Skit Practice

In August 3rd, the teacher announced Skit groups. My group has four members; Yurika, Haruka, Mina and me. We discussed our topic. Our topic is "American family in Japan". We talked what problems are confused American. We thought some situations. For example, at airport, at house. It was difficult for us to think each line. We had a daughter's part, but not so many lines I have. Today, Rikkyo university students came to Bethel, so car pool became little busy. After I went back to my home, I did homework with my host mother. She explained many times, so I thenked her. At over 6:30, we went to Marshalls. I bought cardigan and long sleeve T-shirt. I couldn't listen what shop clerk said but my mother haelped me. So I could try on clothes. I couldn't buy clothes without her helping.

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Canoeing

In August 5th, it was my first experience to ride canoe. We experienced it in St. Croix River. Our group was Hiroya, Aya, other host parents and me. The oar was heavy, so I couldn't row well. But I surprised Aya's turn. She rowed very well. She was the best paddler, I thought. I heard that she has taken lesson for canoeing in her childhood. She had a another talent! lol
At lunch time, I ate box lunch that my mother made. Yesterday, my mother packed cookies, grapes, cut melons and two sandwiches. When I ate it first, I became to like her fresh sandwiches. After that, we moved to Como zoo. The zoo was little and there were not so many animals. I thought there was like small amusement park. Today's night was Skit night. I could talk other host families. Also we did several Skit. We finished our Skit safely... I was so exhausted that I could go to bed early.

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Greek

In August 4th, I, my mother, Yurika, her mother and Hiroyo went out for dinner at Greek coffee restaurant. Yurika's mother often attend there and take rest. This coffee's main dishes are Greek. We could choose various kinds of sandwiches, so it was very fun for me. I ordered "Club house". The meat in sandwich was big and thick. It was so delicious. I liked retro atmosphere in this coffee. Mothers told what dishes are famous in Greek. Like Tacos dishes were in the menu. We can enjoy spending in the morning to the night without care of the time.

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Learning day

In August 2nd, we did Skit practice in the morning. After that, we took class about "Youth Face". we knew the present condition in the U.S. Drugs, marriage, divorce, jobs, school... America has a lot of problems on their life. The teacher spoke us slowly and he answered our question kindly. Next class was American Wedding. Girls had interests this topic, so we were all exciting to listen guest's speech. She showed us pictures her wedding. She was so beautiful. A thought American wedding were different from Japanese wedding. Most American buys wedding dress, but Japanese takes rental system. We choose white dress and cocktail dresses at the rental shop. When she knew about it first, she surprised about it. Moreover Japanese hold wedding at hotels. American hold party at their home or other places. I want to hold party at home like America! Last class was CDC visit. We separated some groups and went to nursery school. Little children were so cute! We played blowing bubbles, water pistol and we enjoyed playing on sandbox. I took pictures with them and tried to understand their English. I put on flip-flop, so it was hard to walk... I regret that I should put on shoes.

After I went back to home, my host mom took me at Target. I looked for souvenirs for my family, but I couldn't find. My host mom bought cheese crackers and cookies a try. Another shopping, she bought watermelon juice and Haagen-dazs ice cream chocolate flavor and strawberry flavor for me. 

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Rosedale mall

In August 1st, we went to Rosedale mall. I think this shopping mall is just fit size for Japanese. Mall of America is too big, but this one is good. We went to Forever 21 first, but we didn't have enough time to look another shops. At last, we went to Forever 21, H&M and we could have little bit time to look  Victorian's Secret.

After I went back to home, I, my mom and Jenny visited Yurika's house. Her house was modern and fashionable space. She and Yurika's host mom cooked traditional American traditional dishes, and we ate them. It was sooo delicious. Her dog, "Rolly" and Jenny played a lot. We took some pictures. It was difficult to take pictures with two dogs, but we tried. After the dinner, we played UNO. We did it many times, but I couldn't win. My host mom won two times! We had cookies that Yurika's host mom made. Home made cookies were so nice flavor.

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MN Speech Draft ～American fashion～

<History of fashion>
What is American fashion? I often read fashion magazines, and I was very interested in it before I went to the U.S. First, I knew the history of fashion. 1939s to 1940s fashion was formed by Christian Dior. His fashion had high practicability. After he died, Yves Saint Laurent flourished. In 1960s, young people produced their fashion themselves. Rock, casual, feminine... they created their fashion. Look at the right side picture. This magazine is "VOGUE". This magazine has old history but it tells us latest fashion.

<Shopping malls>

I'll introduce three malls I went to. Mall of America is an entertainment shopping center. It's bigger than Disney land, so we couldn't look around all day. Albertville Premium Outlets was little far from my house. We can buy some brand goods (like COACH) for cheap price. Rosedale mall is located in Roseville. I think its scale just fit for Japanese. These malls have a lot of apparel shops, and popular among many people.

<Feature and apparel shops>

American fashion is almost casual. These pictures are Forever 21, H&M, American Eagle Outfits and Abacrombie&Fitch. H&M's name come from Hennes&Mauritz. The products are cheap and high quality. Forever21's main office is in LA. It is also cheap and it offers the most current fashion. I could see these store and both shopping malls, Mall of America and Rosedale mall.

<Fashionable person>
 I think they were most fashionable persons! Kailine helped our study in Bethel University. Maryn is my friend's host sister. She worked in second hand shop during this summer. Their fashion fascinated us.

<Compare to Japanese fashion>
Compare to Japanese fashion, American fashion is cheap and high quality even if simple design. But in the shops, there were not so clean, so I was shocked. Shop clerks were almost Asian. I think American fashion is not related to the age. As you can see, Japanese clerks try to offer polite service. Also, kimono cloth are popular in the U.S.

<Conclusion>
In conclusion, American fashion is popular in Japan like H&M and Forever 21. I think American fashion has influence so that it gives big effects for Japanese fashion. American fashion catches Japanese people's hearts.

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