My View on the Pigeon Issue

Yesterday our class discussed about the pigeon problems in New York City. Here is my view on this issue.

I agree with Brooks hawkins when he says that it makes no sense to fine people who unintentionally feed pigeons by littering. If you sit in a park and eat your lunch. You drop some food on the ground, and the pigeons come to pick up them up. Is this your fault? I don't think so.

But Justin Samara may also be right in saying that althgou one thousand dollar fine may seem too much, it will make New York residents more aware of the serious nature of the problem.

I also worry about the pigeons in New York City. I know there may be too many of them now. But they are already living in the city now. If we all stop feeding them, what will happen to them? I cannot see all these lovely birds die from hunger.

So I am not sure whether it is a good idea to stop feeding these pigeons and let them die of huger. They were born here. They are also residents oof this city. They have rights to live here too.

Live and let live. Does this saying make sense to you? It does to me.

My First Day in America

I came to America on January 16, 2006. When I arrived at the air port of America, I was very excited. Coming to America and living inNew York had long been my dream. Now I am here and it is ture. I told myself, but still couldn't believe it. Am I in a dream? I looked around and took a deep breath. Wow! The air was fresh, although a little chilly. This is American air! I told myself. Is it different from my home country's air? I took another breath, but wasn't quite sure. Maybe. Maybe not. I thought. But I felt great.

My brother and sister-in-law were waitting for me outside the Exit. My brother drove us back to his home. The bobysister was cooking food for lunch. Soon the lunch was ready and we ate together. It was Chinese food and it was very delicious. So food is not a problem in America! I thought. Then my brother told me that Cinese food is available only in some big cities like New York, Los Angelas, San Francisco. So we are very lucky to live in New York.

After lunch, my brother took us to register. Then he showed me around the New York City. What a beautiful City!

About Me

My name is Caizhang Chen. I am Chinese. I lived and worked in France for a many years. So I am from France. But originally I am from Wenzhou, China. Wenzhou is midiium-sized city in Zhe Jiang Province. Wenzhou is best-known in China for its rapid growth of economy. Successful businessmen and businesswomen can now been found almost at every corner of the world. Most of the biggest Chinese grocery supermarkets in New York City are owned by Wenzhou people. I am proud of my home town. I am proud of my home country.

If Wenzhou is my hometown, Paris is my second hometown because I lived in Paris for ma years. Paris is a great city and I really love the city. Every time I see Effel Tower in the movie or on TV, I would miss the city, miss the time I spent there.

I came to American on January 16, 2006 and have been in the U.S. for almost two years. To me, coming to American means the beginning of a new life. I am excited about it and hope my American dream will come true.

I am studying English and computer. I take ESL classes on Monday and Wednesday, and computer on Friday. My teacher is Ke Xu. He is also from China. I enjoy taking his classes, both ESL and computer. I like to chat with my classmates, share our expereince working and living in America, in New York City in particular. School is a good place to meet different people and make new friends.