Response #7

          Honestly, I have never been thought about my bucket lists before. But Im really interested in this topic. It made me think about what I really want to do. The first thing appeared in my mind was traveling. I did not have the chance to travel so much but during some of my journey, I dared to say I became more generous and intellectual. I want to have baby too.I understand it is tough to bring up a baby so perhaps I am just curious about how he or she looks like haha. Finally, this is serious:) I want to find out my passion and prove my ability in that field to everybody.
          About the superpower, I used to think about it when I was young. I wished that I could be a genius. By this I mean I do not have to go to classes but I know everything. However, I currently changed my mind, I wish I can read the others' thoughts. The reason is just simple, because I hate liar, so if I have that superpower, no one can lie to me.

Summary

Beer Lovers Fear an Unequal Tax Bite in Wine Country

          France government propose a 160 percent increase tax on bear, this proposal has been faced to the strongly opposition due to two main reasons. First, the 160 percent increase is unacceptable; second, beer is the only target. An excuse from the government is the argument from the public’s health whereas the boost in beer’s tax is expected to reduce the France’s budget deficit. Basing on the government’s forecast, when the new tax policy is approved, the price of a half-pint of ordinary beer by nearly 6 cents while it can reach to 25 to 60 cents to the final consumers, according to brewery and food industry lobbies. This can lead to the downturn in economy. Regardless of the complaints, this policy is more likely to be adopted.

 http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/27/world/europe/in-france-beer-lovers-chafe-at-tax-increase-plans.html?pagewanted=1&_r=0&ref=world

Response#6: Thanks Giving

          Thanks Giving is the second  interesting custom in the Us that I had been experienced so far. At first, I was looking forward to be in this day just because I noticed that I would have 1 week off class, it's awesome haha. But later, I know after Thanks Giving is Black Friday, people could have big promotion because everything is on sale. And go shopping on that day is not only to grab some good deal items but also a kind of tradition in America.
          Honestly, I spent my Thanks Giving dinner with nothing special, I even did not try turkey, I and some friends of mine just gathered and we cooked Vietnamese traditional food haha. But one thing surprised me a lot is that on Thanks Giving day, most of the stores closed. It is similar to the Lunar New Year day in my country.
          Until now, all things I remember about this holiday is about the moment I went to the mall on Black Friday. I love shopping but when I witnessed people were getting in the terrible long long long line, I gave up and decided to go home, stayed in my bed and slept whole day^^.

Response #5 Halloween

          I like this topic because this was the first time I experienced it right in the Us. I used to join a Halloween party before, in my home country, some international universities celebrate this festival but it was quite different from what I went through in last Wednesday night.
          At first, I was surprised by the Halloween atmosphere. By this I mean the way people prepared for it. Pumpkin and weird costumes everywhere. And when I actually attended to the party, I was so shy to dress up in costume but that was the reason why I looked unusual in the crowd. They were all in costumes and they felt free for it. There were various kinds of costumes like movie characters, animals, warriors, clown.......
          Next, I was so interested in the way people painted their faces, they were so creative and so clever with their hands. I witnessed a guy who painted his face and his hair looked exactly like the watermelon. I was so excited. What is more, there were 2 beautiful Japanese girls costumed in police officer uniform, so, it was so fun that every guy who joined that party wanted to be in jail with the 2 female cops. ^^
         For children, I think that they are all eager to be in the Halloween night. Because when they play  "trick or treat" game, they can come home with the full bag of candy.
          If I have a chance to attend the Halloween party next year, I wont be shy to pick my favorite costume to dress up. Halloween is the first traditional custom I was experienced here and it brought me the unforgettable  memory.

Response #3 Are you a reader?

          This is quite an interesting topic. Im a kind of person who used to hate reading books. The reason is simple, because it consists of too many words and Im a lazy girl haha. But couples of years ago, I changed my mind. I did not change it naturally, things happen for reasons, rite?^^
           At that time, I prefered movies to books because I can just lie in the bed, eat my snack and enjoy my favorite movies. One day, my professor gave me an assignment. That was a difficult task for me : reading the book namely " The last lecture" by Randy Pausch, and then, I had to write my thoughts about that book. At first, I read that book just because that was my responsibility, I had no choice. Yet, after reading few pages, I was absolutely interested of its contents. The book is about the process of fighting with cancer of a professor. It sounds sad but he faced to this misfortune with the optimistic view and he told his life story in the humorous way.
          Honestly, I learned a lot from this book, especially I admired the legacy that he left for his 3 kids. That is not about money, real estate or anything physical, it is "The last lecture" he taught. I dont know if this book is well-known in the Us or not, but this is the very good book for me. What I gained from this book is noone can against destiny, but what you left behind after you are gone is the most important.

Response#3 Dream Job

           I have had so many dream jobs so far. For example, I used to wanna be a doctor to help poor patients, a chef to cook delicious food for my family or even a super hero to save mankind from alien^^( it sounds crazy I know but every kid dreams that, right?). But actually, when I was a little girl, there was two genres of job I wanted to involve in.
         First, when I aged at about 6 or 7, I was crazy about being a celebritiy, a singer to be exact.  Because I could sing and dance at that time, I loved to step on the stage to perform and gained the compliment. What's more? Children are usually genius in their parents' eyes, so my parents were big fans of mine whenever I had the performance in elementary school. They encouraged me and shouted my name  when I was stepping on the stage. It created my childhood's sweet memory I can tell.
          And then, when I was growing a little older, I really wanna be a teacher. The main reason is just simple, I thought teacher was the most powerful peron in class, everyone had to follow her instruction, without any excuse. She could give this student an A, the other a B if she wants to, so it's cool, right:")
         Unfortunately, at the time when I had to choose my main major for University, I was panic because I realised that I absolutely didn't have any passion (except for watching movies and go shopping haha). That's the reason why I had to satisfy my parents' wishes: Being a pharmnacist.

Response #2 Travel

     Travel is one of the most common answers of people when they are interviewed about their hobbies. It is obvious that people often go traveling in vacation for relaxation, but what they are learned after each journey is much more important.
     Take my own experience to illustrate my view. When I was younger, because of curiosity, I tended to go abroad to discover the other culture, cuisine and tradition of the developed countries. I witnessed things which I had never seen in my home country, learned how to use the high technique equipment as well as enjoyed the famous destinations of each country I visited. I can say I became more mature after each trip and travel has actually broadened my view.
     Before leaving home to be here, some friends of mine advised me that I should make a trip to the remote areas inside Vietnam to gain the deeply awareness of life. Following their foot steps, I scheduled a 3 days-trip to a mountainous area, where electricity was something luxurious. Life here was self-supporting , absolutely opposite with the life in big city. People started to work before dawning and did not come home till sunset. They did farming without any help of modern machine. Additionally, there was almost no recreation there, they just sometimes gathered, drank alcohol and then went to bed. Children or even adults were illiterate and they got married at the age of 13. But the most surprised thing to me is no matter what difficulty in life they face to, they still maintain the optimistic outlook. The weather there is harsh, but day in day out they come to the farm, without any complaint. For me, this is surely a meaningful trip because I recognized that how lucky I am, and life is not always smooth for every one.
     P/S : I know it is absolutely a boring paragraph 'cuz it looks like an essay ^^ , but whatever, thank you for reading.