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January 05, 2009
9:51
New Year!!
» ‎ Mio N

A happy new year!! How have you been. I was very busy... but had a great time in new years day. Today, I will talk about it!!

On December 31, I invited two exchange students to my house. They had never experienced Japanese New Year life, so I thought it would be great time for them and me. I took them at dometory, and went my house by train. One of exchange student rode train for the first time in Japan. I taought how to buy the ticket, and got on the train. After we arrived my home, we went supermarcket near my house, and bought some foods for dinner. My mother already had cookced some food, but they cooked food that was tradition in thier country. There were many foods on the table, and we could enjoyed many kinds of countrys' food. They were delicious!!

After that, we watched TV, Kouhaku, and enjoyed Japanese songs. They knew some Japanese singer, and liked them. Before the midnight, we ate toshikoshi-soba. Other counrty doesn't have this culture. It is only Japanese habits!! They were interested in the soba, and we stay together at night and did count down!!

In New Years day, we ate Osechi, and watched TV. I explained some foods, and they liked them. After that, we went to Youme-town and bought some Good Luck Bag. There were many good clothes. We sutisfyed and went dometory.

I had to prepared for the two days. It was so busy. However, teo exchange students liked Japanese style, and I had a great time, so I was so happy. I could learn other country's culture and food, besides I could learn our own culture. It was difficult to explain, but good practice for me!!

6:59
The Memory of Winter Vacation ~ Part 3 ~
» ‎ Fumi K

New year eve, how did you spend your time?? Very before the Eve, I decided my way. Every year I spend New years eve with this!! What is it?? It is a very favorite TV program.

Do you know "Gakituka"?? It is short form of "Dawntown Gakinotukaiya Arahennde!!"
This is comedy TV program at the midnight. However, at New Years Eve, this program is broadcasted for 6 hours!!! How fanciful!! And this TV has special event every year. Do you know it?? It is "Don't laughing during game!"

This rule doesn't change every year. Only the site is changed. This year's site was the newspaper publishing company. The challengers were 5 entertainers. I love them!!
During this game, they could not laugh! If someone laugh, the man will be stricken on the hip. The staff of this TV tried to make them laugh by many dirty way!! 5 guys couldn't stand laughing. I also stand! I think it is impossible to stop laughing.

Furthermore, this program starts at 6:30 p.m. and end at 0:20 a.m. So If you are absorbed in this TV, you will forget to start countdown, and when you come to, the new year begins! Last year I also forget countdown. I didn't notice that new year begin till my parents told me. However the best points of this TV program is that you can end the last year with smile and start New Year with smile! I believe the proverb "Fortune comes to a merry home".

I want to be happy with smile☆☆
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6:29
Classes Burst! Run to the End!
» ‎ Kanako I

Hello, and long time no see! My winter vacation has passed so quickly. ) - : Today, classes have started again. I do not really feel that school started again. I am still in winter vacation....Ha ha! We have classes as usual until January 19th, and then the term of tests will start on 20th. We have a lot of test, so I must study harder than usual. I have to write three reports and started writing a report just today. I am caring about tests of 'English Grammar', 'Intercultural Communication', 'Korean', and 'International Society and Japan'. We also have an English interview for the speaking class this Friday. However, the rest of this fall semester is not so much. It will pass so quickly! Then, I will enjoy the spring vacation. I am really looking forward to it! Now, I will run run run, and drive to the end!
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6:16
The Memory of Winter Vacation ~ Part2 ~
» ‎ Fumi K

December 30th, I met members of Kyudo club. During my high school life, I was member of Kyudo club. All of us were very good friends, and we often went to some places to have a fun. After graduation, we entered different universities each other. However when we come back to Koagoshima, we usually share a supper. And this day, we had fun time!! All members are over 20 years old, so we can drink!! All of us love drinking!! We could laugh naturally.

I forget to say, in this meeting, there were a female junior. She is 1 years younger. To my surprised, she entered foreign university!!!! I couldn’t believe it!! She said staying different country is a lot of hard, but it is very enjoyable. Now, she was studying only basic speaking English. However from next grade, she will start specialist studying. I want her to do her best in Canada!

