. He asked me if I had called the police. I said no, and asked why? because they´re many cars in the no parking zone. I said that it is the same way every day.
09/10
When we were coming to Birmingham I asked about that city. My husband said that the population of Birmingham is about the same as Memphis. My sister - in- law said that Birmingham seemed more noisy and active that how it looked in the pictures on the internet. They also explaned to me that Alabama was known for coal mining and steel production. I saw some coal mines during the trip.
09/11
In the morning we got a newspaper. That day many events were planned to remember the tragedy that ocurred on 11 September 7 years ago. I read that Obama and MCcain would be at ground zero in the afternoon. I told to my sister and brother in - law about the news.
We went to ground zero but all streets around were closed. We then talked about our plans for the next day.
09/12
That day we went to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. We were there for almost 2 hours. After we left I asked my sister in law if she had seen of the majority of the works of art. She said that was difficult to see everything in the museum and that you can get lost in it because it is so big and there are 2 millions pieces of art.
09/15
In the night after dinner we played cards and talked about which place was our favorite on the trip to New York. My husband said that his was the yankee's game because he loves baseball that was his first time to see the Yankees. My sister in law said that Ellis Island because that place was the door for the inmigration of millions for people from Europe and Asia many years ago. I said that Times Square was my favorite because it represents New York a noisy, busy city with fashion, commerce, restaurants, museums, etc. New York is in action 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.

English Conversation

I'm sorry, Monday I absented class...

Last week, I spoke English everyday.
I talked with my roommates, American friends, and
clerk...

Sometimes, my roomate brings her boyfriend.
Last week, I talked to him first.
He is an African American, so his talk was too fast
and it was hard for me to listen. But it was fun!!

On weekend, I was really enjoy.
I went to the toga party that was everyone wore "Toga".
Of course I wore "Toga" ,too.
It was interesting for me because in Japan,
we don't have this kind of party.

Helloooo! everyone

Thursday 11th

I call to my nephews` school and I asked how was him at the school, if he talks whit his classmates, and she told me, that, he is a little be shy but, he is trying.

Friday 12th

I went to the movies, when I was asking for the tickes some guy was there, and tolme ecxusme I was first than you, I said not I was first, he said ok sorry are you married, I said yes.
Then we bought the tickes, we saw disater movie, the movie is really funny.


Monday 15th

I went to the YMCA to ask how much they charge to be member, the lady was explein to me,
was asking if they have yoga classes, she said, yes we have. So I am still think about it.

9.16

Scott and Kenny and I ate lunch at Tigerden. While we were eating, I started talking. "Scott, Did you hear Lehman Brothers bankrupted." "Yes, I heard that." "People said next is AIG" He just smiled and I talked again. "And, because of that situation, Korean exchange rate is going up. I mean Korean money is not valuable than past." (I sighed.) "That's too bad." "Yes.. Other rate is going down. For example, Japanase and Euro." (I sighed again.) "America economy is going down. And... um... I don't know I can say this.. but.. um.. I read a passimist netizen's writing. That is... America needs another war to rise economy." He mumbled but, I couldn't catch it. I thought that he hates the writing. Actually, I also read the writing with cold sight. I just wanted to observe American respond when they hear that kind of opinion. But, I think it was hasty.

sep 13th. Garage sale and My daughter's friend's parents

sep. 13th.
We got up at 6:30 to go to garage sale. Last night, we checked a place and time. When we arrived there, already several people were there. Fortuneatly, I found a table. Actually I wanted to buy a tea table and it was suitable. I called my husband and said, " How about it? It looks good. and it's not expencive." I asked to seller. " I like it. but could you make suitable price for me?"she said to me," how much? $25? Ok?"
Actually I didn't expect to discount.
but just curious that it is possible or not. Anyway, I save $5.

