2010年8月28日 星期六

Gardening at Home

Gardening in an apartment is fun. Gardening in real life already seems as if it will be a lot of work. Sometimes, getting started is the hardest part, if you want to do much gardening in your apartment.

You have some tips to notice when gardening at home, such as how often should you give this plant fertilizer and make sure your plants get enough sunlight. Don’t give your plants too much water and use a lot of fertilize, too. And give them time to grow. Remember: Growing plants takes time. You also have to remember to weed your garden, so you need gardening tools, like a trowel, sprinkler, watering can, shears, drip tray and some gloves.

Finally, learning how to garden is very important, but you also learn how to be patient. After that, you will find all of the plants are so green and healthy.

Talking About Typhoons

What is a typhoon? Let’s take a closer look at typhoons. Simply put, typhoons are tropical cyclones with winds blowing over 74 mph. Typhoons are given names to allow meteorologists to better inform the public about this type of weather. They are often happened in Taiwan and sometimes provide an unexpected day off for students and workers.

Typhoons cause widespread destruction, such as flooding, landslides, and building damage. A typhoon is usually accompanied by heavy rains and strong winds. Generally speaking, three to four typhoons hit Taiwan every year, usually in the summer. Some of them caused terrible flooding, especially in south Taiwan.

It is inevitable that typhoons will hit Taiwan again. Understanding some basic facts about typhoons can make them a little less frightening and a little more interesting.

2010年8月22日 星期日

Tips for visiting the Zoo

My children love animals, so I decided to go to the zoo in summer vacation. They can see lions, tigers and other animals. Due to my daughter doesn’t like snakes and scare of them, so I encouraged her to see it. My son especially loved the lions.

Before I went to the zoo, I looked for more information about the Zoo online. I got some tips for visiting the Zoo as below.
1.We have exhibits both inside and outside. Wear layers so you are ready for different temperatures.
2.Come to the Zoo early in the morning or late in the afternoon. The animals are most active at these times.
3.Many schools plan field trips to the Zoo in April and May. On field trip days, the Zoo is very crowded. If you want to avoid field trips, check the Zoo calendar.
4.All of the Zoo’s animals are wild. Please don’t feed them.
5.The Zoo is open all year, Monday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Follow the above tips, you can have a good time with your family and see the animals you love.

2010年8月21日 星期六

Go Hiking

Do you ever go hiking? For many people summertime means getting outdoors. I like to look at the view, some of the beautiful and interesting bugs, animals, trees, and flowers.

Before go hiking, I will prepare some water and snacks, my camera, a pair of binoculars, a lighter, my pocket knife, and some other stuff. After go hiking for just a few minutes, I always break a sweat because hiking can take a lot out of me. I stop to catch my breath. And I just need a breather and a sip of water. After I catch my second wind, I hike along the ridge for a while. And I use my binoculars to see many beautiful and interesting things. I like to go hiking due to it can help me stretch my body and make me peaceful.

Online Shopping

For many people today, sitting down at a computer with a credit card is just as exciting as walking into a mall. Selection is the greatest advantage of online shopping. People can buy nearly everything on the internet, including groceries, cars, computers, and even homes.

Internet auction sites have also become popular. People can buy and sell almost anything, especially collectibles and antiques. In Taiwan, eBay’s TV ads has shown how popular online shopping. For many products, people can see pictures and with a click of a mouse, shoppers can change the color of an item. With such a wide selection of products available over the Internet, consumer can compare prices from numerous retailers. They can get reviews of products, and information about the stores and Web sites that sell these goods.

Online shopping is also less stressful. There is a lot of advice, but not a lot of sales pressure. Of course, there are downsides. For instance, shoppers cannot touch or try on products. Shopping at asfe and reliable online stores, shoppers can avoid many of these problems and pitfalls.

Colors can decide your mood!

Do you have a favorite color? Do you know how colors can affect your mood? Cars always come in red, black, and white. Most of the luxury cars in Taiwan are black.
People who drive green cars supposedly have pretty positive attitudes, but the black
as a classy and powerful color, maybe driven by a person who might not carry so much self-confidence. Mostly dark blue, silver, or white, and their moods tend to be consistent which means they’re less likely to get road rage, according to a survey.

Do you know what colors adorn your home? My hose is all neutrals: beige, taupe, grays, and creams. They’re the easiest to match with. My kitchen is baby blue, which is kind of subtle and relaxing. If your kitchen and dining room with orange, it can stimulate your appetite and make you feel more energetic. The light or bright blues and purples can bring about creativity and calmness. Greens in the bedroom are soothing and may even help with fertility. If you could repaint your bedroom, which color would you choose to paint it?

How to use digital camera

Do you have a digital camera? Many people like to take pictures. If you know about your camera and what it can do, you can take a good photo with a digital camera. You are not going to get it from reading the user’s manual. You just need to play around with it.

We should know how to adjust your aperture. It’s the hole in your lens that determines how much light is allowed in the picture. Basically, you need to learn how to adjust your settings and focus your camera for certain shots. I see some people use it even when taking pictures outside during the day. I almost always use my flash when it’s cloudy outside. But even if it’s a perfect day, you still need to learn where of how close you need to stand so your subject is bright enough or within your flash’s range.I also like to use my macro function. I just get down to his level before I shoot the photo.

Follow above rules that the pictures will be taken better than others. And you will become an amateur photographer. It’s all about knowing your camera and what it can do.