We told our latest news each other. Some have worries, and some gave advices. I think that we get older, but we can be more thoughtful. Next week, we would have a coming-of-age ceremony. We can meet again at this party. I want to meet them forever, again and again after the ceremony!

For the ceremony, all of us would wear long sleeves. We told about the wearing. We looked the pictures each other. 3 years ago, they were innocent. However in the pictures, they are looked ladies. “You suit sleeves so much!!” All members said so to me. I was happy, and I can’t wait the day of coming-of-age ceremony.
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January 04, 2009
20:19
New year
» ‎ Tomoki N

It's 2009!! Yeah, time passes so fast. I guess, 2009 will pass really quickly like F1 because I'm gonna be junior and gonna be in America. I'm excited about that, but I don't prepare for it yet. What a lazy boy I am. Anyway, the school has begun. I don't wanna go there cuz I had sweet winter break. But I gotta go and study hard, huh? Yeah, I'll try to do it. Have a nice year guys!!

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10:19
The Memories of Winter Vacation ~ Party 1 ~
» ‎ Fumi K

Hello!! Long time no see. How are you? How did you spend your vacation? I want to talk about my vacation. In this post, I would like to write about parties.

December 28th, I could meet the classmates of junior high school third-year. When I was third-year student, I didn't talk with my classmates so much, especially men! I think it is because of adolescence. Now, I am 20 years old. I like more talking with friends rather than in school days. Before the alumni meeting, I was a little afraid. But when I started to talk old friends, I gradually felt fun!
The end of meeting, I could talk all classmates. I was really happy.

I forget to say, our class teacher came to this party. Most of classmates has changed, but our teacher have not changed so much. I didn't get on with my teacher, but in this meeting, he told me good advices for university life or working. End of this meeting I began to respect him. I thought that I am happy to have such a good man as class teacher. It was good opportunities to forget the problems in Kumamoto!!
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1:08
BR2-8 Ireland
» ‎ Yuu T

Ireland is a country in north-western Europe. It is also called "Republic of Ireland." Their symbol color is Green. In 1652, Ireland is colonized by Oliver Cromwell, and in 1801, became a part of the United Kingdom. Though Ireland was independent from the UN in 1922, Northern Ireland has been still a part of the UN. It had caused a war between the UN and IRA (Irish Republican Army) for long decades. But now, they have stopped fighting. By the way, the economist says Ireland is one of best places to live in.

Irish Family Names

Irish representative names begin with "O", or "Mc (MaC)." Names that begin with "O" include O'Brien, O'Connor, O'Donnell, O'Malley, O'Neil, O'Toole. "O" means "Grandson", or "descendant." "Mc" means "son." Names that begin with "Mc"or "Mac" include McDonald, McLean, McCarthy, McDonnell, McCoy. However "Mc" and "Mac" are not exclusive, so for example, both "MacDonald" and "McDonald" are used.

Famous People

There are many famous people who are from Ireland. For example, Enya, Gabriel Byrne (The Usual Suspects), Pierce Brosnan (Tomorrow Never Dies), Colin Farrell (Phone Booth), Cillian Murphy (Batman Begins) . Enya is globally famous as an Irish Singer. Her works are sentimental and impressive. She bases on Celtic music that has originality and characteristics. She speaks English, but sometimes she writes lyrics in Irish. Personally my favorite songs of hers are "Book of Days" and "Caribbean Blue."

I like Ireland though I don't know about it so much because it seems to be a peaceful-and-comfortable country of the world. It might be good to me to live in at my golden age. Of course, I want to go there before I become a member of society.
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January 03, 2009
10:40
BR2-18: Scat, Cats!, Joan HoLub
» ‎ Risa T

Oooh last book review! Aaand cats again.
The story is that…
One boy and girl get many cats into their house. But it is troublesome and some cats sneak in their room, jump, scratch and hide. The two person upset with the cat’s action says “go outside cats! Get out! “ but they miss the cats. And finally they live with the many cats.

