Friday 10, October
I got up at five, and went to Sanadabori ground to practice archery at seven. Shooting a target 50 meters away was more difficult than I thought. In addition when it is windy, arrows fly serpentine. However I enjoyed practicing. It was more thrilling than 30 meters.
Saturday 11, October
I got up at 5:15 and arrived at Sanadabori ground at seven. I practiced to shoot a target 50 meters away for an hour, and 30 meters for two hours. I was a little bit sleepy because I had to get up so early. After that, I had lunch with my friends from high school. One more member planned to come, but she couldn't, because she had to get a ticket to see Hiroshi Tamaki. Anyway, we enjoyed lunch and went to karaoke. Singing with them was so fun. One of them is very good at singing. We sang for an hour and a half. It was very fun. We got tired, so we went to cafe. I bought a chocolate croissant and a cup of milk tea. The croissant was delicious. Because the last time we saw was in August, we had a lot to talk. We could not stop talking. We drank up our drinks and went to Jonathan. We continued chatting after moving, and had dinner there. It was at ten thirty that we decided to go home. We had a very good time and it was a wonderful day. Now we are planning to see again with four more members in Warabi Saitama. I'm really looking forward to it.
Sunday 12, October
I got up at ten and stayed at home all day. First I watched a movie Match Point. It is a suspense movie directed by Woody Allen and starring Jonathan Rhys Meyers and Scarlett Johansson. I liked it. After watching the movie, I watched "Super Natural". It is one of my favorite dramas. Dean and Sam are so cool! And I did homework and spent a few hours using a computer. It was a good day to have a chance to relax a whole day.
Monday 13, October
Although it was a national holiday, our school was not closed. I had a class and practiced archery. I got home at two. So I had lunch at home and did homework. After studying for a while, I watched drama Las Vegas. I rarely watch Japanese dramas because I think American dramas are better than them. If you have a chance, you should watch it on FOX Japan.
Tuesday 14, October
On the first period, I had a quiz in Intensive Reading class. We are reading Hamlet now. Actually it was the first Shakespeare's work that I read. It is classic but more interesting than I thought. I want to read other works written by Shakespeare such as Othello, Macbeth, King Lear and so on.
Wednesday 15, October
On Wednesdays, I have to go to archery ground by 11, but today I went there on 10. So I practiced 2 hours in the morning. On my way to school, I bought lunch, and I ate it there. British Culture taught by Mr. Yamamoto-Wilson was on the third period. After the class, I had nothing to do but wanted to play archery. I practiced one more hour. That means that I was in the archery ground for four hours today! I shot more than 100 arrows today. I got so tired, and I went to sleep as soon as I had dinner. I want to play archery better! I love archery!
Thursday 16, October
After the fifth period, I went to Hanamaru-udon with my friend. And at home I ate nabe of mushrooms. Nabe means a ceramic pot and also means food boiled in a nabe. My parents went to Mt. Fuji gathering mushrooms. They got a lot, and the mushrooms were more delicious than ones sold in supermarkets. I could smell a scent of forest from the mushrooms. When I was little, I used to go gathering mushrooms with my family every year. However the last time I went was about five years ago because I was busy. I want to go again if I have a time.
2008年11月10日月曜日
2008年10月29日水曜日
My Diaries 10/1~10/9
Wednesday 1, October
It was so cold, though it was hot a week ago. I had only one class today. So I practiced archery on the second period. After that, I tool British Culture class.
I'm so sad that the summer vacation ended, but I'll study hard and practice archery hard this semester.
Thursday 2, October
I had three classes today, on the first, third, and fifth period. I got tired after the fifth period and got home at about eight. My family and I ate crab for dinner. It was good and I was so full.
Friday 3, October
I woke up at 5:30 and arrived at school at 7:15 to practice archery before classes. I have a competition on Sunday, so I had to practice hard. Shooting arrows at the target 30 meters away is so difficult. However I like archery so much.
Saturday 4, October
I woke up at five today and practiced archery in the morning. I decided not to practice too much and not to get tired because I have a competition the next day. However I shot about 150 arrows for 3 hours, and I got tired. After practicing, I had lunch with friends of archery club. To go to Koganei directly from my home, I had to take my bow set to home. It's very big and heavy, so I got more tired. At home, I showed my family my bow for the first time. I bought the bow myself. So I have to work hard and treat it very carefully.
Sunday 5, October
I woke up at five thirty. I was nervous but excited to go to the first archery competition. It took about 50 minutes to go to Koganei, and we, 10 members of the archery club, took the bus to Koganei Park. There were many players regardless of age. There were some groups of other university students, too.
The rule of archery is not so difficult. But you have to shoot three arrows in two minutes. The inner yellow circle is ten point, the outer circle is 9 point, the inner red is 8 point... The colors of the target is yellow, red, blue, black and white. There are 0 ~ 10 points. The more inner you shoot, the more high point you get. Competition is divided into ends of 3 or 6 arrows, and there are 6 ends in 1 round. After each end, the competitors walk to the target to score and retrieve their arrows.
This competition consisted of 2 round, so I shoot 72 arrows today. My score was 597 point and I got 3 place in women newcomers! I was so happy!
After the competition we went back to Yotsuya.We had dinner in Jonathan and I ate spaghetti. I got so tired but it was a wonderful day.
Monday 6, October
I have only one class on mondays. On the first period, I did text chat in Speaking class. On the second period, I pracriced archery. After that I had lunch with my boyfriend and went to Tokyo Dome City. I like thrilling roller corsters, but he doesn't. I asked him to ride with me and he did. It was so exciting. I enjoyed a lot, but he looked scared.
Tuesday 7, October
I had three classes today. On the second period, it was Spanish class. Because I had studied Spanish little during summer vacation, I felt it was so difficult. I should have studied more. On the forth period, I need a bible. It was heavy to carry. I had a part-time job after school. I got so tired.
Wednesday 8, October
I have only one class on Wednesdays, so I practiced archery in the morning. It was a very pleasant climate to play sports. Because I practiced too hard in the morning, I was a little bit sleepy in the class. After classes, I went to buy contact lenses. I hope I can see targets 50 meters away well.
Thursday 9, October
I had three classes, on the first, third, and fifth period. I don't like Thursdays because I have only three classes, though, I have to be in university until fifth period. However I like to have lunch on the second period while cafeteria is not crowded.
It was so cold, though it was hot a week ago. I had only one class today. So I practiced archery on the second period. After that, I tool British Culture class.
I'm so sad that the summer vacation ended, but I'll study hard and practice archery hard this semester.
Thursday 2, October
I had three classes today, on the first, third, and fifth period. I got tired after the fifth period and got home at about eight. My family and I ate crab for dinner. It was good and I was so full.
Friday 3, October
I woke up at 5:30 and arrived at school at 7:15 to practice archery before classes. I have a competition on Sunday, so I had to practice hard. Shooting arrows at the target 30 meters away is so difficult. However I like archery so much.
Saturday 4, October
I woke up at five today and practiced archery in the morning. I decided not to practice too much and not to get tired because I have a competition the next day. However I shot about 150 arrows for 3 hours, and I got tired. After practicing, I had lunch with friends of archery club. To go to Koganei directly from my home, I had to take my bow set to home. It's very big and heavy, so I got more tired. At home, I showed my family my bow for the first time. I bought the bow myself. So I have to work hard and treat it very carefully.
Sunday 5, October
I woke up at five thirty. I was nervous but excited to go to the first archery competition. It took about 50 minutes to go to Koganei, and we, 10 members of the archery club, took the bus to Koganei Park. There were many players regardless of age. There were some groups of other university students, too.
The rule of archery is not so difficult. But you have to shoot three arrows in two minutes. The inner yellow circle is ten point, the outer circle is 9 point, the inner red is 8 point... The colors of the target is yellow, red, blue, black and white. There are 0 ~ 10 points. The more inner you shoot, the more high point you get. Competition is divided into ends of 3 or 6 arrows, and there are 6 ends in 1 round. After each end, the competitors walk to the target to score and retrieve their arrows.
This competition consisted of 2 round, so I shoot 72 arrows today. My score was 597 point and I got 3 place in women newcomers! I was so happy!
After the competition we went back to Yotsuya.We had dinner in Jonathan and I ate spaghetti. I got so tired but it was a wonderful day.
Monday 6, October
I have only one class on mondays. On the first period, I did text chat in Speaking class. On the second period, I pracriced archery. After that I had lunch with my boyfriend and went to Tokyo Dome City. I like thrilling roller corsters, but he doesn't. I asked him to ride with me and he did. It was so exciting. I enjoyed a lot, but he looked scared.
Tuesday 7, October
I had three classes today. On the second period, it was Spanish class. Because I had studied Spanish little during summer vacation, I felt it was so difficult. I should have studied more. On the forth period, I need a bible. It was heavy to carry. I had a part-time job after school. I got so tired.
Wednesday 8, October
I have only one class on Wednesdays, so I practiced archery in the morning. It was a very pleasant climate to play sports. Because I practiced too hard in the morning, I was a little bit sleepy in the class. After classes, I went to buy contact lenses. I hope I can see targets 50 meters away well.
