幸運的相遇
文：雲林縣維多利亞中學 蔡安軒 幸運的相遇
首先，非常開心能有機會參加四健會舉辦的筆友計畫。以前我的學校曾為學長姐辦過筆友的活動，我很羨慕他們能夠擁有自己的筆友，所以一直想要參與類似的活動，這次終於有機會參加了！由於這是我第一次參加這樣的活動，而且還是跟不同國家的人交流，所以剛開始的我是抱著既緊張又期待的心情來與我的筆友交流，而且初期還很擔心筆友的個性會不會和我相反，是個害羞又內向的人?
首先，非常開心能有機會參加四健會舉辦的筆友計畫。以前我的學校曾為學長姐辦過筆友的活動，我很羨慕他們能夠擁有自己的筆友，所以一直想要參與類似的活動，這次終於有機會參加了！由於這是我第一次參加這樣的活動，而且還是跟不同國家的人交流，所以剛開始的我是抱著既緊張又期待的心情來與我的筆友交流，而且初期還很擔心筆友的個性會不會和我相反，是個害羞又內向的人?
直到第一次的對話，才發現我的筆友Sydney是一個既熱情又活潑的人，她常常與我分享她的生活點滴，不同的文化習俗更是令我大開眼界，例如，Sydney家有屬於自己的農場，她也有自己的馬兒，同時，她也與我分享如何照顧她的馬以及準備hunter(jumping a horse)比賽的事情。值得一提的是，Sydney在這種比賽中，得過至少100面獎牌，非常厲害!
直到第一次的對話，才發現我的筆友Sydney是一個既熱情又活潑的人，她常常與我分享她的生活點滴，不同的文化習俗更是令我大開眼界，例如，Sydney家有屬於自己的農場，她也有自己的馬兒，同時，她也與我分享如何照顧她的馬以及準備hunter(jumping a horse)比賽的事情。值得一提的是，Sydney在這種比賽中，得過至少100面獎牌，非常厲害!
Sydney有一個跟我很不一樣的地方，那就是我是去學校上課，而她則是homeschool，她可以自由的做自己想做的事，但前提是要完成每周指定作業，她說因homeschool讓她有半天的時間都可以照顧馬兒、跟馬兒相處，半天的時間則拿來處理學校課業。
Sydney有一個跟我很不一樣的地方，那就是我是去學校上課，而她則是homeschool，她可以自由的做自己想做的事，但前提是要完成每周指定作業，她說因homeschool讓她有半天的時間都可以照顧馬兒、跟馬兒相處，半天的時間則拿來處理學校課業。
我發現，因為我的筆友是道地的美國人，所以我在經過幾個月的對話後，無論是閱讀還是寫作能力都有所進步。四健會舉辦的筆友計畫真的使我獲益良多，不只英文能力進步，也認識了不同國家的風俗民情，在台灣看不到的自然景觀與事物，透過Sydney的照片分享，讓我能一睹美國鄉村的美麗風景。
我發現，因為我的筆友是道地的美國人，所以我在經過幾個月的對話後，無論是閱讀還是寫作能力都有所進步。四健會舉辦的筆友計畫真的使我獲益良多，不只英文能力進步，也認識了不同國家的風俗民情，在台灣看不到的自然景觀與事物，透過Sydney的照片分享，讓我能一睹美國鄉村的美麗風景。
除此之外，藉由這個筆友計畫，也讓我交了一位善良可愛的朋友，我和Sydney約定好以後也要繼續寫信交流，如果他日後有機會來造訪台灣的話，我會帶她好好認識台灣，讓他看見台灣人情味之美，以及品嘗台灣在地美食！
除此之外，藉由這個筆友計畫，也讓我交了一位善良可愛的朋友，我和Sydney約定好以後也要繼續寫信交流，如果他日後有機會來造訪台灣的話，我會帶她好好認識台灣，讓他看見台灣人情味之美，以及品嘗台灣在地美食！
First of all, I was very happy to have the opportunity to participate in the pen pal program held by the 4-H Club. My school which I studied before had held the same activities, but I didn't join then, and I was envious that they could have their own pen pal, so I looked forward to participating in similar activities for a long time, and I finally had the chance to fulfill my dream!
First of all, I was very happy to have the opportunity to participate in the pen pal program held by the 4-H Club. My school which I studied before had held the same activities, but I didn't join then, and I was envious that they could have their own pen pal, so I looked forward to participating in similar activities for a long time, and I finally had the chance to fulfill my dream!
Since this was the first time I have participated in such a program, and also communicated with the person from a foreign country, I chatted with my pen pal nervously and excitedly. Also, in the beginning I wondered whether my pen pal was a shy girl or an outgoing one.
Since this was the first time I have participated in such a program, and also communicated with the person from a foreign country, I chatted with my pen pal nervously and excitedly. Also, in the beginning I wondered whether my pen pal was a shy girl or an outgoing one.
After the first conversation, I found that my pen pal, Sydney, was enthusiasm and active person. She often shared her life with me, and the different cultural customs were even more eye-opening. For example, Sydney's family had their own farm, and she had her own horses. She shared how to take care of her horses and prepare for hunter (jumping a horse) races with me. Furthermore, Sydney had won at least 100 ribbons in this kind of competition, which was impressive!
After the first conversation, I found that my pen pal, Sydney, was enthusiasm and active person. She often shared her life with me, and the different cultural customs were even more eye-opening. For example, Sydney's family had their own farm, and she had her own horses. She shared how to take care of her horses and prepare for hunter (jumping a horse) races with me. Furthermore, Sydney had won at least 100 ribbons in this kind of competition, which was impressive!
A difference between me and Sydney was that I studied in school, but she was homeschooled. She was free, so she could do whatever she wanted, but only if she completed her weekly assignments. She says that homeschooling gives her half of the day to take care of the horses, and half a day to complete schoolwork.
A difference between me and Sydney was that I studied in school, but she was homeschooled. She was free, so she could do whatever she wanted, but only if she completed her weekly assignments. She says that homeschooling gives her half of the day to take care of the horses, and half a day to complete schoolwork.
I found out that because my pen pal was authentically American, so I improved my reading and writing skills after months of conversation. The pen pal program held by 4-H Club really benefited me a lot, not only the improvement of my English ability, but also learning about the culture of different countries. The natural landscapes and things that I could not see in Taiwan, through Sydney's photo sharing, I can see the beautiful scenery of the American countryside.
I found out that because my pen pal was authentically American, so I improved my reading and writing skills after months of conversation. The pen pal program held by 4-H Club really benefited me a lot, not only the improvement of my English ability, but also learning about the culture of different countries. The natural landscapes and things that I could not see in Taiwan, through Sydney's photo sharing, I can see the beautiful scenery of the American countryside.
In addition, through this pen pal plan, I also made a kind and lovely friend, I agreed with Sydney to continue to write letters in the future. If she has the opportunity to visit Taiwan in the future, I will show her around Taiwan, share the famous scenery spots in Taiwan and treat her with delicious Taiwanese local food!
In addition, through this pen pal plan, I also made a kind and lovely friend, I agreed with Sydney to continue to write letters in the future. If she has the opportunity to visit Taiwan in the future, I will show her around Taiwan, share the famous scenery spots in Taiwan and treat her with delicious Taiwanese local food!