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Summer vacation plans
I have a lot of my summer vacation plans. The most important is to go to the Minnesota of America. This is home stay program one month. I am really looking forward to it! I wanted to studied abroad long tine ago. I want to there learn cultures, study English, make many friends. I really exciting so I can’t wait to go there. I am sure that that experience is able to wonderful for me. Next, I return America, I want to hang out my friends. Maybe I will go to the sea many times. Also I want to meet my grand mother and grand father. They live in far place from my house. I will go there to meet them, so by my driving. [128words]

***Costume Drive***

Hello! There was a bid event for my circle. It is a costume drive. We can wear that we want to something. I wear a pink dress. I did cat costume last summer. There were many kind of costume people. It was so funny;) For example, bear(like a リラックマ) , wedding dress, baseball costume, cats, kindergarten, strange man, boy was disguise in women’s clothes, high school uniform, Pikachuu and so on. We went to the sea in Amakusa! That before, we had to pass for some orders. Mt team’s order were “ Take a picture of elephant in Ezu lake.” And “Borrow a summer song in THUTAYA.” And “ Take a Purikura in Uto moll.” We couldn’t find well. Finally we could find it! Next, we went to THUTAYA. I was so abashed because we were saw a lot of people. Maybe we were so rare parson for them.haha After that, we took a Prikura. We arrived the sea at last. I have wanted to go to the see! I really delighted! I was enjoying swim, playing beach volleyball. Also we did BBQ. I ate many meats and vegetables! It was so delicious. After that, I ate a shaved ice. It flavor was strawberry. It makes me happy. I like it. When we returning to home, we was enjoying chat with my friends. Today was soooo good day! But I was soooo tired...I want to sleep! I am looking forward to it next summer! [250words]

My palns...＊

2008.07.11
Hello everyone.
The day come soon that I go to the Minnesota!! I am really looking forward to going there.

I will talk about What I going to do before leaving? ... First, I must study English vocabulary. Because, I don't know many English words. I memorize at least ten English words everyday. Second, I try to speak with exchange students by going to the English lounge in my free time. I also try to speak English with my Japanese friends, if it is possible.
Next, I will talk about What am I going to do during in the program... First, I went to speak English with a lot of people. So I try to talk about many things with mu host family. I also want to help them. For example, I can help cook dishes, wash the dishes and clean rooms. Anyway, I want to talk in English! I want to be speak English with fluency. So, I also want to talk with Japanese friends in English!! We will able to skill up ability of English conversation. Also, I will teach Japanese culture. I can do penmanship. I have learned for 8 years. This is beautiful Japanese culture I think.
Finally, I will talk about What am I going to do after the program.... I want to try to with exchange students. So I want to check my English ability. Also I will receive new exchange students. I will be host family for them. I am really looking forward it! I want to continue to study English because, I don't want to forget what I learned. I will review my Minnesota's life! So I will try TOEFL and TOIEC tests.

I want to do ALL things in my plans I think. [292words]

My younger friends!

Hello :) How are you today? Today was very hot day! Rainy season has gone! I will talk about my good younger friends! Look at this picture. The boys are my younger friend. They are freshman! I got to know them at the party before they enter this collage. After that, they entered this school. We became a friend! I like them very much, because they are very interesting and funny! haha
The left of the picture parson is soooo funny. His nickname is Maico~! It is so match for him. He is majoring economy of international. He has a nice character. His tall is short but he has an arrogant manner.haha Sometimes I got angry for his behavior but I forgive him. He always says some jokes. His jokes make me laugh :)
The right of the picture parson is so impudence but actually he is a steady young man. The after thing is good point of him I think. His nickname is Jun, but actually he has another name. haha He is majoring in English. He has a one's opinion. Sometimes he say a saucy thing.... Then I say him "Don't give me any of your cheek!"haha Also he is a hard worker.
We always talk together when we meet somewhere. We take a political science. When after the class, we enjoying talk together. We are good friend from now on.
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Tanavata☆

2008.07.07

Hi!! Today was the Star Festival!! Do you know it?? This is traditional Japanese festival! I wrote a oblong card " I hope My Minnesota's life become wonderful!!"