Thursday 9, October
I had three classes, on the first, third, and fifth period. I don't like Thursdays because I have only three classes, though, I have to be in university until fifth period. However I like to have lunch on the second period while cafeteria is not crowded.
2008年10月2日木曜日
Summer vacation
Hello!
This is the first blog posting this semester. In the last semester, I didn't post every week. As a result, I had to post 6 times in July. It was so hard, because I had to finish many papers and had exam in July. I really regret that. So I will post more than once every week this semester and finish as soon as possible.
The summer vacation was really fun. I spent most of the time practicing archery. The vacation was 61 days, and I practiced 40 days. It's 2/3 of the vacation! Actually I didn't have to practice that much. Of course I like archery. That's one of the reasons. However the other reason is that I was so free and had nothing to do. If I stayed at home, I might sit in front of the computer or TV all day long. It is not good for health at all and I would get fat! So I woke up at 7, practiced archery for a couple of hours, had lunch with other members, went home and worked part-time.
One of the big events in the vacation was club camp in August. We went to Nagano from August 17 to 24 and practiced archery from 8:30 to 16:30. We all got exhausted but enjoyed it. Every morning freshmen had to prepare tatami that we shoot to and prepare breakfast. So we had to wake up at 6:30. In Nagano it was far colder than I thought and we had a lot of rain. So we wasn't able to practice that much. The food was great! However not only it was delicious but also it was too much. I was sure that I gained weight, but I didn't. I felt sport is important not to get metabolic syndrome.
On the first day of the camp, we set the field to play archery: set stands, put tatamis on the stands and put targets on tatamis. Tatami is so heavy and we had to carry them again and again. I got so tired. I have never carried tatami alone until this camp, but I'm used to it now. We practiced for a few hours after preparing. I shot a tatami from one meter away with bare-bow. Bare-bow is a simple bow which is almost made of wood
On the second day, I used my own bow for the first time. I chose it myself. It is cool and beautiful. I was soooooo happy to use it. It is beautiful blue. I'll put the picture on this blog.
On the third day, it was rainy. We practiced in the rain and all of us and our bows got wet. It was very cold and hard to pull arrows from tatamis because arrows got wet. We couldn't practice in the afternoon. So we spent the time freely. I played cards with some members.
The forth day was day-off. Some went to lake or hot-spring and some played tennis. Some members and I stayed at the inn and watched movies such as Star Wars and Hannibal Rising. In Hannibal Rising, the description of Japan is too strange. We don't pray in front of an armor for ancestors! We all laughed at it.
On the fifth day, I shot targets 10 meters away for the first time. I was scared to shoot, but it was exciting.
On the sixth day, we had competition. In the morning, first-grade students shot targets 10 meters away. I think I did well. I was fourth place in all, and first place in girls. It was fun. In the afternoon, seniors' competition was held. The targets were 50 meters away. It seemed to be very difficult.
We left Nagano on the seventh day. I enjoyed and practiced really hard in the week. I hope I got better.
Another big event was club camp in September in Hatano, Kanagawa. It was for 5 days. It was hotter than I thought in Kanagawa. We carried many tatamis everyday this time again. During this camp, I shot targets 30 meters away! It was so exciting and fun. I liked archery more and more.
I have the first match on this Sunday. I have only 3 days! So I will practice tomorrow and the day after tomorrow. I will try hard!
This is the first blog posting this semester. In the last semester, I didn't post every week. As a result, I had to post 6 times in July. It was so hard, because I had to finish many papers and had exam in July. I really regret that. So I will post more than once every week this semester and finish as soon as possible.
The summer vacation was really fun. I spent most of the time practicing archery. The vacation was 61 days, and I practiced 40 days. It's 2/3 of the vacation! Actually I didn't have to practice that much. Of course I like archery. That's one of the reasons. However the other reason is that I was so free and had nothing to do. If I stayed at home, I might sit in front of the computer or TV all day long. It is not good for health at all and I would get fat! So I woke up at 7, practiced archery for a couple of hours, had lunch with other members, went home and worked part-time.
One of the big events in the vacation was club camp in August. We went to Nagano from August 17 to 24 and practiced archery from 8:30 to 16:30. We all got exhausted but enjoyed it. Every morning freshmen had to prepare tatami that we shoot to and prepare breakfast. So we had to wake up at 6:30. In Nagano it was far colder than I thought and we had a lot of rain. So we wasn't able to practice that much. The food was great! However not only it was delicious but also it was too much. I was sure that I gained weight, but I didn't. I felt sport is important not to get metabolic syndrome.
On the first day of the camp, we set the field to play archery: set stands, put tatamis on the stands and put targets on tatamis. Tatami is so heavy and we had to carry them again and again. I got so tired. I have never carried tatami alone until this camp, but I'm used to it now. We practiced for a few hours after preparing. I shot a tatami from one meter away with bare-bow. Bare-bow is a simple bow which is almost made of wood
On the second day, I used my own bow for the first time. I chose it myself. It is cool and beautiful. I was soooooo happy to use it. It is beautiful blue. I'll put the picture on this blog.
On the third day, it was rainy. We practiced in the rain and all of us and our bows got wet. It was very cold and hard to pull arrows from tatamis because arrows got wet. We couldn't practice in the afternoon. So we spent the time freely. I played cards with some members.
The forth day was day-off. Some went to lake or hot-spring and some played tennis. Some members and I stayed at the inn and watched movies such as Star Wars and Hannibal Rising. In Hannibal Rising, the description of Japan is too strange. We don't pray in front of an armor for ancestors! We all laughed at it.
On the fifth day, I shot targets 10 meters away for the first time. I was scared to shoot, but it was exciting.
On the sixth day, we had competition. In the morning, first-grade students shot targets 10 meters away. I think I did well. I was fourth place in all, and first place in girls. It was fun. In the afternoon, seniors' competition was held. The targets were 50 meters away. It seemed to be very difficult.
We left Nagano on the seventh day. I enjoyed and practiced really hard in the week. I hope I got better.
Another big event was club camp in September in Hatano, Kanagawa. It was for 5 days. It was hotter than I thought in Kanagawa. We carried many tatamis everyday this time again. During this camp, I shot targets 30 meters away! It was so exciting and fun. I liked archery more and more.
I have the first match on this Sunday. I have only 3 days! So I will practice tomorrow and the day after tomorrow. I will try hard!
2008年7月31日木曜日
Final blog posting!
Sunday 29, June
I went bowling with some freshmen of archery club. Actually the last time that I went bowling was three years ago. I almost forgot how to play bowling. Balls rolled straight to gutters. I was so shocked that I played bowling so terribly. I can’t write the score because it is too low. I think you can’t believe it. Even though we played two games, it was less than 100. After bowling, we went to Jonathan’s and had dinner. I ate spaghetti. We were talking there for about three hours. The members of the archery club are really amusing. I really like them enjoyed with them.
Monday 30, June
It was rainy yesterday but I was glad that it became sunny today. I had four classes. Because I went to bed late yesterday, I was sleepy and tired today. I should go to bed early everyday.
Tuesday 1, July
It was sunny. I had two classes and practiced archery. Though it was not so hot, it was very hot to practice archery in the sunshine. I worked part-time after classes.
Wednesday 2, July
Because the exam is getting closer, we don’t have to practice archery. So I could sleep one more hour than always. I had three classes as usual.
Thursday 3, July
It was hotter than yesterday. I had three classes.
Friday 4, July
It was far hotter than yesterday. I had two classes. On the second period, my friend and I don’t have class. So we studied the second foreign languages. I studied Spanish and my friend studied German. I studied German in high school, so I regret to have chosen Spanish.
Tuesday 29, July
I went to Sophia only to submit the final essay. After that I worked for four hours. Recently I got accustomed to the job.
Wednesday 30, July
July is almost ending. It’s summer vacation!!!Today, I went to see an acquaintance that is the office manager of CIEE with my friends of English literature. She is taking care of overseas students. We want to make friends overseas. She explained what CIEE does. After meeting her, we went to Starbucks. I drank vanilla cream frappetino. It was good. After that, I practiced archery. I had not practiced for more then three weeks because I had to study for the exam. However I should have practiced more. There is a workload that a member should finish by August 3rd. I really practice hard to finish it. So I practiced for about three hours. I was so tired. I went dinner with some members. The food was so-so, but we enjoyed talking. And after dinner, we went to karaoke. I can’t tell what I sang, but it was so fun. Do you know “danjo” by Taro?
Thursday 31, July
It is the end of July. I have to post this right now! Because of the practice yesterday, I have muscular pain. However I practiced archery hard to finish the workload. I practiced for about three hours. My arms are so tired.
About writing
Until learning academic writing, I had no idea about it. I didn’t know how to write a paper, what form it should be, how large the letter should be and what a thesis statement is. I also learned that we couldn’t write even though we know how to write without what to write. Not only reading literature, but also we have to think about them. It was difficult than I thought. Having my own idea is especially important. I think I have to read more to obtain writing skill. And I should read poetry because I rarely read it before entering university. I think the more I read, the more I get better. Even though I was able to do nothing to write academic writing before, but I can at least write it now. To write better, I have to continue working. Finding quotation supporting the thesis statement is always hard. And the work that I chose for the final essay is a little longer than works we all did. Reading it many time took quite a long time. Writing class was also useful to write papers of other classes. I will read a lot this summer!
