Busy Morning--busy week! がんばりますね！
POSTED ON: 2011年10月24日月曜日 @ 4:33 | 0 comments
お久しぶりだね～☆
Soo many things have happened since my last post that I don't know where to start.
今週はめっちゃ忙しいそうです。
I have four exams and presentations coming up.
今週末は忙しかったです。
日曜日たくさしゅくだいをしました。妹ちゃんとドンキン先生に行きました。たぶんドンキン先生に行きすぎました。（笑）
ドナツとコーヒーを買って、友達について話しました。
Lately I have been a little confused.
Today I learned a couple new things and now I am even more confused.
そしてとうしさんの新しいフォトを見ました。ほんとうにハンサムですね。今学期とうしさんはテクストをしました。
でも。。He is busy or seems like he has many problems. Seeing his picture made me want to talk to him again.
It is amazing how different things were at one time.
Maybe I am just confused in general though. I am going to let time sort it out.
This week I need to study hard and stay focused. The weekend went well but was a little busy.
I feel slightly worried because of the work but also interested because I have so many things on my mind that need to be carefully waited out.
What to do?
ラベル: 2011, fall semester, feelings, life, rant, 大学
勉強中に。。
POSTED ON: 2011年10月11日火曜日 @ 19:17 | 2 comments
今としょかんで友達と勉強しています。
さいきんめっちゃ忙しかったです。
幸せです。
あとでも書きたいです。
ラベル: 2011, classes, cooking, fall semester, friends, happiness, life, studies
『日本の文化クラスれんしゅうする』♪
POSTED ON: 2011年10月6日木曜日 @ 23:05 | 0 comments
1. Who are the great religious leaders of the Kamakura period?
Honen- trained at the Tendai center, salvation achieved through individual acts and the production of merit acts. Created the sect of Pure Land Buddhism known as the Nembutsu (Mt.Hiei)
Shinran- Honen's disciple, solved the problem of how many times one should recite the nembutsu. Created the "true sect" of Pure Land Buddhism. (Mt.Hiei) Promised that if one devotes his or her self entirely to Amida then they can achieve salvation. He was considered very original.
Ippen- He urged the practice of circulating the nembutsu.
Nichiren- founded the Nichiren sect of Buddhism, the only one that was not from China. He labeled Kukai as the greatest liar in Japan and said that all other forms of Buddhism were detrimental to Japan. His beliefs were based on the Lotus Sutra.
.-. .-. .-. .-. .-. .-. .-.
2. In the Fushikaden what is the meaning of "take" and "kasa?"
Take- Natural ability and talent that one is born with. Inherit talent.
Kase- Acquiring ability and talent based on discipline as well as practice.
.-. .-. .-. .-. .-. .-. .-.
3. Compare and contrast the Kitayama Epoch with the Higashiyama epoch. Describe the leaders and the cultures of these epochs.
Kitayama- Yoshimitsu Ashikaga
- Very generous patron of the arts, reestablished formal connections with China. The Kitayama epoch is named after Yoshimitu's retreat, "Kinkakuji."
Higashiyama- Yoshimasa Ashikaga
- The grandson of Yoshimitsu
- He had no interest in military affairs although he was named Generalissimo
- Ikebana, Renga, sumi-e and wabi-cha developed during this epoch
.-. .-. .-. .-. .-. .-. .-.
4. What are the core teachings of modern day Shinto?
- The core teachings of modern day Shinto are sincerity and purity. The main reasons why people visit shrines are to please and pay respect to the kami.
.-. .-. .-. .-. .-. .-. .-.
5. Explain what "multifaceted religious life" in Japan means.
- Essentially that Shinto and Buddhism have coexisted in Japan harmoniously. Weddings are often Christian and even though some Japanese do not identify with a religion they still go to shrines to pay their respects as if simply a way of life. Religion is somewhat intrinsic with the culture. One is born Shinto and dies Buddhist.
.-. .-. .-. .-. .-. .-. .-.
6. How did the Fujiwaru clan become so powerful? What are some significant political developments?
- The unusual marriage customs of that time made it so that Fujiwaru women were marrying and having illegitimate children who would later become elites. They were also sometimes marrying with imperial.
