250409 입트영 Why I keep a Diary

 

Why I keep a Diary

 

I am 68 years old, and I started keeping a diary on my computer three years ago.

Since then, I have never missed a single day.

I was inspired to keep a diary after watching a movie called "The Notebook."

The title in this case doesn't refer to a laptop computer, but rather an actual handwritten notebook.

In the movie, a husband reads his wife's diary to her after she develops dementia.

For a brief moment, she regains her memories, only to(toV의 결과적 용법, 결국 ~가 되었다) forget everything again, including her husband.

When it dawned on her that she was losing her memory, she carefully recorded their beautiful love story so she would never forget it.

cf) I don't think it has dawned on him yet.★

That diary became the only thread connecting the two of them.

I started writing a diary thinking that if I were to develop dementia, my wife might need something to read out loud to me.

I also imagined how wonderful it would be if my late parents had left behind journals.

It would have been a fascinating read for their children.

cf) You've really kept it up. ★  Keeping a diary in English helps boost my writing skills.

 

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1. What are the benefits of keeping a diary? How can it improve your life?

<My answer>
I've been keeping a diary for about three years.
I plan my tomorrow schedule every night. 
It can be helpful to improve the workday.
And when I want to find information, such as restaurants I've been to or events before I forget.

<GPT answer>

I've been keeping a diary for about three years.
Every night, I plan my schedule for the next day.
It helps me stay organized and makes my workday more productive.
It's also useful when I want to remember things—like restaurants I've visited or events I've attended—before I forget them.

2. Give a review of one of your favorite movies. What makes it so special to you?

<My answer>

I watched Micky17 on the release date. Its director is Bong jun-ho. He got a lot of awards for his movie "Parasite".
The genre of Micky17 is Sci-fi and comedy. I love sci-fi movies, so I was so excited about that movie.
Micky17 also has a great lesson.

<GPT answer>

I watched Mickey 17 on its release date.
It was directed by Bong Joon-ho, who won many awards for his movie Parasite.
Mickey 17 is a mix of science fiction and comedy.
Since I love sci-fi movies, I was really excited to watch it.
It also delivers a meaningful message, which made it even more memorable.

 

3. Would you prefer a handwritten diary or a digital one? Explain your preference.

<My answer>

I prefer a handwritten diary to a digital one.
I like collecting diaries on my bookshelves, having their diverse colors.
And also, I like decorating my daily page with stickers and photos.
It can be remembered easily later.

<GPT answer>

I prefer a handwritten diary to a digital one.
I love collecting diaries in various colors and keeping them on my bookshelf.
I also enjoy decorating each page with stickers and photos.
That way, it's easier to remember those moments later.