Second day, I went to Bethl university first time. In the morning, my mother sent me a house. There is not university. I confused, but I've got it! This is car pool. I learned about carpool in speaking class so I could understand! Three people shared a car. This is good idea!
In school, we took ESL class and went to tour of Bethel. Bethel university is too huge for me so I may make mistakes many times.
After the tour, we went Riverboat Cruise at Mississippi river. It was so comfortable. I could see a lot of natures. I made a new friend!! She is so funny and kind! She interested in Japan so I want to teach about Japan.
We had good supper in the beautiful garden. We grilled chickens and ate with tomato. There were Delicious!
The next day, we heard lecture of a philosophy professor. He can speak Japanese very well. That was really interesting lecture!
After that, we played with balloons. We had good times! And after the game, we could have discussion with Bethel students. I asked some questions so I could know about American students life. I was enjoyed too.
After the school, we went to eat some Mexican foods and ice cream. It was so delicious. And we went to Velodorme. The place is to race by bicycle. My father really likes to ride bike and he usually go to race in summer. There were a lot of people, and it was so exciting!
Finally, I felt a sleep quickly.
2008年7月28日月曜日
2008年7月26日土曜日
AMERICA
Yeah----!! I'm in America now!!
The flight to America from Japan was really long. I sat down next to Shioro and talk with her a lot. And I talked with a woman who was sitting next to Shiori. She is Indonesian! She can't speak both Japanese and English, but we could talk on paper! I was enjoyed talking with her.
After I arrived in the U.S., I was looking for my host family, but I couldn't. Then, someone called my name YOSHIMI!! Of course, they were my host family! They knew my face so they found me! I was pleased because they had seven lanterns which written YOSHIMI!! My mother took pictures and we tried to find our car. First, we couldn't find the car and we were finding the car for a long time! haha!
After that, we could find the car and went to our house. In the car, we talked lots of things. My host family have four members. There are a father, a mother and two girls! They are 8 years old and 5 years old. They are sooooooooooo cute!! And they have two cats....And me!
First day, my host mother introduced my room. It's special room, I think!
After that, we went to picnic in the park and had lunch. Japanese students taught Japanese traditional playing to Minnesotan people. We had a good time! We went to a grocery store on route. It was first time that I went to go such a big grocery store! I was surprised and had fun with my host sisters! After we went back home, my host mother and sisters showed me their beautiful garden. They picked some vegetables and flowers, and gave me. The most surprising thing is that we can enter the room with shoes!! I was confused!! This is my first day in Minnesota! I want to put on some pictures, but I can't on my mother's computer. Bummer!
I will write more stories in Minnesota! See ya!
The flight to America from Japan was really long. I sat down next to Shioro and talk with her a lot. And I talked with a woman who was sitting next to Shiori. She is Indonesian! She can't speak both Japanese and English, but we could talk on paper! I was enjoyed talking with her.
After I arrived in the U.S., I was looking for my host family, but I couldn't. Then, someone called my name YOSHIMI!! Of course, they were my host family! They knew my face so they found me! I was pleased because they had seven lanterns which written YOSHIMI!! My mother took pictures and we tried to find our car. First, we couldn't find the car and we were finding the car for a long time! haha!
After that, we could find the car and went to our house. In the car, we talked lots of things. My host family have four members. There are a father, a mother and two girls! They are 8 years old and 5 years old. They are sooooooooooo cute!! And they have two cats....And me!
First day, my host mother introduced my room. It's special room, I think!
After that, we went to picnic in the park and had lunch. Japanese students taught Japanese traditional playing to Minnesotan people. We had a good time! We went to a grocery store on route. It was first time that I went to go such a big grocery store! I was surprised and had fun with my host sisters! After we went back home, my host mother and sisters showed me their beautiful garden. They picked some vegetables and flowers, and gave me. The most surprising thing is that we can enter the room with shoes!! I was confused!! This is my first day in Minnesota! I want to put on some pictures, but I can't on my mother's computer. Bummer!
I will write more stories in Minnesota! See ya!
2008年7月13日日曜日
Costume drive!