- The use of kana also helped to create a boom in prose.
- A new style of recording history was also developed known as Rekishi Monogatari
- Relations were formally cut with China during this time, partially due to the unstable environment of China from the Mongol invasions.
- The capital also became more isolated in comparison to former years
.-. .-. .-. .-. .-. .-. .-.
7. What is Yamato Art?
- Peak popularity of this art form during the Fujiwaru period.
- The subject was pure landscapes or landscapes with courtiers at leisure
-Two major themes were seasons and famous places in Japan.
With the development of kana, artists began putting poems with their pictures.
This slowly gave rise to what is known as emaki
*combined poetry, art and calligrapghy
.-. .-. .-. .-. .-. .-. .-.
8. Fushikaden is sometimes described as a reflection of the Japanese people as a whole, explain what this means.
Noh plays- Depict religion, spirituality, the Japanese characteristics of "wabi," "miyabi," and "mono no aware."
Tea ceremony and calligraphy are also shown as traditional Japanese culture. The idea of diligence and "take" as well as "kase" is demonstrated.
The behavior of people at certain ages is also outlined in the Fushikaden and the virtue of "diligence" is discussed.
.-. .-. .-. .-. .-. .-. .-.
9. What is the Azuchi-Momoyama epoch?
- It is the time when Japan became unified
- The first westerners appeared in Japan from Portugal
- During this time three daimyos rose to rule the country; Tokugawa Ieyasu, Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Oda Nobunaga
- The castle is the center of the city and represents power
.-. .-. .-. .-. .-. .-. .-.
10. What are factors that determined Nichiren Buddhism?
- Nichiren grew up in a time of warfare.
- He was heavily influenced by the idea of Mappo, or that by the age of 1052 no one could achieve salvation by themselves and would have to throw themselves at another to be saved, (e.g.- Amida)
- He said that all other sects of Buddhism were harmful to Japanese.
.-. .-. .-. .-. .-. .-. .-.
11. Why was a seclusion policy created and what were the consequences?
- There was fears that the daimyos who lost the Sekigahara battle of 1600 might join with the Christian westerners and topple over the new Shogun government.
- It was also a control issue as Christianity didn't uphold the Japanese class structure.
- Stunted Japan's commercial growth and brought it to a halt
.-. .-. .-. .-. .-. .-. .-.
12. Explain the Genroku epoch.
- Merchant class became quite powerful because of Sakoku
- Urbanization occurred as farmers began producing more and essentially Japan became more self-sufficient.
- During this epoch, Kabuki theater was also very popular and developed
.-. .-. .-. .-. .-. .-. .-.
13. How did primitive Shinto manage to survive the arrival of Buddhism?
- Several factors however, it seems as though the two coexisted well because of their similarities.
- Also Japanese didn't mind having two religions as they adapted Buddhism to their own culture.
- Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines were amalgamated.
.-. .-. .-. .-. .-. .-. .-.
Time Periods
Jyomon (300 BC-300AC)
"Rope pattern age"
-hunters, gatherers and fishers
-Kaizuka provided food for the people
- People lived in Tateyama
-dogu- half-human, half beast earthenware for
Yayoi
-used metals and may have made the shift because of China
- China referred to Japan as "Wa."
3 great religious systems of pre-modern Japan?
shinto (emotional) Buddhism (metaphysical) Confucianism (rational)
Oldest books by Japanese records?
Kojiki (712) record of ancient matters
Nihon Shoki (720) Chronicles of Japan
Kofun
- Tomb Period, stone burial mounds
- Haniwa- placed inside of graves
- Emperor Nintoku in Osaka largest burial mound
- Principal monument to the sun goddess = Ise Shrine
Asuka
- Sui dynasty reunited China
- T'ang Dynasty heavily influenced Japan
- Mahayana and Hinayama
3 forms of Buddha: Miroku (future), Yakushi (healing), Amida (boundless light)
- Prince Shotoku was the leader of reform and favored relations with Sui china, advanced Japan's civilization. Wrote 17 Article Constitution of 604- revered Buddhismand propagated Confucian values within Japan.
