I had nothing to say about this topic until yesterday morning， because I just cried yesterday. Recently I moved into a new apartment and had to end the previous lease. The previous landlord was being ridiculous. He strongly demanded that he needed deduct 5 days more rent， because we didn't move out before Sep 15th，so he can't rent the apartment to others and we need to pay for his loss. Actually we were delayed by him because he requested us to repair the broken sink for the apartment. We bought a new one and fixed it. But he was being so rude and impolite and wanted to take advantage of the situation. Because he had the deposit， he just thought he could deduct 5 days‘ more rent. I refused because it was so unfair and unjust. I told him we wasted two days to fix everything and had to stop working，so we were also losing money. I requested the deposit we deserve for having paid the rent in time monthly for the past two and half a years. Then he suddenly demanded we need to redecorate the whole apartment and install a new powerline！That was so ridiculous！ The powerline has been used for dozens of years and once it caused a fire. We were at home and put out the fire in time. I always have to worry about the electric safety when I go out！ So I bursted out crying eventually. Thank goodness we get rid of the apartment！ The landlord's family is very religious, but their behavior isn't classy at all!

Look at all the delicious food. These dishes were cooked by my teacher, Tracy. She cooks for her husband Ivan everyday！As a foodie who has enjoyed her meals many times，I think highly of her cooking skills. I am a very lazy person and I don't like cooking at all， but I have great passion and enthusiasm for delicious dishes. It's a sign of loving life，isn't it？ But I know cooking is one of the hardest jobs in the world. I can cook once in a while，however，I can’t persist in cooking everyday. So I think cooking delicious food for the one you love every day is the sweetest thing in the world. What do you think?

To be honest，my methods of reducing stress are not very effective and efficient，because the effects can't last long. I like shopping when I feel stressed. For example，yesterday I went to the supermarket and bought many snacks. Later，I went to the big shopping mall and tried some new outfits. I really liked them and had a strong urge to buy them all. However，I resisted the temptation and end up with buying two pillows and a new sheet set. After the shopping haul，we had some cakes and fruit tea. Then I got home very late. I think consumerism has already poisoned every cell of mine，and everytime I do a lot of shopping to comfort myself，it’s not healthy and beneficial in the long run. How about you？What do you do to reduce stress？

There is a famous saying “a friend in need is a friend indeed.” I am quite convinced of this idea. We can tell who our real friends are, especially when we are in difficulties. Those who will give us a hand when we are in trouble are sincere and helpful friends. There are many ups and downs in our life, that's why we need family and friends to support us，otherwise we would feel hopeless and desperate easily. A true friend is not only the one who you can share happiness and success with, but also the one who can comfort you when you are feeling sad or depressed. So please treasure our true friends, they are priceless in our life.