Good charm

         May 21th, I went to Aso shrine with Aya. ( I already described her in April 25th blog ) She worried when she meet a cool guy. She broke up her boy friend about 1month ago, so she always thought her way. Recently, she got a phone call from her ex-boyfriend.... but she decides to not get back together again. I thought her decision is right!! Once we break up to boys, we don't think associate with other boys quickly.
         Back to the story... we drew the love charm on three hundred yen. It was expensive, but I hope my life will go on happily. I was surprised at messages love charm for her because her expectation was hit!! I couldn't believe that.. I and she drew " Very good". We enjoyed the short trip and considered each love again...haha



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Essay 1-02b: Worth campus life

         Why new students think "University Life is free"? It's because students aren't restricted any rules. We can learn many things freely through the campus life about 4years. I'm going to introduce my life in KGU, so you can compare your high school life to university life that how the university is free.      
          First, you can take a lecture what you like. There are a lot of lectures, so you have to decide before spring semester starts. Lecture time is 90minutes, so you may be tired about it. When you were a high school student, you might be scolded sometimes by your teacher about your attitude for the class or your appearance. Actually, teachers doesn't interfere in student's attitude so much, so we need to join in the lecture actively. I got totally 46credits, and another 4credits are not counted in regular credits. The most interesting lecture which I take is "Japanese Phonetics". I've been interested in Japanese teacher since entrance ceremony, so I take it. The teacher, Ms.S is kind to us, and her teach is easy to understand. Now, we are analyzing how foreigner's pronounce in Japanese. Every weeks are exciting and very active. If you want to be a Japanese teacher, you can start to take "Japanese Education" in 1st year. I study hard to keep my grade not to down. Teacher's speaking is useful and they tell us some advice for our future, so you listen carefully, and it'll add spice to your campus life.
          Second, there are a lot of facilities in the campus. Especially, I often go to the bakery with my friends during lunch time or my vacant hours. On rainy day there is full of students, so we can't get good seats then. I usually spend talking with my friends while eating. All breads are delicious, so you'll find your favorite breads. Also, when I want to study, I use the library. If you come there, you'll be surprised at the perfect equipments. You can not only read books but also watch movies, and use computers freely. You'll be able to stay there all day without worrying times.
          Third, I study hard for get some licenses. For example, Secretarial Skill Proficiency Test and Certified Travel Business Supervisor. If you want to get some licenses, but you don't know how to study first. You don't worry about them. You can apply to lectures, so it helps you. I'm not using lectures, so I study by myself at home. If you want to try to get licenses, I recommend you to take lectures.
         Finally, you can make friends more than high school. In high school, I always played with fixed friends, but I could make a lot of friends beyond the class through some events in KGU. For example, fresh-man camp, culture festival, or circle. We can know friends who are different age. There are many places to meet various people. At the same time, we are sensitive about them. It's up to you whether you make good friends, or bad friends. You have to be careful to make friends first, however friends make your life more worthy.
          KGU has comfortable environments to urge us study. If you go to KGU, you can develop your skills and thinking freely. You mustn't miss your own goal, and enjoy studying yourself to the full.


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BR 1-08: Stories of Fairytale Castles

         This book has three interesting stories about castle. I like each stories, but especially I like 1st story, "The invisible castle". Flora loved in near forests and she liked to help for others. She was loved villagers and animals. One morning, when she lost way to go home, she found the way to go to invisible castle. Also, she met a Prince there. He worried that the witch who have not invited in a party made guests frozen statues. She heard this sad story, she cried for the frozen people and kissed his hand. Suddenly the witch's bad spell was broken! One kindest girl could break the spell. She could save many people in the castle.
          After I read, I think we should respect her character. Flora is kind for all people, not only human but also animals. Her kindness changed people's life happily, so she could break the strong spell in the invisible castle. I'm glad she got married with prince. This story tells us to help others without asking reward is the best thing. I want to be like her. I haven't read the book like fairytale, but I want to read fairytale stories more!

Reference: Anna, L. (2007). Stories of Fairytale Castles. published by USBORNE.