Horyuji Temple- Oldest known temple in the world
Nara
- Tempyo Epoch
- Emperor Shomu founded a nat'l Buddhist center
- Todaiji temple was the focal point of the tempyo epoch, The Daibutsu is inside.
Manyoshu- begining of Japanese poetic tradition
*two main compilers: Otomo no Yakamochi & Yamanoue Okura
Eye Opening Ceremony in 752- cleric from India that painted pupils of its eyes to give the Daibutsu life
Buddhism was introduced to Japan in 552
*Most fundamental premises in Buddhism:
1) All things are impermanent 2) Suffering is universal 3) Man is the helpless victim of fate
*2 Opposing camps in the mid-sixth century over whether or not to accept Buddhism
1) Shinto ritualists and elite imperial guards (they felt threatened by change)
Heian
- Court shift from Kyoto to Nara
Reasons? More room to expand
Kamakura
Muromachi
Azuchi
Momoyama
Tokugawa/Edo (1600-1868)
- Tokugawa shogunate
- Sakoku policy
- Genroku Epoch
- Kabuki
- Matsuo Basho
- Ihara Saikaku
ラベル: classes, review, studies
めっちゃきになる
今週末めっちゃいそがしかったです。
毎日勉強しました。
Actually..日曜日たくさん勉強したので、日本語のクラスをサボりました。
今日日本語のテストがあった。
曜日の夜としょかんで火友達とたくさん勉強したので、かんたんだった。
友達は「勉強すぎたね」と言った。
思わないよ。
今日日本の文化クラスはテストをれんしゅうした。かんたんだった！
We studied so much and the questions she wanted us to know were much easier!
びっくりした！
今きんちょうしていません。木曜日れんしゅうします。
友達と？
ああ、あの友達。。
> <
どうしよかな。。
もうすぐ帰ります。
何でもすることができないよ。
That is the difficult part about it. Maybe I am just confused.
今日一緒にちょっと勉強した。かれはスカイプと可愛い女の子をしていたと思う。
たぶん友達でも。。ちょっとうらやましいになった。そして、ちょっと悲しくになった。
I know it's not good though.
勉強はやくおわりました。
めっちゃつかれたので、I didn't mind it.
I was just thinking about it then, ＦＢメールをもらう。
「こんにちは」
ええ？
I felt like my mind was being read ;w;
ラベル: 2011, busy, Exams, fall semester, life, studies
Big☆B-Day ブログ
POSTED ON: 2011年10月5日水曜日 @ 22:41 | 2 comments
Where to start? The past week has been soooooooo busy!
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| Birthday Cards and Cute Ornament! |
金曜日
After くぼた先生 class, my birthday weekend begun.
I had made plans last minute the day before to go to the mall with some friends Friday night. It took about forty-five minutes to get there but the mall was gorgeous! Really, it was just a beautiful mall.
I wished the whole time I was there that I had my camera with me because my cell phone pictures are such low quality. There was three stories of this mall and at first we all stuck together.
After eating at the food court (and seeing a really attractive guy) we all split up to shop separately.
It was a pretty pleasant mall!
I am not very interested in the Forever XXI shops but my friends wanted to go inside. It was two stories and the decor was really nice I must admit. Isn't the lighting nice?
I even tried an outfit on...though I didn't decide to buy it.
That night my friend Jennifer stayed over because in the morning I had plans again to go out to another mall with some friends. We watched clips of ジェジュン and just talked a lot. It was a nice night and I felt so sleepy!
土曜日
Although Friday felt very busy, Saturday was even more full of fun! We met up with one of my friends George early that morning. While waiting for my other friend to show up we all walked around the campus and took silly photos.
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| Silly Photos!! |
It took about an hour to get to the mall and it was really big!! Almost immediately we all went to the food court and then split up. Me, Wrenn and Jennifer went shopping. The guys and my sister went to the arcade.
It was a great mall but I didn't find anything. I got some priceless photos though!
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| Playing around in the Halloween store! |
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| George acting silly |
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| When I don't put on make up I look like this!! |
Overall the day was really fun! I was so tired by the time we got back. (We left at 11.30 and returned at 17.30)
However...
I promised my friend I would go to the football game.
