Meaning
Today's Sentences
- What makes you sad?
- What makes you happy?
- What makes you angry?
- What makes you jealous?
- What makes you sleepy?
- Writer's Note
01
What makes you sad?
Situation 1
What makes you sad?
I feel sad when I realize I can’t relive joyous moments.
You’re right.
We can never relive those precious and happy moments.
那些珍贵而快乐的时光我们再也无法重温。
I guess that’s why it’s important to be grateful for the moments that are granted to us.
Situation 2
What makes you sad?
I get sad when people are treated unfairly or aren’t given equal opportunities.
I agree.
It seems like people treat others just as poorly as before.
看起来人们对待他人的态度和以前一样差。
Yea.
I get sad because there’s so little that I can do.
我感到难过，因为我能做的事情太少了。
02
What makes you happy?
Situation 1
What makes you happy?
Seeing my family smile and laugh makes me really happy.
I love seeing that too.
I wish life was only filled with things to laugh about but that isn’t always the case.
Situation 2
What makes you happy?
Traveling and eating good food makes me happy.
Really?
I think getting my paycheck makes me happy.
我觉得拿到工资让我开心。
I can relate to those feelings.
Having money really does make doing the things you want to a little easier.
有钱确实让做自己想做的事情变得稍微容易一些。
03
What makes you angry?
Situation 1
What makes you angry?
I feel anger when I feel like I’m being unheard.
When my voice or opinion doesn’t count.
当我的声音或意见不被重视时。
I feel angry when my family ignores my accomplishments.
I completely understand how you feel.
Situation 2
What makes you angry?
Horrible drivers make me angry.
Why?
Well, they not only put theirselves in danger but they put others at serious risk.
It makes me so angry.
这让我非常生气。
04
What makes you jealous?
Situation 1
What makes you jealous?
When my boyfriend spends time with his female friends.
Why?
They’re just friends, aren’t they?
他们只是朋友，不是吗？
Knowing that, I still get kinda jealous.
I guess I just want him all to myself.
我想我只是想要他完完全全属于我。
Situation 2
What makes you jealous?
I feel jealousy when my parents favor one child over the other.
I have the same family dynamic in my household as well.
It’s really frustrating and makes me angry.
05
What makes you sleepy?
Situation 1
What makes you sleepy?
The sun?
Really?
Why?
为什么？
Something about the mix of excessive heat and the blazing sun makes me feel tired.
Situation 2
What makes you sleepy?
Eating a lot of carbs makes me sleepy.
Really?
Are you less tired when you cut out carbs from your diet?
当你从饮食中去掉碳水化合物时，会感觉不那么累吗？
I am much less sleepy when I have a more balanced diet.
Writer's Note
Have you ever been asked "What makes you, you?" means that the person asking this question wants to know who you are. They want to know what is unique about you.
- What makes you unique and special?
- What do you value in life?
- Where/Who do you place importance in your life?
- What/Who brings you true joy?
- What is your purpose in life?
I think my family and extended family make me special. Their culture and values, the important dates that we chose to celebrate together also make me who I am. Life is full of great moments but I believe the disappointments and sad moments made me who I am today. These all made me more compassionate, understanding, patient, and attentive to my surroundings. It has served me well for the most part, but as with all things, there are pros and cons to having these traits. Lastly, I feel like I haven't found my purpose in life. But in a way, that's okay too. I wonder if I was put on this earth to show others how to love and care for each other. To be encouraging and a positive light to others.
So tell me about yourself! What makes you unique? What made you visit Welling? What brought you to this point, reading my post?