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BR 1-07: Twins

      This book is kind of science. Twins are divided into three patterns; "identical twins", "fraternal twins" and "conjoined twins". I wondered how twins are born and I wanted to know the differences mutual of twins.
       I surprised the most interesting things are identical twins have different finger prints. First, they have same DNA, but as they grow, it is changing gradually. Therefore, one twin looks thin, but the opposite is not so thin. Twins faces resemble each other, but their character may not the same. I thought twins are same in all of their parts before I read this book. However, I learned some twins are not the same. Like "mirror twins", their hair whorls is opposite way, and one twin use opposite hand when they're studying, eating, using scissors. After I read, my thinking was changed how to the way to see for twins. I understood how to be born twins, and their lives. I think you also enjoy reading this book!


Reference: Alan, T. (2007). Twins. published by Thomson Learning Australia.

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Week7 My other classes

I take 11 classes in spring semester except compulsory subjects, It is busier days than last year. My favorite subject is Japanese Phonetics. The teacher is Ms. S. She is modest and her lecture is easy to understand. This class is for people who want to be a Japanese teacher, so if you want to take this class, you have to pay money for it! Last year, when I took  Japanese Education, a lot of people took in this class. However, in this year, limited people study Japanese and speak our opinion to the other students. I learned Korean's feature when they speak Japanese in last week. As you can see, this class is a lot of fun.

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Week6 How I study English

I study English by watching movies in English. First, I watching them in Japanese, and I try to understand the story. Second, change "language off" in Japanese. I know what's the story about, so it's easier to understand than before. I listen carefully what people says. I can't listen details, but I try to listen more than before. I'm happy to find some phrases in the movie. It's difficult to understand the spoken language because young people speak slang a lot. Their speaking is so fast! I want to catch up with their speaking not only listen but also speak. I'll continue to study that way from now on.


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Week5 Food/eating habbits

Rice is able to be filled with my stomach than breads. I prefer to eating rice in the morning and dinner. I usually eat rice with Japanese omelets and miso soup in the morning. It is more healthy meal than the other countries because Japanese food is simple and not so much use oil, so we can stay healthy. I also eat rice with the other dishes anything you like. In my case, I like to eat with Nikujyaga. It is one of the popular Japanese foods and it is good for my health. After each eating time, I always want to eat sweets. I eat too much every time, so I have to improve my bad habits.

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Week4 Golden Week Plans

I'm looking forward to long holidays, "GW"! May 3th, I'm going to go shopping with my mother. My mother wants to buy a present for my grandmother. I'll search a present for mother's day, of course. This is a secret. I'll look around while she looks some shops. 4th and 5th, I'm going to go to Oita with my boy friend. First, we'll go there past noon. Then, we'll eat "Omurice" that is the most delicious restaurant in Oita. I'm very excited. Next day, we'll go to big bridge in Kokonoe. I hear it is very terrible bridge. I'm not good at standing high place, but I want to try it as I can possible.

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Week3 My hobbies

I have interesting hobbies. My hobbies are reading fashion magazines and going shopping with my friends. First, I buy few magazines at one month. For example, "ViVi" and "BLENDA". These books are for teen girls. I like to read them and I check not only the trend of each seasons every time but also check models I like. Also, I often go shopping with my friends. Shopping makes me happy because I like to buy new clothes. After I checked clothes what I want to buy by magazines, I go shops. When I got a new clothes, I wear them next day. It makes me so fresh.

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Week2 Music I like

I like to listen to music. When I have a free time, I always enjoyed listening music. For example, I love R&B music and Rock music because whenever I listen these music, they make me more happily. My favorite artists are Taylor Swift and Justin Bieber. They are young, but their blief for music is strong. I think we should respect their spirits. Taylor is near my age, so her songs is easy to listen. She sing her romance, good things not but bad things in her life. Also, she could change the history of country pop music. Their music is nice.

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Week1 First classes

Hi! My name is Yuka S. I think writing class is more difficult than last year because I can not use new PC well, so I have to remember how to use new PC of school. Last year, I could pass French class then I thought that Mr.B is French name? I'm interested in his name! I'm very shy, so I can't speak so much to native teachers. Also, I want to be able to write myself more. I'm not good at express with using various phrases, so I want to develop it skills more through the class.


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BR 1-06: Stories of DOGS

         There are three interesting stories about brave dogs. I like each stories, and I enjoyed reading them. I have a dog at my house, his name is "Jolly". He can jump and run fast in spite of his age. I always take a walk to see his cute face. In this reason, I love dogs! Then I thought, " I want to read this book!"
         My favorite story is "Top dog". Sprite were going to show the dog's big competition. However he injured his paw by a scruffy man, so he couldn't  show his skills fully. When I read this scene, I was sad because he looked so painful! After that, winners cup was stolen by someone. Spite found the bad man that stole the cup. The thief was the man who injured to spite's paw!!
Spite chased him and he could back the important cup. After I read, I'm glad finally he got a prize. I learned this story, brave dogs finally win! I want to be the brave person like him.

