心酸的记忆（the memory of bitter sweetness）
      on that unforgettable afternoon of august, 2003, i received the notice that i was accepted by liaoning university. i took the notice empty-headedly and went back home. it was raining lightly. the soft breeze kissed my face and flicked my long hair. the cool fresh air suddenly woke my sense and sensibility. my dream was realized eventually after so many years` hard working. i could sit in a bright room in a prosperous city, listen to the versatile professors` lectures and talk intensely with my classmates. how wonderful that would be!
      ahead, a shabby low house appeared, that was the whole property mom and i owned. seeing it, i suddenly realized that going to university also meant i would be far away from mom, who gave me life, raised me and supported me to receive education. she would be all alone in the empty house, moreover where could she obtain so much money. the sudden awareness of reality bewildered me. happiness was always relative!
      i opened the door, and tiptoed into the room. mom was ill in bed for working too hard.
      "are you accepted?" she asked in a pretended calmness. 
      "yah. mom."
      "really? my honey?" she sat up suddenly.
      i went over to help her hastily, "accepted by liaoning university."
      "i know you will, you are always my pride."
      she smiled with relief, and got up immediately. she forgot her illness completely. www•