I'm so busy!

Now, I have some assignments. Papers, making a presentation, study for exam etc... After I did all of assignments, I may very tired.

My Boom

Most recently, I began to play this game again. Do you know this series, aren't you? I can't get nice scores in difficult courses, but I'm enjoying. It seems to easy, but it is not easy...

http://members.at.infoseek.co.jp/kuro725/

Easy to sing!?

I liked Ketsumeishi these days. I recorded some their songs in my MD, I like their sakura in particular! When I have rode in my acquaintance's car, I heard this song at first, and I felt that it is easy to sing and good song! I may sing this song again when I went to karaoke bars on April.

http://oraemon.blog11.fc2.com/blog-category-18.html

I have to recover

Today, the guidance of seminers that we're going to take this year was held at university. I attended this guidance, and I heard explanations of each seminer. After I heard these all explanations, I felt strongly that I have to study more and more from now, because I haven't enough English ability yet, so I'm going to use this vacation effectively!

Finished!

Today, all examinations of fall semester are finished! I had not only easy tests but also difficult tests this year. As I had three too difficult tests this term, I may depressed when I receive a report card in April...

Have you ever seen?

Do you know the jikenbo of Young Kindaichi? In Japan, it is called 金田一少年の事件簿. This drama that Tsuyoshi Doumoto performed as main character was announced about 10 years ago. If you never seen yet, please try to watch this series. You may feel interesting!

bookweb.kinokuniya.co.jp/htm/4988021114110.html

Book Review 2-13

I read this book. The title is The Last Photo.

Pam and martin were in the garden near the bus station, and Pam decided to take a last photo. She tried to take Martin, but she took a man who has rucksack and wear sunglasses. After Pam took a last photo, they saw that a man took a bus to go Aberdeen. Also, they knew that this man stole much money from a bank where he is working after they got pictures. Martin and Pam told this information to policeman immediately, and the policeman could catch this man thanks to Pam and Martin. Then, they were introduced on newspapers, and Pam said that the last photo is good lastly. I thought that this story is really interesting! Please try to read someday.

Book Review 2-12

I read this book. The title is The Big Bag Mistake.

Gisela went to London and she is going to return to Rio de Janeiro by airplane. When she was sitting on the seat of airplane, Ricardo talked to her. Gisela thought that he is loud at first, but she didn't think such a thing when Ricardo slept next to her. Many hours later, this airplane arrived at Rio. Gisela took a blue bag in airport, but she didn't notice that it is not her bag. Then, she took a bus to get back her home, and she slept into the bus. Also, a thief stole this bag during Gisela is sleeping. She couldn't find a thief and bag, and she return to home. She noticed that a stolen bag by thief is not hers for this time after she met Ricardo again. This book is interesting and it is easy to read!

My portfolio

Writing IV (A): Portfolio

1. Overview (Reviews, Posts, Words)

Months	08	09	10	11	12	01	Totals
Book reviews	0	1	4	2	1	5	13
Blog posts	3	7	20	15	13	8	66
Words	126	590	1918	1898	2204	1024	7760
TOTAL	---	---	---	---	---	---	--

2. Movie Reviews

1.1. Showcase [+ links]	Dates on blog (yy.mm.dd)	¶	W	Notes
Toy Story	07.10.09	6	264
Kill Bill	07.10.26	3	310
Romeo and Juliet	07.11.07	6	421
Mrs Doubtfire	07.11.26	3	475
School of Rock	08.01.07	2	322
Lilo and Stich/Shrek
Totals	---		1792	--

Key:

・ ¶: number of paragraphs three or more sentences in length

・W: number of words

2-1. Best Movie Review

Selection and Assessment: 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Which of those movie reviews do you feel is the best that you've written this semester, and why? Please remember that a complete answer is better than a short answer, and give at least two reasons to support your assessment.

[Remove square brackets, including these remarks; identify your best essay, and write out reasons for selecting it here.]

I think that my best movie review is fourth. The length of this essay is approximate and I could put good picture on this post.