Uuuuuu! I wanna live with cats! I have a dog though!*haha* but I love cats and cute! I’ve had a 5 cats long before. We couldn’t have them but did secretly. Yeah, it was so fun and among 5, 4 were kitties. And they were totally cute! Oooh I wonder where they are? Maybe they already… died?x( anyway, this time I learned the word “ Pest” it means “じゃまくさい” for example, pest cats claw the chair. Oh! The last word is pest? *haha*

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10:32
BR2-17: Turtle and Snake's Spooky Halloween, Kate Spohn
» ‎ Risa T

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This time Snake and Turtle’s story again. The story is …

They decide to have a Halloween party. First they make a list to do. Inviting their friends, making pumpkin, decorating their house, setting up the game, making snacks and buying a costume! They’ve done the To Do list and have a great time at their Halloween party with their friends.

This book is really easy to read. The words are little bit short though. Anyway, Halloween party! I had a party at the dorm this year. And I was rabbit? Yap maybe rabbit. Oooh it was soooo un party! We drunk, danced and chatted all night. It was October? What? I feel like long time ago though*haha* so in this book, I learned the word “set up” . they set up the game . it is an exampl
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8:29
BR2-16: TINY THE SNOW DOG, Cari Meister
» ‎ Risa T

Woooow ok I know! I really really really love animal! *haha* in this semester, I have to read book and write book review though, almost books I read are animal related! *haha* I had no choice! I didn’t have time to choose book I wanna read so when I went to library, I picked up these book without thinking what I wanted to read. Anyway, today is dog. Yesterday was cat though*hah*

The story is …
Main character are little boy and his dog, Tiny. Tiny is really big dag. It isn’t unusual though*haha* can you imagine? The story is good but the dag is too big! Anyway they are good friends and one day, they went out to play with snow. When they are playing, Tiny has hid somewhere. But guess what? The dog is totally big! The dog is much bigger than the boy. *haha* so I think that if he hide, the boy are easy to find him. Anyway, the boy says “Where is Tiny??” and the dog is coming back to him and they go back home.

Mmmmmnnnnn, it can’t be…. It can’t be that there is such a super big dog! *haha*
Super big dog’s name is Tiny. What? *hah* it’s interesting. Super big but Tiny! I said many things about the dog though, the dog was cute! *hah* I like him. I have one dog. He is not so small. (He is not super big dog though) soooo cute ! *hah* I love him but he doesn’t care about me. *haha* oh! Today when I read this book, I learned the word “look by” the word meaning is similar to “past”. Ooooh… for example, I looked by the hill. The phrase is on this book. I wonder that I could use books effectively….:) anyway, today is done!

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January 02, 2009
12:31
BR2-15: Nicky Upstairs and Downstairs, Harriet Ziefert
» ‎ Risa T

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Animal----not again *haha* I think that I totally love animals. Today is the story about cat. The main character’s cat is Nicky. He lives with his mother at house. He likes to go up stairs and down it. His mother always says “Where is Nicky? Are you downstairs? Are you upstairs?” One day, Nicky took a treat to his mom. He hides when his mom is looking for him. His mother says “Please come out! Please!” So Nicky comes out and run s halfway upstairs. “mom!” His mom is coming toward him. “I’m not upstairs and I’m not downstairs!” Yes, He isn’t either. He says” I’m right in the middle!”

Mmnnnn Cute story! I thought! And I learned the Phrase “ run up and down” this means “駆け上る　降りる” I see I could understand the meaning really briefly but I could do more! Speaking of cat, I wanna play with caaat! I prefer cats to Dogs I have one dog though *hah* I love cats! Their face tooth and hands are everything cute and … I want cats! *hah* anyway, cats are great. !

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12:17
My Winter Vacation1 24th Dec
» ‎ Risa T

Heey I’m on a winter vacation now! So I must write what I did in this vacation!
24th Dec, Merry Christmas!
Yap, the day was the merry Christmas! I had a party at a dorm but before that, I had a many things to do. First I went to hospital aaand down town after that, to buy Christmas Present. It’s interesting to think a present for someone. But the day was Christmas day so totally lots of people were there and I was little bit tired. Aaand went to drug store to buy alcohols for the Christmas party at dorm. And exchange presents each other and PARTY! Always but on that day, I got drunk too much. *haha* because of it, I have things that I can’t remember and was a hangover the next day.