sep. 13th.
Denial who is my daugter's friend, visited my house on saturaday afternoon. My daugther is going to sleep over her house. knock knock knock. "Who's there?" " I'm denial." " Ok, come in." " No, my parents wait me and Jenny in the car. Let's go Jenny."" Come in. she is changing her cloths to swimming suits. Don't you want to see Jenny's room? but don't compare with your house."
I took some beverages and went downstars to met her parents.
"Thank you for your kindness."they said to me .
" No, It's my pleasure. Jenny, take care and have a good time."
We promised to meet at the Hop church tomorrow morning ane they left.

sep. 14th.
We met denial's parents at the hop church. Her dad said, "yesterday we swam, played, and eat something. Jenny is a good swimmer, very nice and did polite. so we spent very happy time. thank you for allowing her to sleep over."I said to him just thank you.
Unfourtunatly, I couldn't find any good answer except thank you.

sep.11th. "Who is she?"

'Who is she?'
I was trying to remember her for more than 40 minutes but I couldn't.
Today, I went to Riverdale elementry school for attend band student parents meeting.
When I arrived there, music teacher announced something."Thank you for your attending, give your child to courage, don't forget exercise, we need your help..."
I was trying to concentrate on her words but I felt boring not longer.
So I looked around right and left. At that time, I saw her who smiling to me.
I showed smiling too but, I couldn't remember who is she.
'She looks familiar and I have seen her somewhere.'
While music teacher's announceing are countinued, my mind went to the top of my head for find her.
I saw several times with a sidelong glance but I couldn't find any clue.
All of them are finished and I went to the parking area to met my husband and children.
They were waiting me for pick up.
When I opened the car door, he said, " Why you didn't say hello to her.""whom?"
" Eddie's teacher."" where is she? ..... oops."she is my son's teacher.
I went to her and said very carefully, "I'm so sorry. I didn't recognise you. I saw you in band class and I thought that you are not strange. I was trying to remember but...."
She just smiling. We said more about my son but I couldn't hear her.
I was very ashamed because we met just 2 days ago.

Contac Lensses

Hello!!

I went to the wal mart and bounght my contac lensses and the sell person askend many things abouta myself and I answered all questions! It is a good pratice.

I told with the optomestry doctor, and He said all about my eyes and explain what I need.

Thansk!

My conversations during this weekend

9.12

I went to BCM and met Steven. I asked him to introduce a conversation partner 5days ago from that time. He talked to me that he had looked for a good person. And, he asked me "Did you put your introducing card in box?" "No, I didn't" Then, He said "I have a sit in that table. After lunch I'll join you guys." Because of we went out too early, we coulnd't make a conversation with him anymore.

9.13

I went to Puttputt at afternoon. I met Scott there. Actually, Kanny, my roommate, pick him up there. We asked what have done eachtothers since we met. (I have been sick for 3days so, He asked me about my condition, first.) We made a lot of conversation but, I can't write anything.
Because, our conversation is involved complicated problems(like a custom and human's personality). I'm so sorry teacher. If I have a chance to tell you, I'll tell you.

I went to party. I met Rich. He told me that he had been in Korea this April. In addition, he could speak Korean a little. It was AWSOME!! I had never met American can speak Korean in Memphis except BCM pastor. So, we could be close easily and we started to talk. Because of he was druken, we were in party and we are young guy, our conversation was so informal.

9.14

15th Sep is Kanny's birthday. But, we thought Sunday is easy to meet. So, we decided to have a birthday party. Actually, It is not party definitely. We just had a dinner and talked. Coco and Scott came to my house. We talked while we were eating dinner. Our topic was changed manytimes.(global politics, geometry and fashion etc,.)

On wednesday, I called to a north american friend that use to live in Memphis, but the company
where he work for transfer him to seattle. I talked with his wife I said hi , and she gave the phone to my friend, he told me that he was very busy trying to put everything together but it was happy because of the move and just he miss his friends, but he know that is better for him.

On friday, I went to a gas station, there were a lot of cars, it was full, and I talked with a lot of
people, everybody were filled their car with gas because of the hurricane "IKE" everybody said
that the gas price was going to increase,and it was true and it's still rising in sone place.

