早上收到老爸的一封email，说今天是有意义的一天，是我到美国整一年。特此留下一笔，作为纪念。

美国东部时间2005年7月27日下午6点

（写完这篇blog以后......）

发现自己钱包里的所有现金，一张信用卡，一张借记卡被偷了:~(:~(:~(

What a DAY!

U.S. Embassy in Beijing Extends the Term of Validity for F-1/F-2, J-1/J-2, and M1/M2 Visas
Posted on Jun 14, 2005
The Embassy of the United States of America in Beijing is pleased to announce that beginning June 20, 2005, the U.S. Embassy and Consulates General in China, as well as U.S. embassies and consulates around the world, will begin issuing to qualified Chinese citizen applicants student visas (F-1/F-2), exchange visas (J-1/J-2), and vocational training visas (M1/M2) valid for 12 months with multiple entries. The previous maximum validity of U.S. visas for these purposes was six months, two entries.

On a reciprocal basis, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has similarly agreed beginning June 20 to issue to American citizens visiting China for student, academic exchange and vocational training purposes visas valid for 12 months and for multiple entries. While China and the U.S. will as a general rule issue maximum validity visas to each others?qualified citizens, on a case by case basis each side may limit the period of validity and number of entries as required by their respective laws and regulations.

The Embassy believes this extension of visa reciprocity for students, following a similar expansion agreement in January 2005 on business and tourist visas, will significantly enhance mutual understanding between China and the United States. The longer validity will mean student travelers will not have to renew their visas so frequently, saving time and money and facilitating holiday visits home and emergency travel. This agreement is a sign of the United States?continuing interest in attracting talented students from China and elsewhere to American campuses.

We are also pleased to announce that the volume of student applications and visas issued in 2005 has so far shown a marked increase compared to 2004.

In May 2004, the U.S. Embassy and the four consulates in China issued 1518 F-1 (student) visas and 309 J-1 (exchange visitor) visas.
In May 2005, the U.S. Embassy and the four consulates in China issued 2314 F-1 (student) visas and 617 J-1 (exchange visitor) visas.

下雪啦！我正在图书馆四楼看书，突然发现窗外飘起了雪花，顾不得寒冷，匆匆拜托了坐在对面的一个美国同学帮我看一下laptop，就风一般的冲到了school yard。哇，真的下雪了！星星点点的小雪花乘着风儿慢慢地落到我身上，美丽极了！只可惜才刚下了雨，地上还是湿的，雪落在地上就不见了。不过，突然间发现下雪的我，心情突然变得特别高兴，好像这雪儿是来看望我，带给考试期间的我快乐的小使者似的。

外面实在太冷了，不敢久呆，随即回到图书馆。那个坐在对面的可爱的美国同学直冲我笑，他一定觉得我这人真像个小孩，看到雪还会那么开心。他说，现在的雪太小了，等过上一个月，这里就会下大雪了。我忙说，到时我一定要堆个big snowman！咦，他又开始笑了！

为人守则
　　成长是一个"错了再试"的过程。"失败"的经验和"成功"的经验一样可贵。
　　1．你将获得一具躯壳。不管你喜不喜欢，在人世的这段时间，这个身体都属于你。
　　2．你必须接受学习的过程。你将到一所称为"生活"的学校当全职学生，每天你都会有机会学习到不同的课程；有些课程会让你觉得兴致盎然，有些或许会被你评为枯燥乏味。
　　3．在人间，没有所谓的"犯错"，只有"经验"。成长是一个"错了再试"的过程，"失败"的经验和"成功"的经验一样可贵。
　　4．你必须彻底学会每个教训。如果你不受教，那么每个教训将会一再重复，直到你学会为止。一旦学会了，才能继续下个学习。
　　5．学无止境。生命的每个历程都有必须学习的课程。所谓"活到老，学到老"。
　　6．珍惜已拥有的。没到手的一定比到手的稀奇，但不一定比到手的更好。
　　7．你会从他身上看到自己。你会去爱某人，是因为你在他身上见到自己的可爱之处；恨某个人也是同样的道理。
　　8．你的一生全凭你自己决定。你有所需的一切资源及工具，要如何利用，全看你自己的本事及抉择。
　　9．答案存在你心中。你心中藏有对生命疑问的答案，只要你倾听内心的声音，信任自己的直觉，必能得到解答。
　　10．你将会忘记上述的规则。
　　11．只要你愿意，你也可以随时记起这些规则。
                                                               ————  选自《心灵鸡汤》

我将于茫茫人海中，
访我唯一灵魂的伴侣。
得之，我幸！
不得，我命！如是而已。
                             
                    ——徐志摩

发现自己真的是一个懒于动笔的人，自上次那篇不知所云至今已经有差不多两个月了。

今天是我妈的生日，推掉了去听音乐会机会，决定要把这个特殊的晚上留给我最亲爱的妈妈。通过MSN给妈妈唱了生日快乐歌，虽然唱得不好，可能还有些走音，但是我仍然可以感觉到她心中的那份感动。

记得刘墉有一篇文章中写道：记得向你至亲的人表示你内心的爱意，不需要很多，也不需要经常，那永远都不会是多余的。是啊，千万不要对你最爱的人吝啬表达爱的言语或是举动，无论是亲人、爱人或是友人。常常以为即便不需表示，他们也会“心有灵犀“，于是往往会疏忽对他们爱的表达。却不知，正因为如此，就算是一句“天凉了，早晚多加件外套“，或是在他（她）生日的时候写上一张卡片，都会给你最在乎的人带去一份无比的感动。

有一句话叫做”珍惜眼前的幸福“，只有眼前的人和事才是最真实，最需要珍惜的。暂时放下你手边的活儿，为你爱的人做点什么吧！

真诚祝福千辛万苦把我带到这个世界上来的我最最亲爱的妈妈——生日快乐，身体健康！

写在妈妈49岁生日之际

Today when I waked up and opened the window, a cool wind blew from outside! Wow, what a beautilful morning! I always feel very lucky that I can have such a perfect view from my dorm room when I stay in the U.S.! From the window of my room, a lot of woods appear in front of me and different-styled churches loom up in the sea of green. The building nearest to my dorm is a hotel called "Sheraton University City" with a lido on its sixth floor. Every night, the red neon light of "Sheraton"will be turned on at 8:00pm and accompany me with my study through the dark.

Last night, I chatted with a girl in my class through midnight. We talked about the life here, how we miss the things happened our home country. She is just like my elder sister, listening to me and giving me precious advice. I feel so lucky and happy to know her and pray from us two have a wonderful life in the U.S. for this year!

Thank you, my sister!

2004年7月27日中午12：45，我独自登上了美国联合航空公司858A航班，从上海浦东国际机场起飞，中转旧金山国际机场，前往我梦想的求学之地——美国。

在父母不舍而略带湿润的目光中，在朋友老师真诚的祝福中，我离开了从出生到现在，生活了整整22年的城市和国家，飞向一个完全陌生而又遥远的国度，在那里我将开始新的旅程。

我想，这一段生活必将使我成长，成为我一生中宝贵的财富，于是，我决定用文字记录下在美国留学的点点滴滴，作为纪念！