Winter Exploration 2014 Day 8

Waking up rather early today, I spent my time trying my best to go to sleep (because from my previous experiences, jet lag is a huge pain in my backside). But as anticipated, I was fully awake with my eyes gleaming as if their mission was to keep me awake just right after our day begins. Things took a turn then, as we headed to the HQ and Billy gave my mother a tour around. I took a decent amount of time playing table hockey ( in which I made several frustrating mistakes). After picking up the three gentlemen from the HQ we all headed for breakfast, ( As predicted, my mother and sister gave a moving speech about their hunger and need for food) then set off onto our journey to the University of Trononto. Arriving, my instructor Billy, gave us a tour and explained the potential future of Monticle and the collaboration with the University of Toronto. As a Cantonese born and raised, it was quite natrual that I shivered and jumped in the cold, even Finland wasn't this terrorizing! ( I guess it was the wind ) We then visited other Landmarks of our own, such as the University Billy graduated in, the first resturant and job Billy ever took, and the place where Billy took his first english lessons. We also visited the nearby hospitals and spent most of our day downtown. It was refeshing and great! ( Although I fell asleep during several rides )

2014年1月27日
     今天我们参观了多伦多市中心，这里的景象跟夏天的很不同。为了深入探索这个城市，我们参观了多伦多大学的书店等设施，也参观了医院和、汽车商场和唐人街。总的来说在硬件上国内的基础设施已经跟加拿大不相上下了，可是加拿大的会体现出更多的人文的精神，和和睦的氛围。我在宝马销售中心时，我可以随便坐上一百多万的跑车参观，也没有人怀疑我会弄坏车。这样一种信任他人的美好氛围是非常珍贵的。

Winter Exploration 2014 Day 7

After several brutal hours on the plane, my family and I finally arrived Toronto. It was a relief, because I was finally able to escape the torchured smell from the passenger in front of me, as would I be able to see my beloved Canadian friends. I went through immigration (had a blast with the customs guy asking us questions and freaking my mother out), but ultimately to be able to finally see my friends, return back to the HQ, pet hazel, and see snow for a change, I was very happy. Well in moments notice, my instructor Billy issued a task or somewhat challenge. (well that was unexpected **sarcasim**) I was to help a monticle student with his first aider test. Given my ability to speak chinese, and the amount of time since i've reviewed my First Aid skills, it was no surprise I stammered in confusion for the first few minutes. Afterwards, we went for dinner and waited for Calvin (who was sadly caught up in downtown and unable to join us). I had a blast. What a day!

2014年1月26日
今天我主要学会了急救术，内容主要有心肺复苏，用电击器电击病人和伤口包扎。总体来说我的学习是过关的，但是我在考核中不够专心，考了两次才过关。也许是 我对着假人模拟时态度不认真。现在回想起来我这样做是不对的。在面对眼前有人休克的紧急情况时我应该专心致志，用自己的知识全力救助他人，每一个步骤都要 做好，挽救他人的生命，这才是学急救的意义。

Winter Exploration 2014 Day 6

A day of very windy and snow at Niagara Falls Canada and Buffalo USA.

2014年1月25日
     今天我和Billy向南走来到大瀑布和水牛城。今天暴风雪很大，一下车就被吹了一脸雪。在大瀑布景区我亲眼目睹了冰封的瀑布和河流，一切都是壮观的凝结的世界。驶过“彩虹桥”我们来到了水牛城。这也是我第一次来到美国。我留意到美国人心地很好，比如在一个商场门口一个美国大叔冒着雪为我们顶着门好让在大雪中的我们快点进入商场里，又比如我们看完一部电影后观众们会为电影鼓掌然后静静离开。这些让我非常感动：美国大叔不应为我们是游客就不帮我们，在他眼中大家都是一样的，自己有能力就帮一点小忙。他这个小小的行为让我们记住了他热情的品质。也许美国给我的第一印象是模糊的，破破烂烂的，街上连路灯都没有！可是美国人的品质给了我非常好的美国的印象。