3. Comments

Total number of comments (use dashboard)
Months	08	09	10	11	12	01	Total
	0	0	0	1	2	0	3

Most comments on:	Titles of posts with link	Dates of posts (yy.mm.dd)	Qualities of comments*[*]
Any one of your movie reviews	none
When did you respond to those comments?	---		---
How did you respond to those comments?	---	---
Any of your other posts*	good!	07.12.03	it's are simple and frank.
When did you respond to those comments?	---	07.12.04	---
How did you respond to those comments?	---	---	I was happy!

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* Current semester comments on essays and other posts
** Please list the most important qualities of comments on each type of blog post.

3-1. Recent comments display

Does your blog display recent comments from blog visitors in a prominent location, for example in a sidebar, header, or footer widget? Where or why not?

• ...

3-2. Additional reflections on comments

• [Remove square brackets, including these remarks; write out your reflections on giving and receiving comments here.

Sometimes, I received comments on my blog from one teacher. As I wrote above, I was really surprised when I noticed comments from this teacher. I was happy.

4. Book Reviews

	Short titles with links	Dates (yy.mm.dd)	Words	Comments
Example:	Vampire Killer	07.05.16	39	1
2-01	here!	07.09.26	227	0
2-02	here!	07.10.09	179	0
2-03	here!	07.10.19	149	0
2-04	here!	07.10.23	164	0
2-05	here!	07.10.30	233	0
2-06	here!	07.11.06	174	0
2-07	here!	07.11.19	147	0
2-08	here!	07.12.04	139	0
2-09	here!	08.01.07	72	0
2-10	here!	08.01.09	125	0
2-11	here!	08.01.11	103	0
2-12	here!	08.01.17	153	0
2-13	here!	08.01.18	132	0
2-14
2-15
2-16
2-17
2-18
---	---	TOTALS:	1997	0

Note: Please calculate book review words and comments totals without the example (above).

4-1. Best Book Review

Selection and Assessment: Which of those book reviews do you feel is the best that you've written this semester, and why? Please remember that a complete answer is better than a short answer, and give at least two reasons to support your assessment.

• [Remove square brackets, including these remarks; identify your best book review, and write out reasons for selecting it here.]

I think that the seventh book review is best. There is a picture of book on this post, and I could write summary of this book and my impression about that book well.

5. Additional reflections on your blog writing.

6. Suggestions for your peers and successor.

Cool Actress

Do you know her? She is Maki Horikita who is Japanese actress. She looks a guy, but she is a woman. I became interested in her since I watched her on TV at first for two years ago! I think that her performance ability as an actress is excellent! Also, she is performing on some commercials. Have you ever seen her on drama or commercials?

http://www.horikita-collection.com/images/top/hd_top.gif

Book Review 2-11

I read this book. The title is The White Oryx.

Mandy who is writing a book about animals in Aravia is in desert with Abdullah. When they drove a car in this desert, they found poachers there. As these poachers were in near Mandy and Abudullah, they left from here. Then, the truck came from back to Mandy's car, and they knew what there is a fine oryx into this truck. As meeting a fine oryx was really happy for Mandy, she said that I've got very interesting pictures in desert lastly. This book may interesting for people who are interested in animals.

Book Review 2-10

I read this book. The title is Anita's Big Day.

One day, Anita received a letter about movie star from Mr Stein who has large movie studio, and she decided to go his movie studio with Dan. As Dan has fast and beautiful car, Anita likes such him. Anita went to Mr Stein's movie studio by Dan's car. Dan drove dangerous again and again until they arrived at Mr Stein's studio. Althought they were stopped by guardman at the gate in front of Mr Stein's studio, they could pass this gate thanks to Dan's wonderful drive ability. Then, Dan talked with Mr Stein and he got a new job about movie. This book is really interesting. Please try to read when you have free times!

Movie Review 5

The fifth movie review is about School of Rock. As I wrote in the top of this essay, I felt that the combination of Music and movie is really nice.

First of all, I’ll introduce about three characters of this movie mainly. The main character is Dewey Finn who is Jack Black performed. Dewey was one of rock band at first, but he retired because of he clashed with his pals. Also, he is living in Ned’s house and he performed teacher at elementary school instead of Ned. The next is Ned Schneebly. He is a part time lecturer at elementary school and Dewey’s friend. He is living with his girlfriend and Dewey. The last character is Mullins. She is a principal at elementary school where is the main stage of this movie, and she is known as a teacher who is strict.

