August 19

I ate KIWI burger fir the first time. It was so good. But, I got lost today. We went to St. Lukes shopping mall. When we went back our home, we rode another bus. So, we went in the opposite direction. I had a dreadful experience. We rode a bus at 5:30 p.m. But, I went back home at 6:40 p.m. My home is very cloth to St.Lukes.
And I went to Muriwai beach and ganet colony today. It was a violent wave. And smell is bad because of sea bird’s droppings. But, it was beautiful view. Sand of beach is black, because of sand containing iron. And we could watch a little seal! It was so cute. And we drank a hot chocolate. It’s so sweet. We ate a ice cream. It was yummy!
At school, we had an interview with Miora. She is teacher. Her hobby is tramping. She explained how to tools of tramping. It is very interesting.
After school, I read to my host children the book in English. It’s Kiwi’s book. I was nervous. But when I finished reading, my host family praised. I want to speak well more!
[194 words]

Maron!

I read a newspaper. I found a news which is interested.
Maron may be one of the most popular stationmasters in Japan, even though he only has honorary status. Commuters often make special trips to meet him, but instead of shaking hands, he may lift a paw and bark.
The 8-years-old Yorkshire terrier is honorary stationmaster of Oku-Nakayama Kogen Station operated by Iwate Galaxy Railway Co., in Ichinohemachi, Iwate Prefecture. He even wears a replica of a real stationmaster’s uniform.
The dog belongs to Yoko Motoki, 65, who works at the station. “I’m happy to see the smiling faces of the commuters,” the proud owner said in reference to the people who make a fuss over Maron.
A typical day for Maron starts at 6:30 a.m., before the arrival of the first train. Besides welcoming the day’s first commuters at the ticket gates, Maron will strike a pose with the help of his owner’s hand and salute the train driver, as if to wish the driver a safe journey for the day.
He will instinctively bark to alert Motoki when he senses people are coming to the station. The canine stationmaster also considers it his duty to patrol the station and its surroundings. In November, 1999, before the launch of the semipublic railway, Motoki worked at JR Oku-Nakayama Station, the predecessor to Oku-Nakayama Kogen Station. She said she always wanted to be with Maron, even at work. Therefore, in the following year, she started bringing her pet to the station.
[250 words]

Coming-of-age celebration!

I went to Tamana yesterday. I took part in a meeting of alumni. I like my high school friends! So, I had a good time with them. I took many pictures. I met my teacher there after a long time. He said, “You are came up to my expectations.” I laughed.
I drank a lot of beer and clear distilled liquor. So, I got drunk! But, I had fun! I want to meet them every year!

And I took part in a meeting of alumni last week in Ueki. It is elementally school’s class. I was a secretary of an alumni association, because I met my elementally school teacher last summer. So, he directed to gather. And I work the meeting place now.
I will take part in a coming-of-age celebration next week. I’m looking forward to meeting my friends!
[140 words]

A Happy New Year☆

Hi! A Happy New Year!! Goodbye 2008!
I think 2008 is very good year. I lived a full life.
At first, I went to New Zealand in August. I visited a foreign country for the first time. New Zealand was winter in August, but Japan is summer. So, I was sick. But, I had a good time there. And I made a lot of special memories. I could an unforgettable experience in New Zealand with my friends. I could make many friends there. I love New Zealand! I want to go back there. I want to meet Sonya, Sunia, Jack and Riley!!
Then, I got a prize. I belong to Broadcasting club. And we made special cloth for parade. And we got a prize part of cloth! I was happy. I hang out with club’s friends many times. I like club and club’s member.
2008 is very good year for me! So, I want to study English more this year. Moreover, I want to save money for traveling abroad in 2009. I wish good year!!
[175 words]

August 18 in New Zealand

We went to city with Mana and Natsuki. We went to OK gift shop and so on. We bought some surveniors. We love shopping. And I bought a wallet. It cost 44000 yen. I bought it in duty free shop. So, I will have to receive at the counter of airport. After shopping, we ate sushi for lunch. It was so-so. But, rice is similar to Japanese one. And, we went to school. we used computer for reserch. I looked up god of Maori. I love Maori and Tiki. I bought many Tiki goods. So, I decided my topic is Tiki. And we will go to ganet colony tomorrow. I'm looking forward to going there.
[116 words]

