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Hope:

Hey, Joey, how’s everything?

Joey:

Everything is fine. How’s everything, Hope?

Hope:

Pretty good.

Joey:

Hey, Hope. What are you doing?

Hope:

Oh, I am taking a journal.

Joey:

You are taking a journal? 寫日記? Why?

Hope:

Well, I try to quick jot down some ideas in this notebook as well as some insightful thought that I’ve heard in life.

Joey:

Jot down your ideas? Do you mean write down your ideas?

Hope:

Yes, I jot down ideas that is worth carrying out now or maybe someday they’ll be useful for me in life.

Joey:

That sounds like fun. So, what does it mean, “insightful.”

Hope:

Insightful means a clear understanding of a certain situation and it is usually unique and original.

Joey:

Oh! 獨到的見解!

Hope:

Yes. For instance, here, I read a quote by Winston Churchill that “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is courage to continue that counts.”

Joey:

Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is courage to continue that counts. What does the quote mean?

Hope:

It means that both success and failure are temporary states, and what truly matters is the perseverance and courage to keep forward despite challenges.

Joey:

Temporary states 意思是暫時的嗎?

Hope:

Yes. And perseverance means a spirit that you keep doing something and are not afraid of failing.

Joey:

不屈不撓的精神?

Hope:

That’s right.

Joey:

Wow. It is a good quote that is worth jotting down. “Success is not final,

failure is not fatal: It is courage to continue that counts.” Hmm!

Keeping a journal is a good way to develop ideas and upgrade our mindset. Am I right?

Hope:

You can say that again. It is a good habit to develop.

Joey:

Oh! Hope! Here! I want to share the cookies and this 酥皮餅 with you.

Hope:

You made them? The cookies and Pastry?

Joey:

I made the cookies. And the pastry was made by my baking teacher.

Hope:

Wow! These cookies are crispy and fresh and I love chocolate flavor!

Joey:

Really? What about the pastry?

Hope:

Hmm…this pastry is just perfect to go with my black tea!

Joey:

I think so, too. We will learn to make it next week.

Hope:

Hey, Joey, I thought you would just talk about it. And now I am impressed with your self-motivation and determination!

Joey:

Well, it is all because of our discussion about ways of self-improvement a few weeks ago.

So, I think, instead of staying home, using my smartphone all the time, it is time for a change.

與其整晚待在家滑手機，不如趁年輕多做些嘗試。

Hope:

That’s the spirit! So, you chose to pick up the baking class first.

Joey:

Yes, and after this baking course, I would also like to learn the oil paint. 油畫. I think it’s going to be fun. What about you, Hope?

Hope:

I’ve been considering traveling more. I think experiencing new places could be really beneficial to me and to my work.

It’s a good way to break out of the routine life and gain new perspectives by talking with locals and learn their cultures.

Joey:

So, where do you plan to travel next?

Hope:

Iceland. I haven’t been there and I’ve always wanted to explore more of Europe.

Joey:

Hey, can I join you, Hope?