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A World We DARE to imagine

"Today we are redefining the geography of community and accepting shared accountability for common human values. We have the chance to extend the notion that all men are created equal to every human being on the planet. This will require global structures and products we are only beginning to imagine.... Each of us in his or her own way can contribute something by thinking -- and acting -- like a true global citizen. We have only one world for all of us on earth, and the future really is ours to create, in a world we dare to imagine together." I asked my 10 years old brother why there are so many conflicts on the earth yesterday, and he told me: "While you are happy with having an apple, you notice that the people beside you are having a mango. You will not be happy with the apply anymore." It's true that people always want better stuff. For individuals, it can be nicer cars, bigger houses, and higher pay. For countries, it would be higher productivity, e...

Planning my first trip to Canada

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HOLA, it's the time of the year! Thanksgiving is the only western festival I have a special feeling with, neglect the fact that I cannot spend time with my family. But guess what, it's freinds giving! In the past three years' Thanksgiving, I went to Mammoth Mountain skiing, drove to Desser Hill, and took a road trip to Arizona and New Mexico. It's rare to have any time to cook with my friends during the semester and stay up to really late just for fun. And this year, I'm super excited about the upcoming trip to Vancouver. Vancouver has always been on the top of my bucket list. The national parks and large ports really cause my curiosity. Because I'm going to visit in winter, it's probably hard to visit national parks because of snow, but there are few activities I listed out to do:  Candy Town: I don't like eating candy, but it was so satisfying to just watch them lying perfectly in the candy shop. Plus my friends love candy, so we decid...