Thursday, October 8, 2009

RRJ#5

REFERENCE

Tyler, A. (n.d.). Help for shopaholics stop compulsive shopping. Retrieved October 1, 2009, From www.hubpages.com

SUMMARY

In this article, “Help for shopaholics stop compulsive shopping,” it states that shopaholics can cease impulsive shopping by some ways. First, shopaholism is connected with physical and mental relation to shopping. Most Americans suffer from shopping addiction. Next, the author mentions that extreme shopping influences not only the shopper but also the shopper’s family. Also, shopaholics shop because they want to escape from reality. Therefore, shopaholics should realize their own problems. In addition, impulsive shoppers should remember some ways. They should use only cash or check, make a plan about shopping, do not shop alone, and seek experts to treat depression. In conclusion, extreme shoppers can be treated by some ways.

REACTION

Most women like shopping. When I lived in Korea, I often shopped without a special plan. The author says to “toss all credit cards and only make purchases that can be payed for by cash or check.” I can answer “YES” for this question. Actually, I do not like credit cards. When I was young, my mother often said “Do not borrow money from friends.” I always think if I do not have money, I should not borrow money. Credit cards are not mine. It is borrowing from the bank. Also, the author says, “Do not go shopping alone”, but I do not agree with it. Conversely I recommend that if a person goes shopping, he or she had better go to be alone. In my case, I spend more money when I shop with my friends than shopping alone because if I shopped with my friends, I rather lost my wits. When my friends and I saw nice clothes, we get excited about clothes together and then my friends incite me to buy them. However, when I shop alone, I could control whether or not to buy good clothes. Shopaholism is mental illness. Therefore, mental illness can be treated treatment. After I read this article, I received some good ideas and I want to recommend them to not only shopaholics but also most people.

Monday, October 5, 2009

RRJ#4

REFERENCE

A man fashion. (2009, September 10). Man fashion trends for Fall 2009. Retrieved September 28, 2009,
from www.a-man-fashion.blogspot.com

A man fashion. (2009, September 10). Men fashion tips for 30s. Retrieved September 28 ,2009,
from www.a-man-fashion.blogspot.com


SUMMARY

In this article, " Man fashion trends for fall 2009," it states that man can be a fashionable person with nice clothes this fall. First, men's clothes style changes each season. Next, the author mentions jacket's types. Men should wear classic trench coat, peacoat, and fatigue jacket. In addition, men wear blazer jacket. It had various functions this season. Moreover, men who wear plaid shirts focus on simple design and wear white, blue, and striped shirts. In conclision, a man can be a vogue person with wonderful clothes this fall season.

In this article, “ Men fashion tips for 30s,” it states that men who are thirty or in that generation can be fashionable people with two tips. First, most men have changes like style and vogue during this period. 30s would have extended not only business and leisure, but also fashion. Next, the author says that men who are in the thirties generation do not have younger hairstyles. 30s had better have relaxed hairstyles. In addition, 30s do not wear tight and loose clothes because these styles appear to make them a fat person. In conclusion, 30s that has a tendency to change fashion and style can be a vogue person.


REACTION

When I looked at this article at first, I expected it because my husband is in his 30s. These days most men are interested in fashion. So I wonder if I could see fashionable men on the street in Korea. Men also mimic a superstar’s fashion style. A few years ago men did not have special a fashion, but men are gradually more interested in fashion styles. For example, young men want to wear skinny jeans and clothes with a showy pattern in Korea. Actually, I do not like those styles because that makes them look like women. The author says that a man had better wear classic trench coat, fatigue jackets, and blazers. I agree with it. When a man wears that, the man appears to be a masculine man and seems to be a gentleman. Moreover, the author mentions that 30s men avoid tight shirts. However, my husband likes tight shirts. I think my husband has muscles and he thinks that when he does not wear tight shirts, he looks like a fat person. When my husband and I go shopping, we sometimes argue between tight shirts and suitable fitting shirts. I have explained that tight shirts appear to make you a fatter person than you are. I will recommend this article to my husband and to men. This article was good for me. I think that men are also interested in fashion like women. However, they have to consider age and gender. When people think age and gender over, they can be a very fashionable person