I went bowling with some freshmen of archery club. Actually the last time that I went bowling was three years ago. I almost forgot how to play bowling. Balls rolled straight to gutters. I was so shocked that I played bowling so terribly. I can’t write the score because it is too low. I think you can’t believe it. Even though we played two games, it was less than 100. After bowling, we went to Jonathan’s and had dinner. I ate spaghetti. We were talking there for about three hours. The members of the archery club are really amusing. I really like them enjoyed with them.
Monday 30, June
It was rainy yesterday but I was glad that it became sunny today. I had four classes. Because I went to bed late yesterday, I was sleepy and tired today. I should go to bed early everyday.
Tuesday 1, July
It was sunny. I had two classes and practiced archery. Though it was not so hot, it was very hot to practice archery in the sunshine. I worked part-time after classes.
Wednesday 2, July
Because the exam is getting closer, we don’t have to practice archery. So I could sleep one more hour than always. I had three classes as usual.
Thursday 3, July
It was hotter than yesterday. I had three classes.
Friday 4, July
It was far hotter than yesterday. I had two classes. On the second period, my friend and I don’t have class. So we studied the second foreign languages. I studied Spanish and my friend studied German. I studied German in high school, so I regret to have chosen Spanish.
Tuesday 29, July
I went to Sophia only to submit the final essay. After that I worked for four hours. Recently I got accustomed to the job.
Wednesday 30, July
July is almost ending. It’s summer vacation!!!Today, I went to see an acquaintance that is the office manager of CIEE with my friends of English literature. She is taking care of overseas students. We want to make friends overseas. She explained what CIEE does. After meeting her, we went to Starbucks. I drank vanilla cream frappetino. It was good. After that, I practiced archery. I had not practiced for more then three weeks because I had to study for the exam. However I should have practiced more. There is a workload that a member should finish by August 3rd. I really practice hard to finish it. So I practiced for about three hours. I was so tired. I went dinner with some members. The food was so-so, but we enjoyed talking. And after dinner, we went to karaoke. I can’t tell what I sang, but it was so fun. Do you know “danjo” by Taro?
Thursday 31, July
It is the end of July. I have to post this right now! Because of the practice yesterday, I have muscular pain. However I practiced archery hard to finish the workload. I practiced for about three hours. My arms are so tired.
About writing
Until learning academic writing, I had no idea about it. I didn’t know how to write a paper, what form it should be, how large the letter should be and what a thesis statement is. I also learned that we couldn’t write even though we know how to write without what to write. Not only reading literature, but also we have to think about them. It was difficult than I thought. Having my own idea is especially important. I think I have to read more to obtain writing skill. And I should read poetry because I rarely read it before entering university. I think the more I read, the more I get better. Even though I was able to do nothing to write academic writing before, but I can at least write it now. To write better, I have to continue working. Finding quotation supporting the thesis statement is always hard. And the work that I chose for the final essay is a little longer than works we all did. Reading it many time took quite a long time. Writing class was also useful to write papers of other classes. I will read a lot this summer!
2008年7月30日水曜日
My diaries 6/15~6/27
Sunday 15, June
As I said before, I was a member of the brass band club in Warabi high school. And today, present member had a rehearsal for the regular concert at June 28. So I went to my alma mater to help them. It was fun to talk with other graduates and the present members.
Monday 16, June
I had four classes today. I had to send a paper of English grammar by 0:00. So I worked hard. I barely managed to finish it at 23:50. I was relieved to finish it.
Tuesday 17, June
It was sunny. I had two classes and practiced archery. It was very hot to practice outside on third period. After school I worked part-time.
Wednesday 18, June
It was a fine day. I practiced archery on the first period, so it was cool. I had three classes. Because I practiced hard, I was so sleepy during the classes.
Thursday 19, June
It was sunny and hotter than yesterday. I had three classes today. I had Speaking, Writing and American Culture. After classes some freshmen and I went to order our own bow with two seniors. There were so many bows it was impossible to decide which to buy immediately. They were very cool! I finally decided to buy blue one named “Ultra” Samic handle. I am really looking forward to use it. It is so cool!
Friday 20, June
It was cloudy today. I had two classes, Wellness and Spanish. After classes I worked part-time. I was so tired but I was grad because it is Saturday tomorrow.
Saturday day 21, June
I practiced archery. Seniors taught us many things to play archery well. It was hot and humid, so we got more tired than usual. In addition, we ran for training. I hate running! I had never imagined that I run in archery club. After practicing with seniors in the morning, I went to KFC that opened recently with some freshmen. I didn’t know that there was KFC near Sophia University until then. I ate teriyaki twister, and it was good. After lunch, we, freshmen, practiced for two hours. My both arms were so tired, that I couldn’t draw the bow well. I practiced really hard.
Sunday 22, June
It was rainy all the day. As I said before, I don't like rainy days. So I stayed at home all day long today. I did some assignment. However there were so many things to do, that I was not able to finish them.
Monday 23, June
I was so sleepy because I stayed up late to do homework last night. By the way, imp reading the devil wears Prada now for speaking class. I have read the translated book, and watched the movie. I like the book better. The main character of this story is Andrea. She graduate university and starts job hunting in publisher, because her dream is to be a writer. She went to an office of fashion magazine, runway, to take an interview, and she gets a job as an assistant of the editor. Andrea’s boss, Miranda priestry, is very selfish and mean. However it is possible to be a writer if Andréa works under Miranda for a year. To realize her dream she try hard. I like this book. If you have time, you should read it.
Tuesday 24, June
It was sunny and hot. I had two classes. On the third period, I practiced archery. It was sunny and hotter outside. I worked part-time after classes. I got so tired.
Wednesday 25, June
I practiced archery on the first period. Because it was morning, it was far cooler than yesterday. I don’t want summer to come. I like winter than summer. I had three classes today.
Thursday 26, June
It was rainy. I usually have three classes, but I had two classes today. Writing was canceled, so I decided to read the textbook of American culture during the third period. However I always get sleepy studying in the library. Today was not the exception, too. Because I slept for a while in the library, I was not sleepy at all in the next class.
Friday 27 June
It was sunny. I had wellness class on the first period. We did some stretches and trainings. I like this class, though, I have only two more classes. on the third period I had Spanish class. I had part-time job from seven. I am very looking forward to tomorrow!
As I said before, I was a member of the brass band club in Warabi high school. And today, present member had a rehearsal for the regular concert at June 28. So I went to my alma mater to help them. It was fun to talk with other graduates and the present members.
Monday 16, June
I had four classes today. I had to send a paper of English grammar by 0:00. So I worked hard. I barely managed to finish it at 23:50. I was relieved to finish it.
Tuesday 17, June
It was sunny. I had two classes and practiced archery. It was very hot to practice outside on third period. After school I worked part-time.
Wednesday 18, June
It was a fine day. I practiced archery on the first period, so it was cool. I had three classes. Because I practiced hard, I was so sleepy during the classes.
Thursday 19, June
It was sunny and hotter than yesterday. I had three classes today. I had Speaking, Writing and American Culture. After classes some freshmen and I went to order our own bow with two seniors. There were so many bows it was impossible to decide which to buy immediately. They were very cool! I finally decided to buy blue one named “Ultra” Samic handle. I am really looking forward to use it. It is so cool!
Friday 20, June
It was cloudy today. I had two classes, Wellness and Spanish. After classes I worked part-time. I was so tired but I was grad because it is Saturday tomorrow.
Saturday day 21, June
I practiced archery. Seniors taught us many things to play archery well. It was hot and humid, so we got more tired than usual. In addition, we ran for training. I hate running! I had never imagined that I run in archery club. After practicing with seniors in the morning, I went to KFC that opened recently with some freshmen. I didn’t know that there was KFC near Sophia University until then. I ate teriyaki twister, and it was good. After lunch, we, freshmen, practiced for two hours. My both arms were so tired, that I couldn’t draw the bow well. I practiced really hard.
Sunday 22, June
It was rainy all the day. As I said before, I don't like rainy days. So I stayed at home all day long today. I did some assignment. However there were so many things to do, that I was not able to finish them.
Monday 23, June
I was so sleepy because I stayed up late to do homework last night. By the way, imp reading the devil wears Prada now for speaking class. I have read the translated book, and watched the movie. I like the book better. The main character of this story is Andrea. She graduate university and starts job hunting in publisher, because her dream is to be a writer. She went to an office of fashion magazine, runway, to take an interview, and she gets a job as an assistant of the editor. Andrea’s boss, Miranda priestry, is very selfish and mean. However it is possible to be a writer if Andréa works under Miranda for a year. To realize her dream she try hard. I like this book. If you have time, you should read it.
Tuesday 24, June
It was sunny and hot. I had two classes. On the third period, I practiced archery. It was sunny and hotter outside. I worked part-time after classes. I got so tired.
Wednesday 25, June
I practiced archery on the first period. Because it was morning, it was far cooler than yesterday. I don’t want summer to come. I like winter than summer. I had three classes today.
