I wrote an e-mail to the person who are going to travel in Japan.
I thought it may also good to help for someone who are going to travel in Japan, so I reprint it here. Sorry it's just an e-mail so the context and structure are not so well organized.
One of the best thing to enjoy summer in Japan is Firework.
I'm sure you'll enjoy it, but the place is soO crowded, so you should be prepare for it. Following is detail for one of it.
- "Tokyo Bay Fireworks"
Date: August 8, 2009
Time: 7 p.m. - 8:20 p.m.
Location: Harumi Undojo Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Access: Subway Kachidoki, or Tsukishima Stations
Fireworks: About 12,000
I assume that you also searched for some of places to visit, so I just tell you the places I
personally think interesting in Tokyo.
- "Asakusa" is old Japanese town. I guess it's interesting for you to visit.
http://gojapan.about.com/cs/tokyosightseeing/a/asakusatour.htm
Access: Tokyo Subway Asakusa station
- "Shibuya" and "Shinjuku" is the most crowded place in Tokyo.
You can feel the atomosphere of busy Japan.
If you are interested in fashion, you can see many outrageous people
walking in "Harajuku" and "Akihabara." Akihabara is also famous for
Electronics, manga, anime, and games shops.
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2164.html
- "Ropongi" is one of the most urbanized area in Tokyo and famous
for night clubs. You can find many foreigners.
- "Nikko Toshogu" is the world heritage shrine in Japan.
One day trip from Tokyo. About 2hours by train.
You can experience both old shrine architecture and nature of Japan.
http://www.city.nikko.lg.jp/fl/english/access/tokyo.html
About food, there're tons of restaurants in Japan, so it's difficult to introduce the specific one, so I may introduce some dishes you may like to try.
-"Kaiten Sushi（回転すし）" Cheap and good quality of sushi.
-"Donburi（丼ぶり）" is bowl with rice and different kinds of meat.
You should try "Gyu-don（牛丼）" at one of the most famous first food chain
restaurant call "Yoshinoya.（吉野家）" You can find almost everywhere in Tokyo.
At following URL you can find different kinds of Donburi. All of them
are taste so good!!
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2342.html
-"Okonomiyaki（お好み焼き）" is Japanese style pancake. One of my favorite!
If you visit Hiroshima you may find many Hiroshima style Okonomiyaki.
-"Gyoza（餃子）" - Japanese style dumplins.
-"Yakitori（焼き鳥）" is grilled chicken speared on sticks. SoO yummy.
-"Udon(うどん）", "Soba（そば）" and "Ramen（ラーメン）" are all different kind of
noodles in Japan. It's cheap, tasty, and you can find everywhere near station or
so on.
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e620.html
At convinience store such as "Lawson" and "Family Mart" try "Onigiri" （おにぎり）
it's a rice ball with different kinds of flavour.
Hiroshima is famous for atomic bomb dome and Hiroshima style Okonomiyaki.
Also "Miyajima" is famous to visit from Hiroshima by ferry. I've been there three times!!
It's a small island but good for sightseeing.
To tell you the truth I didn't know about Tsuwano well, I found that it's one of the great city
in Japan graded by "Blue guide" in France. I should visit there as well!! haha.
You go Himeji because of famous Himeji castle right?
But actually not so many things to see at Himeji so usually people don't stay at Himeji
instead of that they book the hostels in Kobe or Osaka. If you are using rail pass, I
recommend you to stay at Osaka. I think it's much easier to find cheap place to stay.
And Osaka is really interesting city to walk. If you have chance to stay in Osaka,
visit "Tsutenkaku." Near "Tsutenkaku" you can find many "Kushikatsu（串カツ）" restaurant.
"Kushikatsu" is fried meat and vegetables eat with special source. It's soO yummy!!
Finally, I think it's difficult for you to visit Kyoto this time, but actually my favorite place
in Japan is Kyoto. Traditional city with many temples.
2.8.09
i'm stuffed...
7/26 Kimchi
After softball practice, we went to Kimchi to have a dinner.
We ordered Purukogi, kimichi pancake, vivinpa, cha-pu-che, and hot tofu soup. Every meal was delitious!
7/31 Korean dinner
One of Korean friends Hyun-ji invited us for a dinner.
She made Purukogi and kyu-choru-pa?. Purukogi's meat was thick and big so my stomach became so full.
8/1 Ara-ziru(Salmon boiled soup?)
Japanese friend made Ara-ziru which is kind of soup usually when we eat in cold day like in winter to get warm. Although still August, Dublin is already getting cold these days, so it was good to have Ara-ziru. It's impossible to have it in summer in Japan...
After softball practice, we went to Kimchi to have a dinner.
We ordered Purukogi, kimichi pancake, vivinpa, cha-pu-che, and hot tofu soup. Every meal was delitious!
7/31 Korean dinner
One of Korean friends Hyun-ji invited us for a dinner.
She made Purukogi and kyu-choru-pa?. Purukogi's meat was thick and big so my stomach became so full.
8/1 Ara-ziru(Salmon boiled soup?)
Japanese friend made Ara-ziru which is kind of soup usually when we eat in cold day like in winter to get warm. Although still August, Dublin is already getting cold these days, so it was good to have Ara-ziru. It's impossible to have it in summer in Japan...
23.7.09
Irish movie "The Magdalene Sisters."
I watched Irish movie "The Magdalene Sisters."
The plot is based on the true story about Catholic Church in 1960's Ireland. Features four women who were taken to the Magdalene Sisterhood Asylum known as the Magdalene Laundries in order to atone for their "sins." The reason why they were taken to there doesn't seem reasonable, but that shows how Catholic Churh dominated the Irish society in that time.
It's not a delight plot at all and makes you feel bad a bit. But it's a good movie to know about the recent Irish society.
The plot is based on the true story about Catholic Church in 1960's Ireland. Features four women who were taken to the Magdalene Sisterhood Asylum known as the Magdalene Laundries in order to atone for their "sins." The reason why they were taken to there doesn't seem reasonable, but that shows how Catholic Churh dominated the Irish society in that time.
