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Dear Givology,
I am so happy to have received your latest letters. Has everything been going well in the recent months?
The bells for the new semester have already rung (we have been in class for a month now), and spring is here. Where you live, can you see the peach blossoms blooming, the cherry blossoms slowly withering away, the green grass, and the catkin falling from the willow trees?
Also, regarding the letter I wrote you on January 30, 2010, is it really hard to understand? My English composition skills are still lacking. Next time, I will try to do better, thanks for understanding.
Givology—supported by volunteers and donors from around the world. I am so fortunate to have your help. I appreciate your concern for my family; I am also very thankful for your praise. Givology, I will do my best to respond to your letters.
In the recent months, my family has been doing well (with the exception of my dad’s cold and my mom’s occasional stomach pains aside).
Givology, do you really think my interests are okay? I really enjoy them myself but I sometimes feel I don't do much outdoor activity (because I don’t know how to play badminton, basketball, etc.). In my future studies and work, I will remember the saying, “Interest is the best teacher.”
Yes, I really like language and history. Through my studies in language, I can travel the world with people from ancient times and I can also appreciate the beauty of the natural scenery as well as the lofty dreams of writers. Through language, we can learn a lot about the world and ways of life. And through history, we can understand the development of civilization, and at the same time, learn about the experiences and drive of past heroes.
Yes, life goes by very quickly. Soon, this year’s seniors will be taking the college entrance exam (in about 60 days), and my class will soon be rising seniors and have to face graduation. As for my future, I want to study language, psychology, or other liberal arts majors at a decent school. When I grow up, I want to work in a similar field.
Recently, our Yunnan Province has experienced drought. The conditions aren’t too harsh where I live (compared to other parts of Yunnan). Last Tuesday was February 8th on the lunar calendar—a few classmates and I went to climb Mount Xiang for the holiday. Do you celebrate “San Duo” holiday where you live? I have received your well-wishing for the new year; I also sincerely hope that you are healthy and happy in the new year.
With the best wishes,
Shanling Li