Today, I went to Otachi cape with club members, because we have a big event. It is the costume drive!! We can wear whatever we want to. There are various people. For example, there are like a gang, kindergartner, bear, and cats and so on. They were so funny. I wore the high school uniform and identified with a girl high school student. I’m too old to wear it…haha! We had to take three orders. My group had to take a picture with a figure of toothbrush. Another one is to borrow a summer song in TUTAYA. And we had to go shopping mall to take a Purikira. After that we bought Tapioka. It was so delicious! After we clear the orders, we went to the sea. We had a BBQ. I ate a lot of meets until I’m full. Today was too hot. I swim in the sea but I might sunburn a lot. That’s too bad… We enjoyed swimming and playing in the sea! I was a driver so I’m so tired. I want to sleep right now.
2008年7月9日水曜日
I wanna go...
Finally, I finished all of the exams for study abroad in New Zealand!! July 6, I took TOEFL test. I studied a lot for the test so I hope that I will get high score because the score is very important for study abroad, I think. And I took an interview test in English. The day before, I went to the dorm of exchange students and I met my good friend who came from New Zealand. But I was really nervous so my friends encouraged me. My anxiety was a little removed. I asked him about NZ and Unitec more than that I heard before. He told me a lot of things so I desire to go to NZ to study abroad. He is looking forward to meet me in NZ again! I must satisfy the need of him. We studied together until 12’o clock. When I go back home, everyone in the dorm cheered me up. I felt soooo good and decide to success the interview the next day.
The next day, I took the interview with other two people. There were two examiners in the room. I told what I wanted to say. I don’t know that the examiners understand my decision. But I did what I can! And finally I finished all of the exams!! Yeah!!
But I must start to study for the next exams from now too…I’m so sleepy now.
The next day, I took the interview with other two people. There were two examiners in the room. I told what I wanted to say. I don’t know that the examiners understand my decision. But I did what I can! And finally I finished all of the exams!! Yeah!!
But I must start to study for the next exams from now too…I’m so sleepy now.
Talking about New Zealand
I want to go to New Zealand for study abroad so I asked a friend who is from NZ about his country. I don't want to forget so I will write about NZ and my mind, here!
I heard that NZ is a very outgoing country compared to Japan. There are many differences between Japan and NZ but the biggest difference is the working system. NZ only has five working days which means they only work during week day. New Zea lander like to spend their weekend doing what they want to do. NZ has really good working system.
NZ has a very low number of crimes compared to other countries. So, I think NZ is a safe country to study, where I don't have to be intimidated by crimes or people with guns.
Unitec has a very large campus compared to KGU. Because of the large size Unitec also has large number of students. They currently have 70000 students where as KGU has only 7000. So Uitec has a large campus with a big number of students from all different kinds of countries. It will be a great opportunity to experience things that I could not experience in KGU.
NZ English is very similar to British English which I prefer to learn. So, I think NZ is a perfect country for me to study abroad. There is nothing I hate about NZ. I'm really want to go to NZ.
As a representative of KGU, I would like to introduce Japanese cultures and music, and custom to others who are interested in Japan. I'm a very out going person, I'm always exited to learn different cultures and meeting new people. Studying abroad in NZ will a great opportunity for me to experience a lot of things which I can't experience in my life by just staying in Japan!
I heard that NZ is a very outgoing country compared to Japan. There are many differences between Japan and NZ but the biggest difference is the working system. NZ only has five working days which means they only work during week day. New Zea lander like to spend their weekend doing what they want to do. NZ has really good working system.
NZ has a very low number of crimes compared to other countries. So, I think NZ is a safe country to study, where I don't have to be intimidated by crimes or people with guns.
Unitec has a very large campus compared to KGU. Because of the large size Unitec also has large number of students. They currently have 70000 students where as KGU has only 7000. So Uitec has a large campus with a big number of students from all different kinds of countries. It will be a great opportunity to experience things that I could not experience in KGU.
NZ English is very similar to British English which I prefer to learn. So, I think NZ is a perfect country for me to study abroad. There is nothing I hate about NZ. I'm really want to go to NZ.