It's not a delight plot at all and makes you feel bad a bit. But it's a good movie to know about the recent Irish society.
21.7.09
Amazing Real Madrid...
7/16
Visited one of the most attractive tourist attraction in Dublin "GUINNESS Store House." You can know how Guinness are maken and its history. At the end of the tour, you can drink a pint of Guinness at the unique observatory bar with 360° view of Dublin city and beyond.
In the evening I went to watch Europa league match between St.Patricks(Ireland) v.s. Valeta FC (Malta) at Richmond Park near my house. It was my first time to watch the live soccer game in Europe. Stand seat is close to the pitch so it's exciting!!
7/17
Walking day at south part of Dublin, Bray to Greystone. Good nature, green, cliff, and sea.
7/18
Practice day for softball.
7/20
Today in Dublin, we had a match between Shamrock Rovers v.s. Real Madrid at Tallaght Stadium. Although I didn't have ticket, I went to the stadium just to see how it's going on. As expected, there were lots of fan gathering at the stadium. We could watch the Real players getting off the bus to the stadium, but I couldn't see them well...
Visited one of the most attractive tourist attraction in Dublin "GUINNESS Store House." You can know how Guinness are maken and its history. At the end of the tour, you can drink a pint of Guinness at the unique observatory bar with 360° view of Dublin city and beyond.
In the evening I went to watch Europa league match between St.Patricks(Ireland) v.s. Valeta FC (Malta) at Richmond Park near my house. It was my first time to watch the live soccer game in Europe. Stand seat is close to the pitch so it's exciting!!
7/17
Walking day at south part of Dublin, Bray to Greystone. Good nature, green, cliff, and sea.
7/18
Practice day for softball.
7/20
Today in Dublin, we had a match between Shamrock Rovers v.s. Real Madrid at Tallaght Stadium. Although I didn't have ticket, I went to the stadium just to see how it's going on. As expected, there were lots of fan gathering at the stadium. We could watch the Real players getting off the bus to the stadium, but I couldn't see them well...
16.7.09
UK travel and Riverdance
7/8~14
Friend of mine lives in Bristol, UK, so I visited her place and spent a week in UK. I went to Bath, Stonehenge, Cardiff, Oxford and London. In each city, I could learn about history happened in those places. Life of Roman era from Roman Bath, mysterious Stonehenge, Academical city Oxford, and one of the famous city for economic, history, arts in the world "London."
In Bristol I joined fantastic day of "Wine and Food fair" with friends. I tasted more than ten different kinds of wine.
London was much more interesting than what I thought. Especially, if you are interested in architecture and arts, there are lots of things to see. Even I don't have good sense of arts, I could enjoy and feel something from it.
7/15
Unexpectedly, I was invited to watch Riverdance at the Gaiety Theatre. "Riverdance" is one of the famous theater consist of Irish dance and music. Actually it was my first time to watch in a live show, but it was hilarious!! I really enjoyed how they make a step so quickly, how day play their music, and how they create their dances and stories.
After the show we went to have a pint to the PUB with person who sitted besides me and others together.
Friend of mine lives in Bristol, UK, so I visited her place and spent a week in UK. I went to Bath, Stonehenge, Cardiff, Oxford and London. In each city, I could learn about history happened in those places. Life of Roman era from Roman Bath, mysterious Stonehenge, Academical city Oxford, and one of the famous city for economic, history, arts in the world "London."
In Bristol I joined fantastic day of "Wine and Food fair" with friends. I tasted more than ten different kinds of wine.
London was much more interesting than what I thought. Especially, if you are interested in architecture and arts, there are lots of things to see. Even I don't have good sense of arts, I could enjoy and feel something from it.
7/15
Unexpectedly, I was invited to watch Riverdance at the Gaiety Theatre. "Riverdance" is one of the famous theater consist of Irish dance and music. Actually it was my first time to watch in a live show, but it was hilarious!! I really enjoyed how they make a step so quickly, how day play their music, and how they create their dances and stories.
After the show we went to have a pint to the PUB with person who sitted besides me and others together.
5.7.09
Party night
7/3
My house mate JP took me to his friends birthday party at "CAPITOL LOUNGE" in City centre. She is Korean and she's been in Dublin for 6 years. Her ambition is to be a writer.
After that, We bought some beers at the lounge in front of our house and moved to another friends house. I met with German women, Argentina guy, and Irish couple who loves Japan. The couple have never been to Japan yet, but they really wanna visit in one day. They know lots about Japan like anime, movie, history etc... He said he watched all series of GIBULI. Everytime it's glad to meet with people who likes Japan.
7/4
Unexpectedly, I didn't drink so much yesterday, but I had a bit headache in this morning. That's why I couldn't make it to go to play softball. In the afternoon, Chika called me that Su Minj gonna leave Dublin tomorrow, so she gonna have a dinner party at her place. I felt better at that time so I went to her house and had delicious "Do-ri-ya." It was good to meet him and it was a enjoyable night.
My house mate JP took me to his friends birthday party at "CAPITOL LOUNGE" in City centre. She is Korean and she's been in Dublin for 6 years. Her ambition is to be a writer.
After that, We bought some beers at the lounge in front of our house and moved to another friends house. I met with German women, Argentina guy, and Irish couple who loves Japan. The couple have never been to Japan yet, but they really wanna visit in one day. They know lots about Japan like anime, movie, history etc... He said he watched all series of GIBULI. Everytime it's glad to meet with people who likes Japan.
7/4
Unexpectedly, I didn't drink so much yesterday, but I had a bit headache in this morning. That's why I couldn't make it to go to play softball. In the afternoon, Chika called me that Su Minj gonna leave Dublin tomorrow, so she gonna have a dinner party at her place. I felt better at that time so I went to her house and had delicious "Do-ri-ya." It was good to meet him and it was a enjoyable night.
28.6.09
gay parade and softball
unexpectedly, there was a Gay Parade inside the city centre in Dublin today.
