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10:11 am: Thank you Aaron!!
Aaron's lesson is completed by the end of today. I very sad.I think His lesson was very pleasant. He did the interesting talk during session, and made us laugh. I do not have confidence in my command of English. However, I wish to try hard taking advantage of having learned by this lesson. Thank you very much during one year!!! Please delight many students also with a new class.

09:48 am: Coming-of-age ceremony
Is there any custom of celebrating a coming-of-age ceremony in your country? In Japan, if you becomes 20 years old, you will accept as an adult. I became 20 years old and attended the coming-of-age ceremony on January 9 this year. In Japan, Generally, men have a suit on and a woman wears Furisode(this is a Kimono)Furisode.I think that there are more those who are pleased with the ability to meet an old friend(A junior high school and a high school) than those who are pleased with his being becoming an adult. I was very glad to have met many friends again. After the ceremony, I can play with an old friend and I think that I was able to spend pleasant time.

02:14 pm: New year holidays
My new year holidays are not good. Because I caught a cold, so I have been sick in bed.
January 1st, I went to the shrine near my house at night. And I went Oishi mountain to watch the rising sun. It is very beautiful!! I think there is not view, which is more beautiful than this view. So 1st, I spend good holiday. But this day was very cold...
January 2nd, I was a feverish!! I should take care of my health.

10:00 am: Test
I take an English test today.Since my speaking capability is not so good, it is anxious about it. However, since I do my best, I surely pass.

12:48 pm: On sanday, 166 miners were killed in a gas explosion in China. THe number of casualties are the worst of its kind in China in at least 10 years. Miners refused to work, because they felt danger about this working place before this explosion. But this gas office threatened to punish absentees. When I read a report about this, I don't understand this office. So all gas offices must be careful about miners safety. In my opinion, all miners life are heavier than offices. And I think a gas explosion like this never happen.

10:20 am: Snow-board
Have you ever enjoyed snow-board? I enjoyed playing it last year, and I'm planning about it. But I have played only two times, so I can't play well. It is an interesting sport for me in spite of playing it needs skill. Because If you play well, You can go down and jump a steep slope. The Athletic meet with which a pro's player fights for skill every year is held. Please see thisthis, if you interested.

10:25 am: Wakakusa mountain
I went to Wakakusa-mountain last sanday night with my friend. This mountain is set in Nara city and it is very romantic place. Nara has many historical inheritances near this mountain. So as we went to Wakakusa-mountain, we were able to see Heijyoukyo(it is ancient city).It is like a big grassland now and main palace locates on center. When we arrived at Wakakusa-mountain, we could see some deers nearby. When we walked along a dark promenade and arrived at a summit, we could see beautiful night view. I have never seen sperkling city like this. and sky was clear so stars were as sperkly as Nara. I thought All are shining. If you are at a ioss about date paln in Japan, I recommend this romantic place.

12:39 pm: Tennis player Safin
Marat Safin overwhelmed Radek Stepanek to win his record-tying third Paris Masters title.
He played solid in this game. In first set, he could focus. So he broke Stepank immediately to move ahead in omly 35 minutes. But in second set, his concentration lapsed. So Stepank had two break points with an opportunity to lead 4-2. But when Safin started to believe himself, he changed this games stream. As a result, he won second and third set.
I think he grow up about his mind. Before, of course he was strong player. But when he couldn't control the game, he often got angry and broke his racket. so he couldn't focus and he lost the game. Now he can believe himself. so I think he'll grow up more and more and he'll become great player.

03:15 pm: Valentino Rossi
Do you know Valentino Rossi? He who is from Italy is the No.1 fastest Moto GP(motorcycle race) rider and I think he has a positive idea. He was a champion annual by continuation for three years in Honda team. Although he belonged to the team of Honda till last year, he moved to the team of YAMAHA this year, in order to prove his riding skill. Because When he belonged to Honda, there were persons who said he was being helped by the technology of the mechanism of Honda(Of course, the technology of YAMAHA is also good). But His ability was really really gifted!! He led YAMAHA to the championship in spite of the first year. And now he became No.1 rider whom all men accept. I think his positive idea will make him a more wonderful rider in the future.