As a representative of KGU, I would like to introduce Japanese cultures and music, and custom to others who are interested in Japan. I'm a very out going person, I'm always exited to learn different cultures and meeting new people. Studying abroad in NZ will a great opportunity for me to experience a lot of things which I can't experience in my life by just staying in Japan!
2008年7月3日木曜日
Senior
I am working at the clothes shop, you know. Recently, my senior quit working there. But, new person is starting to work with us. She is 22 years old and, a student of KGU. One and half years ago, she was working at the shop. But she went to Korea to study abroad for a year. So she should quit her work. Now, she came back Japan and started to work again. Today I worked with her at first. She is so kind. I like her very much! I head about Korea. I'm interested in foreign culture so her story was really interesting for me. I asked her 'Did you eat dogs in Korea??' because I had heard that Korean usually eat dogs, but she replied 'Yes, I tried it, but it was not good. Almost Korean people don't eat dogs.' I was surprised that. 'Seeing is Believing' it is correct, I think. Anyway I'm happy to work with her!
2008年6月30日月曜日
Birthday surprise!
June 29th is my friend Maki's birthday. We were planning a surprise for her that we would go her house and present her something. First, Mai and Hitomi went to a cake shop and bought a chocolate cake. I couldn’t go because I had a part time job then. After the part time job, I went to go to Mai’s house and we were waiting the time is coming. My other friend called Maki, and said ‘Please come the park’. We were hiding. She came the park and we shouted ‘Happy Birthday!!!!’. It was just 0’ clock. We gave a chocolate cake and some presents. Our plan was succeeded. She seemed happy so we were very happy, too.
I hope she will spend wonderful times this year!!
I hope she will spend wonderful times this year!!
2008年6月20日金曜日
Long day
Today, I took an exam of secretary. I studied hard for that about two months. There were a lot of obscure questions. It made me confused. I don’t know that I could do or not. I am waiting the result now.
After that, I went to the gym with some friends of mine because a convention of basket ball was held then. We went there to just watch them. But I wanted to play together because I played basket ball when I was junior high school. And eventually, I joined the basket ball game. I didn’t move a lot recently so it was too hard. I was sweating all over though I was really enjoyed it. I ran a lot. I could add one two points. It was so exited but I was tired so much.
After the game, I went to the dormitory of exchange students to meet my good friend. We went to a restaurant to have lunch together and we were talking about love, for a long time. We got back the dormitory we watched a movie, ‘Shuleck 3’. I had never seen the series but it was interesting. We watched it in English with Japanese subtitle. It became my good study. I thought that I want to watch some movies in English from now on.
Anyway I had a good day. Recently, there were a lot of rainy day, but I don’t lose such a bad weather!!
After that, I went to the gym with some friends of mine because a convention of basket ball was held then. We went there to just watch them. But I wanted to play together because I played basket ball when I was junior high school. And eventually, I joined the basket ball game. I didn’t move a lot recently so it was too hard. I was sweating all over though I was really enjoyed it. I ran a lot. I could add one two points. It was so exited but I was tired so much.
After the game, I went to the dormitory of exchange students to meet my good friend. We went to a restaurant to have lunch together and we were talking about love, for a long time. We got back the dormitory we watched a movie, ‘Shuleck 3’. I had never seen the series but it was interesting. We watched it in English with Japanese subtitle. It became my good study. I thought that I want to watch some movies in English from now on.
Anyway I had a good day. Recently, there were a lot of rainy day, but I don’t lose such a bad weather!!
Interview
I had an interview to study abroad. I was really nervous all day long. My friends looked such me and encouraged. My anxiety was almost removed. I could relax before the interview. The time was coming. I got nervous again when the interview started. First, I was asked my name and the purpose of study abroad. Next I was asked another two questions. I told them my minds hard in my words. I wanted to tell them that how I want to go to study abroad. But I couldn’t tell all of my minds.
After the interview, I felt relief so much. I will take the interview again. But it is in English. I must tell all of my minds in English. It is difficult for me, but I should do because I want to go study abroad absolutely. I will go to dormitory to conversation with my friends in English. It is good practice for me. I hope that my next exam will be successful.
