Here I Am
Write your version of "Here I Am" here as a comment to this post. Remember to follow the format of my examples exactly (use the same punctuation and word forms etc.).
I will provide a third example here as well.
If you have come to my class before, please include your old version along with a new one (in other words, you will post two rather than one "Here I Am.") See you next Wednesday.
26 comments:
Here I Am:
Love listening to CKUA, smelling Vancouver after rain, sitting at a bench on Little Mountain, reading the paper in pyjamas (with a latte beside me), sitting in the garden at sunset, the feeling you get when the moon casts a shadow.
Loved hiking in the mountains, but stopped when my hiking buddy died. Loved shopping with coupons, but never do that anymore.
Look at life as an endless river; know that I am the result of all that’s come before.
—80 words; September 18, 2010
Here I am (new version):
Love eating ice cream on hot summer days, smelling the air after the rain stopped, taking pictures (it’s a great thing to pass the time), listening to my favorite Korean singers, it’s a great vocal lesson when you sing along, getting a daring new look for the first time, being with my family chatting away like an ocean tide.
Loved learning my second and third languages, but I forgot most of them. Loved MSN, but I don’t chat anymore.
Look at life as a blank paper; knowing I will somehow manage to fill out the paper someday.
-102 words.
-Here I am (older version):
Love surrounding myself with the people I love, sleeping (it’s great when you don’t have anything to do), talking with my “I-thought-Iost-you” kind of friends, the feelings you get when your friend get a surprise present on my birthday.
Loved my time in senior years at high school, but if I had a time machine, I probably don’t want to go back. Loved learning ASL (American Sign Language), but I forgot most of them.
Look at life as a jigsaw puzzle; knowing that my entire life is incomplete.
-96 words.
Here I Am:
Love the smell of fall with the bright autumn leaves, picking pumpkins(then carving them with friends), relaxing at the beach, hula hooping with friends, trying exotic fruits that I`ve never seen before, spending time with Erika and her family.
Loved when my parents lived by the ocean and in this country but they have moved to Dubai. Loved my pet duck, but she died.
Look at life as endless opportunities; chances around every corner.
-87 words; September 19, 2010
Love early mornings, listening to chirping birds when I wake up, playing basketball on a boring afternoon, hanging around with friends in the evening, driving through the near deserted streets at late midnights, lying about the last since I don't even have my "L" yet.
Loved old friends, but stopped seeing them when I realized that they were a corrupt influence on me. Loved being rebellious, but never will be when I became conscious that it was foolish.
Look at life as a chessboard; decide wisely and plan before you move.
—91 words; September 20, 2010
Love listening to raining at night, smelling roses early in June, sitting at a bench near lake, having a cup of freshly brewed coffee, baking cookies (for my two little princesses), the feeling you get when you ride a bike without any help for the first time.
Loved having a dog but stopped when my beloved dog died. Loved sleeping with holding my daughter's little hand, but she sleeps alone now.
Look at life as *'The Road Not Taken'; we make a choice every moment and regret.
*by Robert Frost (1874–1963)
-92 words; September 20, 2010
Here I am:
Love eating chocolate chip cookies, still longing for it, walking on the white magic sand beach, jumping into the waves ( while holding my husband tightly) chatting with my sister’s over the phone , the feeling you get when chirstmas bells are ringing.
Loved my kinetic scooter, but never ride it anymore. Loved my white molly and orange platy, but they died last year.
Look at my life through a series of mirrors; reflect upon the good times and forget the bad times.
---86 words; September 21,2010
Here I am: Love, Loved and Look
Love the sunset gleaming across the Lions Gate Bridge, as I sashay downhill on my bright pink rollerblades, the unknown grasp of Deans Blue Hole, as you snorkel across the middle of a seemingly endless sinkhole, love the mystifying morning glaze on the surface of Shuswap Lake, love being curled in bed on a dark drizzling night, embraced in a juicy novel, love being drawn motionless to paintings (as I grocery shop in Costco)
Loved the family road trips down interstate five, nowadays my parents prefer plane rides. Loved staying awake to catch Santa in action, much to my horror it was only my Dad.
Look at life as a never ending story; with the catch of living once, to create your own legacy.
Here I am：
Love staying up late until a soccer game ends, playing video games on a rainy day, lying on my bad (while thinking over a bunch of meaningless questions), talking with my friends around a hot pot, the feeling you get when everyone supports you in a harsh situation.
