I was kind of nervous, for it was the first time for me to be a hostess. Luckily, Tony was there and he had some experience of being a host. He told me all I had to do was to stay calm and everything would be fine and it was.

When we started, it seemed that everyone was a bit shy and reserved. However, as time went by, people got to know more about their group members and began to share more. The highlight was when a guy said the happiest and most exciting moment for him was spent in a hospital where his baby was born. Happiness was infectious and everyone began to cheer for him. And also a girl shared that she had a lousy year last year and wished she could turn it around this year. We all have many fears and sorrows. In seeing how similar they are, we gain strength. It was also a good chance for everyone there to meet people from all walks of life. There were lawyers, stock brokers, students, accounts and people from other occupations. By listening to their stories, we get to know more about how other people are living their life and probably can get a clue about how we want to live our own life. 

In sharing, we grow. That’s what this English corner is all about.

PostEnglishTime, Speak English, make friends, be interested in people and connect the world

PET后英语时代|聊英语，交朋友，关注他人，连接世界

PET is a high-quality network of English-speaking international youth in Beijing. We organize various social activities and provide various community services. Our mission is to build a high-quality community of locals or expats who are interested in culture, language, technology, and humanities.

PET创立于2011年，从一个集语言学习，社交与知识分享的英文爱好者社区，现在逐渐发展成为一个更加包容与多元的国际青年社区。我们致力于成为国内外朋友都信赖的高质量社区，并为广大外语爱好者，外国友人提供线上线下不同类型的语言交流活动与不同主题的分享与社交活动，及其他社区服务。在这里有趣的灵魂将自由连接，平凡的生命也一样精彩。