The sky was gorgeous! Although I had a terrible headache and was tired, the game was pretty fun. Everyone is showing their spirit, cheering, stomping, yelling and singing during the game for our team.
Later that night George, Matthew, Roderick and my sister kept me distracted until it reached early Sunday morning. I was so surprised, they said Happy Birthday and I was really happy someone was there with me. I was really thankful for that.
I fell asleep quickly Saturday night and prepared myself for studying the next morning.
日曜日
Already I was aware that my sister was planning something for me. I woke up to calls from my mom and dad saying Happy Birthday. It was really comforting.
I texted my friend Javier to study and we met up around noon. Like always we bought coffee first and began studying.
Seriously, we studied all day. くぼた先生 gave us a six page study guide with a bunch of terms and questions.
I was really nervous about it at first and studying began smoothly.
How to say this...when I am around him I feel really comfortable. It isn't necessarily relaxing but feels very natural.
We seem to work well together and he is very knowledgeable about the topics because of the classes he has taken previously.
We studied until the evening then had lunch and went to the dorms study lounge to study more.
From this point on I knew it was just a matter of time until I was surprised with something.
We studied for about three hours more and then my sister asked for my keys saying she was just "making coffee."
Eventually she called me into my room and put her hands over my eyes.
I was completely surprised! My room was decorated and all of my friends were there. They also made fried rice, vegan cake and ordered pizza.
It was just...really really sweet.
It was so thoughtful and personal. I felt really thankful and happy to have everyone there.
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| Birthday Room |
We all ate and talked. Everyone had worked all day on the decorating and making food. They also made me some wonderful cards.
In the evening Javier and I went back to studying. Another coffee later and we stayed at the library until close.
My birthday weekend was truly nice. I have met some really good people and I am so thankful to have the people I do in my life. I couldn't be happier in this respect.
Again, thank you everyone for making me feel so special on my birthday. It means a lot to me!
ラベル: 2011, Birthday, busy, Exams, fall semester, friends, life, shopping, studies, study
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instead of waiting for someone to bring you flowers.
You learn that you really can endure,
that you really are strong, and you really do have worth.
You learn and learn, with every goodbye you learn.
Scream your name
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Busy Morning--busy week! がんばりますね！
POSTED ON: 2011年10月24日月曜日 @ 4:33 | 0 comments
お久しぶりだね～☆
Soo many things have happened since my last post that I don't know where to start.
今週はめっちゃ忙しいそうです。
I have four exams and presentations coming up.
今週末は忙しかったです。
日曜日たくさしゅくだいをしました。妹ちゃんとドンキン先生に行きました。たぶんドンキン先生に行きすぎました。（笑）
ドナツとコーヒーを買って、友達について話しました。
Lately I have been a little confused.
Today I learned a couple new things and now I am even more confused.
そしてとうしさんの新しいフォトを見ました。ほんとうにハンサムですね。今学期とうしさんはテクストをしました。
でも。。He is busy or seems like he has many problems. Seeing his picture made me want to talk to him again.
It is amazing how different things were at one time.
Maybe I am just confused in general though. I am going to let time sort it out.
This week I need to study hard and stay focused. The weekend went well but was a little busy.
I feel slightly worried because of the work but also interested because I have so many things on my mind that need to be carefully waited out.
What to do?
ラベル: 2011, fall semester, feelings, life, rant, 大学
勉強中に。。
POSTED ON: 2011年10月11日火曜日 @ 19:17 | 2 comments
今としょかんで友達と勉強しています。
さいきんめっちゃ忙しかったです。
幸せです。
あとでも書きたいです。
ラベル: 2011, classes, cooking, fall semester, friends, happiness, life, studies
『日本の文化クラスれんしゅうする』♪
POSTED ON: 2011年10月6日木曜日 @ 23:05 | 0 comments
1. Who are the great religious leaders of the Kamakura period?
Honen- trained at the Tendai center, salvation achieved through individual acts and the production of merit acts. Created the sect of Pure Land Buddhism known as the Nembutsu (Mt.Hiei)
Shinran- Honen's disciple, solved the problem of how many times one should recite the nembutsu. Created the "true sect" of Pure Land Buddhism. (Mt.Hiei) Promised that if one devotes his or her self entirely to Amida then they can achieve salvation. He was considered very original.