 Reference: Russell, P. (2007). Stories of DOGS. published by Usborne Publishing Ltd.

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Reflections on my BRs

1st book: education
Woman's success life seems interesting, so I chose.

2nd book: fairy tale, picture book
I chose this book because the picture is cute, and I was fascinated with the book cover.

3rd book: history, picture book
I chose this book because I want to know the history that we're wearing everyday.

4th book: education
I chose this book because I want to know British life!

5th book: based on movie
I chose this book because I  watched this movie!


I like 4th book is best because It is easy to understand.


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Essay 1-02a: Worth campus life

         Why new students think "University Life is free"? It's because students aren't restricted any rules. We can learn many things freely through the campus life about 4years. I'm going to introduce my life in KGU, so you can compare your high school life to university life that how the university is free.
         First, you can take a lecture what you like. There are a lot of lectures, so you have to decide before spring semester starts. Lecture time is 90minutes, so you may be tired about it. When you were a high school student, you might be scolded sometimes by your teacher about your attitude for the class or your appearance. Actually, teachers doesn't interfere in student's attitude so much, so we need to join in the lecture actively. I got totally 46credits, and another 4credits are not counted in regular credits. I study hard to keep my grade not to down. Teacher's speaking is useful and they tell us some advice for our future, so you listen carefully, and it'll add spice to your campus life.
          Second, there are a lot of facilities in the campus. Especially, I often go to the bakery with my friends during lunch time or my vacant hours. On rainy day there is full of students, so we can't get good seats then. I usually spend talking with my friends while eating. All breads are delicious, so you'll find your favorite breads. Also, when I want to study, I use the library. If you come there, you'll be surprised at the perfect equipments. You can not only read books but also watch movies, and use computers freely. You'll be able to stay there all day without worrying times.
          Third, I study hard for get some licenses. For example, Secretarial Skill Proficiency Test and Certified Travel Business Supervisor. If you want to get some licenses, but you don't know how to study first. You don't worry about them. You can apply to lectures, so it helps you. I'm not using lectures, so I study by myself at home. If you want to try to get licenses, I recommend you to take lectures.
         Finally, you can make friends more than high school. In high school, I always played with fixed friends, but I could make a lot of friends beyond the class through some events in KGU. For example, fresh-man camp, culture festival, or circle. We can know friends who are different age. There are many places to meet various people. At the same time, we are sensitive about them. It's up to you whether you make good friends, or bad friends. You have to be careful to make friends first, however friends make your life more worthy.
          KGU has comfortable environments to urge us study. If you go to KGU, you can develop your skills and thinking freely. You mustn't miss your own goal, and enjoy studying yourself to the full.


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BR 1-05: Spider-Man

         I chose this book because I like the movie which is based on this book. Spider-Man is a hero that people who needs someone to help. I don't like spider, but I want to get a power like him! This story is not only action story but also include love story.

        Spider-Man(Peter Parker) is withdrawn, but I like his character because he is sincere person. He has loved one woman since he was a child. I think he was changed since he got his another face "Spider-Man". He worked to save he loved ones. His will is strong as a hero, so he could save a lot of people and overcame enemies. I couldn't understand why his best friend(Harry Osborn) let Peter down. If my best friend go out my beloved person without my permission, I'll lose trust for her. I'm glad to the story ended happily.
In fact, the original story began to start in 1962. First, it was born as a picture and people made an animation and broadcast in TV show. After that it became one of the famous movies. I was surprised it has a long history!
        Even you haven't watched this movie before, you can enjoy once you read this book. Try it once!


Reference: Stan, L. Steve, D. (2007). Spider-Man. published by scholastic Ltd.