Monday, September 28, 2009

RRJ#3

REFERENCE

Marcus.(2009, May 31). Fashion suggestions that will make easier for you to look thinner with no losing weight. Retrieved September 17, 2009, from www.liveinthenowman.com

SUMMARY

In this article, " Fashion suggestions that will make easier for you to look thinner with no losing weight," it states that losing weight is not easy, but people can appear to have a slender figure according to how people wear clothes. First, people had better wear dark clothes and spanx clothes to look like a thin person; it could be uncomfortable. Next, the author says that people think that bigger clothes than people's body shape and very tight clothes make you appear to have a slim body, but you look like a fatter person. Moreover, low rise jeans also make you appear to have a longer and slimmer stomach and some clothes which have patterns are good because pattern clothes can have an optical illusion for a slim person. In addition, when women wear high heels and women and men have a nice pose, they seem taller and thinner. In conclusion, people can show good shape without diet by wearing dress.

REACTION

These days most people take a growing interest in slim shape; also they always want to be in great shape. I am also concerned about slim shape. Therefore, I know that I have to do exercise and not overeat food for good shape, but it is not easy for me. Therefore, when I pick clothing, I consider some of my problems in my body. The author says, "Say no to badly fitted outfit," before I read this article, I used to wear loose clothes, because I thought loose clothes helped to hide my body problems, but it was my mistake. In last year loose clothes were much in fashion to most women in Korea. Maybe this year also if is popular to wear loose clothes. However, women who want to appear to have a slim shape had better know that loose clothes may show bigger women than their own shape. Moreover, this article mentions good posture. I agree with it because when someone who does not have pride about their own body shape walks on street, they avoid people's gaze or do not go out well. However, they are supposed to have pride in their shape. Also, when people walk on the street, they had better walk in grand style. People have to love their shape. If people love their own body, they appear to be in good shape. This article gave me good ideas and I want to recommend if to people.

Monday, September 14, 2009

RRJ#2

REFERENCE

Fashion tip. (2009), Express yourself with colors. Retrieved September 2, 2009, from http://www.chiff.com

SUMMARY

In this article, "Express yourself with colors," it states that every color has a special meaning. First, there is white color. Most
people have it in their clothes chest, and black not only has white's meaning, but also makes thinner. Next, red color is the most
passionate color. It can make you seem enthusiastic to people. Also, yellow is similar to red. Moreover, if you wear blue color clothes, you feel comfortable. In conclusion, when you wear some clothes to consider meaning, you can show yourself.

REACTION

Most people consider what they wear every morning. I think that all people can be fashionable people by knowing about color matching. Color matching is very important. When I don't have enough time to pick clothing carefully, I just think about color matching. It not only saves time, but also can make me seem a fashionable person. Before I read this article, I didn't know about color's meaning. When I wore some clothes, I just thought about color's meaning. I'll dress according to color's meaning from now on. It is easy to wear some clothes. This article was useful to me!

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

RRJ#1

REFERENCE

Fashion trend guide. (2009,August25). "Thigh high." Retrieved August 29,2009, from http://www.fashiontrendguide.blogspot.com

SUMMARY

This article discusses the idea that you can be a fashionable person with good boots this season. First, you had better use online malls. You can find satisfing shoes as well as expensive shoes. Next, by using the same color socks with the same color boots you can be a fashionable person. Also, when you feel cold, you can use socks with layering. Not only does it give fashion,but also it gives warmth to you. Last, when you buy some boots, you had better consider zipper types to match your comport, such as a full zipper,half zipper,or a pull-on style. In conclusion, if you want to be a fashionable person this season, you had better pay attention to boots.