On thursday, I went to bank of america to notarize a document, I talked with a representative,
I explained what I need to do, and called a notary and notarize the document for me.

On tuesday, I called the venezuelan consulate in New Orleans, because I need to send a document to my contry,the person at the embassy told me that I need to apostille the document,
that what I asked a nort american friend about that word if he know what its mean, and my friend told me that he don't know about that word but he looked in the diccionary and it's like a international certification.

On monday, Because I couldn't open a file to print a form that I need to fill out and send to my contry, I went to IEI office, I said hi to chery and I asked if she can receive a fax for me. She told me that was ok and she will do it for help me.

Korean grammar

9/9

When I entered my apartment enterance, a manager who manages my apartment yelled.
He asked me that I heard a fastfood restaurant like a Subway. First time. I didn't listen clearly. So, I request to say again. He said again, but It is too difficult to listen and understand. So, I gave up to hear that name. So, I pretended to listen and answered "I never heard that."
He yelled again. "Just 5dollars!! YEAH!!"

9/10

I met Scott at luch break. I talked one my Korean friend's mistake. He called himself 오빠(Oppa) infront of me. In Korean, Elder man be called 오빠 by younger woman. So, I said "He treated me like a girl." He laughed. Then, He asked me about Korean grammar. "What does 가(ga) mean?" "Ah.. It's difficult to explain. Because, English doesn't have this. In English, There is no words after subject. For example, I am a boy. I play baseball. I is just I. Right? But As you know, Korean grammar process is subject, object and verb. And, after subject word is changed because of verb and object. I is 나(na) in Korean But, even if subject is I, because of verb and object, we speak different, like 나는(na nun) and 내가(nae ga)." I felt he doesn't understand clearly, but he said that he understood. "That's interesting. This is a reason why I am studying my major." he said.

aug. 9th.

Reveca came my home at 5 p.m.She has been teaching English my children every tuesday since 3 weeks ago.After finished their study, I told her. " How about to eat dinner togather tonight. It will be a good opportunity to taste a korean food."She said " I'm so sorry, I have a meeting tonight." So I said to her " That's ok. let's make a chance the other day. Anyway, you looks very tired. "She said to me. " Yes, It was really long day. I've got lots of classes. and test, homework..."Actually, she said a lot of things. but I can't understand more than half. Because of them , I'm just said to her. " If you feel tired on tuesday, Let me know, I'll try to reschedule.""Actually, I 'm busy and tired every. But I like teaching and learning. And , Eddie is awesome today!""Thanks for you. See you next tuesday."

By accident I met Johana, used to work in my cousin's store.
I was in the Farmer's Market which is the international market on Winchester.
When she saw me, she said " Hello" to me with smile.
She asked me " How my classes were going on.
I said " So far so good "
I asked her that working with American was not difficult.
Because she has just started working in the American company.
She said " Well, it was ...confusing, but I used to work and workers
are so nice".
I said " That's good".
I had to go back home in a hurry.
So I told her " I have to go home ".
Unfortunately, my short conversation was over today.

Walt - mart Wednesday 08/10/08

Hello! Hello!
I went to walt - mart for buy my contac lensses and I talked with a american girl, and explain what Did I want.. and She explained me how was the better contact about marck!


Tomorrow I am going to buy the contac lensses....

See you later!

Weekend

Hi, I write about my weekend.

Friday;
After school, I met my friends. He is Japanese American,
so he can speak English and Japanese.
He helps us when we need something help.
And, another friends is Amercan.
We ate Mexican food and talked to midnight.
It was really fun!!

Saturday;
On Saturday evening, I went to watch the football game.
It was my first time.
My friend taught me rules, but I couldn't understand very well.
It was unlucky that Menphis Tigers lost the game.
But I was exciting and enjoyed.

Sunday;
I went to WALMART to shopping.
I bought some food and I wanted to buy a cutting board.
But I couldn't find it because the store is too big and has many things.
I asked clerk and she told me where is it.
And I could buy a cutting board.

