08/07/27 The Dark Knight

I got up at 7:30 a.m. I had bread. I spread strawberry jam and margarine on bread. We went to dog park this morning too. It was hot. There were many dogs. We walked in dog park. There are a lot of nature. I feel comfortable. In afternoon, we went to movie theater. The movie theater is very big and fun. We watched a movie "The Dark Knight." It was exciting. I had a good experience. Next, we went to my mom'sfriend's house. They are very kind. There are many dogs and two children. We ate dinner. The dinner was chickens, salads, breads and dessert. They were very delicious. After dinner, I learned many words from my hostmother's friends. And I tolk them Japanese words "Konnichiwa, Sayonara, Aisiteru." I had a good time. (133words)

08/07/26 Picnic

I got up at 7:00a.m. I had breakfast. I had a bread and scrambled egg. I was very full. We went to dog park with Riley in this morning. There were a lot of dogs. They are very cute!! They are free in the park. They run, jump and swim in river. The river is Mississippi river. They looked happy. In afternoon, we went to shop "Target." There are a lot of things. I like there. I bought underewars. Next, we went to Chinese restaurant. I ordered Lemonade. But, I surprised it. The color was pink!! The chinese foods were good. The cleak told me that I look Korean. It was fun. Next, we went to another shop "Cub Food." My mother bought brocoli etc.
And, we went to our home. And we made blocoli salad. After that we went to party. The party is interesting. Everyone brought foods. A lot of people came in the house. We played football. I and Ai ate hamburgers and salads. We ate homemade cakes. They are very sweet. And I learned "Happy wife, happy life." This is husband's word. I had a good time. (191words)

08/07/25 Ai's host house

Today, I got up at 6:30 a.m. And I went to school. We learned "Backword" in ESL. For example, "AYAKO" → "OKAYA." 10:30 a.m, we listened to speech. She is professor of Psychology. The speech was about adoption. After speech, we had lunch with Joe and his wife Linda. I did not like Bethel University's poteto salada. After lunch, we did dice game. I was very lucky girl. After school, Ai came my house. She loves Riley. Of course, I love Riley too. He was my host dog. Next, we went to Ai's house. We played with Abigail. She was Ai's host family. She is two years old. She is very cute and naughty. Next, we had dinner. After dinner, I and Ai walked around Ai's house. We met a boy and a dog "Lakusis" and their family. We talked them. I had a good time. (146words)

08/07/23 Bethel University

I got up at 6:00 a.m. I ate cereal and greentea. I and my host mom left to rendezvous. The rendezvous was church. Our university was Bethel. Bethel university is very big. After ESL, we went to trip in Bethel. After trip, I had lunch with Yuki and Ai. After lunch, we lost our way. Afternoon, we went to Mississippi river and we rode on river boat. I felt comfortable. After school, I and my host mom made chicken stew. It was very delicious. I had a nice time. (89words)

Arriving in Minnesota

I found my diary. I went Minnesota for a month last year. I wrote this diary my Minnesota's life. I write this dialy.


08/7/22 I went to Minnesota. I had homestay program.
Today, was very long day. I started from my house for America.
We assembled in our university at 6:45a.m. We went to Fukuoka airport by bus.
I was very sleepy. It was clear day. I felt comfortable. I and Yuki had sandwiches in airport. And we went to Haneda airport by plane. I don't like plane. I had stomachache. And we went to Narita airport by bus. The airport have strict security.
Next, we went to Minnesota by plane. We rode on plane for 11 hours. It was very telling. At length the plane arrived in Minnesota. I was very happy. Many hostfamily was waiting for us. It moved me. Then, Japan was midnight, but Minnesota was noon.
Next, I and my hostmom went to Mexican restaurant with Ai and her hostfamily.
After lunch, I was mom went to grocery store. American has many kind of milk.
And there are many cookies and cereals. After shopping, we went to park. I and my friends introduced Japanese tradition games. Today was very long day. (206words)

School of Rock

This movie is comedy. But it has impression. I think child actors are very cute. And they are good at music instruments. It is cool. The movie use some rock music. Especially, Immigrant Song by Led Zeppelin are most famous song.
When I finish watching the movie, I thought I want to play something music instrument.(56words)

Happy Feet

The movie is cute and exciting. The main character is Mumble. He is Antarctic emperor penguin. They have heartsongs. It is tradition and means to attract a soul mate. Mumble's childhood friend Gloria have very beautiful singing voice. But Mumble have a horrible singing voice. But he is good at tap dancing. This movie's characters are very cute. And their eyes are very beautiful. Like a jewel. Mumble was lonely because his horrible singing voice. Then he met the Amigos. They are adelie penguins. I love them. They are very gaiety and fun.
The movie pick up a big problem. This is over fishing. (104words)