After the interview, I felt relief so much. I will take the interview again. But it is in English. I must tell all of my minds in English. It is difficult for me, but I should do because I want to go study abroad absolutely. I will go to dormitory to conversation with my friends in English. It is good practice for me. I hope that my next exam will be successful.
2008年6月16日月曜日
Speech contest
I went to a Speech contest of exchange students at Gakesei Kaikan. Some my friends took part in the contest. There were about twenty competitors and a lot of audiences. My friends were really nervous so I gave a chocolate and encouraged them. I was nervous too, because of them. But after the contest started, every exchange students gave great speeches for us magnificently.
One of Korean student did performance at the stage. If she is Japanese girl, she couldn’t such a thing, I thought so. One of Chinese student told about ‘Coin’. She’s speech gave us impression. There were many good speeches. I was moved very much because I listened to their speeches. At first, they couldn’t speak Japanese well, but now, they could take part in the contest and tell their mind magnificently. It made me emotional very much.
I had to get back home because I had a part time job. I heard the result of the contest. My friend Danny got first grade!! Gina and Sensyu got second grade!! I was pleased to hear that. I thought, other my friends was great too.
To go to the contest gave me many good effects. I want to be like them in the future.
One of Korean student did performance at the stage. If she is Japanese girl, she couldn’t such a thing, I thought so. One of Chinese student told about ‘Coin’. She’s speech gave us impression. There were many good speeches. I was moved very much because I listened to their speeches. At first, they couldn’t speak Japanese well, but now, they could take part in the contest and tell their mind magnificently. It made me emotional very much.
I had to get back home because I had a part time job. I heard the result of the contest. My friend Danny got first grade!! Gina and Sensyu got second grade!! I was pleased to hear that. I thought, other my friends was great too.
To go to the contest gave me many good effects. I want to be like them in the future.
TOEFL TEST
I had a big exam for me last Saturday. It was TOEFL, you know. It was the first time to take TOEFL. Recently, I studied hard for the exam. The day before, I studied until 3 o’clock. It was one of my failures.
In the morning, my friend came to the school to encourage us. He is an exchange student and has good friendship with us. He gave us a case of chocolate to success our exam. I was really happy and wanted to success.
However, I couldn’t it. The exam was too difficult for me. And I was a little sleepy because of the day before. I was depressed so much.
But, I can take the one again in next month. I can study for it again. I must study more…
In the morning, my friend came to the school to encourage us. He is an exchange student and has good friendship with us. He gave us a case of chocolate to success our exam. I was really happy and wanted to success.
However, I couldn’t it. The exam was too difficult for me. And I was a little sleepy because of the day before. I was depressed so much.
But, I can take the one again in next month. I can study for it again. I must study more…
2008年6月11日水曜日
Rainy day
Today I would go Kyokushi to see a lot of firefly with my club members. But it was rainy so we couldn’t go. Instead of it, we went to Crea to have dinner. We entered Okonomiyaki shop. The clerk cooked Okonomiyaki for us. It was very delicious. I was full. After that, we took a Prikura. We were enjoyed very much. Finally, we bought an ice cream! When you ordered double size, you can get triple size! Today was bad rainy day, but we had a good day.
2008年6月8日日曜日
Roly's Birthday
Roly is a exchange student of KGU. He is from Australia. He is so funny and always makes me smile. Today is his happy birthday. He became 20 years old. It is same age with us. First, BBQ party was held in dormitory. I wanted to go there, but I couldn’t go because I had a part time job. That was too bad…
However, next party was held at downtown so I could go to the party after my part time job. I enjoyed the time with some exchange student and some Japanese. I could make new foreign country friends. For example, it is Korean, American and so on. It was really happy for me.
After that, we went to the Karaoke. I like to listen to foreign music but I can’t sing them. On the other hand, many exchange students can sing Japanese songs! I respect for them. I want to become to sing foreign songs so I should practice. Anyway, I had special times!!