Ippen- He urged the practice of circulating the nembutsu.
Nichiren- founded the Nichiren sect of Buddhism, the only one that was not from China. He labeled Kukai as the greatest liar in Japan and said that all other forms of Buddhism were detrimental to Japan. His beliefs were based on the Lotus Sutra.
.-. .-. .-. .-. .-. .-. .-.
2. In the Fushikaden what is the meaning of "take" and "kasa?"
Take- Natural ability and talent that one is born with. Inherit talent.
Kase- Acquiring ability and talent based on discipline as well as practice.
.-. .-. .-. .-. .-. .-. .-.
3. Compare and contrast the Kitayama Epoch with the Higashiyama epoch. Describe the leaders and the cultures of these epochs.
Kitayama- Yoshimitsu Ashikaga
- Very generous patron of the arts, reestablished formal connections with China. The Kitayama epoch is named after Yoshimitu's retreat, "Kinkakuji."
Higashiyama- Yoshimasa Ashikaga
- The grandson of Yoshimitsu
- He had no interest in military affairs although he was named Generalissimo
- Ikebana, Renga, sumi-e and wabi-cha developed during this epoch
.-. .-. .-. .-. .-. .-. .-.
4. What are the core teachings of modern day Shinto?
- The core teachings of modern day Shinto are sincerity and purity. The main reasons why people visit shrines are to please and pay respect to the kami.
.-. .-. .-. .-. .-. .-. .-.
5. Explain what "multifaceted religious life" in Japan means.
- Essentially that Shinto and Buddhism have coexisted in Japan harmoniously. Weddings are often Christian and even though some Japanese do not identify with a religion they still go to shrines to pay their respects as if simply a way of life. Religion is somewhat intrinsic with the culture. One is born Shinto and dies Buddhist.
.-. .-. .-. .-. .-. .-. .-.
6. How did the Fujiwaru clan become so powerful? What are some significant political developments?
- The unusual marriage customs of that time made it so that Fujiwaru women were marrying and having illegitimate children who would later become elites. They were also sometimes marrying with imperial.
- The use of kana also helped to create a boom in prose.
- A new style of recording history was also developed known as Rekishi Monogatari
- Relations were formally cut with China during this time, partially due to the unstable environment of China from the Mongol invasions.
- The capital also became more isolated in comparison to former years
.-. .-. .-. .-. .-. .-. .-.
7. What is Yamato Art?
- Peak popularity of this art form during the Fujiwaru period.
- The subject was pure landscapes or landscapes with courtiers at leisure
-Two major themes were seasons and famous places in Japan.
With the development of kana, artists began putting poems with their pictures.
This slowly gave rise to what is known as emaki
*combined poetry, art and calligrapghy
.-. .-. .-. .-. .-. .-. .-.
8. Fushikaden is sometimes described as a reflection of the Japanese people as a whole, explain what this means.
Noh plays- Depict religion, spirituality, the Japanese characteristics of "wabi," "miyabi," and "mono no aware."
Tea ceremony and calligraphy are also shown as traditional Japanese culture. The idea of diligence and "take" as well as "kase" is demonstrated.
The behavior of people at certain ages is also outlined in the Fushikaden and the virtue of "diligence" is discussed.
.-. .-. .-. .-. .-. .-. .-.
9. What is the Azuchi-Momoyama epoch?
- It is the time when Japan became unified
- The first westerners appeared in Japan from Portugal
- During this time three daimyos rose to rule the country; Tokugawa Ieyasu, Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Oda Nobunaga
- The castle is the center of the city and represents power
.-. .-. .-. .-. .-. .-. .-.
10. What are factors that determined Nichiren Buddhism?
- Nichiren grew up in a time of warfare.
- He was heavily influenced by the idea of Mappo, or that by the age of 1052 no one could achieve salvation by themselves and would have to throw themselves at another to be saved, (e.g.- Amida)
- He said that all other sects of Buddhism were harmful to Japanese.
.-. .-. .-. .-. .-. .-. .-.