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January 01, 2009
2:07
winter vacation in 2008
» ‎ Chie N

Today I'll talk about my winter vacation. My winter vacation started from December 23. It was my mother's birthday, so we had a party. I and my sister made dinner :) My mother was so glad!!! We're nice sister :-))) I thought that it was a nice birthday party.

On December 25, we held a Christmas party! We invited my cousin, Nana. And we ate chicken, pizza, cakes, and so on... we ate too much ;)) We enjoyed a lot!!! Oh!!! Santa Claus came to my house!!! And he gave me nice present!!! What's? That's a secret :))) ha ha But I was sooooooooo glad! Really glad! Thank you, Mr. Santa!!! See you next year!

I met my university's friend, Ayako. She is funny :)) I like her!!! We went to yakiniku and ate many meat :D After that we went to my home, and played momotetsu. We were so sleepy because we finished the game at 4 ; But we enjoyed a lot, so it was OK...

On December 30, I met my friends! We held class reunion of elementary school. We played bowls, drunk and ate at bar, went to karaoke, did kimodameshi at our elementary school, and went to my house. We enjoyed very much! I'm so friendly with my elementary school's friends. I like to meet them :) I had a good time with them! Thank you!! :D

December 31 was New Year's Eve. I watched Q-sama (it's my favorite TV program) with my family, and I got prize to the value of 3000 yen! I was a winner :) Thank you, dad! And I saw the old year out and the New Year in with Milktea. A happy new year!!!!! I hope that this year will be good year for me.

My winter vacation was nice! I'll write later about my winter vacation in January.

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December 31, 2008
8:59
My Best Friends
» ‎ Airi H

Good evening everyone! How have you been? I am in my hometown, Miyazaki now. I really enjoy spending with my family and my friends. Today is the last day of 2008! So I am going to talk about recent occurrence.

On the morning of December 27th, I went back my hometown by highway bus. My mother picked me up. After that I had lunch with my family and went to a new shopping mall. It is the largest shopping mall in Miyakonojo.

On December 28th, I went out to eat lunch with my family. After that we went to 31 ice cream shop. We ordered ice creams one another. Then after getting back my house, I and my mother took a walk from my house to the second largest shopping center.

On December 30th, an alumnus of my junior high school and an alumna of my high school took place. In the daytime, an alumnae of my high school took place. It was an only girls' lunch. It has been a long time to see almost everyone, so I was very happy to see their face. Almost all of them has not changed but appearance a little bit. They have become very lovely. Since their characters did not change, so I was very happy and felt relieved. At that time, we enjoyed lunch and chatting with them. We chatted about recent occurrence, present life-style, friends, dreams, love and so on. Whenever I spend the time with them, I am always keeping smile, so my friends are very very funny!!! They are my best friends forever.
After that, the evening that day I went to an alumni of junior high school. I had some people who had not seen for a long time since my graduation of junior high school. Some people go to their university one after another now, and others work as a member of society now. I thought that I want to see in some years.

On December 31th, I spent a whole day with my family. That day is the last day of the year! Every year my family eat soba "年越しそば". My mother's handmade soba is very good! So some time I want to learn how to cook it and cook my soba.

Have the last day of the year!

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December 30, 2008
9:09
Commercial Reduction
» ‎ Mio N

Nowadays, we watch many sponsor massages in the TV program for toddles. These sponsor massages introduce high-fat food. According to Susan Conner’s study, high-fat foods account for 82 percent of sponsor on PBS, and 36 percent on Disney’s show for toddles. Besides, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission found child watches two to four hours of television per day. It is same that the child watch about toddles and these high-fat food ads can become the cause of childhood obesity. And then, the ads are said violated viewers’ trust. Therefore, Lea Sloan, PBS spokeswoman, decided to assign a limit that the messages don’t run longer than two minutes, 17 seconds per hour. Besides, the ads can’t do price information, product comparisons, and so on. Meanwhile, other companies also reduced food ads.