REACTION

I think that most women are interested in shoes. When I buy some shoes, I also consider their appearance,comfort,and price. This article says that when you buy shoes, you use online malls and wear the same color socks as your boots. However, I don't agree with them. I've bought on an online mall, but I failed. It was different color shoes them what I saw, and then I never used online malls. Actually, online malls are more inexpensive than street malls. However, you can make a mistake about your choice and waste your money like me. Also, when you wear boots, you use different color socks from your boots. I mean that you had better use a color match. For example, if your boot color is brown, you haad better choose yellow, black, or khaki socks. I think that it is good for you.

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

RRJ#3

Summary

According to Linda Toll in her article, "Music therapy as stroke therapy," music therapy has a good effect on stroke patients. First, music connects with the brain, so it is especially good for stroke patients. For this reason, music therapy allow them to get better feeling and to adapt themselves to the social circumstance. Moreover, recently it shows that music therapy is getting better united with traditional therapy to stroke patients. Nonetheless, some scientists say that music therapy and people's emotion can't connect with each other exactly. However, some people agree with music therapy's ability through their experiments including Nayak. In conclusion, music therapy has wonderful influence on patients, especially brain problem patient.

Reaction


When I was in university, I made a presentation about prenatal music. Actually, after I gave the presentation, I thought about my future job. My father is a pastor. His focus is old people. Therefore, I wanted to help his work, so I wanted to be a music therapist. At that time, when I said my opinion, he respected my opinion. However, he said that "you can also help me by piano performance." For this reason, I have been studying here. After I finish CESL, I want to study my major at SIU. In addition, after I finish at SIU, I want to help my father's work by piano performance and music therapy. In conclusion, I didn't know the musical benefits exactly. However, after I read this article, I know about music therapy's importance. I think that music is the best present from God! I love my major!

Reference

Toll, L. (2009). Music therapy as stroke therapy. Wikipedia article. Retrieved April 23, 2009, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_therapy

Sunday, April 26, 2009

Journal Question #4-My major and vision.


My major is to play the piano. When I was 11years old, I accompanied in church. My father is a pastor in Korea. I thought that I just wanted to help my father by accompaniment and liked to accompany in church.However, when I was high school, my parents want to major piano.Actually, at that time, it was the most important time to me because I had to think about my future. I hestitated as to whether I shall undertake it or not. However, I wanted to be a wonderful and nice daughter to my parents, so I started to learn from an expert. When I was very hard to study the piano, I have thought to give up, but I always think my parents's love!.I have some vision. I want be a professor, so I want to help someone who doesn't have money, but they want to learn playing piano. In addition, I want to perform the piano for God's glory. I want to live God's center in my life. My parents always tell to me that we have to live for God!.

Sunday, April 19, 2009

Journal Question#4- the strangest food.


I've eaten unforgettable food. When I was university school, I went to Venezia in Italy. In there I treated from friend's teacher. Have you ever heard about anchovy pizzaes? Actually, I hate salty food. I think these pizzaes are only flour and salty anchovies. What is worse this pizza was really~~~salty pizza. I didn't eat a little bit however, i should eat this pizza because I treated this pizza. So, I didn't say anything and I just swallowed whole...ㅜㅜ I don't forget anchovy pizzaes. If you have chance, you never eat it. As soon as you eat, you will regret!. However, it was unforgettable new experience.

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

RRJ#2

Summary

According to Bryan Smitty in his article, "How playing piano by ear helps you become a better piano player, "you can be wonderful pianist by ear. First, if you perform the piano without playing the piano by ear, you can perform the piano with ambiance. However, when you play the piano, you should perform by ear. Actually, the author says, your performance skill will be more complete. Next, people think that playing the piano by ear is difficult, but it is easy. You had better learn about playing by ear. It isn't complex. In conclusion, when you perform the piano, you should play the piano by ear.

Reaction

Why did I choose this article? Actually, i am satisfied with this title. When i first looked at this article, i didn't know that this is a little advertisement. However, this fact was no problem to me, because this article was good for me and it is important for a pianist. When i was young, i didn't know about that. I just thought that a good pianist was one who has good skills to read works and has good techniques. That fact was my mistake. The good performance comes from playing by ear. When someone performs their works, they should listen to their own music by their own ear. Actually, when i pratice piano, i sometimes forget about it. This article reminded me about it. Again, i decided that I want to be a pianist who touches people's hearts.

