"I'm Forbidden"

You must listen to this song because it is a loving message.

You must listen to this song because it’s written and sung by a talented Vietnamese guy. He made it in to the top 8 of Australian Idol. A beautiful guy with a beautiful voice. I love him.

And…

you’re gonna love it because the lyrics, the words are just simple and real

"I’m stuck… in a traffic jam,
Hands to my head as the lights turn red
I’m stuck… feels like quicksand
And times running out, gotta figure this out.."

You’re gonna love it because it tells exactly the feeling you have experienced or will, one or several times in your love life

"Yeah it’s on… World War 3
As my head, my heart disagrees.
Head says no, heart says yes,
I’m my own worst enemy…"

You’re gonna love it because you may have realized love is a wonderful thing yet at the same time it hurts. There are times in my life, if I could have forced someone to love me, I would have…

"I’m forbidden, yes forbidden, I’m forbidden to say that I love you…
And I am dammed if I do, shamed if I don’t…
I’m forbidden, yes forbidden, I’m forbidden to say that I love you…
Torned if I do, blamed if I don’t…"

Music is truly amazing. It expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent. And I do need such food for the soul each and every day.

As for me, I'm studying in Japan. I have never been in an English speaking countries. Nor have I taken any courses in English. But since I've spent a long time studying English, I don't want to lose it; therefore, I've tried to maintain my level (all efforts didn't work, though). But I still believe that I can and continue trying to practice my English more regularly. Go ahead and don't ever lose belief in yourself! I know you can :)

@hanguyen1985: Frankly speaking, you/your post inspire me to write my own feelings and seem to urge me to improve my English writing skill. Though I always want to improve my English, I've been lazy and haven't tried my best or made the best of many opportunities around me. Really hope we could meet up again or talk/chat on the internet ^ ^ Nice to meet you :)

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@mattroidem: u look like a positive thinker….:)

@Ngoc: go ahead, sweetie ! if it makes you feel better. Make sure you won't get your PC's keyboard wet, otherwise the situation can be even worse.

Back to your concern, seriously, I think you've got such a great opportunity (doing your study in an English speaking country), but I assume you haven't really made the most out of it. I've myself met a number of EFL learners (learning English as a Foreign Language); many of them have never been abroad, not even once (!), have an extraordinary level of English proficiency. I've also experienced the fact that a lot of people living/studying for yearS in English speaking countries speak kind of modest English.

Its good that you spend some time to re-read all the Q&A posts on HYEC's site about how-to-learn-English-effectively. I'm sure you will get things useful to your language issue. Find some good study partners if its possible. "Copy" and try to "re-produce" yourself the way native speakers say and sound.

The bottom line, however, is that you should do some self-revision about your study method as well as your…daily habit, Ngoc !

Good luck to you, sincerely. :-)

@Mattroidem: I would never expect someone would love the post that much. Thanks for all your nice words, sincere thoughts, honest emotions. I appreciate it. :-)

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Should I cry now????? Because I am so tired and hate myself a lot….I am also taking the degree in spoken English country, but I got the big problem about speaking and writing English now….Maybe I have many Vietnamese friends and not much chance to make friends with other international students. Everyday when I wake up, think about my English I feel so shameful and seem to waste a huge amount of money here without an advance English level.
Both of you have already taken a while living and studying in other country, can you give me some advices on my problems????? :«« thank u so much

Wish you the very best of luck and keep us posted, Hong. :-)

But it's hard to find expressions or words that best describe my feeling at the time I entered the room yesterday. I felt as if the time had turned back and I would have seen memories again…

I'll definitely come back someday. Go ahead, "frog" guys and gals ^ ^ I love HYEC community <3

And I also found myself in your post. I think you are successful in bringing your message to us clearly and emotionally. Thanks!

All the best.

Finding this paragraph quite by chance but I really like it which Ha said about Tears and Smiles, it is really touching you know, thank you for these words coming up at the right time because now I feel a littler bid tired and want to give up.

After reading through Ha's sharing, I know how hard the life is and it is a reality for all of us, not any exception. I can cry when I am upset, exhausted, lonely and sometimes hopeless…however the life is still continuous and we still have to take a further step in own life. A smile is very simple but in many situations the simple thing can lift us up and try to drag us forwards.

Stilllllll, there are a lot more reasons that make myself smile or cry. So what? That is life ! Deal with it !

Thank you again for your meaningful sharing, it is really valuable for me at least this moment.

P/S:To doannhutung: I am sure you are a "frog" in the "frogs' house". I hope I will able to meet you soon!

Mattroidem!!!

But being a girl is somehow the best thing I have ever experienced in my life…

Yeah, tears make us realize how precious our smile and happiness are, I can tell.

And strong girl…I wish you all the best in your future…

Doris Day - Que Sera Sera

When I was just a little girl,
I asked my mother: "What will I be?
Will I be pretty? Will I be rich?"
Here's what she said to me:

Que sera sera
Whatever will be, will be
The future's not ours to see
Que sera sera
What will be, will be

Since I am just a child in school,
I asked my teacher: "What should I try?
Should I paint pictures? Should I sing songs?"
This was her wise reply:

Que sera sera
Whatever will be, will be
The future's not ours to see
Que sera sera
What will be, will be

When I grew up and fell in love,
I asked my lover: "What lies ahead?
Will we have rainbows day after day?"
Guess what my lover said:

Que sera sera
Whatever will be, will be
The future's not ours to see
Que sera sera
What will be, will be

Now I have children of my own
They ask their mother: "What will I be?"
"Will I be pretty?" "Will I be rich?"
I tell them tenderly:

Que sera sera
Whatever will be, will be
The future's not ours to see
Que sera sera
What will be, will be