Many people were parading, some looks normal, some looks weird...
There were traffic regulation, so that's why bus was little bit late.
Anyway, we enjoyed practicing softball under the good weather.
Many people were parading, some looks normal, some looks weird...
There were traffic regulation, so that's why bus was little bit late.
Anyway, we enjoyed practicing softball under the good weather.
27.6.09
All about the Pop Legend...
Today, Michael Jackson's sudden death at the age of 50 brought reactions from across the music world and elsewhere.
Undoubtedly, most of the media around the world reported as the top story.
It reminds us how much impact he had all over the world.
Personally, I'm not a big fan of him but still of course I know how famous he is.
I remembered that I did moon walk at the camp fire when I was a junior high student.
May his soul rest in peace.
Undoubtedly, most of the media around the world reported as the top story.
It reminds us how much impact he had all over the world.
Personally, I'm not a big fan of him but still of course I know how famous he is.
I remembered that I did moon walk at the camp fire when I was a junior high student.
May his soul rest in peace.
25.6.09
It's a Small World...
Yesterday I went to join Japan Ireland community meeting at Karma bar.
Surprisingly, I met with the student who I counselled before when I used to work at agent in Japan.
Actually, I didn't remember so much what we talked at that time, but he's been in Dublin since
April to study English for a year.
Furthermore, he was a friend with one of my client who went to Brisben.
Well, I worked for these study abroad area, so there's a possibily to happen these kinda
situation, but even so I was surprised about it.
I also met with Brazilian guy who used to live in Japan for 6 years, One Japanese women by
working holiday visa like me, and other students in DCU who are going to study abroad in
University in Japan from Sep 2009. One girl is going to Kyoto gaidai, so I felt really familiar
about it, even I wasn't a student at there.
Surprisingly, I met with the student who I counselled before when I used to work at agent in Japan.
Actually, I didn't remember so much what we talked at that time, but he's been in Dublin since
April to study English for a year.
Furthermore, he was a friend with one of my client who went to Brisben.
Well, I worked for these study abroad area, so there's a possibily to happen these kinda
situation, but even so I was surprised about it.
I also met with Brazilian guy who used to live in Japan for 6 years, One Japanese women by
working holiday visa like me, and other students in DCU who are going to study abroad in
University in Japan from Sep 2009. One girl is going to Kyoto gaidai, so I felt really familiar
about it, even I wasn't a student at there.
21.6.09
New flat mate from Hongkong
Finally new flat mate Barly from Hongkong came to our house, so now our new life with four of us gonna start!
Today, I searched for business course, but it made me to think about what am I gonna do in the future...
I don't think it is a good idea to start studying psycology for four years...
Two year is also seems long for me...
But if I really want to find professional job, it might be necessary for me to study?!
I don't know what should I do...
I guess I need more time to think about it.
Anyway, I also think about my travel plan inside Ireland.
I should visit as many place as I can during my stay in Ireland!!
Today, I searched for business course, but it made me to think about what am I gonna do in the future...
I don't think it is a good idea to start studying psycology for four years...
Two year is also seems long for me...
But if I really want to find professional job, it might be necessary for me to study?!
I don't know what should I do...
I guess I need more time to think about it.
Anyway, I also think about my travel plan inside Ireland.
I should visit as many place as I can during my stay in Ireland!!
15.6.09
Broken Lock...
It suddenly happened last mid night...
After my room mate put the key to open the front door, it didn't turn around and even it couldn't pull out.
We had no choice but to take off the lock from the door to get the key out.
Successfully we could get the key out from the lock, but problem was that we couldn't put the lock back properly to the door.
After struggling for an hour, we gave up and decide to buy new lock tomorrow...
What a pitty incident...
After my room mate put the key to open the front door, it didn't turn around and even it couldn't pull out.
We had no choice but to take off the lock from the door to get the key out.
Successfully we could get the key out from the lock, but problem was that we couldn't put the lock back properly to the door.
After struggling for an hour, we gave up and decide to buy new lock tomorrow...
What a pitty incident...
11.6.09
Wine evening
Yesterday I went to Chika's house to borrow some rice and there was also Etsuko.
I didn't expect to stay for a long time but... actually, Chika opened red wine, so we started to drink it. Aftet finished it, we decided to drink another one, so I went to buy white wine.
We drink, eat some peanuts and crackers with having a chat about traveling.
We watched my photos from my recent Europe traveling and Chika showed us her photos from her trip and her life in Japan.
After all, I left her house after 11PM...haha, but it was enjoyable evening.
I didn't expect to stay for a long time but... actually, Chika opened red wine, so we started to drink it. Aftet finished it, we decided to drink another one, so I went to buy white wine.
We drink, eat some peanuts and crackers with having a chat about traveling.
We watched my photos from my recent Europe traveling and Chika showed us her photos from her trip and her life in Japan.
After all, I left her house after 11PM...haha, but it was enjoyable evening.
7.6.09
UJI TEA the most famous Green tea in the world
I just want to tell guys who loves Japanese tea!
One of my friends traditional tea shop are starting to sell famouse "JAPANESE UJI TEA" on Internet!!
UJI TEA is one of the best green tea in the world!!
Check it out following WEBSITE for details!
Thanks.
http://www.akiba-mart.com/shop/
One of my friends traditional tea shop are starting to sell famouse "JAPANESE UJI TEA" on Internet!!
UJI TEA is one of the best green tea in the world!!
Check it out following WEBSITE for details!
Thanks.
http://www.akiba-mart.com/shop/
3.6.09
Leaving Party
6/2
Unbelievably, lovely weather is continuing these days in Dublin.
One of our flat mate Martina is going back to her country, so we had a leaving party.
I prepared "Okonomiyaki" which is famous Japanese dish especially in my home town Osaka. It is kind of pancake but we put many ingredients such as cabbage, prawn, spring onion, ginger, and whatnot...
I'm glad that everyone liked it. Started with white wine, red wine, and then finally I tried "Becherovka." Not sure but I guess it was my first time to taste it and I liked the taste!