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December 29, 2008
4:09
Talking with my Dad
» ‎ Miyo U

I talked with my father about the exchange plan to the U.S. from next summer. We talked a lot about our problem of it and we found conclusions and solutions. I think that was really good for us! All I have to do now is to study I think. I should improve my English as much as I can now. I want to waste my time in the U.S., so I should precious my time now.

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December 28, 2008
9:13
English Teacher
» ‎ Miyo U

I want to be an English teacher at junior high school because I remember that my English teachers were so great and I respect them. Especially when I was junior high school student, my English teacher was great. I became a fan of her and I was looking forward her English class every day. She can speak English fluently and her class was good for me. She encouraged me to take STEP test, and I had tried many times. I definitely liked English and she helped me a lot. I really wanted to be like her.

When I entered high school, there was a new English teacher. She was also great, and I impressed by not only her English class but also her own character. I thought that I want to be a person like her. My English teachers were an important influence on me for a long time and now I want to be a person like these teachers.

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9:08
My Favorite Classes
» ‎ Miyo U

First, I like listening class because I can listen English concentrated. And in this class, I listen the tape of the interesting story, mystery or something. I really like listening especially in this class.

Next, I like reading class. In this class I can study how to read English newspaper and read faster. Before taking this class, I didn’t like reading newspaper even it written in Japanese. But gradually I got used to read Japanese and English newspaper. I like this class because we have much more assignments than other classes. I didn’t like read something, but I could try harder.

I’ve been trying to write down words which I don’t know on my note. When I have free time, on the way to school or waiting trains, I look through the note and try to memorize.

And then I also like class of law. I’m really interested in law, especially about things related with educations. I took the class called kyouiku-genron B at the 2nd spring semester. I also studied law related with educations. In that class, I studied that Japanese educational system was from the U.S.’s one. At that time I feel like studying educational law and U.S.’s educational system. I also studied about the system of the U.S. to stop bullying which I was really impressed.

I’ve been wanted to go and look around the U.S. school if I can go to the U.S. and this time maybe I can do that. In the U.S., I think I have no time to waste, but I want to look around and touch with students in there.

I have one more thing that I want to do in the U.S.; I want to discuss with many people and be the person who can think deeper and wider. I’ve been trying to be like that person even in Japan, but I want to keep trying in the U.S. Talking with many people will make me think more deep and wide. I won’t be afraid to talk in English to improve my English and think more.

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7:08
Supermarket Fantasy♪
» ‎ Miyo U

I bought a CD of Mr.Children, Supermarket Fantasy. This is the 15th original album of them and it's so great one I think. Especially I love track #11 and #12. Both of them make me relaxed and feel good. Its melody is so nice.

Recently I don't listen to foreign rock music, but I listen to Japanese music like Mr.Children. Before I rarely listen to these kind of music you know, but I often listen to that lately. I like both kind of music, Japanese and foreign countries'. How about you? If you have some recommendations, good songs or good artists, please let me know.

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2:49
Have a Good Holiday!
» ‎ Miyo U

Today I went to KGU to see Mr. Tomei. I need him to write a letter of reference because I'm going to go to Montana State University as an exchange student from next summer. I really appreciated him to accept my offer. He said to me that I have to write blog more. I decided to write blog every day, because I think that I can't waste a time in Japan before I go to the U.S. as he told me. I have to do full enough in Japan.

But I don't know what I can write every day. What is the good topic? I have no idea. Can anyone tell me good topics? ...Anyway, today I wrote about my day. Tomorrow I'm going to write about something interesting, maybe.

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December 27, 2008
9:08
BR2-14: April Fool!, Harriet Ziefert
» ‎ Risa T

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Today’s story was about the April fool. The story is that…

The main characters are Will, Sam and Cory. They know that the day is the April first and Will says that he will tell them a story. The story is that he saw an elephant going to school. The elephant races with a bus that is going to downtown. He is very kind and picks up 5 kids and gives them ride. When Will is telling the story, other friends including Sam and Cory are very surprised with his story and everyone believes the story. But more exaggerated more the story is, they are getting to doubt it. And Will says “Today is April fool!!”