Loved my grandfather, but he died of cancer many years ago. Loved my hometown, but I had to leave for a better future.
Look at life as an irreversible journey; realize that we shouldn’t get stuck because of regrets.
From Min:
Here I am(new)
Loved lingering my garden with the fragrance of the lilies, eating hot-pot
with my friends in the winter, surfing the Internet until midnight (while
everyone in my home goes to bed), holding my son soft palms crossing the
street, the feeling you get when climbing the top of peak.
Loved snuggling against my sister in the cozy couch, but became a happy
memory. Loved chasing my dog, but died for six years.
Look at life as a shooting star, the end when it reaches its destination
85 words
Here I am(old)
Love cooking delicious food sharing with my friends, gardening in my
delicate backyard during summer time, sauntering along the river(while
holding my husband’s arm at summer dusk), curdling my crying son falling
down the bicycle, the feeling you get when your first newborn baby was born
at that moment.
Loved my bowling bowl but nerve play it anymore, loved my parents, but I
haven’t seen them for three years.
Look at life as tough as climbing the Himalayas Mountains, winner or loser
see it you would conquer it.
88 words
love sitting in a tree wachting the sun set, the smell of wood as it burns(smokey yet tangible like in a sauna],the water as i swim beneath the waves,the feeling of warmth that i get when i hug my cat.
loved dating,but havnt done it in a while. loved martial arts, but got bored.
look at life it is a beach;in blissfull ignorance i thrive
word count 70
Here I am:
Love eating a dark chocolate while still longing for it, walking through vivid fields full of blossoms, flying in the air (with my large wings), having a heart to heart with my life partner over the fullness of time, the feeling you get when everybody participates in prayer.
Loved to hang out with my childhood friends in India, but now we are miles apart from each other. Loved my rabbit, but he died long time ago.
Look at my life more optimistically now I’ve passed 25; embrace my future with open arms.
------96 words Feb.12, 2010
Here I am:
Love soaking in the mid-summer sunrays while lying on velvety grass, listening to spring water jumping over rocks, negotiating a mountain trail (the breathtaking views are worth all the sweat), sharing a tent with my husband, the feeling you get when the forest starts to wisper its story.
Loved weekend city-breaks in Europe, but exchanded them for camping trips in Canada. Loved cycling to work in Oxford and Bratislava, but haven’t dared to try it here.
Look at life as a wonderful gift; each day is full of new discoveries.
-- 90 words (September, 2010)
Here I am:
Love biking in the smooth road in Stanley Park. Feeling the breeze and healthy sunlight, closing my eyes pretending in a paradise (Hoping I will not be hospitalized), listening to the chirping birds, assuming that all animals cheered as I passed by.
Love my old friends but we don’t hung out anymore, Love my best friend but he passed away when I left him.
Look at life as a daily challenge; getting better every time you stood up the trial.
-80 words (September 23, 2010)
Here I Am:
Love looking on the wonderful art of God, watching the raindrops bounce over the cement, playing a guitar in a peaceful room (plucking the guitar), listening to the latest R&B songs, the feeling you get when the people around you love you so much.
Loved dancing with friends, but stopped when I got health problems, loved family reunions (my father's side), but can't attend anymore because we're on the other side of the world
Look at life as a long stairway; trying your best to reach to another level.
-89 words; September 23, 2010
Here I Am
Love traveling all around the world, learning new languages (to not depend on others while I travel), hanging out with my friends, looking at my childhood pictures, the feeling you get after achieving your goals.
Loved spending my time with my friends in Kazakhstan, but now I live in Canada. Loved taking care of my little brother, but now realized that he grew up and does not need me anymore.
Look at life like today is last day, but do not forget that there might be tomorrow.
~88 words ( September 23rd , 2010)
Here I Am : (new)
Love taking pictures, baking a turkey on Thanksgiving Day,driving on a country road (while enjoying the fresh air), hearing my daughter`s daily stories, the feeling you get when the spring sun shines on your shoulders.
Loved collecting stamps, but hasn`t been for a while to get written mail from my friends. Loved drinking coffee, but I prefer to drink green tea.
Look at life as a floating boat in the ocean; hope cast the anchor in the harbor someday.
86 words
Here I Am: (old)
Love baking Christmas cookies with my daughter, harvesting a small bucket of potatoes from my vegetable garden, reading my favorite books (while drinking a tall glass of iced tea), playing with my children in the spray park on a scorching day, the feeling you get when flowers blossom in spring.