Becherovka is a herbal bitters made in Karlovy Vary in the Czech Republic, flavored with aniseed, cinnamon, and approximately 32 other herbs. Its alcohol content is 38% ABV (76 proof).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Becherovka
Drinking, listening to music, dancing...
I don't remember but I slipped off to sleep.
Unbelievably, lovely weather is continuing these days in Dublin.
One of our flat mate Martina is going back to her country, so we had a leaving party.
I prepared "Okonomiyaki" which is famous Japanese dish especially in my home town Osaka. It is kind of pancake but we put many ingredients such as cabbage, prawn, spring onion, ginger, and whatnot...
I'm glad that everyone liked it. Started with white wine, red wine, and then finally I tried "Becherovka." Not sure but I guess it was my first time to taste it and I liked the taste!
Becherovka is a herbal bitters made in Karlovy Vary in the Czech Republic, flavored with aniseed, cinnamon, and approximately 32 other herbs. Its alcohol content is 38% ABV (76 proof).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Becherovka
Drinking, listening to music, dancing...
I don't remember but I slipped off to sleep.
29.5.09
Phoenix park
5/28
I was surprised that there are wide grass ground at the Phoenix Park when I went for a walk there. It was really nice day so many people were running, walking, cycling, etc... I thought I want to buy soccer ball to practice soccer at here.
I was surprised that there are wide grass ground at the Phoenix Park when I went for a walk there. It was really nice day so many people were running, walking, cycling, etc... I thought I want to buy soccer ball to practice soccer at here.
27.5.09
Champions League
5/24
My flatmate JP held gig call "Jon Hopkin" at Sugar Club, so I went with Maria to join. We did reseptionist at the door. Unfortunately, not so many people came... but I liked the music.
5/25
I went to my host family Evelyn's house to have dinner. It was good to meet with her and Nilgun again. We talked about my traveling, their lives since I left the house.
5/27
Our flatmate Martina prepared dinner for us so we had it with watching Champions League final. I was at the MU side but Barcelona played well at this time. Therefore they got three titles for this year, what a great year for them!!
My flatmate JP held gig call "Jon Hopkin" at Sugar Club, so I went with Maria to join. We did reseptionist at the door. Unfortunately, not so many people came... but I liked the music.
5/25
I went to my host family Evelyn's house to have dinner. It was good to meet with her and Nilgun again. We talked about my traveling, their lives since I left the house.
5/27
Our flatmate Martina prepared dinner for us so we had it with watching Champions League final. I was at the MU side but Barcelona played well at this time. Therefore they got three titles for this year, what a great year for them!!
23.5.09
THE IT crowd
THE IT Crowd
British sitcom
The IT Crowd is set in the offices of Reynholm Industries, a fictitious British corporation in central London. It focuses on the shenanigans of the three-strong IT support team located in a dingy, untidy and unkempt basement.
Main cast
Roy portrayed by Chris O'Dowd
Maurice Moss portrayed by Richard Ayoade
Jen Barber portrayed by Katherine Parkinson
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_IT_Crowd
British sitcom
The IT Crowd is set in the offices of Reynholm Industries, a fictitious British corporation in central London. It focuses on the shenanigans of the three-strong IT support team located in a dingy, untidy and unkempt basement.
Main cast
Roy portrayed by Chris O'Dowd
Maurice Moss portrayed by Richard Ayoade
Jen Barber portrayed by Katherine Parkinson
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_IT_Crowd
met with friends...
5/21
Went to Taka's House at Smithfield with Eriko to have a dinner together.
I cooked Nikujaga with Eriko. We realized that the taste of Nikujaga in Kansai is lighter than Kanto.
After, we played card game "Daifugo", and later Chica joined us.
We talked about education in Japan, about our future life after go back to Japan and etc... untill 3AM.
5/22
I went to play soccer with church friends. In the evening I went to Spanish wine bar call "PORT" with Q and Kait. We drank Portugeus wine with cheeze.
Went to Taka's House at Smithfield with Eriko to have a dinner together.
I cooked Nikujaga with Eriko. We realized that the taste of Nikujaga in Kansai is lighter than Kanto.
After, we played card game "Daifugo", and later Chica joined us.
We talked about education in Japan, about our future life after go back to Japan and etc... untill 3AM.
5/22
I went to play soccer with church friends. In the evening I went to Spanish wine bar call "PORT" with Q and Kait. We drank Portugeus wine with cheeze.
14.5.09
New flat life starts!
Finally, I moved into new flat today.
It's in Kilmainham near phoenix park and about 30minutes walk to city centre.
The rent is 336/month, so it's not bad and I share with Irish, Czech, and Slovak. Quit nice to share with people from different kind of places.
Now the time to look for a job seriously...
It's in Kilmainham near phoenix park and about 30minutes walk to city centre.
The rent is 336/month, so it's not bad and I share with Irish, Czech, and Slovak. Quit nice to share with people from different kind of places.
Now the time to look for a job seriously...
8.5.09
"The Ocean Bar"
Ocean Bar is a funky bar on the Grand Canal.
Like a scene from Sex in the City, the Ocean Bar is a very trendy bar set in one of the most unlikely settings. A short stroll down Pearse Street takes you to the Grand Canal Basin and there you will find one of Dublin's coolest drinking establishments, Ocean Bar.
The Ocean Bar
Charlotte Quay
Ringsend
Dublin 4.
Tel: + 353 (0) 1 6688862
visited 5/1
Like a scene from Sex in the City, the Ocean Bar is a very trendy bar set in one of the most unlikely settings. A short stroll down Pearse Street takes you to the Grand Canal Basin and there you will find one of Dublin's coolest drinking establishments, Ocean Bar.
The Ocean Bar
Charlotte Quay
Ringsend
Dublin 4.
Tel: + 353 (0) 1 6688862
visited 5/1
Father Ted
5/7 windy and later shower as usual...
