Being Single Has many advatages

Hui Ying, Yang
Composition 4C
December 11, 2007

Being Single Has Many Advantages.

Getting married is one of the most important things for ancient people in their life, and people who get married and have children used to be thought to have a perfect life. In the 20th century, people got married late. Nowadays there are much more people choosing to be single instead of getting married late in the 21st century. Because they found it has many advantages. These advantages include financial, independent, and emotional benefits.

First of all, being single has more financial benefits. Single people can save more money on his/her utilities. Their daily expense normally will be less than a married couple. For instance, the monthly electricity bill or water bill can be cheaper, because single people live alone and don’t use it too much. Therefore, they can spend their money on other places. Single people earn money for themselves and can fully control it. For example, a single woman may buy several expensive bags for herself as collections, and she won’t get complaint by the mate. Single people have less financial problems than married couples. Single people only need to earn money for themselves, but a married couple may need to provide money for entire family expense. For example, a married couple who have kids need to spend lots of money on raising a child, such as tuition.

Second, single people can be more independent, so they can have variety of social lives. They can go any date without telling their partner first. If a married man always wants to have a date with other women, they may not be loyal to his marriage. Single people have much more freedom than married. They don’t have to change their lifestyle while they live alone. For instance, some couple may adjust sleeping habit to coupe with their partner, such as turn on or turn off the light when they are sleeping. Single people also can learn to be more independent. They have to be independent because they have to do everything by themselves. For example, single people might have to learn to cook or fix a computer.

The final advantage is emotional benefits. Single people only have to care about his/her parents and relatives. Their emotion won’t get affected from an extended family. Nobody will nag at single people if they have some bad habits. Their emotional won’t get effect. For example, single people can wash theirs clothes once a month if they like. Single people’s emotional won’t get effected from his/her mate. Married couples have to take care each other, so inevitably. For example, if a wife is sick, the husband might not concentrate on his work. They have emotional burdens for the mate’s sadness or happiness.

In brief, the lifestyle of being single has more benefits. They can save more money, more independent and more emotional freedom.

Journal Entry # 33

What are you going to do over the 3 day weekend?

Three Days weekend

Nobody should hate long weekend, because he/she can take a rest from his/her job or do the things he/she likes to do. Since I am going to have 3 days weekend, I am totally relax and also planning some schedules. First of all, I am going to shipping. Shopping can be a kind of exercise for me. I am planning to go to South Coast Plaza with my husband, and I hope I can find a pair of boots for my first winter in America. If I can’t find the boots that I like, I still will find something for alternative. Second, I will be attending my friend's wedding party on this Saturday. The bride and the groom are both Taiwanese, and they have been dating for over two years. Their wedding will be held on Newport Beach. I wish all of the guests will have a joyful time from their wedding. At last, I would like to stay at home for one day. I don't think I will do chores. I will watch TV program and call my parents. In conclusion, with these three days. I will go shopping, attending wedding party, and staying home for one day. Hoping everything will be fine and follow my plans.

Journal Entry # 32

Thanksgiving is coming up soon. What three things are you most thankful for?

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is not only one of the most important holidays for America and Canada but also full of meaning for people. On this day, they celebrate together, thanks for the God, and their harvest. Since it is my first time in America to learn about English and culture, I also would like to thankful three things in my life. First of all, I want to thank for my parents. They are the persons treating me best in the world. For instance, I used to have bad manner, but they always forgive me. They work very hard and thrifty, but they try to give me and my brothers the best things they can offer. Second, I would like to thank for my husband George. He is a very kind and patient person. For example, he shopped with me for over 6 hours for my clothes many times without any complaint. Maybe he is not a perfect marriage partner, but he learns to be a perfect marriage partner. At last, I would like to thank for three of my best friends in Taiwan. We help each other and grow up together. For instance, even I study in America, they still care about me. We cherish our friendship very much. In conclusion, thanksgiving is a major holiday in America. People thanks to God, and families have reunions together. We should cherish everything in our lives and never take it for granted.

Journal Entry # 31

Three kinds of lies

Speaking of lies is not good, but there are three kinds of lies that we may speak during our life. The first kind of lie is lies to help yourself. This kind of lie is you want to protect yourself when something happen and it is bed for you. For example, oversleep workers may told their boss why they were late it all because of the bad traffic. Second, lies to help others. When you don’t want people who you care get hurt, you tell this kind of lie to help. For instance, you best friend got a bed grades, and you may tell he/her it is not so bed. The last is kind is lies to hurt others. If something is not so bad but you still disagree with it, it all because you don’t care or like it. For example, one of your friend you don’t like but one day she wear a beautiful dress, and you tell her it is ugly. In conclusion, maybe tell a lie is not good, but sometimes may depends on different situation.

Journal Entry # 30

Does it matter what strangers think of you? Do you care if everyone likes you or are you content just being yourself? Write a paragraph explaining your answer.

It is not important about how stragers think of me, because caring everyone's feeling is too tired and bored. If there is anyone always want people agree or like with them, I think they will get busy. The most important reason is life is too short, being yourself without hurting anyone will be better. However, I care about my family and my good friends feeling because people living in groups. They are the most close people in my life, and I hope that we can know each other.

Journal Entry # 29

One Storming Night

A young couple lived in a small Northeastern city. The wife worked for a technical company far away from home and she usually got home after dusk. It was a stormy day. The rain had been falling really hard most of the day. Some electric poles had been broken down by the rain heavy rain and wind. The husband got home around 5pm and prepared for the dinner as usual. He expected his wife to get home around 8pm like she always did. From the kitchen, he could hear the noise from her footsteps. He called out his wife’s name but didn’t get any response. The dinner started out like every other dinner. One thing that was different from this dinner was that she didn’t talk at all. He thought she must have been very tired from a long day at work. He was angry, but he decided to forget about it and go to bed early. They went to the bed after the quick meal. It was raining very hard outside and the room was completely dark. He almost fell asleep, but he could still feel his wife’s touch. It was so cold when she touched him. Her hand felt like ice. He decided to hold her to keep her warm. However, the wife’s body felt very wet. He wondered why her body was so wet. He just thought she went out into the rain after the meal. When he woke up next day, he quickly went into the bathroom. Then he turned on the radio to listen news in the morning. Suddenly, he heard there was an accident last night and one woman died. The woman who died had the same name as his wife! He ran into the bedroom and he couldn’t believe his eyes. In the place where she slept was empty. There was just a pile of blood. His wife was gone.

Jouranl Entry # 28

Halloween Party

It’s not only an impressive party to me but also a very first Halloween party I ever had in my life. I was looking forward to attending this party from weeks before the Halloween, because it is a traditional American holiday. On the day before the party, I spent 1 hour to dress up myself. I put some fake blood and cut holes on my dress. I also made up my face to look creepy because I didn’t want anyone to recognize me. When I arrived at the party, I heard loud music and it made me fell excited. I loved the loud music even it almost make me barely hear friends’ talking. Most of ALP students wore custom, such as vampire and clown. Each of them dressed very characteristic, and it didn’t look like their first Halloween party. During the party, I danced with my friends, talked with my classmates and it was so fun. I also saw Mr. Ewing and Sean bring their wife to the party. I was curious how they can find such a young and beautiful wife. Excitingly, everything in the Halloween party is so fresh to me. I have so much pleasant time that I cannot wait for next Halloween coming. These experiences to immerse these holidays in person give me good chances to know American culture in depth. This will also be my most precious memory in my life.