Loved pushing stroller but my son has grown up. Loved my mother`s home-made chicken soup but she lives far away.
Look at life with my family as a scene of peaceful movie; happiness will always abound.
86 words
Here I am:
Love photographing everything around me, having a cup of coffee in the yard, thinking about my next Journey, calling my friends for a secret girl’s night out, the feeling you get when you stroke a cat’s soft stomach (even though you know she’ll bite your hand later).
Loved acting in drama, but since photography has caught me, I haven’t tried it. Loved shopping for shoes, but I have enough pairs.
Look at life as a sky; know that sometimes it’s sunny, but not always so I never get tired of it.
-92 words; September 23, 2010
Here I am: (new)
Love listening to droplets of September rain announcing the arrival of Fall, strumming my acoustic guitar (when I can find the spare time), talking with someone who has spiritual wisdom, biting into a plump, fully ripened peach just picked from a tree, the feeling you get after a good work-out
Loved creating music with old friends just for fun, but we’ve all long gone our separate ways. Loved pushing the limits of an off-road vehicle, but these days I would only be pushing my luck.
Look at life as love and respect; you can't get what you don't give.
-102 words
Here I am: (old)
Love listening to the droplets of September rain announcing the arrival of Fall, the juicy taste of a fully ripened peach just picked from a tree, the way my muscles feel after a good work-out, talking with someone that has spiritual wisdom.
Loved the anticipation of Christmas morning, pushing the limits of an off-road vehicle, creating music with old friends just for fun.
Look at life as love and respect; you can't get what you don't give.
-80 words; September 20, 2010
Love taking a bird's-eye view of North Vancouver from Lynn Canyon Park, experiencing crossing the Suspension Bridge, overlooking the waterfalls under the bridge,taking exciting photos while it bounces up and down (with my arms stretching out), the feeling you get when you are totally intoxicated with the great nature.
Loved strolling in my hometown, but I'm only a daydreamer. Loved hiking in the mountain forests,but I cannot return to my former paradise.
Look at life here in Vancouver; know that we have a brand-new start for our family fun.
--- 88 words
Here I Am:
Love the look of a fresh blanket of snow glistening off the morning sun, making the first set of tracks with my skis on a nightly snow fall, waking up surrounded by crisp air (while the tent protects me from the wet morning dew), chatting with family and friends at a summer barbeque, the feeling you get when good music fills the air.
Loved hiking up Giants Head Mountain, but never get the chance now that I don’t live in Summerland. Loved living at home for the second time, but won’t be moving back for a third.
Look at life as a wonderful gift; take delight in the simple things it has to offer.
--114 words; September 23, 2010
Here I am:
Love the smell of fresh brewed coffee in the morning, camping with friends and gazing at the stars on a warm summer night, taking long strolls around the seawall (while holding hands with my husband), having a cup of hot chocolate on a snowy winter night, the feeling I get every time I hear my son say “Mommy I love you”.
Loved basketball, but too busy to play. Loved living with my parents, but moved on and became independent.
Look at life as a clock; it keeps ticking until the battery dies.
--95 words
Love the rich scent the ocean gives off, the sound you get when stepping on a fresh coat of snow, reading a good book while leaning against a broad tree, laughing with my sister until our stomachs hurt, the adrenaline rush you get right before a big game (then releasing that energy right after) , the feeling you get after a good workout.
Loved enjoying weekends with relatives, but can't anymore because they're half way across the world. Loved playing highschool football, but now I'm graduated.
Look at life as a book; only you can write your own, and everyone's is different.
101 words
Love smelling the scent of wheat at harvest time, looking at twilight behind the cubes of yellow hay, carrying a stripe green- yellow watermelon in my basket (while walking with my lovely donkey), listening to my friend earnings, the feeling you get when you pass English 12 course.
Loved my piggybank but it is empty now. Loved my job at Ministry of Justice, but can’t work there anymore.
Look at life as a staircase with sweet and bitter step; know that is fate for everyone to have the same.
92 words
From Cindy:
Love lying on the green grass, bathing in the cosy sunshine, sitting by the bedroom window, overlooking the the morning sun rising from the foggy hills, chatting together with my friends and my parents online, the feeling you get when everyone applause to you.
Loved going swimming and shopping together with my friends but they are far from me now. Loved my job but have to leave for another dream.
Look at life as a book of different episodes; know that obtaining also means losing.
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