Diary of NZ

August 16, 17

We went to Rotorua and Waitomo. Rotorua and Waitomo is quite a long way from Auckland. It took 4 or 5 hours. Rotorua and Waitomo is in the Southern Part from Auckland. We went to waitomo at first. We went to cave. It was so beautiful. There are many fireflies in the cave. It was blue. So beautiful. Next, we went to Rose land for lunch. And we watched shearing a rabbit. So cute. But, it looks poor. We watched Maori show at night. It was powerful. I sit in the front row, so I am nearest to Maori. I love god of Maori. It is Tiki. So cute. I ate pavuloba for the first time. It was too sweet. I did hongi with bus driver. Hongi is Maori's greeting. They kiss nose to nose.We watched sheep show. Sheep is so clever. But, sheep dog is cleverer than sheep. And lamb is very cute. I took many pictures. And we ride a gondora. we climb a mountain by gondora. And we ride a luge. It was so funny and fast! I ride it for the first time. I love luge. After ride, we ate lunch. And we went back Auckland. My host father and Jack, Riley came. So cute! Thank you.
[212 words]

BR 2-04: Christmas around the world

I'll talk about this book.
Reason why I choose this book, this illustration is so cute, And this title is "Christmas". Today is December 21! Coming soon!! So, I choose this book.
People have been enjoying Christmas for over 2000 years. Christmas is historical event. And it has a lot of story. At first, this book told about Christmas. This day is anniversary because of Jesus Christ was born December 25. People buy Christmas puddings, and they decorate it their homes. In Germany, Christmas markets held in town. They buy and eat some cookies and hot spicy drinks. And children write letter to a angel. Children ask him to leave their presents. And Santa isn't the only person to bring presents. For example, children wait for a kind and old witch in Italian.
I knew what the first Christmas tree is Martin Luther’s idea for the first time. And I knew when Christmas Day comes in the world, people around the world do a lot of things. And they do much kind of things such as preparing and eating. People have a lot of Christmas habits. I thought Christmas is very interesting. I recommend this book because you can know Christmas in the world.

[204 words]

BR 2-03: The New Baby

I'll talk about this book.
Reason why I choose this book, I want to know this story. And illustration is very cute.　And I like baby.
Jo becomes pregnancy. People around her prepare for Jo's baby. For example, they found a buggy, cot, stuffed animal. And Kipper will be brother of baby. Kipper and his clasmates learn about baby. For example, babies what they do and what they like. Everyone is looking forward to borning a baby. At last, Jo give birth a baby girl. Her name is Vicky. She is vigorous baby.
I recommend this book. Because of I could know joy when baby born in the world. I like baby. And I want to have a baby. When I am a mother, I want to teach English for my baby. It is my dream.

[136 words]

BR 2-02: Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

I'll talk about this book.

Reason why I choose this book, I want to reed this story. This book written by Mark Twain. I know him. I want to reed his book.

Huck is very bravely and clever boy. He has a friend. he is black. His name is Jim. Huck's father is so fearful. So, Huck escape from father. And Jim is suspected of murder. So, Huck and Jim escape. Along the way, Huck thought betray Jim. But, he can't.

And they met two mans. They are swindler. Huck and Jim go with them. Swindlers perform false brother. But, their lie was exposed. And Hack and Jim escape from swindler.

I reccomend this book, because it is very interesting. It makes me I want to reed it again.

[130 words]

BR 2-01: The Enormous Turnip

I'll talk about this book.

Reason why I choose this book, this book's illustration is so cute. And I know this story. So, I want to tis story in English.

One day, an old man plants a seed. Strange seed grow up. it's very big turnip. He pulls it, but it doesn't move. So, he asks for help. His wife, a boy, a girl, a dog, a cat and mouse pull it to harvest. At last, they pull out big turnip. They are so happy.They eat big turnip. it is so good !

I recommend this book, because this story full of dream. but, I don't reed this book again. Because, I was satisfied.

[115 words]