"Father Ted" was an Irish situation comedy television programme. The show depicts the lives of three Irish Catholic priests on the remote fictional Craggy Island off the west coast of Ireland.
It ran for three series, totalling 25 episodes, between 21 April 1995 and 1 May 1998 on the UK's Channel 4.
Even this series was made by Irish writers and it's about priests in Irish, it was first shown in UK instead of Ireland. Because it's all about stupid priests story, so Ireland doesn't want to show it on TV. But it became popular in UK, so later it came to show on Ireland as well.
Really funny one. DRINK, FECK, ARSE, GIRLS....
What a eejit...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Father_Ted
"Father Ted" was an Irish situation comedy television programme. The show depicts the lives of three Irish Catholic priests on the remote fictional Craggy Island off the west coast of Ireland.
It ran for three series, totalling 25 episodes, between 21 April 1995 and 1 May 1998 on the UK's Channel 4.
Even this series was made by Irish writers and it's about priests in Irish, it was first shown in UK instead of Ireland. Because it's all about stupid priests story, so Ireland doesn't want to show it on TV. But it became popular in UK, so later it came to show on Ireland as well.
Really funny one. DRINK, FECK, ARSE, GIRLS....
What a eejit...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Father_Ted
29.3.09
Traveler
Since long time ago that I wrote on here...
Right now I'm posting from friend of my friend's flat in Paris.
3/15～20 I visited NY and Boston.
Watched Broadway Musical "MAMMA MIA!", go up Empire state building and watched the beautiful night view of NY, and took city bus tour to look around Manhattan.
Then I moved to Boston by Amtrak.
NY is really exciting city and there are lots of place to visit and enjoy but for me Boston was really nice city and I felt that it's a good place to live.
I took part in city view bicycle tour in Boston. It is tour that we can go around the sight seeing spots by bicycle with guide. It was good weather, so the best day for cycling, very comfotable and enjoyable. If u have chance to visit Boston, I really recommend you to join it!
http://www.urbanadventours.com/tours.php?tourtype=daily
Then after we can visit the place where we thought interesting later to see more about.
I went to Little Italy to have a lunch, Museam of Fine Arts, Fenway Park, Public library, etc...
I also met with my friend in Boston who is studying at MIT.
3/23～Europe tour
I arrived in Paris which is the start point for my trip go around Europe by railway for a month.
Right now I'm posting from friend of my friend's flat in Paris.
3/15～20 I visited NY and Boston.
Watched Broadway Musical "MAMMA MIA!", go up Empire state building and watched the beautiful night view of NY, and took city bus tour to look around Manhattan.
Then I moved to Boston by Amtrak.
NY is really exciting city and there are lots of place to visit and enjoy but for me Boston was really nice city and I felt that it's a good place to live.
I took part in city view bicycle tour in Boston. It is tour that we can go around the sight seeing spots by bicycle with guide. It was good weather, so the best day for cycling, very comfotable and enjoyable. If u have chance to visit Boston, I really recommend you to join it!
http://www.urbanadventours.com/tours.php?tourtype=daily
Then after we can visit the place where we thought interesting later to see more about.
I went to Little Italy to have a lunch, Museam of Fine Arts, Fenway Park, Public library, etc...
I also met with my friend in Boston who is studying at MIT.
3/23～Europe tour
I arrived in Paris which is the start point for my trip go around Europe by railway for a month.
6.3.09
3/6 day before the test...
3/6 fine later bit shower
Today we did the last practice for our speaking exam tomorrow. It was difficult but I hope I can get a good result.
I supposed to take part in football mutch against another language school, unfortunately my condition was not good enough to play it, so I didn't go,,,really bad fore me...
Today we did the last practice for our speaking exam tomorrow. It was difficult but I hope I can get a good result.
I supposed to take part in football mutch against another language school, unfortunately my condition was not good enough to play it, so I didn't go,,,really bad fore me...
4.3.09
3/4 Jack and the Beanstalk
3/4 cold again...
Cold day came back today, and I'm kinda caught cold again...
I'd better go to bed early tonight.
Today, I watched the film "Jack and the Beanstalk."
It's story based on the fairy tale but made it by saying that
tale is different from what we know.
In the fairy tale, Giants regarded as not a gentle or kind but
kinda make it like an evel. However, in this film the story
which you heard is not as same as what really happened.
Actually, personally I enjoyed the film that every history or
story has possibility to be different from what we know.
But as far as we have to learn the history, it's like our common
sense .
Of course it 's very important to learn history, but at the
same time we should be carefull that it might have different
aspect on it.
Cold day came back today, and I'm kinda caught cold again...
I'd better go to bed early tonight.
Today, I watched the film "Jack and the Beanstalk."
It's story based on the fairy tale but made it by saying that
tale is different from what we know.
In the fairy tale, Giants regarded as not a gentle or kind but
kinda make it like an evel. However, in this film the story
which you heard is not as same as what really happened.
Actually, personally I enjoyed the film that every history or
story has possibility to be different from what we know.
But as far as we have to learn the history, it's like our common
sense .
Of course it 's very important to learn history, but at the
same time we should be carefull that it might have different
aspect on it.
3.3.09
3/2 Exam is coming...
3/2 fine later rain
I can't believe that we are having Speaking exam on this Saturday...
For me speaking is very important that I want to get a score more than 80%, in order to cover the low score of other exams...
Today new Spanish girl from Catalonia joined our class. She wants to take CAE exam to enter Trinity College, but for now she want to get a job to improve her English in Ireland.
I can't believe that we are having Speaking exam on this Saturday...
For me speaking is very important that I want to get a score more than 80%, in order to cover the low score of other exams...
Today new Spanish girl from Catalonia joined our class. She wants to take CAE exam to enter Trinity College, but for now she want to get a job to improve her English in Ireland.
1.3.09
2/27～2/28 Charotte's farewell
2/27 fine later shower
I played mini-football at Trinity college as usual. Some of them play very well that I felt little bit far from them. But it's just for fun so i think it's a good chance for me to improve my skill by watching their play.
