June 30th★

Today is the last day of June. So I feel that the time flashed by.
We had no class in the second period today. So I had two classes. 1th period is writing. We put the "Welcome to my Portfolios page" on my blog. It was hard for me. After the class finished, I did some assignment with Kana, Chicako and Mizuho in the e-campus center. Then my friend counted her blog's the number of latter. She wrote over 9,000 words. My blog's words are small number in comparison with her. My words are about 7,000. But my goal is 10,000 words in this spring term. So I want to more update! 3th period was English literature introduction. Then we watched a movie. It was interesting. After the class finished, Mizuho and I went to the library to write a report. But I couldn't finish the report then. So I must finish the report now.(155 words)

Vacation plans

I have a lot of plans in this vacation. I tell you truly, I want to return to my hometown during vacation. But it is impossible in this vacation, because I have a part time job. So I'm going to live in a house. Then I will go to driving school with my dormitory friend. Next, I will go to the library to study English. I want to develop my English skills. Finally, I will go on a camping with my friend. And I sometimes return to Nankan, I want to meet my family and old friend. It is the most enjoyment now. So I’m looking forward to coming then. (110 words)

Heavy rain

Yesterday had a heavy rain. And I had four classes on Tuesday. First, 1th period was English introduction. It was interesting. Next, 2th period was Western art history. I learned about Vincent van Gogh. 3th period was Economics. It was difficult for me to understand. Finally, 4th period was moral education. It is a compulsory subject to be a junior high school teacher. Next week I have the practice class. So I have to plan for the class. I also have 5 reports now. So I'm busy now. After school I wrote the report, but I couldn't finish them. I want to finish them early, so I'll do my best. (110 words)

Weekend

Last Saturday, I had a supplementary lecture. It was an English literature history. But I was thirty minutes late to the lecture because I mistook the class timetable. So I watched movie for an hour. After I finished the lecture, Natumi and I went to the library. Then we found a book, because we have the report about English literary works. After that, I worked part time job. So I was busy.

Last Sunday, I went to the library in the morning, because I have to write a report. Then Kana came later. So I was glad to meet her. I also met Kaori too! And I went home 15:00 p.m.

Thus my last weekend was report day.
(118 words)

About blogging

When I started it, I was puzzled about the blog, because I have never kept a diary in English. In addition to it, I am not good at writing. So it is difficult for me to write the blog. I also didn’t like it. But gradually it became pleasant for me. I have a lot of things to do now, so I have little time to write. But I want to keep the diary as much as possible. My friends update of her blog than me. So I want to more renewal of my blog too! (96 words)

BR 1-13: The Garden That we Grew

When I found the book for the first time, I thought that the illustration is very cute. Then my attention was engaged by the book. So I'm going to tell you about this story now.
This book is about growing pumpkins. First, a girl and boy plowed the dirt to sow the seeds. Then they watered them. They also pulled out the weeds. Before long, the pumpkins start to grow. They got bigger and bigger. The bees buzz in the air. When they are ready, they picked them. After that, they made the pumpkin pie and jack-o'-lanterns.
The book is interesting. Then I remembered the Halloween. I have never made the jack-o'-lanterns. So I want to make it someday. I also want to make the pumpkin pie. It looks really delicious!

Reference
JOAN, H. (2001). The Garden That we Grew. America
(143 words)

Parfait☆

Yesterday, I had three classes. After third period finished, I went to town with Mizuho. Then we donated blood to the Red Cross. I was tense because I donated blood for the first time. The needle for gathering blood would really hurt. But I endured it. It also took 10 minutes. After that, we moved to daiei, because we arrenged to meet Asaki, chinami and chika. Then we went to Buen. We can eat the parfait as much as we like for 300 yen at the restaurant. But we had to order one dish, so I ordered rice porridge. It was delicious. Chika ordered an octopus fritters, chinami was pizza. Mizuho and Asaki ordered rice porridge of chirimenzyako! I also made parfait by myself. It was really delicious. Then we went to game center and took a print club. We took some pictures in strange face. We laughed aloud it. I had really good time! This day became my pleasant memories.(161 words)