Reference

Smitty, B. (2009). How playing plano by ear helps you become a better piano player . ezine article. Retrieved on April 9, 2009 from http://ezinearticle.com/

Sunday, April 12, 2009

Journal Question #3


Actually, i've never thought about how on my epitaph it will be written.
However, this time could think about it. Everyone may want to retain nice person to others, also too. Almost of people usually think that there is a crowd of people in the funeral, the man lived a good life, but it is not, the man lived a bad life. When we live in our life, that is also important t our life. I am a christian. Therefore, i want to live wonderful life in the God! Also, i want to live that the center of my life is the God! Moreover, Iwant to be a written on my gravestone that she lived for the God, she was a pianist who touched people's heart, and we will not forget your everything! Almost of people are afraid of dying, but many christians are not afraid of dying because they believe the heaven, also too.

Thursday, April 9, 2009

How do you feel about violent media of teens?

Many people argue against the violent media, because it affects young boys, so about the violent media. We have a lot of opinions. Some people think that it s no problem because violent young boys are natural. The others think that it is serious because we can see a lot of violent young boys because they are affected by violent media. I think that the violent media affect young boys. They still don't have perspective, so they behave without judgement. Therefore, parents should talk interest in their children. These days , parents are busy, so their children are bored because they have a lot of time, so children enjoy games such as violent games or videos. Ithink that parents can be good teachers or good freiends. As a result, they can have a good relationship with each other.

Monday, April 6, 2009

Journal Question2-Eating dog


Some countries have been opposed about eating dog.However, several countries are eaten as food such as japan,china, and france etc. Eating dog has been a korean tradition for a long time,but It is argued because they think it is barbarous culture.I think they who don't understand of cultural relativity. Eating dog is culture. Either eating dog or horse is just difference of their own food culture. About eating dog has misunderstanding. They think eating dog and pet are same,but it is different. People who think eating dog very barbarous in absolute opinion must recognize variety of culture. Culture doesn't change easily.

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

RRJ#1

The art of modern piano music

Summary

According to Stuart Lsacoff in his article,"The art of modern piano music,"the performance of Gloria Cheng was very great. First, these days, there are a lot of composers of modern piano music. Gloria Cheng played their new piano works. Next her performance was very wonderful. As a result, many composers want to work with her. However, among them she chose Esa-Pekka Salonen, Steve Stucky, Witold Lutoslawski because their works were so amazing, and she thought that it contained original modern music such as Debussy and Stravinsky. In conclusion, Gloria Cheng, who has a lot of excellent skills, is a pianist.

Reaction

This article is good for me. It takes pride in what receives a good valuation. I've been evaluated by a reviewer, and my heart was full. Actually, modern music is difficult for a pianist to perform. Is modern music abstract? The expression is difficult for a pianist. However, the performance of Gloria Cheng won high praise. I've never seen her performance. If i have an opportunity to see her performance. I want to see it. In addition, I want to make my own CDs, and i want to receive a request from people like her. One day, also i will be brilliant pianist. I have a desire.


Reference

lsacoff,S.(2009).Gloria Cheng:The art of piano music. Retrieved on Mar.20, 2009 from,http://www.pianotoday.com

Sunday, March 29, 2009

Journal Question-Korean flag

Actually, I don't know Korean frag exactly yet, so I feel shame about it.
However,I know about Korean frag's meaning through this time(one more).
Korean frag is called "Taegeukgi".
It was used from on May22,1882, and the first Taeguekgi was made from Park,young hyo.
The meaning of Korean frag has many meaning. The white part symbolizes peace. The red and blue in the center symbolizes a creation of the universe. The black lines of both ends mean the nation's unity and geon, gon, gam, and li. That means heaven, earth, fire, and water. Its symbolizes that friendship, wealth, life, and wisdom. Therefore, people say that "taegeukgi contributes toward world peace and prosperity".