In the evening, we went to PUB with lots of friends to farewell Charotte's last weekend in Dublin. I met with new friends including Ayumi from Japan who is univ. student came to Dublin for a week, Anna, Alfondo from Italy, Smaab, Warda, Berenice from France, and Ji Hyun from Korea. Alfondo is Italian chef so he showed me dishes, it looked really tasty!!
There was also Charotte's sisiter Clarisse who studys for Architectural Designs. Those of you who knows "Rupan Ⅲ世" are familiar with this name, don't you?
2/28 fine later rain
Final drinking with Charotte in Dublin, but I'm sure I'll go to meet her in Paris soon!
I played mini-football at Trinity college as usual. Some of them play very well that I felt little bit far from them. But it's just for fun so i think it's a good chance for me to improve my skill by watching their play.
In the evening, we went to PUB with lots of friends to farewell Charotte's last weekend in Dublin. I met with new friends including Ayumi from Japan who is univ. student came to Dublin for a week, Anna, Alfondo from Italy, Smaab, Warda, Berenice from France, and Ji Hyun from Korea. Alfondo is Italian chef so he showed me dishes, it looked really tasty!!
There was also Charotte's sisiter Clarisse who studys for Architectural Designs. Those of you who knows "Rupan Ⅲ世" are familiar with this name, don't you?
2/28 fine later rain
Final drinking with Charotte in Dublin, but I'm sure I'll go to meet her in Paris soon!
26.2.09
2/25 Ash Wednesday
2/25 shower later fine
Today was the Ash Wednesday which is the first date of the Lent, so we didn't have a meat instead we had a fish for the supper. Lent is the term for preparing for the Easter Day which Jesus resurrected from the dead three days after his crucifixion. It call Ash Wednesday, because remember (O man) that we are dust, and to dust we shall return."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ash_Wednesday
Today was the Ash Wednesday which is the first date of the Lent, so we didn't have a meat instead we had a fish for the supper. Lent is the term for preparing for the Easter Day which Jesus resurrected from the dead three days after his crucifixion. It call Ash Wednesday, because remember (O man) that we are dust, and to dust we shall return."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ash_Wednesday
24.2.09
2/24 Shrave Tuesday
2/24 fine
Shrove Tuesday is a term used in Ireland, for the day preceding the first day of the Christian season of fasting and prayer called Lent. Lent, in some Christian denominations, is the forty-day-long liturgical season of fasting and prayer before Easter.
This day is also known as Pancake Tuesday, as it is customary to eat pancakes on this day.
Pancakes and doughnuts are associated with the day preceding Lent because they were a way to use up rich foodstuffs such as eggs, milk, and sugar, before the fasting season of the 40 days of Lent.
So, we had pancakes after dinner today.
23.2.09
2/21～2/23 protest against government!
2/21 fine
Many people joined the national protest demonstration through Dublin city centre on Saturday to blame the governments policy of economic recovery plan and also consequense of economic crisis must be ressponsible of mistaken guide of governments policy which had made untill now.
If the government doesn't react for those protests, people are ready for other protests in near future.
Also, this weekend dublin bus are going to held a strike against the cut of drivers due to the economic crisis.
Apparentaly, we are now in a seriously tough days...
personally, mostly I spent my weekend, staying at home, studying, watching movie, and relaxed.
2/23 chinese restaurant
It was first time for me to visit a restaurant in Dublin to eat chinese lunch buffet €8.50. I went with Q and Joe. It was not bad, but we ate too mutch.
Jimmy Chung's
http://www.jimmychungs.com/
Many people joined the national protest demonstration through Dublin city centre on Saturday to blame the governments policy of economic recovery plan and also consequense of economic crisis must be ressponsible of mistaken guide of governments policy which had made untill now.
If the government doesn't react for those protests, people are ready for other protests in near future.
Also, this weekend dublin bus are going to held a strike against the cut of drivers due to the economic crisis.
Apparentaly, we are now in a seriously tough days...
personally, mostly I spent my weekend, staying at home, studying, watching movie, and relaxed.
2/23 chinese restaurant
It was first time for me to visit a restaurant in Dublin to eat chinese lunch buffet €8.50. I went with Q and Joe. It was not bad, but we ate too mutch.
Jimmy Chung's
http://www.jimmychungs.com/
19.2.09
2/19 futsal at Trinity College
2/19 Shower
Taka asked me to join their Futsal game at Trinity Sports Centre.
It was good to play futsal with them, but we played about 40 minutes without no break, so I was little bit tired after the game.
2/20 Shiney, blue sky lovely day
After class, I went to Church to meet with other international students. Then I played futsal again with them. We played about an hour and half without almost no break... Too much? but good for my physical and mental health.
In the evening, I went out with Nilgun who is new student from France lives in same house to drink Guinness!
Taka asked me to join their Futsal game at Trinity Sports Centre.
It was good to play futsal with them, but we played about 40 minutes without no break, so I was little bit tired after the game.
2/20 Shiney, blue sky lovely day
After class, I went to Church to meet with other international students. Then I played futsal again with them. We played about an hour and half without almost no break... Too much? but good for my physical and mental health.
In the evening, I went out with Nilgun who is new student from France lives in same house to drink Guinness!
18.2.09
2/18 Speaking lecture
2/18 fine
In the afternoon, Julie gave us a lecture about speaking exam; what we have to be carefull, how does the examiners evaluates, and how can we prepate for it.
Main points will be Grammer and vocabulary, discourse management, interact with partner, pronunciation, and so on.
I personally suppose, important point is don't get nervous, speak naturally as u do in usual life.
I have to study hard for the exam but sometime I succumb to the temptation of taking a nap...
In the afternoon, Julie gave us a lecture about speaking exam; what we have to be carefull, how does the examiners evaluates, and how can we prepate for it.
Main points will be Grammer and vocabulary, discourse management, interact with partner, pronunciation, and so on.
I personally suppose, important point is don't get nervous, speak naturally as u do in usual life.