Thursday 26, June
It was rainy. I usually have three classes, but I had two classes today. Writing was canceled, so I decided to read the textbook of American culture during the third period. However I always get sleepy studying in the library. Today was not the exception, too. Because I slept for a while in the library, I was not sleepy at all in the next class.
Friday 27 June
It was sunny. I had wellness class on the first period. We did some stretches and trainings. I like this class, though, I have only two more classes. on the third period I had Spanish class. I had part-time job from seven. I am very looking forward to tomorrow!
The regular concert of high school brass band
Saturday 28 June
The 33rd regular concert of Warabi high school brass band was held at Warabi Bunka Kaikan. As I said before, I was a member of it. Today we, graduates, helped the present members setting stage and selling tickets. We heard their playing on rehearsal I was so moved that they have grown up. They played far better than I had expected. Mayu’s bassoon solo was very beautiful. I could not have played that well a year ago. When it was one hour until the concert began, there was a long line of people waiting to enter. I was so surprised to see the line because I was not able to see it before. I had to prepare to play back of the stage. Sometimes I still regret that I didn’t choose orchestra but archery. I do like archery, but I have loved the bassoon so much for three years. How can I forget the bassoon? I like music! I can remember all the tunes that I played. These are the list of the tunes and composers.↓
・Prates of the Caribbean (Soundtrack Highlights) by Klaus Badelt
・The Incredibles by Michael Giacchino
・Takarajima (Treasure Island) by Hirotaka Izumi
・Copacabana by B. Manilow, B. Sussman, J. Feldman
・Titanic Medley by James Horner
・Euro Beat Disney Medley by Jimmie Dodd, Richard M. Sherman, Robert B. Sherman, Ray Gilbert, Allie Wrubel
・Can’t Take My Eyes Off You by B. Crewe, B. Gaudio
・Tarako Tarako Tarako by Kouji Ueno
・“Jeanne d’Arc” ~Lyric Poem for Wind – Orchestra by Takamasa Sakai
・Sennno kazeni natte by Mitsuru Arai
・gakuen tengoku by Tadao Inoue
・To Challenge The Sky And Heavens Above by Robert W. Smith
・We’re All Alone by Boz Scaggs
・Daichi Sansho by Shin Sato
・El Cumbanchero by Rafael Hernandez
・March “Shiokemuri” by Yoichi Kamioka
・Katteni Sindbad by Keisuke Kuwata
・Pink Lady Medley by Shunichi Asakura
・Zenryoku Shonen by Sukimaswitch
・Uchusenkan Yamato by Hiroshi Miyagawa
・ Deep Purple Medly arranged by Toshihiko Sahashi
・ Yumeno Sekaiwo by Shouji Hashimoto
・ Champione by Orange Range
・ Dear Woman by Shoichiro Hirata
・ Jericho Commissioned by “Gemeentebestuur Lanaken”
・ Nada Sousou by BEGIN
・ Celebration for Winds and Percussion by James Swearingen
・ Kimigayo (national anthem of Japan) by Hiromori Hayashi
・ The Thunderer March
・ The Stars and Stripes Forever by John Philip Sousa
・ The Colonel Bogey March by K. Alford
・ Jurassic Park Soundtrack Highlights by John Williams
・ Mononoke Hime Medley by Jo Hisaishi
・ Magellan’s Voyage to Unknown Continent by Masanori Taruya
・ Major Barbara ~ A Shavian Sequence for Orchestra by William Walton
・ Waltz of the Flowers from The Nutcracker by Pyotr Ilych Tchaikovsky
・ Le Cygne by Cmille Saint-Saëns
・ Theme of “Lupin the 3rd” by Juji Ohno
・ Birdland by Josef Zawinul
・ Beauty and the Beast by Alan Menken
・ New World Dances by Martin Ellerby
・ The Magic bell from The Magic Flute by W. A. Mozart
・ Dreamland by BNNIE K, Mine-Chang
・ Ageha Cho by ak homma
・ Natsuiro by Yuji Kitagawa
・ Smily by Ai Ohtsuka
・ Soramo Toberuhazu by Masayoshi Kusano
・ Tomorrow by Ryuichi Sugimoto
・ “Cuty Honey Flash” Opening Theme by Takeo Watanabe
・ One Night Carnival by Sho Ayanokouji
・ Venus by Hitoshi Haba
・ Pecori Night by Bill Martin and Phil Coulter
・ “The Merry Widow “ Selections by Franz Lehár
・ Centuria ~ Overture For Band by James Swearingen
・ And the Multitude with One Voice Spoke by James L. Hosay
・ The Seventh Night of July ~ Tanabata ~ by Itaru Sakai
・ Incantation and Dance by John Barnes Chance
・ Songs of Sailor and Sea by Robert W. Smith
In “Jeanne d’Arc”, Jericho, Jurassic Park, Major Barbara, New World Dances and And the Multitude with One Voice Spoke, I had solo part. I was so nervous to play these tunes. However I love these. In the concert, you may not hear the sound of bassoons unless it is solo, because its sound is not so big and tends to melt into other sounds easily. If I had my own bassoon, I want to play these again. However it is sooooooo expensive. I have to give up.
The 33rd regular concert of Warabi high school brass band was held at Warabi Bunka Kaikan. As I said before, I was a member of it. Today we, graduates, helped the present members setting stage and selling tickets. We heard their playing on rehearsal I was so moved that they have grown up. They played far better than I had expected. Mayu’s bassoon solo was very beautiful. I could not have played that well a year ago. When it was one hour until the concert began, there was a long line of people waiting to enter. I was so surprised to see the line because I was not able to see it before. I had to prepare to play back of the stage. Sometimes I still regret that I didn’t choose orchestra but archery. I do like archery, but I have loved the bassoon so much for three years. How can I forget the bassoon? I like music! I can remember all the tunes that I played. These are the list of the tunes and composers.↓
・Prates of the Caribbean (Soundtrack Highlights) by Klaus Badelt
・The Incredibles by Michael Giacchino
・Takarajima (Treasure Island) by Hirotaka Izumi
・Copacabana by B. Manilow, B. Sussman, J. Feldman
・Titanic Medley by James Horner
・Euro Beat Disney Medley by Jimmie Dodd, Richard M. Sherman, Robert B. Sherman, Ray Gilbert, Allie Wrubel
・Can’t Take My Eyes Off You by B. Crewe, B. Gaudio
・Tarako Tarako Tarako by Kouji Ueno
・“Jeanne d’Arc” ~Lyric Poem for Wind – Orchestra by Takamasa Sakai
・Sennno kazeni natte by Mitsuru Arai
・gakuen tengoku by Tadao Inoue
・To Challenge The Sky And Heavens Above by Robert W. Smith
・We’re All Alone by Boz Scaggs
・Daichi Sansho by Shin Sato
・El Cumbanchero by Rafael Hernandez
・March “Shiokemuri” by Yoichi Kamioka
・Katteni Sindbad by Keisuke Kuwata
・Pink Lady Medley by Shunichi Asakura
・Zenryoku Shonen by Sukimaswitch
・Uchusenkan Yamato by Hiroshi Miyagawa
・ Deep Purple Medly arranged by Toshihiko Sahashi
・ Yumeno Sekaiwo by Shouji Hashimoto
・ Champione by Orange Range
・ Dear Woman by Shoichiro Hirata
・ Jericho Commissioned by “Gemeentebestuur Lanaken”
・ Nada Sousou by BEGIN
・ Celebration for Winds and Percussion by James Swearingen
・ Kimigayo (national anthem of Japan) by Hiromori Hayashi
・ The Thunderer March
・ The Stars and Stripes Forever by John Philip Sousa
・ The Colonel Bogey March by K. Alford
・ Jurassic Park Soundtrack Highlights by John Williams
・ Mononoke Hime Medley by Jo Hisaishi
・ Magellan’s Voyage to Unknown Continent by Masanori Taruya
・ Major Barbara ~ A Shavian Sequence for Orchestra by William Walton
・ Waltz of the Flowers from The Nutcracker by Pyotr Ilych Tchaikovsky
・ Le Cygne by Cmille Saint-Saëns
・ Theme of “Lupin the 3rd” by Juji Ohno
・ Birdland by Josef Zawinul
・ Beauty and the Beast by Alan Menken
・ New World Dances by Martin Ellerby
・ The Magic bell from The Magic Flute by W. A. Mozart
・ Dreamland by BNNIE K, Mine-Chang
・ Ageha Cho by ak homma
・ Natsuiro by Yuji Kitagawa
・ Smily by Ai Ohtsuka
・ Soramo Toberuhazu by Masayoshi Kusano
・ Tomorrow by Ryuichi Sugimoto
・ “Cuty Honey Flash” Opening Theme by Takeo Watanabe
・ One Night Carnival by Sho Ayanokouji
・ Venus by Hitoshi Haba
・ Pecori Night by Bill Martin and Phil Coulter
・ “The Merry Widow “ Selections by Franz Lehár
・ Centuria ~ Overture For Band by James Swearingen
・ And the Multitude with One Voice Spoke by James L. Hosay
・ The Seventh Night of July ~ Tanabata ~ by Itaru Sakai
・ Incantation and Dance by John Barnes Chance
・ Songs of Sailor and Sea by Robert W. Smith
In “Jeanne d’Arc”, Jericho, Jurassic Park, Major Barbara, New World Dances and And the Multitude with One Voice Spoke, I had solo part. I was so nervous to play these tunes. However I love these. In the concert, you may not hear the sound of bassoons unless it is solo, because its sound is not so big and tends to melt into other sounds easily. If I had my own bassoon, I want to play these again. However it is sooooooo expensive. I have to give up.