About my Keitai

My cell phone is docomo and wine color. I have used this cell phone since I was in the second year in high school. It has broken three times before. So I had docomoshop'clerk my cell phone repaired. I don't want to change it into new type, because it is very expensive. I like my cell phone very much. First, it is easy for me to use. I always use the function. For example, alarm clock, mail, music, camera and imode. Next, the picture is very clear. Finally, I like the design and color. The color is rare. So I want to continue using this Keitai from now on.
(109 words)

Quickpost

I recorded the letter to my host family. First, I didn't know how to use the machine. But I was taught the way by teacher and assistant. So I could understand it. And it is difficult for me to read the essay. I am weak at speaking in English. So I want to speak English well.(56 words)

Youme town♪♪

Last Saturday, I went to youme town in Hikarinomori with Natumi. First, I rendezvoused with her at the Bestdenki. Then there were some booth in the store. So we were surprised! "What is there the festival?" we said. But we didn't understand. we bought nothing there.
Next, we moved to Hikarinomori. Then we brought some clothes on sale. After we looked around the shops, we took a print club pictures in memory. And we bought the chocolate cake in the food counter. The cake was made discount, So it was very cheap and delicious. We also talked about many things. As I had a part time job, so I went home early. The time flashed by, but thanks to her, I had really good time.(126 words)

BR 1-12: Androcles and the Lion

I read "Androcles and the Lion". A long time ago, there was a man called Androcles. He was very poor, but he was kind. He worked for a rich man named Brutus. Brutus lived in a big house outside the city of Rome. Brutus made his slaves work hard. But Brutus never paid him. All Androcles got was one piece of dry bread a day. One night, Androcles decided to run away. He climbed through a window. Then he ran into the forest. Suddenly,he heard a loud noise frome behind a bush. Androcles jumped. "Who's there?" he asked. He looked around the bush and saw en enormous lion. He ran. But the lion didn't run after Androcles because there's a thorn in his paw. So Androcles pulled out the thorn. He smiled and gave Androcles a big, sloppy lick. From then on, Androcles and Leo were best friends. They lived in a cave in the middle of the forest. One morning, Androcles saw a stranger. He tiptoed closer. The soldier unrolled some paper. Androcles gasped. Just then, Androcles felt a bug on his nose. It tickled. The soldier threw Androcles into a cart. Androcles had a bumpy ride to Rome. The city was crowded and noisy. Then he noticed a big, round building. It's the arena. A man called Clinkus pulled Androcles off the cart. He led Androcles into the area, past a cage of lions. They weren't as gentle as Leo. Androcles was locked in a prison. The next day afternoon, Clinkus dragged Androcles from the prison. Androcles stood in the middle of the arena. Thousands of people sat around him. They gave a huge cheer. A gate opened in a side wall, and the lion charged out. Androcles trembled with fear. There was nowhere to run. "I hope it's over quickly," he thought. Then something strange happened. Androcles felt a lion his hand. He opened his eyes to see... Leo! He also hugged the lion! The crowd couldn't believe it. And no one had to fight.
This story is very interesting. And the book was easy for me to read. To take care of animal is important, so I want to cherish them.

Reference

Russell, P. (2009). Androcles and the Lion. America
(375 words)

My pleasant memories

These pictures are my pleasant memories with my friends in high school. So I'm going to introduce about them now.
First, I took this picture at Otuyama, when I went out to see the cherry blossoms with my friends. There is the place in my hometown, Nankan. This march, I saw my friends in high school days after a long separation. Their name is Kana and Megumi. We brought a picnic lunch which is homemade. That day was an ideal day for a picnic under the cherry blossoms. So I had good time.



