Unit 1

Hi gorgeous class buddies!

The person that I want to write my letter is my mom. She has been the light of my eyes and my best guide ever. She died when I was nine years old because of cancer and I REALLY miss her. If she hadn't died, a lot of things would have been different in my life because she was the heart and joy of my home. If she hadn't taught me to smile and be strong when bad times arrive, I wouldn't have been so optimistic nowadays. I believe that it is very common for almost all relationship to have someone who is the serious person and the other person is the crazy one. Well, my mom was the wacky one hahahahahaha. She was always dancing and singing around the house, making jokes and spreading kisses and hugs. Plus, she was always in good mood, trust me, ALWAYS. I do not know how she did it. Without nothing to add, here are a couple of words for her:

Dear and lovely mom,

Thanks for giving me the chance to be in this crazy and bizarre world and thank you for always being by my side. You have been my engine of life and my desire to continue moving forward to achieve all my goals. You are an angel and I am so grateful to have you in my life. You know that you are always in my mind and I remember you as my mother superstar spreading good energy and kindness to all your surroundings. If I hadn't had you as my mother, I would have waited until God would have given me the opportunity to be your daughter over and over again. I cannot deny that it has been quite tough not to have you physically around here, but I also know that you have commissioned to do it a little more bearable for me. Say hi to your buddies up there for me ok?.

With love, 

Jacky.

Self Introduction

Hi guys! You already know my name and guess what?... it hasn't changed! :)

I was born in Caracas, Venezuela and I have been in Calgary for nine months. Three years ago I proposed myself a goal, I wanted to study another language and change my life living in another country to get out of my comfortable zone and to build a different future. So, here I am working on the steps to achieve it. I chose Calgary because my best friend and her family are living here and it is always easier if you have a place to stay the first months and people that you already known just near to you. This is my second semester at the U of C and I want to learn English pretty well in order to find a job and start making money. I have to admit that I really miss the tropical weather of my country, but I do not miss the economical, political, cultural and social problems there.

"Wild Child" by Wekeed is a song that cheers me up when I feel down and remains me that everything is going to be all right. This song helped me when I was having problems in my last job. Not only it helped me to resist my feelings of impotence, but it made me feel relaxed and remained me to have patience and keep saving enough money to study here in Calgary. Music is one of my favorite escapes and helps me to clear my mind from my concerns. When I listen to music, I can create my own world of freedom and everything around me just disappears; also, it is a space where I can put aside my problems and think clearer.

See you!