2008年7月23日水曜日
Brass band club in high school
I was a member of the brass band club. I played the bassoon, though I think most of you don't know what the bassoon is. Actually I didn't know it until I joined the club. It is a long wooden wind instrument. First I decided to be the member because I wanted to play the percussions such as drums, timpani and tambourine. A girl who played the drams was very cool. There were six people who hoped to be in the percussion part, but only four could. Everyone except me played the percussion in junior high school. Of course I couldn't and temporarily ended up playing the oboe. I liked the oboe. The sound of an oboe is very beautiful. One day a senior student showed me a bassoon, and asked me which I wanted to play. I thought the bassoon was beautiful, big and cool. I fell in love at the first sight. It was destiny. I chose bassoon. It can make soft, beautiful and funny sound like a human. And the range of the sound that bassoon can make is more than three octaves. However it is very difficult to play. The passage is not as fast as flute or oboe, but you need to use all ten fingers to play the bassoon. It is the only instrument that requires using all fingers. The left is the busiest finger because there are ten keys for it. It is also very heavy. My arms and shoulders get so tired playing for a long time. The bassoon had been sleeping for a long time until then. When I started to play the bassoon, there was no elder student who can play it. There was nobody who teaches how to play the bassoon! So I had to learn it by myself with books. A senior member who played the oboe taught me some basic things because the oboe and the bassoon are both double-reed instrument. She was a very good oboist. I really liked her solo in "Songs of Sailor and Sea". The sound was very sweet and her vibrato was incredible! Anyway it was so difficult and lonely to practice alone. Moreover the bassoon needed repairing because it had not used for a long time. So I practiced only with a reed. It was actually boring and my lips got very tired. I used to regret to have joined the brass band club. One of the reasons is that I was very busy. We had to practice seven days a week! It means we had no weekend. We practiced from four to five thirty on weekdays. Because of it, I got tired and had no energy to study. When it is one week to the exam, we did not have to practice. I had to study hard in a week. Another reason is everybody was too serious. I just wanted to enjoy playing and use more time to do other things. When the regular concert or a contest got closer, many people had to practice during lunch time and after the normal practice until seven. it was too hard. However I did enjoy. There were a lot of nice people and we are still friends. In addition, all the members had strange nicknames. It was our tradition. Now I'll introduce our nicknames and my friends. First my nickname was Haiji. And Toraji played the oboe. Do you remember Toraji and Haiji in the movie Fantastipo? Toraji was a leader of the double-reed part. She is very reliable. The leader of the flute part was sally (I don't know whether this spelling is right or not). She is so good at playing the flute. She had played the flute since she was a junior high school student. Her vibrato is very sweet. There was one whose nickname was Morizo. Morizo played the flute. we went to the same kindergarten, elementary school, junior high school and high school. we belonged to the same
club in junior high school, too. Bobby also played the flute and had played for six years. She was not only able to play the flute very well, but also kind and cute. Hieta Suika was normally called Suika or Hie-chan. she started flute in high school. Mikey also started flute in high school. Michiru played the French horn. I have heard that horn is the most difficult brass instrument. Sally, Bobby, Suika, Michiru and I were in the same class because
we were in the foreign language course. There is only one class of foreign language course. I liked all the classmates and the members of the brass band club! I really miss them!
club in junior high school, too. Bobby also played the flute and had played for six years. She was not only able to play the flute very well, but also kind and cute. Hieta Suika was normally called Suika or Hie-chan. she started flute in high school. Mikey also started flute in high school. Michiru played the French horn. I have heard that horn is the most difficult brass instrument. Sally, Bobby, Suika, Michiru and I were in the same class because
we were in the foreign language course. There is only one class of foreign language course. I liked all the classmates and the members of the brass band club! I really miss them!
2008年7月10日木曜日
My diaries 6/10~6/14
Tuesday 10, June
I had two classes. Because it was very sunny and hot I got more tired to practice archery on the third period. I was very sleepy on the forth period. Moreover I worked part-time.
Wednesday 11, June
It was sunny and hot, but not hotter than yesterday. I enjoyed practicing archery on the first period. I always have three classes on Wednesdays, but I only had two classes. As I said before, Mr. Yamamoto is on the trip to the Great Britain. I was a little bit happy...I'm sorry, Mr. Yamamoto.
Thursday 12, June
It was rainy today. I really don't like rain. However I have to be patient because it is the rainy season. Though I hate the rainy season, I like hydrangea. Hydrangeas blooming on the bank in front of the main gate are very beautiful. They change the color of the flower. We can enjoy the changes, too.
Friday 13, June
Even though it was rainy and cool, it was sunny and hot. I had three classes. After classes I went home immediately and worked hard to finish the paper of English grammar. I am reading Fahrenheit 451 written by Ray Bradbury. He wrote many science fiction stories, and I read one of them, Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed in American Culture class.
Fahrenheit 451 is a dystopian soft science fiction novel by Ray Bradbury. It was first published in 1953. The concept began with the 1947 short story "Bright Phoenix" that was only later published in the Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction in 1963. The original short story was reworked into the novella, The Fireman, and published in the February 1951 issue of Galaxy Science Fiction. The novel was also serialized in the March, April, and May 1954 issues of Playboy magazine. It is a critique of what Bradbury saw as an increasingly dysfunctional American society, written in the early years of the Cold War.
The novel presents a future American society in which the masses are hedonistic, and critical thought through reading is outlawed. The central character, Guy Montag, is employed as a "fireman" (which, in this future, means "book burner"). The number "451" refers to the temperature (in Fahrenheit) at which a book or paper auto ignites. A movie version of the novel was released in 1966, and it is anticipated that a second version will begin filming in 2008.
Saturday 14, June
I practiced archery today. It was sunny and very hot. It was almost 30 degrees. I was very tired because of the heat, but practicing archery. After the practice, one junior and five freshmen including me played Uno. We like Uno. The rule is simple, but we enjoyed a lot. We played for more than two hours. Actually I’m not good at Uno, though it doesn’t mean that I don’t like Uno. Now, I will introduce what Uno is. The deck consists of cards of 4 colors: red, green, blue, and yellow. The ranks in each color are 0-9. There are 3 "action" cards in each color, labeled "skip", "draw two", and "reverse". There are also special black action cards, "wild" and "wild draw four". There are two copies of each colored regular and action card, except for the zero card, which only have one per suit. There are four "wild" and "wild draw four" cards each, producing a total of 108 cards. In older versions, only the 6 is underlined to distinguish it from the 9, which is not marked; newer versions have both the 6 and the 9 underlined to further distinguish the two ranks.Before playing, a dealer must be selected. This is accomplished by drawing cards. The person with the card of the highest face value is the dealer. Only number cards are used for this purpose. Any other cards are then put back into the deck. After the dealer has been selected, seven cards are dealt to each player, and the top card of the stock is exposed to start the discard pile. If the exposed card has a special ability, it is treated as if the dealer played that card, and the special effect occurs (skip, draw two, reverse, or wild). If the exposed card is a wild draw four, however, it is returned to the deck and the next card is exposed. Play begins with the person to the left of the dealer, clockwise.
I had two classes. Because it was very sunny and hot I got more tired to practice archery on the third period. I was very sleepy on the forth period. Moreover I worked part-time.
Wednesday 11, June
It was sunny and hot, but not hotter than yesterday. I enjoyed practicing archery on the first period. I always have three classes on Wednesdays, but I only had two classes. As I said before, Mr. Yamamoto is on the trip to the Great Britain. I was a little bit happy...I'm sorry, Mr. Yamamoto.
Thursday 12, June
It was rainy today. I really don't like rain. However I have to be patient because it is the rainy season. Though I hate the rainy season, I like hydrangea. Hydrangeas blooming on the bank in front of the main gate are very beautiful. They change the color of the flower. We can enjoy the changes, too.
Friday 13, June
Even though it was rainy and cool, it was sunny and hot. I had three classes. After classes I went home immediately and worked hard to finish the paper of English grammar. I am reading Fahrenheit 451 written by Ray Bradbury. He wrote many science fiction stories, and I read one of them, Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed in American Culture class.
Fahrenheit 451 is a dystopian soft science fiction novel by Ray Bradbury. It was first published in 1953. The concept began with the 1947 short story "Bright Phoenix" that was only later published in the Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction in 1963. The original short story was reworked into the novella, The Fireman, and published in the February 1951 issue of Galaxy Science Fiction. The novel was also serialized in the March, April, and May 1954 issues of Playboy magazine. It is a critique of what Bradbury saw as an increasingly dysfunctional American society, written in the early years of the Cold War.