Next, this is the valley. We went to "Yatani valley" last summer vacation. Do you know about it? There is this valley in Kikuka town, Kumamoto. We also can camp there, but we went only swimming in the river. It was a pleasant climate. This place will visit for summer. I want to go camping in this summer. So, this time I'm planning a camping with my friend in university. I'm looking forward to coming then.

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Using the computer

I like using the computer, because it is really convenience. I graduated from commercial high school two years ago. When I was a high school, I had a lot of PC classes. I also took the official approval sanction. For example, typing, document, application and so on. So we were given special lessons by our teacher. Now I use the computer every day, and I sometimes use the application. Then my past experience is help to me, but I ‘m not good at typing. So I want to practice more. I think that using computer is really convenience, so we have to make good use of it in the future.(110 words)

Essay 1-01c:Voice Recording

This is my voice recording message to host family.



Thank you for listening.


http://sayaka-sayakasaruwatari.blogspot.com/2010/04/hello-my-name-is-sayaka-saruwatari.html

(13 words)

BR 1-11: The Reluctant Dragon

I read "The Reluctant Dragon". Main character is the Dragon. The picture is cute! I'm going to tell you about the story now.
One evening, long ago, a shepherd ran home, terrified. "I saw something terrible," he cried to his wife and son. "It has sharp claws...a long, pointy tail...and shiny blue scaled all over its body." His son looked up from his book. "That sounds like a dragon," he said. The boy wasn't scared. The next day, he set off up the hill to find the dragon. The dragon was friendly and he was thrilled to see the boy. The boy smiled. He sat down and asked the dragon all kinds of question. The dragon told stories of long, long ago. There were dangerous dragons everywhere. And brave knights fought them to rescue princesses. The boy came back every day to hear the stories. But then the villagers found out about the dragon. They were terrified. That afternoon, the boy heard even worse news. "Saint George the Dragon Killer wants to fight you", gasped the boy. "I don't like fighting" said the dragon. But everyone wants a fight. So he took George to meet the dragon and fought. The next morning, lots of villager arrived to watch the fight. Everyone gasped as the dragon appeared. His scales sparkled and he breathed out fire. "Charge!" cried gorge. He galloped hard, his spear held high. The dragon slumped to the ground. George towered over him. But it was operation to villagers. So the boy was happy because his plan worked. The villagers were happy because they’d seen a fight. And they set off up the hill arm in arm the saint, the dragon and the boy.
This picture is very cute. I don't like fight too. So I hope that everyone lives in friendship.


Reference
Katie, D. (2009). The Reluctant Dragon. America: Usborne.
(312 words)

My favorite movies

First, I like movies but I rarely go to see a movies. So I often watch movies in school, because we can watch free. And there are many kind of DVD. Next, My favorite movies is " A boy become the star". This movie is true story. The story is about an elephant charmer. When he was killed in a traffic accident, the elephant shed tears. So I was surprised then. It is a touching movies. So I like it very much. Finally, I want to see “Karlziisannnosoratobuie”. I also like Disney. (92 words)

My favorite book

I went to the library with my friend at 19:00 p.m. And I borrowed the book, because I want to be a junior high school teacher. So my attention was engaged by the book. That's name is " totally blind teacher, cry, laugh and live life to its fullest". This story is about one blind junior high school teacher. He is blind as a bat, but works for public school. This book is really moved me! I read this book and my longing to be a junior high school teacher become stronger. I want to read many books! (98 words)

Mister Dornut

This picture is Mister Dornut. The left is Strawberry taste and right is coffee taste.
The other day, the senior of my dormitory gave me a free ticket. This ticket gets you to free this Mister Dornut. The term of validity was by today, but I had three classes. So I couldn't there. My dormitory friend, Wakana is no class every Wednesday. So she went shopping in town.　So I asked her to exchange them. After she returned to dormitory, we ate them. It was very delicious and really cute! I like strawberry taste better than coffee taste. I want to eat them again! (104 words)