A Trip in the Sky

Last Tuesday, I had a wonderful trip in the sky through the Leitner Family Observatory and Planetarium located on the campus Yale university in Farnam Gardens. A young woman announcer guides everyone in the crowded observation room travelling from the earth to the solar system, then to the galaxy and then to the entire cosmic space through her sweet explanation.  The whole journey cost about an hour. Then, through the two permanently mounted telescopes, I reached some specific planets and stars. Through the historic eight-inch reed refractor mounted in the east dome, I arrived at the moon nearest the earth. Lots of pits on the surface immediately presented in front of my eyes, and the canary yellow of the surface like a mysterious veil raised rich imagination. The other computer-controlled, 0.4 meter reflecting telescope led me closer to the Saturn, which looked like a big red ball with a red fire circle, spectacular and beautiful. The mysterious world  is full of infinite charm.

A Cute Little Squirrel

Today, taking a walk after dinner, I encountered a cute little squirrel. At that time, the lovely squirrel was playing with a piece of dried grass, taking it up and then putting it down again and again. The setting sun was reflected in his body, which sketched out a beautiful scene. I couldn't help going up to him step by step

taking pictures, but he also ignored my action. He was not a bit afraid of humans, which is a good sign showing the harmony between humans and animals. This is what all the people who have awareness of animal protection want to see.

Wonderful Book Sale

Summer Book Sale at Pequot Library in Southport, CT is really an act of kindness. Last Saturday, I came here under the guidance of my instructor. There were various books, which almost met all the visitors' needs. The most satisfying was

the cheap price of the books. I bought a book named " Johns Hopkins Family Health Book" with 1657 pages, which is about medical and health services. It is a wonderful and valuable book that I have been looking for. But I only spent three dollars to buy it. It seemed to be a fantastic bargain. I absolutely appreciate the beneficial trip. 

Walking in the Street of New York

New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of one of the most populous urban agglomerations in the world. Coming to America, Anyone is considered as taking an invalid trip without visiting New York City. Last Friday, I decided to take a walk from Circle Line Sightseeing to Lexington Ave along the 42nd street of New York City. While walking in the street, I observed a lot of people busily coming and going, heavy traffic, high-rise buildings on both sides of the street, huge eye-catching billboards everywhere and all sorts of brand shops and large shopping malls. Especially my arrival of Times Square, I was attracted by the bustling scene to slow down. Some lovely people dressed themselves as Mickey Mouse, the statue of liberty and the Smurfs. They friendly invited the passers-by to take a group photo to make a living. Every time they embraced their customers showing thanks. Although I could not see their true faces, I could felt the bright smile on their faces and inner joy. I was deeply moved by their enthusiasm and optimistic attitude toward life. All hard-working people are worthy of respect. The short three-hour walk along one street seem to let me go into the heart of New York, feeling its activity, charm, boom and hope, which attract immigrants arriving from all over the world.

Statue of Liberty

·         Last Friday I finally saw the Statue of Liberty located on the Liberty  Island Manhattan, New York, U.S. I saw her previously only in the American film and television. I felt very shocked When she appeared in front of me. She is so majestic tall, 151 feet 1 inch(46 meters), ground to torch: 305 feet inch(93 meters). The statue of Liberty was carved with true to life likeness. The statue is a robed female figure, a torch in one hand, a broken chain around the feet. The color of the figure is green. Observing the statue, I was confused of the symbolic significance of the robe,the torch, the tabula ansata and the broken chain in the sculptor. Through access to some information on internet, I see. The statue of a robed female figure represents libertas, the Roman goddess of freedom, who bears a torch and a tabula ansata (a tablet evoking the law) upon which is inscribed the date of the American Declaration of Independence, July 1776. The broken chain at her feet implies  breaking

the shackles to pursue freedom . The statue is an icon of freedom and of the United States: a welcoming signal to immigrants arriving from abroad.  I had to say high praise to its sculptor, a famous French sculptor , Frederic Auguste Bartholdi who designed and dedicated it on October 28, 1886, and it was gift to the United States from the people of France. After visiting the statue of Liberty, everyone will create their own Statue of Liberty in their mind, which represents everyone's desire and ideal and inspires people to work hard to achieve the dream. I also have got positive energy from Statue of Liberty.

Beauty of Yale Compus in the Night

Walking on the way back home tonight, I was suddenly struck by the beauty of Yale campus in the night. Each building was dyed colors with a layer of mystery after glow of the sun. Like a beautiful bride wearing a gorgeous wedding, the compus looked more charming and attractive. At this moment, I fell in love with her.

Yale-China Association

This afternoon, I passed by Yale-China Association I often heard the name these years. My heart felt very warm,  because it has been sustaining good long-term partnership with our university-Central South University. Founded in 1901 by graduates of Yale University, the Yale-China Association is a private, nonprofit with more than a century of experience improving education, health, and cultural understanding in China and United States. My several friends had benefited from its help.Today, I encounter with it as if people met their relatives and friends far away from home. I was so excited that I took many photos showing my respect.