The novel presents a future American society in which the masses are hedonistic, and critical thought through reading is outlawed. The central character, Guy Montag, is employed as a "fireman" (which, in this future, means "book burner"). The number "451" refers to the temperature (in Fahrenheit) at which a book or paper auto ignites. A movie version of the novel was released in 1966, and it is anticipated that a second version will begin filming in 2008.
Saturday 14, June
I practiced archery today. It was sunny and very hot. It was almost 30 degrees. I was very tired because of the heat, but practicing archery. After the practice, one junior and five freshmen including me played Uno. We like Uno. The rule is simple, but we enjoyed a lot. We played for more than two hours. Actually I’m not good at Uno, though it doesn’t mean that I don’t like Uno. Now, I will introduce what Uno is. The deck consists of cards of 4 colors: red, green, blue, and yellow. The ranks in each color are 0-9. There are 3 "action" cards in each color, labeled "skip", "draw two", and "reverse". There are also special black action cards, "wild" and "wild draw four". There are two copies of each colored regular and action card, except for the zero card, which only have one per suit. There are four "wild" and "wild draw four" cards each, producing a total of 108 cards. In older versions, only the 6 is underlined to distinguish it from the 9, which is not marked; newer versions have both the 6 and the 9 underlined to further distinguish the two ranks.Before playing, a dealer must be selected. This is accomplished by drawing cards. The person with the card of the highest face value is the dealer. Only number cards are used for this purpose. Any other cards are then put back into the deck. After the dealer has been selected, seven cards are dealt to each player, and the top card of the stock is exposed to start the discard pile. If the exposed card has a special ability, it is treated as if the dealer played that card, and the special effect occurs (skip, draw two, reverse, or wild). If the exposed card is a wild draw four, however, it is returned to the deck and the next card is exposed. Play begins with the person to the left of the dealer, clockwise.
My diaries 6/2～6/9
Monday 2, June
Friday 6, June
It was sunny and very hot today. I had two classes. On the third period, my friend and I were free. So we decided to study in the library. However it was impossible. We were both sleepy. Actually I think everybody gets sleepy being in the library. There are always many students sleeping in the library. Some people lie on the sofa and sleep. I think the student lounge is almost napping room. It is fanny but annoying that someone is snoring. We went to the library to STUDY, but we fall asleep. We did not sleep on purpose. I worked part-time after school
Saturday 7, June
I had a practice of archery. I knew almost nothing about archery, but now I really like archery and the members of the club. The seniors teach us kindly. And it is nice to get along with other freshmen. I want to use my own bow soon!
Sunday 8, June
The members of the archery club and I went to Tamagawa Gakuen for a game.Today’s game was for sophomores. There were three other archery clubs: Tamagawa Gakuen, Nihon Taiiku Daigaku and Gakushuin. We, who don't play but support the game, had to wear suits. It was cool in the morning, but it got hotter and hotter by the noon. Watching the game was useful to learn archery. And there were many people and many kinds of colorful and cool bows. The result of the game was not so good, but it was a good experience for me. I am looking forward to going there as a player next year. After the game we came back to Yotsuya and had dinner. Though I didn't play, I got so tired.
Monday 9, June
I always have four classes on Mondays. But I had only three classes, because Mr. Yamamoto will be in the United Kingdom of Great Britain for a week. I envy him. I want to go abroad, too. I have been to the
2008年6月30日月曜日
My diaries 5/24~6/1
Saturday 24, May
I had a club activity today. It was cloudy, but humid. Archery is difficult at least for me, but it is fun. I want to buy my own bow and arrows soon!
Sunday 25, May
It was Sohpians’ Day today. We had to wear suits of clothes because many alumni and alumnae came to Sophia University. I will practice hard not only for myself but also for them. I appreciate their supports.
Monday 26, May
The deadline of English Grammar paper is 0:00. I have to try very hard to finish it!
Tuesday 27, May
I barely finished the paper last night. It was about 23:50 that I send the e-mail. I should have finished it on weekend, but I was so busy.
On the second period, I practiced archery. After practicing for a while, I took a test to use a 24-pond bow, and passed it!!! It was so hard to keep the form for 7 seconds. I have to try harder to get used to a 24-pond bow.
Wednesday 28, May
I practiced archery as usual in the morning, and I had three classes today. On Wednesdays I have a class in the 5th period. The class ends as 6:30, so the time I get home is about 8:00. I’m always tired on Wednesday night. I want 30 hours a day! I need more time to study and sleep!!!
Thursday 29, May
It was rainy today. I don’t like rainy days. Anyway I had three classes. I’m going to go to Nagoya tomorrow. I’m really looking forward to Jounan-sen. I can’t wait!
Friday 30, May
After attending two classes, some of the archery club member and I took a bullet train (Shinkansen) at 18:10. Others, who didn’t have classes, left the school 9 hours earlier. We played UNO in the train. We arrived at Nagoya station at 20:00 and had dinner. I ate misonikomi-udon. It is a dish of udon noodles boiled in miso soup for a long time to soak in the flavor. Until then I didn’t know that udon noodles in Nagoya are harder than ones that I always eat. Although it was good, I like normal soft noodles better. After dinner, we went to the hotel, Nagoya Crown Hotel. It was nice hotel. I played UNO again with other freshmen. It was very fun, and we wanted to play more. However we didn’t play for a long time because we had to get up early the next day.
Saturday 31, May
I got up at 6:30 in the morning. We ate breakfast in the bus on the way to Nanzan University. Nanzan University was very large. However it was unfortunately rainy. I watched the game of archery for the first time. In the morning, targets are 50 meters away from the archers. It was so far that I was not able to see where the arrows stuck. After the lunch the archers shot arrows toward the targets 30 meters away. I tried hard to support the players. I was surprised that many arrows pointed the yellow circle on the center. I hope I will be able to play archery like them someday. I will practice hard. As a result women of Sophia won but men lost.
After the game we, the members of Nanzan University and Sophia University, went dinner. It was so fun to talk to Nanzan University students and I ate a lot. I got very tired, but I had a very good time.
Sunday 1, June
I got up at 7 o’clock. We left the hotel at nine twenty for sightseeing in Nagoya. The member of Nanzan archery club supposed to guide us in Nagoya, but they took us to a zoo. I had not expected that I went to zoo in Nagoya. I wanted to see Nagoya castle. Moreover it was sunny and soooooooo hot! We saw lions, tigers, elephants, giraffes, penguins, koalas, ostriches, hippopotamuses, rhinoceros, snakes, crocodiles, alligators, monkeys, many kinds of birds, bats, rats, hedgehogs, zebras and so on. It was not so boring than I had expected. After walking around in the zoo for about two hours, we had lunch. We ate misonikomi-udon again. I felt it was better than the first one. We went back to Nanzan University at 15:30, and attended closing ceremony. As a result, Sophia University lost, but I was happy to come to Nagoya for the first time and meet students of Nanzan University. In the evening, we ate shabu-shabu. It was very delicious.
I had a club activity today. It was cloudy, but humid. Archery is difficult at least for me, but it is fun. I want to buy my own bow and arrows soon!
Sunday 25, May
It was Sohpians’ Day today. We had to wear suits of clothes because many alumni and alumnae came to Sophia University. I will practice hard not only for myself but also for them. I appreciate their supports.
Monday 26, May
The deadline of English Grammar paper is 0:00. I have to try very hard to finish it!
Tuesday 27, May
I barely finished the paper last night. It was about 23:50 that I send the e-mail. I should have finished it on weekend, but I was so busy.
On the second period, I practiced archery. After practicing for a while, I took a test to use a 24-pond bow, and passed it!!! It was so hard to keep the form for 7 seconds. I have to try harder to get used to a 24-pond bow.
Wednesday 28, May
I practiced archery as usual in the morning, and I had three classes today. On Wednesdays I have a class in the 5th period. The class ends as 6:30, so the time I get home is about 8:00. I’m always tired on Wednesday night. I want 30 hours a day! I need more time to study and sleep!!!
Thursday 29, May
It was rainy today. I don’t like rainy days. Anyway I had three classes. I’m going to go to Nagoya tomorrow. I’m really looking forward to Jounan-sen. I can’t wait!
Friday 30, May
After attending two classes, some of the archery club member and I took a bullet train (Shinkansen) at 18:10. Others, who didn’t have classes, left the school 9 hours earlier. We played UNO in the train. We arrived at Nagoya station at 20:00 and had dinner. I ate misonikomi-udon. It is a dish of udon noodles boiled in miso soup for a long time to soak in the flavor. Until then I didn’t know that udon noodles in Nagoya are harder than ones that I always eat. Although it was good, I like normal soft noodles better. After dinner, we went to the hotel, Nagoya Crown Hotel. It was nice hotel. I played UNO again with other freshmen. It was very fun, and we wanted to play more. However we didn’t play for a long time because we had to get up early the next day.
Saturday 31, May
I got up at 6:30 in the morning. We ate breakfast in the bus on the way to Nanzan University. Nanzan University was very large. However it was unfortunately rainy. I watched the game of archery for the first time. In the morning, targets are 50 meters away from the archers. It was so far that I was not able to see where the arrows stuck. After the lunch the archers shot arrows toward the targets 30 meters away. I tried hard to support the players. I was surprised that many arrows pointed the yellow circle on the center. I hope I will be able to play archery like them someday. I will practice hard. As a result women of Sophia won but men lost.
