School Festival

Yesterday I went to my school festival with my mates. I don't belong any clubs or group activities so I was a bit jealous the participants. But it was windy and cold so I'm happy I just enjoyed as a guest. Recently I don't see 4th graders so much at school but I saw some were working there. I had some food like char-grilled beef, banana ice cream, pizza flavored spring roll, melon-pan...etc And I bought some school goods. I really like the eco bag! It was so popular and when I went to see it was sold already so, I made a booking for the gold one and I will get it next month. :) I'm gonna use it as lunch bag. Also I enjoyed the dance show, the stage show and the fashion show. Well I should have taken photos. It was so attractive and I couldn't take my eyes off. ;)

After the festival, I waited for a concert by HOSOMI Takeshi and IZAWA Ichiyo. Hosomi-san is one of my school's graduates and his ex-classmate is working in the school so, this concert came true. It was a special acoustic concert and only for the student of the school. Luckily, I got the ticket and really enjoyed. The curtain time was delayed but they performed, talked and gave us good time. Actually I went to the concert last year, too. I'm really proud of him as his junior and wanna use English fluently like him. Yes, life is learning and I don't stop studying English.

Now school festival is over and the class will restart from tomorrow. I'm like I lost something motivating me. Have to prepare for tomorrow.

From My Balcony

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I'm watching Orionids from my balcony with my mum and little brother. It's so cold like I'm freezing! +＿+ But thanks for the chill, I can see numerous stars. My balcony is face to east so it's a best place to see Orion, right?:) Today I saw 3 shooting stars!! But I couldn't make a wish while the stars are shooting. Yeah, that's the way it is. I tried to take picture of star with my camera but it failed. I know it's stupid to take them with just a standard digital camera...but it's so beautiful. I wanna keep them in my memory.

If you wanna know more about Orionids, click the picture below. It's interesting.

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Wisdom Teeth

I just pulled out my wisdom tooth right above. It didn't hurt than I thought. First, the doctor checked whether he can pull and started to move it then the next moment, the tooth was on his hand. I had an injection of anesthesia before that so, it was nothing. Now inside of my mouth is a bit bleeding but the doctor used hemostat there so I'm okay anyhow. Just a bit difficult to eat hard things.

My lovely dog, Nana is sleeping in peace. Sweet dreams.

Morning Glow

I was just about to get into my bed and by chance I took a glance at outside the window. It's so beautiful, isn't it? Nice gradations...the beginning of a day! But I sleep from now. LOL

Everybody, have a nice day! ;)

After the Typhoon Melor

To tell the truth, I didn't sleep yesterday because I thought the typhoon is coming to Kanto area and I was sure my university will be closed. BUT they didn't give us any information until 9 in the morning and I have 1st period starts from 9:20, so I got on a ridiculously crowded train with frustrated business people at around 8:30. The train was a long time coming and I was kept waiting at the station platform but I headed for university anyway. When I arrived, I found a notice on the entrance and it says today's morning classes are canceled. Un-be-lie-vable! They don't know how it was difficult for me to come here. (＞口＜) Then I went to the registrar to make sure they have the afternoon class and I killed time at the media center browsing the Internet. A few hours passed and everyone who were there at the time were disheartened after listening an announcement of no school today. I cannot express this feeling by writing. I think they have responsibility to inform us before the beginning of 1st class.

I'm so disappointed and I had a bad day today. (´・ω・`) *a big sigh*

For Graduation Party

In Japan, most of college woman wear 袴, hakama, for the graduation ceremony and I got a catalog of kimono and hakama recently by direct mail. I already have my kimono which my mum bought for my coming of age ceremony. So I had a look what kind of hakama they have and the hairstyles the models show. I don't really wear kimono but it's fun to look.

There are so many combinations of kimono and hakama. My kimono is a bit alike the picture to the right. The color is red in whole and the flower is cherry blossom. Very gorgeous, right? Seems like red goes with purple hakama. I like indigo blue, too. But then I think red and green are like Christmas. LOL

I like these hairstyles. They are pretty nice. Well, I think I need to buy a new hair accessory. I'm gonna wear my kimono for my friend's wedding ceremony so, I already have two chances to wear. I have to have a nice one. Now I'm getting excited! (*∀*)

SHOOOOOCK!!!!

Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh!!!

She must be lying!!!!!!

Get this. I got an email from one of my best friends just now and it says she's gonna get married with his BF and she's expecting a baby!!! Yes, this is what is called a shotgun marriage. I cannot believe it! Oh my gosh! ohhhh my gosh!!! I'm dizzy.

We have known each other really long and I know she got BF last year. But he is a part time jobber and the income is not enough. (I guess it's lower than hers...T_T) Plus, he looks not so good. Once she said she never get married with him because he's just a BF, not a future husband. Then WHY?? *a BIG sigh* What happened to her?? It's not something I can celebrate with ease. That's why I read the email again and again for a while. I still remain deep in the shock. She is solid and steady person and too good for him. Is my idea old-fashioned?

My Favorite Cafe

How beautiful autumn sky... I looked up the sky and felt so happy on my way to station in the afternoon. Today I went to see a man who is a Toronagashi event organizer to have the third round of interview about the event. We are now making a short documentary and this is a part of my seminar project. My teammates and I shot him walking and speaking with a smile by the river which is used for the event. After that we asked some questions in a room.

He is always so kind to us and he took us to a nice cafe and tonkatsu restaurant again! (He treated us to a nice meal and a cup of coffee last time) The katsu meal was brilliant. I ordered a ume-shiso katsu meal. Shiso and tonkatsu really go well together! The katsu was so thick and juicy which I have never eaten in my entire life. I was too fascinated to take the picture... And I really love the small cafe where he always goes. Here I ordered a cup of hot cafe au lait. The master in this shop always makes coffee after listening to the order. Do you know what this means? After receiving the order, he boils the water and grinds the coffee. Then he drips and make the coffee with his whole heart. <3

If you are interested in, why don't you go?

Shigeno Coffee Kobo (しげの珈琲工房)

Hirai 3-21-1, Edogawa-ku, Tokyo

Store Hours: 10:00 am - 07:00 pm

Closed: Tuesday

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Next Olympic Host

I just watched the live remote of the announcement of next Olympic host. Unfortunately, Tokyo was not elected as the host country but I'm sure that Japan could tell the passion for Olympic and it was a good chance to introduce Japan. Well, Olympic is the world biggest event and we will definitely enjoy the next one if it's not hold in Japan. Hope Chicago people think the same. We both did our best.

Now, which do think would be chosen, Rio or Madrid? Well, I will bet on...Rio! I know a bit about Madrid, the capital of Spain and I love there. But I don't know well about Rio De Janeiro so, I wanna see what it is like. It would be a nice trigger to know the country.

The final result will be soon announced. It's just around the corner!

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Congrats Rio!!!

Hum the Melody

I found a something very nice and convenient site today. Have you ever been frustrated trying to remember a song tittle? I've often experienced that I know the melody but I cannot remember the tittle. If you feel irritated of this and don't know the site, you are lucky today! You got a solution:))

midomi will be your best friend!

You just need to sing or hum the song you want to know the tittle and midomi will find it in a moment. The one thing you need to prepare is your computer's microphone. I linked the English site but Japanese is available as well. Hope you like it.

The Fratellis - Flathead

I wanted to know the song of ipod commercial. It's so cool!!