I went to the downtown with my friends after the school. Before that, we went to shrine for homage and to buy talisman. There are many doves in this shrine. I was amazing. So we prayed. After that, we went to downtown by walk. Today was so hot... We really tired.　We arrived at downtown finally. First, we went to cloth shop. The shop did special sale! My friend brought a pink shirt but I didn’t buy anything because, I could not find good one. Next, we went to stationery shop. Why I went to there, we went to gifts of Japanese for my host family in Minnesota! There are many traditional Japanese some things. For example, a floding fan, a lot of beautiful Japanese pictures, wind ball, kaleidoscope, fans and so on. We each chose the gifts. I brought a kaleidoscope for my host sister. And I broughtthe fan whish draw beautiful Japanese woman. I hope they will glad to get it! After that, we went to Parco. We looked for some clothes. I wanted to bikine, but it was very expensive for me… we felt so tired because, we walked a long distance. We wanted to take a rest. So we decided to go to the Mac! I ate a vanilla shake and flied potatoes. It made me happy. We enjoyed chatting for a long time. We talked about a lot of things. Girl’s talk was so interesting I thinkJWe could relax. After that ,my friend drove back to my house. Today was so tired but good day!
Have a sweet dream. Bye!
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MAIL:)

I GOD A MAIL. from host sister Miah!
Hey Aya! Thanks so much for your email! I was happy to get it! I enjoy shopping and eating sweets a lot! I really love ice cream! There are some very good ice cream places in Minnesota! We will bring you to them sometime! My mom also makes delicious desserts! I like Japanese sweets, ramon, and rice, but I do not like fish! I love many kinds of animals, but I love horses the most! Maybe when you are here you can pet General. He is a very nice horse and he doesn't bite! Your dog looks very nice! How old is she? When you come to Minnesota I will show you some of my drawings. Do you like art? What kinds of things would you like to do when you come here? Thanks again for your email! Love <3,>
I SENT A MAIL.
Hello Miah. ☆
Thank you for your email. I was happy to get it too.
I am looking forward to eating some ice creams in Minnesota!! Also I want to eat that makes delicious desserts by your mother.
You like Japanese foods don't you? I will cook some Japanese foods sometime! Of course, I will except fish. haha My lovely dog Betty is three years old. She is very friendly. I like art too. but I am not good at it. I am looking forward to see the pictures which you draw.
When I will go Minnesota, I want to go a lot of places and I want to make friends!
I am sorry if my English have mistakes.
Have fun your trip!
Love,Ayaka[128words]

MAIL:)

I GOD A MAIL! from my host sister Kailene.
Hi, Aya!
Miah and I are switching days to email so you don't have so many emails to answer...
Yes, Yellowstone is a very beautiful place! However, it is very big and takes a lot of time to drive around. Today, we drove for maybe 8 hours and didn't even see half of the park!! I was disappointed because we didn't see any bears....
Yes, I am very interested in Japan! In the future, I hope to live in Japan~
Haha, well I think Japanese boys are very cute, so if you could bring me anything with pictures of Japanese boys, I would be happy... heehee
I like a lot of Japanese dramas, but my favorites are Liar Game, Hana Yori Dango, Hanazakari no Kimitachi e, Gokusen, 1 Litre of Tears, and Absolute Boyfriend. When I get back from vacation, I will try to watch the Hana Yori Dango Final on the internet.
What have you been doing recently??
Love,
Kailene

I SEND A MAIL.
Hello. Kailene. Thank you for youe mail.

Can you see any bears in Yellowstone? It is great! I hope you can see the bears next time.

Do you want to live in Japan? Have tou been to Japan before? If you came to Japan, I will guide you in Kumamoto of Japan.

You like Japanese boys! haha... Many Japanese boys are manly I think. I will bring some pictures of Japanese boys. Especially do you have favorite Japanese performer or singer?

You know a lot of Japanese dramas! I was surprised. I like Hana Yori Dango. I want to see the movie!

Recently I study hard because I have to pass exams next week. And I am preparing to go to the Minnesota!

Have fun your trip!
Love,

Ayaka [133words]

I GOD A MAIL.
Hiii~
Yep, there are many animals at Yellowstone. However, bears are pretty rare, so we probably won't see any. On our trip, we saw elk, deer, buffalo, and ground squirrels. Earlier, when we were in the Black Hills, we saw antelope and big horned sheep, too.
I have maaannny favorite Japanese performers! I will tell you my favorites and you can surprise me. My favorites are Koike Teppei, Matsuda Shota, Ikuta Toma, Yamashita Tomohisa, Matsumoto Jun, and Tanaka Koki. Heehee
I have heard that there are many exams in Japanese college... is this true? What kinds of exams must you take?

Kailene

I SEND A MAIL.
Hello Kailene!!I watched some pictures of your trip! Yellowstone is very beautiful place!!

You have many favorite Japanese performers!! They are very popular performers in Japan. I like Ikuta Touma too. He is cool doesn't he?haha We will able to talk about Japanese dramas and performers .

I have to English exams!! For example, speaking test, writing test, reading test, Listening test and so on;<>

Are you majoring in Japanese? How do you understand in Japanese?

Love,
Ayaka [82words]