After the game we, the members of Nanzan University and Sophia University, went dinner. It was so fun to talk to Nanzan University students and I ate a lot. I got very tired, but I had a very good time.
Sunday 1, June
I got up at 7 o’clock. We left the hotel at nine twenty for sightseeing in Nagoya. The member of Nanzan archery club supposed to guide us in Nagoya, but they took us to a zoo. I had not expected that I went to zoo in Nagoya. I wanted to see Nagoya castle. Moreover it was sunny and soooooooo hot! We saw lions, tigers, elephants, giraffes, penguins, koalas, ostriches, hippopotamuses, rhinoceros, snakes, crocodiles, alligators, monkeys, many kinds of birds, bats, rats, hedgehogs, zebras and so on. It was not so boring than I had expected. After walking around in the zoo for about two hours, we had lunch. We ate misonikomi-udon again. I felt it was better than the first one. We went back to Nanzan University at 15:30, and attended closing ceremony. As a result, Sophia University lost, but I was happy to come to Nagoya for the first time and meet students of Nanzan University. In the evening, we ate shabu-shabu. It was very delicious.
2008年5月15日木曜日
2008年5月14日水曜日
My diaries 5/10~5/23
Saturday 10, May
I had a practice of archery club. I didn't use arrows yet and learned the form to draw a bow. Drawing a bow is very heavy so I always get tired as soon as I draw a bow several times. The bow that I am using now is 20 ponds.
After the practice, we had lunch. I ate curry of shrimp and mushrooms. It was delicious and a little bit spicy.
Sunday 11, May
In the morning I did homework, though I didn't finish it. In the evening I was so sad because I knew something very sad had happened 4 days ago, but I won't write about it. It was too sad. (;_;)
Monday 12, May
I almost overslept this morning. I set two alarms and stopped them, though, I went back to my bed without setting alarms again! However my mother woke me up at seven and I didn't be late for school. Actually I never be late or absent from high school! I never caught a cold except for weekends or summer vacation. I got a prize for full attendance and 2000 yen book coupon.
After school I went to Ikebukuro to meet my childhood friends. We have been friends for more than 15 years. First we took a purikura (photo). Actually I hadn't taken any prikura for two and a half years, it was more fun than I had thought. After that we had dinner in Saizeriya. Because the last time that all of us met was about two years ago, we had lots to talk. It was so fun and the time passed really fast. All of us were very busy, so we had only 3 hours. We didn't want to go home. I hope I can see them a whole day soon!!!
Tuesday 13, May
I had 2 classes and practiced archery. Spanish is so difficult for me. I regret choosing Spanish. I should have chosen German because I learned it in high school. I can speak German a little bit. Guten Tag!
Wednesday 14, May
I practiced archery on the first period. Because of it, I was sooooo sleepy in the next class, Intensive Reading. I'm sorry Mr. Yamamoto. I don’t sleep on purpose. I just can’t stand my sleepiness.
Thursday 15, May
I had 3 classes today, but I was so sleepy all the day. I had to write a paper for the Writing class, until 3 O'clock yesterday!!!
Friday 16, May
I had two classes today. Spanish was difficult as always. I have to study hard.
Saturday 17, May
After practicing archery, we had a welcome freshman party. Seniors of archery club are very kind and fun. I like them so much!!! I ate a lot and we had a very good time. I will never regret being member of this club. I really looking forward to Jonan-sen and going to Nagoya with them. I’ve never been to Nagoya. I want to eat hitumabushi.
Sunday 18, May
I stayed at home all day and did the paper of English Grammar. I always get sleepy reading English. What should I do not to sleep while I'm studying?
Monday 19, May
I had four classes as usual. Although it is Monday, I was so tired. On my way home, I fall asleep on the train. I have to be careful not to pass the station that I get off.
Tuesday 20, May
I had two classes and practiced archery. Today I released an arrow from a bow for the first time. It was more interesting than practicing the form, though they are both important.
Wednesday 21, May
First I practiced Archery. To release an arrow straight, it is important not to grip the bow hard. However it is very difficult for me. I always grip it the moment I release an arrow. I try hard not to do that.
Thursday 22, May
It was deadline of American culture 2 midterm. So I went to bed late last night. I really regreted that I didn’t finish it earlier. I was so sleepy today, but I think I’m always sleepy. I always write “I’m sleepy” in this blog, don’t I?
Friday 23,May
I had two classes. I’m not good at Spanish. I can’t understand it well. So I bought a book to study Spanish! After classes, I had a part-time job.
I had a practice of archery club. I didn't use arrows yet and learned the form to draw a bow. Drawing a bow is very heavy so I always get tired as soon as I draw a bow several times. The bow that I am using now is 20 ponds.
After the practice, we had lunch. I ate curry of shrimp and mushrooms. It was delicious and a little bit spicy.
Sunday 11, May
In the morning I did homework, though I didn't finish it. In the evening I was so sad because I knew something very sad had happened 4 days ago, but I won't write about it. It was too sad. (;_;)
Monday 12, May
I almost overslept this morning. I set two alarms and stopped them, though, I went back to my bed without setting alarms again! However my mother woke me up at seven and I didn't be late for school. Actually I never be late or absent from high school! I never caught a cold except for weekends or summer vacation. I got a prize for full attendance and 2000 yen book coupon.
After school I went to Ikebukuro to meet my childhood friends. We have been friends for more than 15 years. First we took a purikura (photo). Actually I hadn't taken any prikura for two and a half years, it was more fun than I had thought. After that we had dinner in Saizeriya. Because the last time that all of us met was about two years ago, we had lots to talk. It was so fun and the time passed really fast. All of us were very busy, so we had only 3 hours. We didn't want to go home. I hope I can see them a whole day soon!!!
Tuesday 13, May
I had 2 classes and practiced archery. Spanish is so difficult for me. I regret choosing Spanish. I should have chosen German because I learned it in high school. I can speak German a little bit. Guten Tag!
Wednesday 14, May
I practiced archery on the first period. Because of it, I was sooooo sleepy in the next class, Intensive Reading. I'm sorry Mr. Yamamoto. I don’t sleep on purpose. I just can’t stand my sleepiness.
Thursday 15, May
I had 3 classes today, but I was so sleepy all the day. I had to write a paper for the Writing class, until 3 O'clock yesterday!!!
Friday 16, May
I had two classes today. Spanish was difficult as always. I have to study hard.
Saturday 17, May
After practicing archery, we had a welcome freshman party. Seniors of archery club are very kind and fun. I like them so much!!! I ate a lot and we had a very good time. I will never regret being member of this club. I really looking forward to Jonan-sen and going to Nagoya with them. I’ve never been to Nagoya. I want to eat hitumabushi.
Sunday 18, May
I stayed at home all day and did the paper of English Grammar. I always get sleepy reading English. What should I do not to sleep while I'm studying?
Monday 19, May
I had four classes as usual. Although it is Monday, I was so tired. On my way home, I fall asleep on the train. I have to be careful not to pass the station that I get off.
Tuesday 20, May
I had two classes and practiced archery. Today I released an arrow from a bow for the first time. It was more interesting than practicing the form, though they are both important.
Wednesday 21, May
First I practiced Archery. To release an arrow straight, it is important not to grip the bow hard. However it is very difficult for me. I always grip it the moment I release an arrow. I try hard not to do that.
Thursday 22, May
It was deadline of American culture 2 midterm. So I went to bed late last night. I really regreted that I didn’t finish it earlier. I was so sleepy today, but I think I’m always sleepy. I always write “I’m sleepy” in this blog, don’t I?
Friday 23,May
I had two classes. I’m not good at Spanish. I can’t understand it well. So I bought a book to study Spanish! After classes, I had a part-time job.
2008年5月6日火曜日
My Pets
Hello! It may be difficult to find out what and where it is, because I’m not a good photographer. This is a picture of my pets, three little shrimps. I bought them about two months ago. They are about 8 mm, and living in a small bottle. In the bottle, there are two marimos, round green algae, and they produce oxygen by photosynthesis. The shrimps eat the marimos and plankton in the water, so I don’t have to feed them! However I have to condition the temperature. It must be in 20~28 ℃. They can’t live if it is colder than 15 ℃! Anyway it’s far easier to have them than dogs. They are so cute, and I love them! I hope they live long lives.I’ve always wanted to have dogs, but I have never have dogs. If I can have them, I’d like blown toy-poodle. I think toy-poodle is the cutest dog.
About 12 years ago, I had medakas, Japanese killifish. I did almost nothing for them, but my dad often cleaned up the aquarium. I thought it vary tough. One day, my mom left the aquarium with medakas in it out of house, and nobody cared of them. We neglected them. Of course they died. I feel sorry now.
Seven years ago, my brother and I got three goldfish when we went to summer festival. We were so happy and put them in an aquarium. The next day, I woke up and found all of them dead and floating. It was very shocking and my brother and I were so sad.
