<p class="ql-block"> Time flies so fast! A year has already passed.It seems that the year 2024 is shorter than any other year. I feel it started before long , but it has come to the end quickly .</p><p class="ql-block">Looking back to these times, I feel happy with a little sadness.</p><p class="ql-block"> </p> <p class="ql-block">First of all , I completed my teaching work of the year successfully .</p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block"> </p> <p class="ql-block">It is the most important for me to look after my sick mother on weekends. It is a pity that the sickness can not be treated. So my mother is sickly.</p><p class="ql-block"> </p> <p class="ql-block">During the holiday of Qingming I went to Qianling Mausoleum that is a special tomb that has two dead bodies who are Li Zhi and Wu Zetian,the emperor and empress in Tang Dynasty. The Qianling Mausoleum is the only tomb that can not be opened by many thieves. It is located at Qianxian county, a famous historical interest spot in China . The exquisite stone statues and vivid frescoes are outstanding masterpieces of Tang Dynasty . We have known this rich history of the wonderful tomb when we were traveling here.</p><p class="ql-block"> </p> <p class="ql-block">Two famous mountains,Zhongnan Mount and Taibai Mountain attracted me to visit them. Climbing mountains is very interesting , full of excitement , of course it is tiring .When we got to the tops and saw the most beautiful sceneries, I felt very proud. Along the road, I seemed to see the two famous peots,Li Bai and Wang Wei, reading their poems , so I read with them happily.</p><p class="ql-block"> </p> <p class="ql-block"> In the summer holiday , I went to Qinghai Lake.To my surprise, it's vast, ethereal and magnificent. The blue waves are flashing, and some seagulls are flying over the water,like a huge jade plate embedded between the mountains and grassland, forming a very beautiful scenery.Countless cattle, sheep and fat horses are eating grass freely and happily on the grassland. We felt very relaxed and excited there. We are extremely happy.</p><p class="ql-block"> </p> <p class="ql-block">During the national holiday, we went to Yan'an Which played an important role in the Chinese revolutions . I learned more knowledge about Yanan's revolutions from the pictures statues and videos. I admire and look up to the revolutionaries.</p> <p class="ql-block">I have learned two wonderful songs, "Aromas of Apples"《苹果香》and "Let's Meet"《不如见一面》 from the Internet.</p><p class="ql-block"> </p> <p class="ql-block">In November , I watched a great TV play ,"Northwest Years "《西北岁月》. The main characters are Mao Zidong , Xi Zhongxun, Liu Zhidan , Xie Zichang and so on. These heroes fought against Jiang Jieshi bravely in the northwest region around Yanan for 13 years and won in the end . I was deeply moved by them and I have already decided to do my job more efficiently than before.</p><p class="ql-block"> </p> <p class="ql-block">Health is very important for us so we must exercise or play sports to keep our healthy . I can run eight kilometers once for forty-eight minutes in the limited time.</p> <p class="ql-block">Calligraphy is a traditional Chinese art form during the long history. And it is really popular all the time. Calligraphy is the art of beautiful writing. Some people think it is the highest art form in China.</p><p class="ql-block"> "Practice makes Perfect ",so I always write words.</p> <p class="ql-block">I think it's exciting to write the words on the colorful leaves which are <span style="font-size:18px;">beautiful.</span></p> <p class="ql-block">Luckily I met Happy sister and friend Fang Yuan who are friendly and kind .They often give me much help.</p> <p class="ql-block"> Thanks for all of my relatives , my friends,and my colleagues! Good luck to you.</p> <p class="ql-block">I write all the words,and took all the pictures.</p>