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Hey, I'm Ying! (^-^)

Not much to say about me really; I live in NZ and I'm just a (normal?) teenager.

I enjoy writing for fun, expressing my opinions and just rambling on because I feel like it. More recently, I've also started trying my hand at poetry but

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Arts & Humanities > Asian Languages Asian languages: Which is easiest to learn and why: 1 of 21
There are so many fantastic Asian languages to learn, but to decide which is the easiest would really have to depend on what your native language is and your motivation for learning the language. I think the easiest to learn would have to be Mandarin Chinese. Mandarin Chinese may seem very hard at first, but it's far from imp... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Haiku: Days Pass: 5 of 52
Time stops for nothing Flowers blossom, flowers die Winter turns to Spring More..
Entertainment > TV Genres & Trends Why TV is currently a better medium than film: 2 of 13
Back in the 60's, a night out to the cinemas was a luxury and an adventure in itself. Nobody wanted to stay home and watch boring, black and white TV. Today, TVs are hugely advanced: they have high-definition wide screens, satellite and pay-per-view TV, and the ability to integrate your TV with your DVD player and computer. C... More..
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes A beginner's guide to country music: 1 of 6
When people think of country music, there is almost always the same instantaneous reaction. An image is conjured in their minds: middle-aged guys in cowboy hats and leather boots, chugging beers at the local pub and reminiscing over the 'good old days'. Well, that is basically a true image of where country music came from; bu... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Waterfalls: 2 of 11
The Waterfall A graceful ballerina, dancing, Leaping off the stage, Twirling amongst the audience below. A vibrant entertainer, sparkling, Waving at the crowds, Singing of joy and showering harmony. A lasting natural beauty, flowing, In an endless dance, Hearing not the cry of the final curtain call. More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Which would you rather have: Courage or wisdom?: 6 of 26
"Without courage, wisdom bears no fruit."In fact, I would argue that without courage, the humankind would have ceased to exist long ago. Just think back to the prehistoric era of cavemen and wilderness. All the wisdom in the world could not have helped you if you didn't have the courage to go out and hunt for your dinner. Gra... More..
Education > Colleges & Universities (Other) Do educators rely on scientific evidence about learning and the brain to inform their teaching methods?: 1 of 4
Teaching styles can be as varied and unique as individual teachers themselves, but any type of successful teaching relies upon a thorough understanding of students and the various learning styles. In this respect, scientific understanding of the process of learning and the brain not only informs many educators' teaching me... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Just the way you are: 3 of 11
Just the Way You Are To always be you, And not someone else, Is sometimes not easy to do. Yet if you persist To be who you are, The world will not always resist. So don't heed mean words, And don't be afraid. Be strong, be true, make yourself heard. You could go so far Walking head held high If only you live, just the way... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Walking: 9 of 32
Walking Step by step by step Making my way through the streets, Lonely, cold, hard streets. Step by step by step Still wandering on and on, Lost, but moving on. Step by step by step Hoping, wishing, that one day, I will find my way More..
Entertainment > Hollywood & Movie Industry How dubbing and unnecessary editing affects Asian film imports: 2 of 7
Everyone has a favorite movie they can really enjoy and relate to, right? The reason you can enjoy a movie is because you can understand what is happening and it all just makes perfect sense to you. But, what if your favorite movie was inaccurately dubbed over in a foreign language and vital parts were cut out of it to the ex... More..