However, next party was held at downtown so I could go to the party after my part time job. I enjoyed the time with some exchange student and some Japanese. I could make new foreign country friends. For example, it is Korean, American and so on. It was really happy for me.
After that, we went to the Karaoke. I like to listen to foreign music but I can’t sing them. On the other hand, many exchange students can sing Japanese songs! I respect for them. I want to become to sing foreign songs so I should practice. Anyway, I had special times!!
Yuu's Birthday
Yeah!! Yeah!! Yeah!!
★HAPPY BIRTHDAY YUU★
Jun 6th, she became 20 years old.
We hold small party for her in lunch time. I took many snacks and chocolates. Ayaka cooked a birthday cake. Yoshino bought a birthday cake so we had two cakes. Chance who is exchange students brought a present for Yuu. She seemed happy by our party so we were happy too. Have great year!!
2008年6月5日木曜日
Determination
I decided to take the exam to go to study abroad. Recently, I feel so nervous. Because I have many things what I must do. For example, there are each class’s assignment, part time job, study for TOEFL, and study about abroad where I want to go. I sometimes annoyed everything. But if I can do everything, I will be satisfied. I want to do my best for my great future.
I want to go to New Zealand to study abroad. I have many reasons. One of the reasons, my best friend comes from New Zealand. He told me “New Zealand is great country! You should come!” and showed me a lot of pictures of New Zealand. It was so beautiful and great. I thought I want to see them myself. To go to study abroad, I should take some exams. First, I should take TOEFL on 14th Jun. I have to study from now too…
I want to go to New Zealand to study abroad. I have many reasons. One of the reasons, my best friend comes from New Zealand. He told me “New Zealand is great country! You should come!” and showed me a lot of pictures of New Zealand. It was so beautiful and great. I thought I want to see them myself. To go to study abroad, I should take some exams. First, I should take TOEFL on 14th Jun. I have to study from now too…
2008年5月31日土曜日
BBQ☆
Today was activity of Youth Hostel club. We had BBQ in Shirakawa River. It was too hot. My friend Koyoi took a pretty dog. Her name is Marble and she is soooo cute!! I didn't eat so much. I was not hungry...Mottainai!! We were in river and played with my friends. It was really fun.After BBQ, we cleaned up the river more than before. I thought I want to have BBQ next year again. Next, Miho, Yuu, Ayaka and I went to Crea by my car. It took long time, so I was tired. But we enjoyed shopping! I bought Shushu and sun glasses. It became my favorite. After shopping, we ate a pasta lunch and a Parfait. I love sweets!! I really enjoyed it. This is the picture. How lovely!
2008年5月27日火曜日
HOOOOOOOT
Today I wore half-sleeved cloth for the first time in this year because it was too hot, you know. People said 'Summer of Kumamoto is too hot and damp. So Kumamoto is hardly to live.' I think so too! I like summer very much, because I can go to the sea and firework and anywhere. But I don't like too hot. I hope the weather become more comfortable ;(
2008年5月26日月曜日
Secretary
Recently, I take a course of secretary on Monday and Thursday. The course has too much homework. I had many home works in my class too, so I’m busy very much. To study about secretary is difficult, but it is really interesting. A secretary must think about her boss carefully. A secretary must support behind her boss. Then a secretary must have common sense. There are very important but really difficult. I have the examination on Jun 21st. I want to pass it. So I should do a lot of homework and study hard!!
2008年5月22日木曜日
2008年5月15日木曜日
After school
Yesterday after school, My friends and I went to the library to do “Power words”. We must clear level5. Level5 is very difficult for me so I took long times for it. I want to remember difficult words and use them early. After that, I went to the family restaurant to have dinner with Yoshino. I ate Pasta and Yoshino ate Doria. We were full, but I could eat a dessert if I have enough money. Next, we went to the dormitory to meet my friends. We enjoyed talking them. Some exchange students gave us a chicken, a potato and a candy. They are really gentle. At ten O’clock, I had to go back home to tomorrow’s class. Yoshino sent me to bus stop by her car. Thank you Yoshino! So I had a good time yesterday.
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