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Yes, I have actually. I"m seeing some old friends. We all try to get together every couple of years and have a big night out in Beijing.

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Well, I find winter the least tolerable season of all. I just hate cold weather. To begin with, it really bothers me when I am down with flu, because winter is just the season for a flu epidemic. Plus, I have to wear a lot to wrap up myself warm in order not to catch a cold. The heavy down jacket or winter coat I am wearing just do a disservice to my otherwise slim figure. It makes me look as ponderous as a bear.

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Well, personally, I think music is quite important in my life, because it can lighten my mood! My friends say I"m quite a moody person. I"m convinced that it has something to do with the weather and that if the sun"s shining, I automatically feel better. If not, I feel blues. If I need to pick myself up, I reach for my walkman, put on my headphones, shut out the world and listen to my favorite groups. Or I"ll try listening to music on the Internet so that I can enjoy the feeling of being enclosed in my own comfort zone. I can guarantee that my mood changes for the better instantly and I"ll be in a good mood for the rest of the day.

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Currently I"m working with an advertising agency. I have loads of work awaiting me every day. I have had enough of the nine-to-five job of this kind. I"m thinking boldly to have a freelance job if I was given the chance to choose another job. If that came true, I wouldn"t be restricted by arriving at offices on time.

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It is true that for many people, the idea of being your own boss is appealing. The initial benefits are obvious. You no longer need to be governed by nine-to-five working hours and you can plan your working week to accommodate trips to the dentist or afternoons on the beach! You are no longer victim to office politics as you, you alone, are manning the business and nobody is going to challenge your promotion to the top job! There are no gossiping co-workers to contend with or to distract you form your work, and no endless memos asking you to attend meaningless meetings. Your job satisfaction is high because you are choosing your direction, and your achievements are entirely the result of your own hard work. In addition, business profits are your own to bank or to spend. You decide.

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In some families, older people are the most revered. They have invaluable expertise and life experience that can be passed down for generations and beyond, therefore, it"s the senior who calls the shot in the family.