Live and Learn English with Jean Lee

One of the most difficult issues that many people are facing today is their relationship with food and appearance. Since small, slim body and toned muscles have become the ideal picture of human body regardless of their age and sex in modern society, almost everyone desires sylphlike or beautifully buff silhouette. Yes, it is possible for anyone to make that dream come true, but easier said than done. Some may say inside most of us is a very thin person struggling to get out but continuously sedated by cheese cake, chocolate chip cookies, and pizza. LOL. It could be a lifelong project to be on the healthy side. Let us eat healthy and rock on. This week, let me introduce some interesting and fun-filled quotes and saying related to diet and weight loss. (*source from http://www.quotegarden.com/dieting.html ) “Don’t dig your grave with your own knife and fork.” …. English proverb “More die in the United States of too much food than too little.” …..   John Kenne...

Are you a believer of Murphie’s Law ? The line that you’re in for the cashier’s counter at a grocery store is always moving slow. You see the gas tank warning light when you’re late to work. It starts to drizzle on the day you’ve planned for an outing with friends. The toilet tissue dispenser happens to be empty when you’re in dire need. Hmmm….you might think the world is filled with so many things to complain about with anger or frustration. However, you’ve got another day dawning that may have a lot more hopeful things to be stoked about! J   This week, let us brush up on some idiomatic expressions related to being hopeful. (source from https://www.tolearnenglish.com/exercises/exercise-english-2/exercise-english-106712.php ) 1.    to hope against hope : to hope very strongly when the situation is hopeless 2.    There are plenty of fish in the sea : There are other choices to make. 3.    to count one’s blessings: to be grateful for goo...