Now I can cut vegetables, meats, and anything confortable!!!

Baptist Church

September 19, 2008


Heloooooo! Classssss

Today my sister told me, Angeles Please call the Baptist Curh and ask for the free English Classes and I said ok.

I called and asked for it, he told me that, on Wednesdey is just for womens, from 9:30 to 12, also they have tuesday and thursday from 6:30 to 8:30, they said the class are very interesting, your are welcome, and I said hooooo! thank you.

Bank of America

September 08, 2008


Helloooooo!

I called Bank of America costumer service to cancel my account,
It was some lady, very friendly, she asked me, why I want to cancel the account, and I told her because, I do not work, just in saturday and I do not have money for the monthly fee, and she said ok, she asked me some question to finish the process. :)

It was a hot day.
After school, I was on the way home. I wanted to drink something cold.
I stopped by Starbucks.
As soon as I came into Starbucks, I said hello to an employee.
He said, " How are you today?"
I said, " good" with smile.
He asked " What can I get you drink?"
I said, " Can I get Iced Americano and tall size?"
He said, " All right".
While I was waiting for checking out, I felt a strange feeling.
He took out four cups to me.
He said, " Total is $ 9.00."
Actually, tall Americano price is $ 2.19.
I told him that I wanted one tall iced Americano.
He said, " sorry".
After I got cool Americano, I left there.
While I was driving my car, I thought that I really need more practice.
Fortunately Iced Americano was so good and I could appease my thirsty.

Monday 09/08/08 University of Memphis Gym

Hello!!!
Today in the afternoon I had a good experience in the gym. I told and explain how can you used the machine for exercise an american girl because she didnt know how did start tha machine....


Thanks!!!
See you tomorrow!!

09/03
My friend Rob studies at the University of Memphis. I asked about his classes. He has finished his thesis, and possibly next year he will finish his degree. He is working on he Masters Degree in Education.
09/04
My sister -in - low went to Montana last week. I had a conversation with her about the trip. I asked her about the weather in Montana. She told me that it was warm. Also she said that in Montana buffalo meat is very popular. She ate a buffalo burger. I asked if buffalo meat is tender. Also I asked her about the landscape of Montana. She promised to show me many pictures.
09/05
I went to Macaroni Grill on Friday because that day was Maria's birthday. She invited her friend Mike. I asked about his job in Memphis. He is a manager in a garage that repairs Mercedes.
09/06
I went to Melina's concert in Overton Park Saturday night. The concert started early but we came at 8:20 and we heard only one song. I asked my friend Joan What time the concert started? she said me at 7:30. She and I spoke about the salsa music because that night Melina was singing salsa music.

Agust 28, 2008

I am sorry Mrs. Terry for start until now : (

This morning Mrs. Lesly called me around 8: 30 and asked me if, my sister can go to her house after 9:30 to clean her house, and I told her yes, it is not a problem.


August 29, 2008

I wen to Macys` store and when I was on the line to pay, a lady asked me if I want ot apply for a macys card, and I told her, not thank you I have one already.


August 30, 2008

I went to Snuchks store to buy my sister`s cake birthday, I asked which kind of cake is the better.


September 01, 2008

In this afternoon my home phone was rining, I answer it, it was somebody to ask for me, but I told her that Mrs. Maria wasn`t at home, please call later.

September 02, 2008

This morning I called Mrs. Lisa IEI Director, and I told her. Mrs. Lisa I can not go to class today because I have a lot of fever and she said ok.

September 03, 2008

I called Mrs. Farah because she wanted to re-schedule, I told her if Tuesday was good for her and she said ok that is perfet to me.

September 04, 2008

I called PapaJhons to ordered a pizza, they asked me, how I want the bread, I told them, a little toasting.

September 05, 2008

I called my friend Jessica, she is american girl, and she askme how are the Englis class, and I said no really easy, but I`m try to work hard to learn preatty good, and she told me, Maria if you need help just let me know and I can help you . and I told her of course I will go to your house next Monday after class, she said ok.