11. Why was a seclusion policy created and what were the consequences?
- There was fears that the daimyos who lost the Sekigahara battle of 1600 might join with the Christian westerners and topple over the new Shogun government.
- It was also a control issue as Christianity didn't uphold the Japanese class structure.
- Stunted Japan's commercial growth and brought it to a halt
.-. .-. .-. .-. .-. .-. .-.
12. Explain the Genroku epoch.
- Merchant class became quite powerful because of Sakoku
- Urbanization occurred as farmers began producing more and essentially Japan became more self-sufficient.
- During this epoch, Kabuki theater was also very popular and developed
.-. .-. .-. .-. .-. .-. .-.
13. How did primitive Shinto manage to survive the arrival of Buddhism?
- Several factors however, it seems as though the two coexisted well because of their similarities.
- Also Japanese didn't mind having two religions as they adapted Buddhism to their own culture.
- Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines were amalgamated.
.-. .-. .-. .-. .-. .-. .-.
Time Periods
Jyomon (300 BC-300AC)
"Rope pattern age"
-hunters, gatherers and fishers
-Kaizuka provided food for the people
- People lived in Tateyama
-dogu- half-human, half beast earthenware for
Yayoi
-used metals and may have made the shift because of China
- China referred to Japan as "Wa."
3 great religious systems of pre-modern Japan?
shinto (emotional) Buddhism (metaphysical) Confucianism (rational)
Oldest books by Japanese records?
Kojiki (712) record of ancient matters
Nihon Shoki (720) Chronicles of Japan
Kofun
- Tomb Period, stone burial mounds
- Haniwa- placed inside of graves
- Emperor Nintoku in Osaka largest burial mound
- Principal monument to the sun goddess = Ise Shrine
Asuka
- Sui dynasty reunited China
- T'ang Dynasty heavily influenced Japan
- Mahayana and Hinayama
3 forms of Buddha: Miroku (future), Yakushi (healing), Amida (boundless light)
- Prince Shotoku was the leader of reform and favored relations with Sui china, advanced Japan's civilization. Wrote 17 Article Constitution of 604- revered Buddhismand propagated Confucian values within Japan.
Horyuji Temple- Oldest known temple in the world
Nara
- Tempyo Epoch
- Emperor Shomu founded a nat'l Buddhist center
- Todaiji temple was the focal point of the tempyo epoch, The Daibutsu is inside.
Manyoshu- begining of Japanese poetic tradition
*two main compilers: Otomo no Yakamochi & Yamanoue Okura
Eye Opening Ceremony in 752- cleric from India that painted pupils of its eyes to give the Daibutsu life
Buddhism was introduced to Japan in 552
*Most fundamental premises in Buddhism:
1) All things are impermanent 2) Suffering is universal 3) Man is the helpless victim of fate
*2 Opposing camps in the mid-sixth century over whether or not to accept Buddhism
1) Shinto ritualists and elite imperial guards (they felt threatened by change)
Heian
- Court shift from Kyoto to Nara
Reasons? More room to expand
Kamakura
Muromachi
Azuchi
Momoyama
Tokugawa/Edo (1600-1868)
- Tokugawa shogunate
- Sakoku policy
- Genroku Epoch
- Kabuki
- Matsuo Basho
- Ihara Saikaku
ラベル: classes, review, studies
めっちゃきになる
今週末めっちゃいそがしかったです。
毎日勉強しました。
Actually..日曜日たくさん勉強したので、日本語のクラスをサボりました。
今日日本語のテストがあった。
曜日の夜としょかんで火友達とたくさん勉強したので、かんたんだった。
友達は「勉強すぎたね」と言った。
思わないよ。
今日日本の文化クラスはテストをれんしゅうした。かんたんだった！
We studied so much and the questions she wanted us to know were much easier!
びっくりした！
今きんちょうしていません。木曜日れんしゅうします。
友達と？
ああ、あの友達。。
> <
どうしよかな。。
もうすぐ帰ります。
何でもすることができないよ。
That is the difficult part about it. Maybe I am just confused.
今日一緒にちょっと勉強した。かれはスカイプと可愛い女の子をしていたと思う。
たぶん友達でも。。ちょっとうらやましいになった。そして、ちょっと悲しくになった。
I know it's not good though.