Oooh, finally, I thought that I read a book that isn’t about animal but there is an elephant in this book*hah* by the way, this book was too easy. I could understand almost words correctly and read fast. Speaking of April fool, I’ve never tell a lie on April fool. I’ve been lied from my friends on that day though*haha* maybe, When I was elementary school student, One of my friends sent an E-mail suddenly. The friend said that her cat was dead! I was really surprised and worry about her. But!!!! The day was April fool! My friend didn’t tell the truth! Oooh it was a bad lie. So by the way again, I learned the phrase today in this book.” He stands on one leg” mmmnn I know the meaning but I’ve never used the phrase.

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December 26, 2008
16:54
Winter Vacation!!
» ‎ Kanako I

Good morning, everyone~. How have you been?
I am just enjoying my winter holidays♪ It is so cold and freezing this week, isn't it?
What can I share with you today... Uh!! We are making "hoshi-gaki" at my house. It is dry persimmons. They are said to be so healthy. We tied each end of a string on a persimmon, and we hanged out them outside. The astringent persimmons changed to the sweet dry persimmons! It is amazing!
I am looking forward to eating them. They remind me that it is winter.
It is the season of a cold and flu. Take care of yourself, everyone!

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6:52
Yeah, dude.
» ‎ Tomoki N

How was your Christmas? I hope you had awesome time. In my case, I didn't do special, but the eve, it was crazy and fun. I don't wanna talk about it cuz I'm kinda sick of typing right now, so sometime I will post about it.

Yeah, dude. It's winter break now! I'm just chilling at home, but I have job from tomorrow to Monday. I heard that although it's really easy, I can get 7500 yen per day so I decided to work. I'm a bit excited now but I'm also nervous. It's because it's the first time to work that. But a few my friends work tomorrow too, it's gonna be okay.

Yesterday, I got the result of TOEFL, and it went up just 7 points, which is kinda good. One of my aims is to get good score on TOEFL, and I could get it. The next stage is to get more higher score than now like +20 points. I know it's freaking hard but I gotta get that cuz I need 550 points to enter regular school in TX.

Sigh, I'm sleepy and a kind of sick. I don't know what's going on my own body and mind. Alright, I just made an aim, which is to get over that sickness. It's gonna be difficult but I believe I can do it. Yeah dude.

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December 25, 2008
9:06
Happy Merry Chiristmas!!!!
» ‎ Fumi K

December 24th is happy day to me. When I was a child, I was so happy because I could get present from Santa Claus. However, I have already been 20 years old, so I can't get presents from Santa Claus. But, I found the best way to spend Christmas times so
pleasantly. It is to BE Santa Claus with my friends. Happily, I had opportunity to be Santa Claus.

I do part time job as a teacher of private school. Every year, at the school, we take place Christmas Party. And this time we decided to dress up as Santa Claus. Look at the pictures☆ It is the first time for me to be Santa. At the first, I felt a little ashamed. However, so many students said to me "You are so pretty! You suit costume of Santa!!" All students look very happy. It makes me also happy♪♪

At the Christmas Party, I ate delicious dishes and cakes. Furthermore, I joined BINGO game. Fortunately, I could make one bingo, so I could get present!!! Though I was a Santa, I could get present! How happy I am!! I think I was able to spend so pleasant time.

I think in Christmas day all people can spend good time because there are so many beautiful illuminations in our town. I don't usually take pictures of something, but when I found the illumination in this pictures, I can't stop taking pictures. I hope that all people could spend good Christmas Day (^^♪
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7:06
Merry Christmas
» ‎ Mio N

We have a Christmas Party last night. We made a cake, chicken and kimuti-nave. It was so great time!! We started at 7:00, so we drunk, eat, chat a lot. At first, no one came to dometory but me, so I made Kimuchi-nabe with one exchange student. It was so delicious. And then, we made a cake, and some meal for the party.
It was so fun!!