9/5~9/7

Friday

My sister's father in law asked me "Do you know how to play chess?"

So, I said yes.

And he said "Let's play chess with me sometime.

Honestly, I don't know how to play chess.





Saturday

I asked my niece if she could help to do my homework.

She asked me if I could pay her.

So, I asked "How much?"

She said "One dollar per page."

Fortunately, I am rich.





Sunday

I went to the Mc Donald's to buy my lunch.

A clerk said to me "May I help you, sir?"

I ordered two Mc chicken sandwich and midium drink.

But, she gave me big size cup.

I thought 'What the ....'

9/3 ~ 9/5 and 9/7

Wednesday

I met Scott after class in second floor of Patterson Hall. He was reading his major textbook. I asked "What kind book is this?" "A grammar book." "HA? Are you studyng Grammar? You are American." "Yeah~ I have a grammar class." "It sound likes joke haha." Then, I pick my grammar book from my backpack. "Scott! I have a grammar book either. haha" We laughed.


Thursday

I went to Delta fair in Agricenter nearby Shelby Farm with my friends. I thought my tickets make us free to go there. But, A woman in ticket booth said. "You have to pay $24"
I asked "One ticket makes two people free. Isn't it?" "No 2 for 1" "Ah! really? I missunderstood." Then, I paid and entered.

Friday

I went to BCM after class. I met Steven there again. He wanted to interview What are differences between Korea customs and American customs for his job. He asked "What gestures do you have?" I showed some Korean gestures and explain those meaning. And, He asked again. "What customs make you feel weird?" "When I talked someone, they look at my eyes It makes me weird. Actually, we don't look at someone's eye continuously like American when we are convesing." Then, we kept saying about other differences.

Sunday

I went to Bookstore on Poplar road and I ordered coffee.The casher asked me something but, I didn't hear exatly. Maybe He asked I wanted to add cream in my coffee or not. So, I requested him to say again. He repeated and asked me. "Where are you from?" "I am from South Korea" "Don't they ask this?" "They ask this one, but It is just to difficult to listen. So, I wanted to listen again." "How long had you taken on plane to here?" "Maybe 21hours" "OH! It sounds like tired~~"

In my apartment

I put my laundry into washing machine. And, I played game, so I had forgotten that fact. After about 40 minutes, I ran to the laundry room. In that place, I met a man who look likes 40 to 50 ages. He told me "It's long time to be your clothes in washing machine. " "I'm sorry. I forgot." Then, I found only one dry machine was empty, so I asked him and pointed it."Are you gonna use this one?" "No, I don't have to do." "OK." I said.

Every Day

Sorry teacher! I talked with many persons the last week, but I don't remenber all the conversation... Sorry!
I called to Graceland Elvis Presly and asked about price and what days I can go... She explained all.
I talked with two security american in a club (when I was waiting for entrace) and with talked about Venezuela and Chavez.
In the University of Memphis ' gym, I always ask where is cardio room and pool, and girl american people always explain me where is the location.
The last saturday I helped in my family's clinic, and I had to answer the telephono and explain people about address and clinic' service!!

Thanks I hope to talk more with american people and improve my english!!
Bye

On sunday, I watched an NFL game of Tennessee vs. Jacksonville, with two friends.
One of my friends played football in school, he explained to me that because of an onside kick Jacksonville could get the ball back and tie the game at the last minute but it didn't happed,
Tennessee won.

On thursday, I called capital one credit card service because I lost my card,
the representative canceled the card and told me that I'm going to receive a
new one in ten day.

On wednesday, I called t-mobile to aked about how to call to venezuela.
the representative told me, that I has to dail 011 first,that the international
code ,second 58 that venezuelan code,then the city code and finaly the telephone
number I wish to dial.

on tuesday, I went to starbuck cafe with a friend,I ask him about his family
and what he recently did.

conersations

on monday, I called medicos(it's a clinic) to do an appoiment, the person who

I talked, told me that I don't has to call,just show up.

conersations

9/1 and 9/2

I ate lunch with Scott Monday and Tuesday.