This is not about animals, but plants. When I was a junior high school student, I was asked to take care of flowers in the class during summer vacation. So I brought them home and took care of it, at least I thought I did all right. However three weeks later, there ware a lot of aphid on the flowers. I felt sick at the sight of it. The flowers became weaker and weaker. At last it died. I had to buy new flowers and took them to school on September 1.
I think it is ten years ago, I bought a cactus. My family and I though it might be easy to take care of it. However we failed. We watered it too much and it rotted.
Eight years ago, I bought a carnivorous plant. It had pairs of leaves that look like shells, and they emit smell that is liked by insects. When a fly come into the leaves, it close the leaves and eats the fly. I was interesting to see the leaves closed when I touch insides them. However, it was winter that I bought it, so there were few flies. Moreover I watered a lot again, and it was getting rotten. it died because it didn't eat enough flies and got rotten.
My brother got some beetles near my cousin's house about six years ago, he was so happy even though he hate cockroaches extremely. Anyway he took them home and put them in a cage. One day when he look into the cage, he noticed that one of beetles isn't there. We looked for it hardly, but we didn't find it. So we thought that it went out the home and became free. Two weeks later, my mom cleaned the house and then she moved the refrigerator. "Aaaaaaaaaaa" She screamed and found the beetle was dead.
As I said I'm bad at taking care of living things. So are my mom and brother. Even though I really try hard for them, I often fail. I like animals and plants. Actually I was in charge of raising rabbits in elementary school. I feel so sorry for animals and plants that died of me. I want the shrimps to live long so I will do really hard that I can do for them, but not too much.
2008年4月25日金曜日
Self-introduction!
Hi!
I'm a university student in Tokyo, Japan.
I was born in Saitama, and live in Saitama. I've lived in Saitama for 18 years, all my life. I think it's kind of boring city.
My hobby is watching movies. In 2006, I tried to watch 200 movies in a year. But I failed, and watched 172 movies! And the next year, I watched only 91 movies. This year I try to watch 100 movies. It will be very difficult because it'll be very busy this year.
I'm a huge fan of Hugh Jackman and Johnny Depp! I also like Ewan McGregor, Wentworth Miller, Matt Damon, Brad Pitt, The Rock, George Clooney, Josh Hartnett, Keira Knightley, Natalie Portman, Angelina Jollie, Hayden Christensen, Harrison Ford and so on.
When X-MEN: THE LAST STAND was released, no friend of mine was a fan of Hugh Jackman or X-MEN. So I went to theater alone! I was a little bit lonely, but the movie was great. It was so exciting! Even though I watched it once, I borrowed the DVD and watched it again!
Recently I saw SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET. Sweeney Todd, acted by Johnny Depp, is not a good guy but a serial killer. The scene that he is killing people was shocking. However his singing voice was very beautiful and attractive. I liked Helena Bonham Carter's voice too. By the way, I was not alone when I go and see this!
I do have friends, but they don't want to watch some movies that I want to watch. So I had to watch Biohazard Ⅲ (Resident Evil: Extinction) and Planet Terror alone.
Actually zombie movie is my favorite. I watched Dawn of the Dead, Land of the Dead, Shaun of the Dead, 28 Days Later..., the Biohazard series. I don't like Japanese horror movies. They are too scary for me. Zombie movies, however, is not so scary because I can hardly imagine Zombies in this real world. And I like strong heroines in these movies, such as Milla Jovovich. She is so cool!! I want to be a heroine like her! lol
If there is someone who likes Zombie movies, let's go to theater with me! If you have never seen this kind of movie, you should see at least once.
These days, many people in Japan watch American dramas. I'm one of them. I've watched 24, Prison Break, Supernatural, Charlie Jade, HOUSE, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, CSI: NY, CSI: Miami, Bones, HEROES and Las Vegas.
24 is, I think, the most famous American drama in Japan that won an Emmy and Golden Globe award drama television series. A Counter Terrorist Unit (CTU) agent, Jack Bauer, confronts terrorists.
Prison Break is drama that Michel tries to prison break to help his brother who is framed for murder.
In Supernatural Dean and Sam brothers travel across the country investigating and combating paranormal events and other unexplained occurrences, many of them based on American urban legends and folklore, as well as classic supernatural creatures such as vampires, werewolves, and ghosts.
Charlie Jade is a private investigator that happened to be able to go parallel worlds and resistance huge company to save the three worlds.
HOUSE is medical drama that Hugh Laurie plays a diagnostician, Dr. Gregory House. The medical cases featured are often rare but realistic.
CSI: is a popular, Emmy Award-winning series that trails the investigations of teams of Las Vegas, Miami, and NY forensic scientists as they unveil the circumstances behind mysterious and unusual deaths and other crimes.
BONES is a forensics and police procedural drama in which each episode focuses on an FBI case file concerning the mystery behind the human remains (mainly bones) brought to Dr. Brennan's forensic anthropology team.
HEROES is a science fiction drama that tells the stories of ordinary people who discover that they have superhuman abilities, and try to save the world.
Recently I watch Las Vegas every week on FOX Japan, and I really like it. Las Vegas is a fast-paced and sexy drama that focuses on the elite surveillance team charged with keeping the security of one of largest resorts and casinos in Sin City. Danny McCoy, a former U.S. Marine and Las Vegas native, heads the surveillance team and deals with many problems in the casino. Josh Duhamel plays Danny. He appeared in Transformer: The Movie, too. I like him!
I'm a university student in Tokyo, Japan.
I was born in Saitama, and live in Saitama. I've lived in Saitama for 18 years, all my life. I think it's kind of boring city.
My hobby is watching movies. In 2006, I tried to watch 200 movies in a year. But I failed, and watched 172 movies! And the next year, I watched only 91 movies. This year I try to watch 100 movies. It will be very difficult because it'll be very busy this year.
I'm a huge fan of Hugh Jackman and Johnny Depp! I also like Ewan McGregor, Wentworth Miller, Matt Damon, Brad Pitt, The Rock, George Clooney, Josh Hartnett, Keira Knightley, Natalie Portman, Angelina Jollie, Hayden Christensen, Harrison Ford and so on.
When X-MEN: THE LAST STAND was released, no friend of mine was a fan of Hugh Jackman or X-MEN. So I went to theater alone! I was a little bit lonely, but the movie was great. It was so exciting! Even though I watched it once, I borrowed the DVD and watched it again!
Recently I saw SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET. Sweeney Todd, acted by Johnny Depp, is not a good guy but a serial killer. The scene that he is killing people was shocking. However his singing voice was very beautiful and attractive. I liked Helena Bonham Carter's voice too. By the way, I was not alone when I go and see this!
I do have friends, but they don't want to watch some movies that I want to watch. So I had to watch Biohazard Ⅲ (Resident Evil: Extinction) and Planet Terror alone.
Actually zombie movie is my favorite. I watched Dawn of the Dead, Land of the Dead, Shaun of the Dead, 28 Days Later..., the Biohazard series. I don't like Japanese horror movies. They are too scary for me. Zombie movies, however, is not so scary because I can hardly imagine Zombies in this real world. And I like strong heroines in these movies, such as Milla Jovovich. She is so cool!! I want to be a heroine like her! lol
If there is someone who likes Zombie movies, let's go to theater with me! If you have never seen this kind of movie, you should see at least once.
These days, many people in Japan watch American dramas. I'm one of them. I've watched 24, Prison Break, Supernatural, Charlie Jade, HOUSE, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, CSI: NY, CSI: Miami, Bones, HEROES and Las Vegas.
24 is, I think, the most famous American drama in Japan that won an Emmy and Golden Globe award drama television series. A Counter Terrorist Unit (CTU) agent, Jack Bauer, confronts terrorists.
Prison Break is drama that Michel tries to prison break to help his brother who is framed for murder.
In Supernatural Dean and Sam brothers travel across the country investigating and combating paranormal events and other unexplained occurrences, many of them based on American urban legends and folklore, as well as classic supernatural creatures such as vampires, werewolves, and ghosts.
Charlie Jade is a private investigator that happened to be able to go parallel worlds and resistance huge company to save the three worlds.
HOUSE is medical drama that Hugh Laurie plays a diagnostician, Dr. Gregory House. The medical cases featured are often rare but realistic.
CSI: is a popular, Emmy Award-winning series that trails the investigations of teams of Las Vegas, Miami, and NY forensic scientists as they unveil the circumstances behind mysterious and unusual deaths and other crimes.
BONES is a forensics and police procedural drama in which each episode focuses on an FBI case file concerning the mystery behind the human remains (mainly bones) brought to Dr. Brennan's forensic anthropology team.
HEROES is a science fiction drama that tells the stories of ordinary people who discover that they have superhuman abilities, and try to save the world.
Recently I watch Las Vegas every week on FOX Japan, and I really like it. Las Vegas is a fast-paced and sexy drama that focuses on the elite surveillance team charged with keeping the security of one of largest resorts and casinos in Sin City. Danny McCoy, a former U.S. Marine and Las Vegas native, heads the surveillance team and deals with many problems in the casino. Josh Duhamel plays Danny. He appeared in Transformer: The Movie, too. I like him!
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