blog assignment #4

Everyone has places where they belong. From the place, people experience comfort, protection, and relief. That's why people gather together eventually. However, Liu's situation is quite different because she came to United States with a purpose 'To learn English and America's culture'.

I had a similar experience in 2006, when I came to United states asa first time. Like Liu, I came to US with a same goal. I lived with American family so I had to follw their life of routine. I had to eat their food even though I didn't like, I had to speak English even though I want to speak Korean, my native language and I had to get used to their way of thinking even though I couldn't understand with my Korean thinking. I missed my family, friends, food, culture even language. Something I never thought that I'll going to miss became myself, my lover, and my belonging. However, from the city I lived in US, I couldn't find anything nor anyone which belongs to Korea. As a result from the first year in US, I got improved English skill, I learned American way thinking and I could eat American food without any difficulty.

I truely understand Liu's situation. However, I don't agree with the action that Liu took - follow Chinese. He had a dream that he watned to accompl;ish. Once he decided to do something, he should finish no matter how it is difficult. Because it was something he wanted to do before he met the chinese and missed chinese culture.

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part 2.
stumble: V/N
You put your foot down awkardly while you are walking/ running and nearly fall over
Preeminent: ADV
Someone or something is more important, powerful or capable than other people or things in the group
Complacent:ADJ
Very pleased or feels that they do not need to do anything about a situation, even though the situation maybe uncertain or dangerous.