Monday

It was long time to meet everyone. So, we ate lunch at Patterson Hall. When we were eating lunch, I asked Scott. "Scott Why do you look tired?" He answered. "I feel tired everyday." I asked again. "Why?" "I have many classes and I work at ESL." I asked again. "How many class do you choose?"
"I chose 5 classes" "Ah~ I got it." Then, We were about eating salad but we recognized to forget taking a dressing.
Because of we didn't want to move, we kept eating just salad. Finally, I mumbled "All vegetable.."
Scott said "Rabbit food" I cried like sheep "Meeee~~~~~~" We laughed.

Tuesday

We ate lunch at Tigerden. I started tallking. "I feel a little bit depressed" Scott asked me "Why?" "Maybe the problem is weather. Actually, I don't know why I feel depressed. I have felt depressed since last night. I need a special event." He asked me again. "What kind of event do you want?" I answered. "I don't know what I really want to do." We contiued talking about solution to solve depressed feeling.

Sorry for not being able to post eariler.
I was very busy because I moved to new apartment.
I will try to post frequently.

One week ago, I went to Target to buy an album.
I like the album, but my wife didn't like it.
She asked me to return or exchange to something else.
So I decided to get money back.
I went to customer service center in Target.
I told a clerk " I would like to return this."
She asked me " Do you have a recipt with you?"
I showed her the recipt.
She checked the recipt and the condition of the album.
And then , she asked me " Is there a problem with this?"
I said truly. She just nodded and wanted me to fill the form of return out.
She gave me money back.

Graceland

I called graceland Elvis Presly and I asked about price and time

08/27
I had a conversation with my friend from Palestine. He is studying in Southwest Comunity College. I asked him about his class and shedule.
08/28
I called my brother in law to ask what we could bring for dinner because he was cooking that night. He told me that only salad and bread were enough
08/29
I went to Autozone Park to watch baseball. The Redbirds were playing versus Oklahoma. Before I called my friend Joan to asked what time does the game start? That was at 7:05 p.m.
09/01
That day my husband's family had a party because it was a holiday. I asked my friend about the recipe because the dinner was great.
09&02
I went to the Mediterranean Grocery and I asked which cell phone card is the best to call to Honduras? also I saw my friend Mohamed and the store and I introduced my husband to him. I asked him about his class.

Eunhee's Diaries Aug. 27th to 31st

Aug. 27th.

I went to the Germantown Bobtist Church at 6 p.m.There are English classes for foreigners every wednesday.In addition to, they have special programs for children.I asked. " Can my son apply to this program?"She said. "Sure, but you should to pay $45 for book and uniform."So I said. " I'm worried that my son doesn't like this program."She said. " Just participate in this program as a visiter todday. and then, You can enroll the this program next wednesday."" That's good. thank you."

Aug. 28th.

I went to the Kroger.Each goods kave a price but If i had a membership card, I could save the money.So I asked. " Can I open the membership card today?"He gave me a paper and I should th filled the blank.I've got the membership card easily and I could save $3.5.

Aug. 29th.

I went to the Barnes & Novel to buy some books.I asked. " Where is the English books for foreign child?" But she couldn't understand What I asked.So I asked to again." My son is a Korean. and I want to find some books for teaching English to him."She showed me the place and I found 3 books." Where are another Barnes & Novel store in Memphis?"She told me the place of another." Is it bigger than here?" " No, It's the bigest store in Memphis."I said to thanks and came back home.

Aug. 31st.

I met daugters friends parents at the Hop church.I said. " I'm very nice to meet you and I heard about you from my daughter."My daughter wanted to go to her friends house.I told them " I will pick her up at 5 P.m." After came back home, I made Japche.And I brougt it to their house at 5 P.m."Actually I'm not a good cooker. but I want to give you some korean food. It's a korean traditional nuddle named Japche. I hop to you enjoy it. If you feel taste good. Let me know. I'll bring it later."They said. " Thank you very much." " It smell's good."