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BR 1-04: BRITISH LIFE

       I took this class about UK last year, so I've been interested in the country before I read this book. This is a reason why I chose it. I was surprised "English" and "British" isn't same. English is one of the nations in the UK. On the other hand, the Scots, Welsh and Northern Irish are British. We should have a right view about these things.
       I've read this book, I found few things that compare Japanese to British. First, about 65% of people over the age of 65 live alone. I couldn't believe about that. I'm sure old people living alone is dangerous and they'll felt lonely. When children grow up, they begin to live alone. They depend their parents not so much. Japanese children have different way to live. Even children live alone, their parents meet sometimes or children go home their own home. Most parents worry about their children whether they eat healthy meals and they're fine. Second, British couples don't think their marriage first. They live together, and get married. I thought This process is very long but good for each other because they have a lot of time to talk their future. Some Japanese couples get married early without living together. They will not know each other so much, so many couples divorce. British couples think about their jobs at once before they have children. I thought British couples have prudent thinking each other. Japanese couples should be carefully themselves more.
      I learned British real life through this book. It made me fresh, and you also find a lot of differences more than you thought.


Reference: Anne, C. (2001). BRITISH LIFE. published by Penguin Books Ltd.   
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Raining cats and dogs!

    Today's afternoon, it rained heavily, didn't it? By the way, I had a good time in GW. How was your three holidays? Was it nice? I'm going to talk about my GW! Especially, May4th to May5th,Ｉspent quality time in Oita. First day, I looked around Oita city on foot. Second day, I went to "Kokonoe Big Bridge". It's very famous as popular sightseeing spot. The view from bridge was great, I could see many mountains and  two big water falls. Some people felt bad on the middle of the bridge. I'm not good at standing high place, but it was o.k. I crossed up to the long bridge! Sometimes the bridge was shaken by strong blow, so I was scared many times in this situation...  I couldn't laugh well!
If you don't have a terrible fear of heights, you'll enjoy more there!
I thought I want to have more holidays, because I didn't have much time to relax only three days..


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BR 1-03: The Revealing Story of Under wear

       Do you know why under wear like we're wearing appear? I didn't know that until I read this book. I chose it because I'm interested in fashion that we're wearing everyday.
       After I've read read this book, I surprised that ancient people in Egypt began wearing under wear first. If we don't wear anything, absolutely we're ashamed. Tops may not need to wear for men sometimes, but women need tops always! Most women have idea that they always cover their bodies. Of course, they don't want to show naked body in public. Also, under wear is most important thing in our body. We must conceal only this parts both men and women. In middle age, thin waists and wide hips is popular, so women wear corsets under their dresses. I think I'm glad to be born then because women felt bad the tight corsets, and they often become sick. I cannot endure of it. Nowadays, under wear became big change. It's lighter than past and a lot of pattern of shorts make us more excited. Everyone can choose what they like.
In addition, thanks to many high-tech inventions, we wash our clothes speedy and keep our body clean too. How about trying to read this book? 


  Reference: Katie, D. (2006). The Revealing Story of Under wear. published by Usborne publishing Ltd.    


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What is your plan?

       Today, I　went to Aeonmall Kumamoto-clair with my mother. We had to bought for my grandmother's clothes. We looked around many shops a long time... and finally we met a nice clothe!
I want to see her smiley face early in May7th (^^)/
Of course I got my mother's present. I got a present in 2nd floor while she was shopping groceries in 1st floor. This is a secret for her!!!
She every time said to me, " I don't need anything in mother's day", but I wanted to give her something because even she is working, she makes a good lunch for me every day. I couldn't say words such a daily appreciation. How do you tell a message for your mother in thanks mother's day??
Let me know !

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BR 1-02: Yasmin the night Owl Fairy

       If your life change suddenly, how do you live? I think I can not live the ordinary life because the daytime and the nighttime is big change. We don't have a daytime, so always we sleep under the dark and silent sky.
       I chose this book because I was fascinated with the book cover. The illustration is colorful and it's attached shining stars. Yasmin has lost her magical sleep dust and she and her friends, Rachel and Kirsty knew it was stolen by goblins. Magical sleep dust is a important tool because it can be woken up sleeping people. Goblins are naughty and fool, but actually i think their looks is scary. The girls tried to get back it many times, so it was amazed! If I go to the fairy land, I want to fly the sky freely by magical owl's help. Magical owl always help and lead us, so she is reliable animal there. This story makes me dreamy feeling.
      Finally, the girls could get back it? or still lost it? Can you imagine the last of this story? If you read this book, you'll be able to get an answer. Why don't you trying to read this one?
 

 Reference: Daisy. M. Yasmin the night Owl Fairy . Published by Orchard Books (2010).



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