One day, Dewey answered telephone when he was in Ned’s home. After he answered this call, Dewey was suppose to performed a part time lecturer at elementary school. He found that each classmate has excellent talent about music after he came at school, and he formed rock band with classmates.

Since Dewey formed this band, he and classmates practiced for the contest within classes. The students were puzzled at first, but they began to eager rock little by little.

After a few days later, Dewey tried to apply of band contest, but he was refused because of they are too young to take part in the contest. However, they became could take part in the band contest thanks to one of classmate’s suggestion.

The day of band contest, Dewey said that our purpose is not first prize but best performance to classmates. Also, their band group could get first prize!

This movie is very interesting and this movie made me enjoy! If you like co0medy or rock, please try to watch this movie. You must be feel really interesting.

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Book Review 2-9

I read this book. The title is Between Two Worlds.

Joanna is working as a nurse in north Australia, and she was suppose to go Sydney to see the baby with her boss who name is Bob. When they saw this baby, he was fine. Joanna could go to various friends after finished her jobs. This book is easy for us, but understanding the contents of this book is a little difficult.

I really moved!!

I went to AV hall in library to hear the English speech contest today! I didn't speech there, but I went to there for I was interested in this speech. All of participant spoke fluently and their pronunciation was also very beautiful!! I felt as if I came America or Britain!

Writing Trial

We tired writing trial in today's writing class at university! The contents is writing lyrics of song, and We tried to write all lyrics that song. However... I couldn't write well. It was very difficult for me! Writing a sentences quickly is very hard, but I think that this activity is useful for typing!!

Collabolative Essay

I wrote a collaborative essay about Kumamoto with two other classmates!

Round 1 (By me)
Do you know the ROUND 1 where is in front of Tasaki market? As there is a ROUND 1 near the Kumamoto station, you'll be able to find easily. We can play various games and sports in there, and there are ROUND 1 not only Kumamoto but also other some prefecture. Also, many people are coming here on holiday. Also,as there are facilities for children which called Spo-cha, you can enjoy even though you came with your kids! The price for play is a little expensive, but here is good place. I can recommend both people who likes indoor entertainments and people who likes outgoing. If you know more about ROUND 1, please try to click the following site!
http://www.round1.co.jp/service/spo-cha/spo-cha.html

Kumamoto Zoo (By me)
Have you ever been to Kumamoto zoo? There is a Kumamoto zoo in Kumamoto city. When you go to there, you may utilize tram cars or buses. There are many precious animals in this zoo. Monkeys, giraffes, and hippopotamus and so on. In particular, many families come here when interesting events are held. My favorite an event is cosmos festival. This festival is held in every autumn, and flowerbeds of zoo are covered with colorful and pretty cosmoses. If you like cosmoses, please try to go to zoo in autumn. You'll be able to watch nice cosmoses! Also, I'll recommend to go to Kumamoto zoo if you've never been to there. You can watch many animals and beautiful flowers!

Green Land (by Manami)
Green Land is located in Arao City. It is a famous and popular theme park in Kumamoto. You can enjoy many rides there. If you love roller coasters, I recommend you to ride Milky Way. If you are brave, you should try to ride it by standing up. There are some other roller coasters that make you screem! I recommend Nio, Megaton, Viking and Spin Mouse! If you want to get scared, you should go to haunted houses! There are three haunted houses in Green Land. You can enjoy going there with your friends or your boyfriend or girlfriend.

Hot Springs in Tamana (by Manami)
Tamana is one of a famous hot springs in Kumamoto. There is a new hot spring facility called "Tsukasa no yu." In there, you can enjoy taking hot springs, eat various foods and get a massage. Many visitors take a walk in the city wearing yukata after taking hot springs. Foot bath is very popular. It is located in Ryuugaji Park. You can use there for free. Many people visit there every day.

Kikuchi Valley (By Manami)
If you like nature, you should go to Kikuchi Valley! You can take a walk along the river and enjoy the view. Air is so clear and you will feel relaxed. Water is very cool so you can enjoy playing with it in summer. You can enjoy to see colored leaves in fall. Leaves are red, orange, and yellow. They are very pretty. You can eat fresh yamame there.