勉強はやくおわりました。
めっちゃつかれたので、I didn't mind it.
I was just thinking about it then, ＦＢメールをもらう。
「こんにちは」
ええ？
I felt like my mind was being read ;w;
ラベル: 2011, busy, Exams, fall semester, life, studies
Big☆B-Day ブログ
POSTED ON: 2011年10月5日水曜日 @ 22:41 | 2 comments
Where to start? The past week has been soooooooo busy!
|
| Birthday Cards and Cute Ornament! |
金曜日
After くぼた先生 class, my birthday weekend begun.
I had made plans last minute the day before to go to the mall with some friends Friday night. It took about forty-five minutes to get there but the mall was gorgeous! Really, it was just a beautiful mall.
I wished the whole time I was there that I had my camera with me because my cell phone pictures are such low quality. There was three stories of this mall and at first we all stuck together.
After eating at the food court (and seeing a really attractive guy) we all split up to shop separately.
It was a pretty pleasant mall!
I am not very interested in the Forever XXI shops but my friends wanted to go inside. It was two stories and the decor was really nice I must admit. Isn't the lighting nice?
I even tried an outfit on...though I didn't decide to buy it.
That night my friend Jennifer stayed over because in the morning I had plans again to go out to another mall with some friends. We watched clips of ジェジュン and just talked a lot. It was a nice night and I felt so sleepy!
土曜日
Although Friday felt very busy, Saturday was even more full of fun! We met up with one of my friends George early that morning. While waiting for my other friend to show up we all walked around the campus and took silly photos.
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| Silly Photos!! |
It took about an hour to get to the mall and it was really big!! Almost immediately we all went to the food court and then split up. Me, Wrenn and Jennifer went shopping. The guys and my sister went to the arcade.
It was a great mall but I didn't find anything. I got some priceless photos though!
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| Playing around in the Halloween store! |
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| George acting silly |
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| When I don't put on make up I look like this!! |
Overall the day was really fun! I was so tired by the time we got back. (We left at 11.30 and returned at 17.30)
However...
I promised my friend I would go to the football game.
The sky was gorgeous! Although I had a terrible headache and was tired, the game was pretty fun. Everyone is showing their spirit, cheering, stomping, yelling and singing during the game for our team.
Later that night George, Matthew, Roderick and my sister kept me distracted until it reached early Sunday morning. I was so surprised, they said Happy Birthday and I was really happy someone was there with me. I was really thankful for that.
I fell asleep quickly Saturday night and prepared myself for studying the next morning.
日曜日
Already I was aware that my sister was planning something for me. I woke up to calls from my mom and dad saying Happy Birthday. It was really comforting.
I texted my friend Javier to study and we met up around noon. Like always we bought coffee first and began studying.
Seriously, we studied all day. くぼた先生 gave us a six page study guide with a bunch of terms and questions.
I was really nervous about it at first and studying began smoothly.
How to say this...when I am around him I feel really comfortable. It isn't necessarily relaxing but feels very natural.
We seem to work well together and he is very knowledgeable about the topics because of the classes he has taken previously.
We studied until the evening then had lunch and went to the dorms study lounge to study more.
From this point on I knew it was just a matter of time until I was surprised with something.
We studied for about three hours more and then my sister asked for my keys saying she was just "making coffee."
Eventually she called me into my room and put her hands over my eyes.
I was completely surprised! My room was decorated and all of my friends were there. They also made fried rice, vegan cake and ordered pizza.
It was just...really really sweet.
It was so thoughtful and personal. I felt really thankful and happy to have everyone there.
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| Birthday Room |
We all ate and talked. Everyone had worked all day on the decorating and making food. They also made me some wonderful cards.
In the evening Javier and I went back to studying. Another coffee later and we stayed at the library until close.
My birthday weekend was truly nice. I have met some really good people and I am so thankful to have the people I do in my life. I couldn't be happier in this respect.
Again, thank you everyone for making me feel so special on my birthday. It means a lot to me!
ラベル: 2011, Birthday, busy, Exams, fall semester, friends, life, shopping, studies, study
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