3:22
BR 2-18: CORDUROY Writes a Letter
» ‎ Airi H

I read this book the last time.
I am going to talk about this story briefly...
The main characters in this book are Lisa, her mother, and a bear Corduroy. One day, Lisa thought that cookies don't have enough sprinkles. So her mother suggested her to write a letter for the bakery. Lisa tried to write a letter but she left her room. However Corduroy thought that I can write a letter, so Corduroy wrote a letter and he mailed it in post. The next Saturday Lisa had cookies with more sprinkles. That night, Lisa and her mother went to the theater to watch a movie, but they discovered the lights were out. However she felt sleepy, so she could not write a letter. Corduroy wrote a letter in exchange for her. Also Corduroy posted it. Next time, the lights are turned on. Lisa and her mother noticed it. Finally Lisa wrote a letter for the radio station to request the song "Teddy Bear Bop". After few weeks, they could listen to their favorite song, so they were very happy.

I felt that Corduroy was very kind. Lisa and her mother would be helped, thanks to Corduroy. I thought that "Corduroy" is cloth when we often are able to see in winter. I wonder that bear stand for cloth in winter. So I want to search for that origin. This story was very good for me because it was excited in the continuation. I finished reading this story. You can try it! Please read it. [269 words]
3:21
BR 2-17: ARTHUR LOST in the MUSEUM
» ‎ Airi H

I am going to talk about this story. This situation is at ELWOOD MUSEUM.

The story...The main character is Arthur. One day, Arther's class went to the museum. Everyone entered the museum and Arthur raised hand to quest. Actually, he wanted to go to boy's room, but he was still turned down to be answer. After that he was told where the boy's room, Arthur ran down the hall. He went into the first door. It is dark there. He opened the door, but there is American Indians' room. It was in an exhibition. His friends were all laughing at him in the wall! After that he is also at the Pilgrims' first Thanksgiving exhibition. Finally, he found the boy's rest room! After finishing that, he arrived at his friends. His teacher said, "Where were you? It was so long!" He said, "I was making history."
I think that it was his maze in the museum. He is very interesting. Also he may be popular with his class. He has a nice character, I think. Also it contained humor, so a lot of readers are able to enjoy reading. I have never been to museum such as a large maze museum, so I want to go to a large museum, and explore them. If you know some museum, tell me where. [222 words]
3:19
BR 2-16: Beef Stew
» ‎ Airi H

I am going to talk about "Beef Stew". If you are, how image do you hit on?

The Story...The main characters of this story are Nicky and his mother. One day Nicky's mother has made a lot of beef stew, so he was able to invite friends to eat beef stew. However he asked his friend Alec to come to eat it, Alec had to go to the dentist. So he is not able to go. After that he asked Carla, but she could not go because she did not like beef stew. Then he spoke to Mr. Blake, but he planned to go to eat out. He also tried to ask Officer Gabel, but she could not because she had the birthday party that night. Since he was turned down from everyone, he was very depressed on his way to home. However he saw a postman, Mr. Cone. He handed Nicky a post card from his grandmother. So he invited his grandmother to his house for dinner. Nickey, his mother and his grandmother had a very good time that night.

I thought that this book was written about how to make beef stew. However that was not at all. Actually, I had a question why the title of his book is "Beef Stew". In addition that, I wanted to know how to make beef stew. If I was able to know how to make it, I would have a good idea. The pictures on this book were very cute! [251 words]
3:17
BR 2-15: SHAWN and KEEPER and the Birthday Party
» ‎ Airi H

I like this story. It is about a boy and his dog.
I am going to introduce this book briefly.

The story...
These main characters are a boy, Shawn and a dog, Keeper. They are very good family and also friends. They were born on the same day. So they grew up together. One day, Shawn was going to be six. And so was Keeper. They were looking forward to coming the day. They chose a cake and pinata for the birthday party. Next day was their birthday party. His father and mother prepared for the party. His mother baked their birthday cake, and father decorated party's room. Moreover his friends came to his house to celebrate his birthday. They brought a lot of presents for him. However, when they began to eat dinner, his mother said "The cake is gone!" Everyone also looked for the cake. However, the cake was not found. Shawn thought that Keeper had already eaten all of it, so he hid anywhere. So when he looked for Keeper, he shouted! Suddenly, his dad carried the cake, so it was surprise! He had added Keeper's name on the cake. Shawn and Keeper were very happy and enjoyed the party.