I have to study hard for the exam but sometime I succumb to the temptation of taking a nap...
17.2.09
2/17 Solan-bushi!
2/17 fine
Today, I went to Japanese cultural event held by Japanese society students in Trinity college. The main event was performing a Japanese Traditional dancing call "Solanbushi", but not only that but also they introduced us Shodo, Origami, and Sado. I also took part in showing how to make crane in Origami to other countries students, i think i made at least 5?They also served Japanese Sake and plum wine.
I remembered Open House event which introduced Japanese Culture when I was in UBC. Canada.
It is a really good opportunity to introduce our culture and communicate with people from other countries.
Todays' language.
"I love you"
Wo Ai Ni (Chinese)
je t'aime (French)
Today, I went to Japanese cultural event held by Japanese society students in Trinity college. The main event was performing a Japanese Traditional dancing call "Solanbushi", but not only that but also they introduced us Shodo, Origami, and Sado. I also took part in showing how to make crane in Origami to other countries students, i think i made at least 5?They also served Japanese Sake and plum wine.
I remembered Open House event which introduced Japanese Culture when I was in UBC. Canada.
It is a really good opportunity to introduce our culture and communicate with people from other countries.
Todays' language.
"I love you"
Wo Ai Ni (Chinese)
je t'aime (French)
16.2.09
2/16 Turkish!
2/16 fine
We had a writing test today which was hard for me to write and finish in the time. Anyway good news is that new student from Frunkfult, German call Annethe joined to our class. She only study for two weeks but her English seems very well.
After class, I met with Nazgul, Yersin from Kazakhstan and Bogdan from Ukrainian. Yersin knows some words in Turkish so he taught me.
Gun Aidyn（グン アィドゥン） - good morning
Merhaba（メラバ） - Hello
Ne var, Ne yok？（ネバル、ネヨク） - what's new?
iyiyim（イーム） - fine
Ben Seni seviorum!（ベン セィニ セヴィオルン） - I love you
Sinin adin ne（セニン アディン ネ） - What's your name?
Benim adim（ベニィム アドゥム） - My name is ～
Kazaf
ラフメットゥ - thank you
Actually, it's quite interesting to learn other languages!!
I watched the film "music and lyrics" which cast by Hugh Grant and Drew Barrymore. It reminded me that I love to watch the film which theme is based on music. It really made me happy and comfortable that I want to recommend you to watch it!!
We had a writing test today which was hard for me to write and finish in the time. Anyway good news is that new student from Frunkfult, German call Annethe joined to our class. She only study for two weeks but her English seems very well.
After class, I met with Nazgul, Yersin from Kazakhstan and Bogdan from Ukrainian. Yersin knows some words in Turkish so he taught me.
Gun Aidyn（グン アィドゥン） - good morning
Merhaba（メラバ） - Hello
Ne var, Ne yok？（ネバル、ネヨク） - what's new?
iyiyim（イーム） - fine
Ben Seni seviorum!（ベン セィニ セヴィオルン） - I love you
Sinin adin ne（セニン アディン ネ） - What's your name?
Benim adim（ベニィム アドゥム） - My name is ～
Kazaf
ラフメットゥ - thank you
Actually, it's quite interesting to learn other languages!!
I watched the film "music and lyrics" which cast by Hugh Grant and Drew Barrymore. It reminded me that I love to watch the film which theme is based on music. It really made me happy and comfortable that I want to recommend you to watch it!!
15.2.09
"Karma Bar"
Not so crowd, comfortable to enjoy drinking and listen to music.
http://www.handelshoteltemplebar.com/bar.html
http://www.handelshoteltemplebar.com/bar.html
2/14 Asian Night
2/14 fine
I joined Asian Night at Karma Bar. There were many Japanese WH makers, but also other people such as Korean, Trinity college students, different countries and Irish as well. I met with Colin and Akiko who met in Australia and got married, now they lives in Dublin. It's interesting that two different person from different country meet at third country. It was such a great opportunity to meet with many new people from different places.
I joined Asian Night at Karma Bar. There were many Japanese WH makers, but also other people such as Korean, Trinity college students, different countries and Irish as well. I met with Colin and Akiko who met in Australia and got married, now they lives in Dublin. It's interesting that two different person from different country meet at third country. It was such a great opportunity to meet with many new people from different places.
14.2.09
2/12～13 Wendy's party
2/12 fine later shower
Last friday we didn't have Nuala's class so today afternoon we had extra class for it.
After class, on my way home, Kyu and Jo asked me to join Wendy's party, so I followed with them and joined to the party. We took 83bus from city centre to Wendy's place. Wendy is doing Aupair at Irish family but her family is now on holiday to Austria for skiing, so she invited us for dinner. Actually, it was her birthday, I didn't know that though... They cooked Korean dishes, they were very nice but it was little bit hot for me. After a while Wendy's boyfriend Diggie and his friend John and also Brazilian girl Felnanda joined us. We drank beer, wine, vodka... It was too late to go back so I decided to stay there, then Chika after she finished her job involved us. We didn't had enough alcohol, so we went to a local bar. We had some drinks and enjoyed small dancing. I think I went to bed around 3am...
2/13 rain shower later sunny
I couldn't hear my alarm, but fortunately Chika woke me up so I could go to school. but I felt really sick today, so my brian was not working well. After class, I came back home and took a nap. I wanted to go out and meet with other friends but I stayed at home.
Last friday we didn't have Nuala's class so today afternoon we had extra class for it.
After class, on my way home, Kyu and Jo asked me to join Wendy's party, so I followed with them and joined to the party. We took 83bus from city centre to Wendy's place. Wendy is doing Aupair at Irish family but her family is now on holiday to Austria for skiing, so she invited us for dinner. Actually, it was her birthday, I didn't know that though... They cooked Korean dishes, they were very nice but it was little bit hot for me. After a while Wendy's boyfriend Diggie and his friend John and also Brazilian girl Felnanda joined us. We drank beer, wine, vodka... It was too late to go back so I decided to stay there, then Chika after she finished her job involved us. We didn't had enough alcohol, so we went to a local bar. We had some drinks and enjoyed small dancing. I think I went to bed around 3am...
