VIP Class Notes (Jesse) [W]

I bought a new bag on last Sunday. I really want to have a Hip crossbody bag and I think this kind of bag can free my both hands. I’m a business person and I’m a designer. I need a big bag to contain my tools and drawings. This thought keep in my mind for a long time. Last Sunday afternoon I just had time, so I decided to go shopping. I didn’t know why I just saw bags first. I went to a lot of brands of shops and try many bags. Like Lacoste, Micheal Kors, Tumi, Longchamp etc, but I haven’t found one I wanted to buy. Then I went to a shop but I forgot the name, and the seller was very professional. When I went to their shop. I tried a red Hip crossbody bag which was very pretty but a little expensive, and it was more than ten thousand Yuan. Then the seller asked me my budget and what kind of bag I wanted to buy. I was a little shy then she said:” you didn’t worry, if you couldn’t buy in here, I can introduce you to other shop, because I know a lot about the bags.” Then I said my budget was under two thousand, and she replied you can go to MK and TB to check out, and sometimes if they have promotions you can buy one within your budget. Before I went to MK so I went to TB directly, and liked the seller said I found one which is suitable for me.

I bought a new bag last Sunday and I really wanted to have a Hip cross body bag because / as / since I think this kind of bag can free up my both hands. I’m a business person and I’m a designer so I need a big bag to put / store my tools and drawings. This thought stayed / I kept this thought in my mind for a long time. Last Sunday afternoon I just had time, so I decided to go shopping. I didn’t know why I just saw bags first but I went to a lot of brands of shops and tried many bags like Lacoste, Micheal Kors, Tumi, Longchamp etc, but I haven’t found one I wanted to buy. Then I went to a shop but I forgot the name, and the seller was very professional. When I went to their shop, I tried a red Hip cross body bag which was very pretty but a little expensive at more than ten thousand Yuan. Then the seller asked me my budget and what kind of bag I wanted to buy. I was a little shy then she said:” you didn’t worry, if you couldn’t buy in here, I can introduce you to other shop, because I know a lot about the bags.” Then I said my budget was under two thousand, and she replied you can go to MK and TB to check them out, and sometimes if they have promotions you can buy one within your budget. I had already been to MK so I went to TB directly, and like she said I found one which is suitable for me.

Vocabulary

beyond my budget / not within my budget

fixed – can’t move
eg. the price is fixed
eg2. the arms are fixed to the chair

permanent – will not change
eg. I am your permanent teacher
eg2. this hairstyle is permanent

etcetera = etc – “et set er ah”

check out – hotels
check in – hotels + airport
check it out – have a look
check sth – see if sth is OK / confirm sth

I subconsciously wanted a bag… but I didn’t realize.

aware / awareness 
eg. I am aware that you have a new bag = I know
eg2. people have awareness of themselves but bugs don’t

moisturizer – makes you less dry
eg. if you use moisturizer your skin will be more moist

lotion – thicker than water

spray – water

cream – very thick

shampoo / conditioner 

dye – change the color of your hair
eg. I dye my hair every year

plastic surgery / surgeon 

chewing gum – kou xiang tang

perfume – xiang shui

lipstick applicator 

rough < > smooth

Grammar

I am older than you by 10 years
It is expensive, at 10,000 RMB = It is 10,000 RMB which I think is too expensive.

I need a bag that can store / that I can put my things. My current bag contains many things, including my drawings.

last week / year / month 
yesterday / tomorrow