I felt that Shawn and Keeper were very good family and friends. He is loved by their dad, mom and his many friends. When I am a parent, I want to give the party for my children, I think.

[242 words]
3:16
BR 2-14: BONES
» ‎ Airi H

Good evening everyone! Today I am going to talk about "Bones". This book is written about bones of our bodies. How much do you know about your bones?

Our bones are active to walk, jump, bend our knees and so on. Anyway we move, our bones are helping to go out. By the way, do you think how many bones we have in our bodies? Actually, we have 206 bones in our bodies. Our bones are hidden under our skin. We are able to feel how they form or shape. When we were born, our bones also small. The smallest bones are inside our ears. As our bones grow up, we also grow up. In the opposite, do you know the biggest bones? The biggest bones are in our legs. Our hearts are protected by flat bones in the middle of our chests. Our ribs protect our lungs and other squishy parts. In head, we have skull. It covers brain like a helmet. Inside of skull, the brain is existing. Today, a skull and crossbones means danger or poison. These are very dangerous, I think!
Bones are hard and strong, but we break them by accidents. However our bones can get well, so our bodies are very mystery.
Some animals do not have bones. If we have no bones, we will not be able to catch, run, stretch, grab and so on. Bones are necessary for us to act.

I can understand the words in my body, so it is very convenient book, I think. You can try it soon!

[260 words]
1:42
BR 2-13: Watch Your Step, Mr. Rabbit!
» ‎ Airi H

Hello everyone! A winter vacation had already begun! How do you enjoy a winter vacation? How was your Christmas? I also enjoyed winter vacation!

Today I am going to talk about "Watch your Step!" This book is very very very easy to read. So I will tell the story briefly...
In the town, there was a Mr.Rabbit. He was walking the street with reading news paper. So he didn't look at his feet. After that he stuck in the street. There was a new road for construction work, so he can't go outside from new road. Everyone there tried to help him. They tried to push him out, but they can't. Next, they pull him out by truck, but he can't go out. Moreover they tried to blow him out, but no! Neither did he squirt out. Finally, people scooped him out by machine. He could do well! However he kept walking with reading news paper. So people followed him. When he arrived at near the sea, one police said "Watch your step, Mr. Rabbit!"
I think that Mr. Rabbit never learn a lesson. Usually people will learn a lesson soon. However, this character is very nice, so it is interesting a little bit. In addition that, pictures of this book are very pretty! So we can enjoy reading!
[219 words]
December 24, 2008
8:50
❤Happy Merry Christmas❤
» ‎ Airi H

December 24th is a Christmas Eve. Who do you spend 24th, Christmas Eve? I spent 24th, Christmas Eve with my friend. I like spending with my friends, because I can make merry with my friends and chat about girl's talk.

Christmas Eve of this year, we also ate Christmas cake. What cakes do you like? We ate standard hall cake with my friend. Actually we intended to spend that night with 5 persons, but three boys of them had gone to the town to drink and eat, so finally only I and my friend held Christmas party. We sang a lot of songs and did dance together. We had very very very good time! Also I thought that only girl's talk was so funny! It is one of my precious memories.
♥HAPPY♥MERRY♥CHRISTMAS♥ [137 words]

December 23, 2008
10:47
BR2-13: Turtle and Snake at Work, Kate Spohn
» ‎ Risa T

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The character is Turtle and Snake.

The story is that..

Turtle and snake has a job to do. Turtle is a watchman in traffic. He wears white gloves, a hat and holds a sign. He can tell the car to go and stop also children to walk. On the other hand, Snake is a cook. He makes pizza. He wears an apron, a tall hat and holds a spoon. They make a mistake a little bit but it’s Ok. after they finish their works, they are enjoying their dinner together.

Turtle and Snake are really good friends? *haha* I don’t know but in the story they are.I like the picture of this book. It’s kind of old but cute. Today, I learned that” It’s been a good day after all!” I like this phrase! *haha* Even if I couldn’t do well that day and I’m really sad at that time, it’s ok if it’s been a good day after all.

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