11:48 am: Grand Canyon
Grand Canyon is very famous place. It will be visited by about five million people this year.Many of them visit by car, so the parking lots is full of cars. But the people who run the Grand Canyon park are having problem about this fact. they have put a limit on boats at the bottom of the canyon and how low airplanes can fly.But the number of cars cannot be reduced. they want to get rid of the car. because many cars make noises. the millions of visitors take much water, so animals and plants cann't take. People must change when they visit there.For example,they bring garbages home. Now I think i want to go there. If I will go there in the future, I want to be careful not to hurt there. About Grand Canyon

12:41 pm: about Japan GP in Suzuka
When Formula One Japan GP was held, Typhoon No.22 hitting Suzuka. So Climate influenced this race. Pre-qualifying session couldn't started on Saturday(In the schedule, it was started on Saturday). However the weather change on Sunday, so in morning pre-qualifying ssession started and Japan GP(53-lap race)started at 2:30 p.m.
Toyota and Honda teams haved the advantage of other teams. Because they are Japanese teams, so Suzuka is used. and they have knowledgeabout this circuit.
In a result, a championship was Ferrari team, Honda team was the third place and the fourth place.

09:08 pm: Takuma Sato
Do you know Takuma Sato? He is a F1 driver, and He is a Japanese and regards me as it being the fastest driver. He is because it became a top driver although it was late to have become a driver. His school days were playing an active part in the player of a bicycle, and he met with the car race, after becoming 20 years old. So probably, he learns skill more in the future. The victory has not been won although he has ranked third. And there is not a person who won the victory in Japanese people, either. I think he is a man near the first champion as Japanese people.

02:54 pm: tennis
Have you seen the game of a pro's tennis player? Tennis is known as a gentleman's sport, but it is an in fact very exciting sport. So tennis players must be mentally strong.
When a score is taken, in order to make oneself more positive, a player takes a victory pose or shouts.I think Lleyton Hewitt is the mentally strongest tennis player. Not only playing tennis always positively but he is mentally positive.Actually, he had won the victory in Wimbledon Open, made it young, and became the strongest player. It is very exciting if the severe fight containing their concentration is seen.I think that not only tennis but an exciting sport is very wonderful.

12:30 am: summer memory1
I went to the sea repeatedly in August. It even carried out looking at a scene as well as swimming. Although it is difficult to swim freely since many people go to the sea when summer comes, since I know the beach which people seldom know, I can play in a hometown at any time. And if I am tired of playing and I am hungry, I can go to a nearby market and fresh and delicious seafood dishes can also be eaten.If summer comes, my hometown will become a very attractive town.

10:51 am: Music
Music has many ability. Making many people happy and relaxing many people. However, many people have likes and dislikes.
There are many good songs in Japan. Of course, I love Japanese songs and Japanese musicians. They have an individual good thing. For example, musicians in Okinawa use traditional instruments when they make songs. This thing make songs better. 5oio2 is one of my friend. But he said that many American people don't like Japanese music, because they can't even understand what musicians are saying. Even people who listen to death metal with gnarling vocals say that. And I think they don't know a lot about Japanese music. Actually,The only people in the United States who listen to Japanese music are anime fan girls.
Finally, I think if American people listen to more Japanese music, they accept Japanese music. So I want to introduce good Japanese songs.

12:44 pm: NO WAR!!
Now,we have the big problem, which we must settle. It is the war about Iraq. I think both Iraq and countries going to Iraq are doing cruelties. Iraq terrorists do terrorism and violence to prisoners of war. Each countries armed forces were burning the city as a result of the heavy bombing. So many children lost their parents, brother and sister. When I watched many photos about this war, I feel deep sorrow. The whole world hopes for peace and doesn't like wars. But I'm sad that wars aren't go. I wish peaceful days are coming soon

12:52 pm: Fireworks
I think the most popular festival is fireworks festival in Japan. Fireworks are set off, whenever hold festival all year around. For example an anniversary and New year festival. But a great many of fireworks festivals hold in summer, and million of people enjoy watching every summer. PL fireworks festival is the biggest in Kansai area, because they are set off about 120000, and when they are set off about in finale, the sky's color become red and yellow. In other words, this area is bright like daytime. If you are planning to go summer festival, I recommend the fireworks festival. I think you'll get great surprise and great impression.

03:33 pm: I met a very great friend in livejournal, shortcircuit!! He lives in California, United Steates. He visits many countories. I have "London" on my list of interests, so He told me about London when he went. When I read his message, I want to go MORE!!! I think I'm told more about London and other countries.

04:59 pm: Olympic
This summer, The Olympic game holds in Athens!! I pay attention to games, which, are swimming soccer, tennis, volleyball and baseball. Of course I hope japanese players are activity and get the Gold medal!! My favorite japanese athlete is Kousuke Kitajima, who is swimmer. Hehas a new world record on the breast stroke. So I believe he is champion.

11:17 am: Now the tennis tournament, which is called ROLAND GARROS, hold in France. It is one of the greatest tournaments. Japanese tennis player are active in. so I hope that one of them will become the champion.