Otachimisaki Park (By Manami)
Otachimisaki Park is located in Ashikita. It is the largest artificial beach in Kumamoto. You can go for a swim in summer. Beach is very large and seawater is beautiful. You can also enjoy hot spring there. The view from open-air bath is very beautiful. On sunny day, you can play at the park. You can enjoy riding kart, playing slide, lawn skiing, putter golf, tennis and fishing! I'm sure you can enjoy there with your friends and your family!

Kumamoto Castle (By Manami)
There is a castle in Kumamoto city. It was made by Kiyomasa Kato in 1607. It is one of the famous castles in Japan. A stone wall called Mushagaeshi is very famous too. Mushagaeshi means to repel from enemy during the Warring State Period. If you want to learn the history of Kumamoto Castle, you should go there! You can see armors, swords, and many things from that time. Next to the castle, there is a park called Ninomaru Park. In the spring, you can enjoy to see cherry blossoms. You can sit on the grass and eat luch! I'm sure you will love it! Many visitors from all over the world come here throughout the year.

Hot spring in Yamaga (By Yumi)
Yamaga city has many hot springs. Yamaga's hot springs is not so famous, but it is really nice. There are many kinds of hot springs and you can bathe in a hot spring,it is not expensive.
I think you will like those hot springs. There is also free hot spring, it it "Ashi-yu" which is bath for foot, you don't need take off your clothes, You'll enjoy with light heart. You don't need pay money. After that, you can walk around Yamaga city.

Yachiyoza (By Yumi)
Yachiyoza is located in Yamaga city, and it is playhouse. It was designated as a nationally important cultural property. It was build in 1910. so this building is very old. If you go there, you'll notice that is old and historical building. Sometimes you can see old play, modern music and so on. If you want to learn about this building's history more, You can join tour, I think it is good idea! This building is really interesting and you'll find good old shop outside.

Yamaga Tourou (By Yumi)
Every August 15th, "Tourou" festival is held. "Tourou" festival is very famous in Japan, so many visitor come to see it. Woman put on "Yukata" and "Tourou" on their head. It is very beautiful and interesting. Of course, There are many interesing shops, and big exhibition of fire works. The festival was really an exciting time.

Mt. Aso (By Yumi)
Mt.Aso is located in south of Aso, Mt. Aso is really famous place in Kumamoto. Because, There are caldera, it is the biggest all over the world. The are much of nature and mountain, It is really beautiful and comfortable place. When you go to Mt.Aso, you will be able to find horses,a cows and other animals. You can ride on horse in there. I think if you go to there, you have to eat ice-cream cone. It is delicious, I recommend it. And there are many hot springs, there are many kinds of hot springs.

Kumamoto Hanshin (By me)
The Kumamoto hanshin is one of department store in Kumamoto. There are two famous department stores in Kumamoto, and this department store's name was changed from Iwataya to Kumamoto hanshin about five years ago. Sweets, Foods, clothes and books are sold in an each floor. As there are some gaming machines on the top floor, it may be interesting if you come to this department with family!

Downtown in Kumamoto (By me)
Did you go to downtown in Kumamoto? The downtown in Kumamoto consists of two main street which called Simo street and Kami street. There are many kinds of shops in Simo street and many people are visiting every day. Of course, there are cloth shops in both streets. The prices of clothes are a little expensive, but you'll be able to find nice clothes for you! My favorite shop is PARCO where is in entrance of Simo street. Many kind of clothes and bags are sold there. Please try to visit PARCO if you are looking for nice clothes. It must be so interesting!

I'd like to drive...

This car is LEGACY which is made by SUBARU. This style became an old, but I liked this car before! My uncle is having this car and I've ridden only one time when I was junior high school student. I felt that this car is really fast, and I was very exciting!! I'd like to drive such a nice car when I became same age with my uncle^^/

http://www.order-bsh.com/legacy_w_bh/1901063.html

I enjoyed

Today, I played bowling with my classmates after school. We went to Suizenji star lane where is in Suizenji and we played two games. Although I couldn't get nice scores, I really enjoyed!　

A Precious Holiday

Today is a precious holiday for me! I'm doing a part time job as usual every Sunday, but I don't have a part time job today. I'm going to far places by bicycle today!