2/13 rain shower later sunny
I couldn't hear my alarm, but fortunately Chika woke me up so I could go to school. but I felt really sick today, so my brian was not working well. After class, I came back home and took a nap. I wanted to go out and meet with other friends but I stayed at home.
12.2.09
2/10～11 busy with...
2/10
Went to book store "Eason" to buy exrcise book for CAE exam, but there were several kinds of books like grammer, vocabularies, idioms, phrases... so I couldn't decide which one to buy, therefore eventually I didn't buy any of them instead I decided to concentrate much more to review the lessons what we did.
Way to improve each skills...
Reading: Just read as much as I can, Use exercise book at the school
Writing: Write as much as I can
Listening: Everyday listen to i-pod, watch movies, TV
Speaking: Speak as much as I can
Use of English:Use exercise book at the school
2/11
Send surprise CDs to my friends in Japan.
Watched at "I-SPY" which I borrowed from school, but actually I had seen it before...
Light bulb in my room run out.
Went to book store "Eason" to buy exrcise book for CAE exam, but there were several kinds of books like grammer, vocabularies, idioms, phrases... so I couldn't decide which one to buy, therefore eventually I didn't buy any of them instead I decided to concentrate much more to review the lessons what we did.
Way to improve each skills...
Reading: Just read as much as I can, Use exercise book at the school
Writing: Write as much as I can
Listening: Everyday listen to i-pod, watch movies, TV
Speaking: Speak as much as I can
Use of English:Use exercise book at the school
2/11
Send surprise CDs to my friends in Japan.
Watched at "I-SPY" which I borrowed from school, but actually I had seen it before...
Light bulb in my room run out.
10.2.09
2/9 what a disaster...
2/9 fine.
I suppose everyone all over the world must be shocked about the bushfires in Australia...
That's really unbelievable disaster, which might be the worst natural disaster in Australia.
At least 173 people have been killed and dozens more people are believed to be missing as south Australia's deadliest bushfires rage on.
Once natural disasters such as bushfires, earthquakes, Tsunami, typhoon and etc occured, we human-being have no way to escape from it...
I would like to pray for the victims of the disaster.
I suppose everyone all over the world must be shocked about the bushfires in Australia...
That's really unbelievable disaster, which might be the worst natural disaster in Australia.
At least 173 people have been killed and dozens more people are believed to be missing as south Australia's deadliest bushfires rage on.
Once natural disasters such as bushfires, earthquakes, Tsunami, typhoon and etc occured, we human-being have no way to escape from it...
I would like to pray for the victims of the disaster.
9.2.09
2/7～8 Phoenix Park
2/7 sunny day
Today, it was a lovely sunny day. so I went to The Phoenix Park (Irish: Páirc an Fhionn-Uisce) which is the largest enclosed urban public park in Europe located 3 km to the north west of Dublin city centre in Ireland. It measures 712 hectares (1,760 acres), with a walled circumference of 16 km that contains large areas of grassland and tree-lined avenues. The park has been home to a herd of wild Fallow deer since the seventeenth century. The name is a corruption of the Irish fionn uisce meaning "clear water."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phoenix_Park
Fortunately, my house is walk distance to the park, so I walked about two hours. It was really comfortable to walk in the park, that I could refresh myself.
2/8 freezing day...
Surprisingly, when I woke up, outside was covered with snow. Last night was must be very cold. I stayed home and do some stuffs.
Today, it was a lovely sunny day. so I went to The Phoenix Park (Irish: Páirc an Fhionn-Uisce) which is the largest enclosed urban public park in Europe located 3 km to the north west of Dublin city centre in Ireland. It measures 712 hectares (1,760 acres), with a walled circumference of 16 km that contains large areas of grassland and tree-lined avenues. The park has been home to a herd of wild Fallow deer since the seventeenth century. The name is a corruption of the Irish fionn uisce meaning "clear water."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phoenix_Park
Fortunately, my house is walk distance to the park, so I walked about two hours. It was really comfortable to walk in the park, that I could refresh myself.
2/8 freezing day...
Surprisingly, when I woke up, outside was covered with snow. Last night was must be very cold. I stayed home and do some stuffs.
7.2.09
2/4～6 Soccer in Trinity College
2/4 still snowing
Nothing much today.
2/5 same as yesterday
I went to Public library in ILAC and also went to EASON in O'conolley street.
2/6 sunny day :D
According to the paper, WINTER 2009 is shaping up to be the coldest winter at Dublin in 18 years. What a timing I came to Dublin haha.
But the most impressed article from today's paper was that Galway-born ultra distance runner call Richard Donovan has become the first person on the planet to complete the ultimate endurance test which run seven marathons on seven continents in a staggering five days, nine hours and eight minutes.
His route was Nova Antarctia,Capetown,Dubai,London,Toronto,Santiago, and Sydney which temperatures ranging from -20℃ to 32℃.
It's incredible! I can't belive what he did!
That reminds me, Japanese comedian Kanpei Hazama is challegening round-the-world by running and a sailing boat, I wonder where he is now??
Regarding myself, today Nuala couldn't come to school, so we didn't have second class. After class, I joined soccer game at Trinity College. Met with Ivan from Argentina. It was bit cold but as long as fine weather , never mind.
Nothing much today.
2/5 same as yesterday
I went to Public library in ILAC and also went to EASON in O'conolley street.
2/6 sunny day :D
According to the paper, WINTER 2009 is shaping up to be the coldest winter at Dublin in 18 years. What a timing I came to Dublin haha.
But the most impressed article from today's paper was that Galway-born ultra distance runner call Richard Donovan has become the first person on the planet to complete the ultimate endurance test which run seven marathons on seven continents in a staggering five days, nine hours and eight minutes.
His route was Nova Antarctia,Capetown,Dubai,London,Toronto,Santiago, and Sydney which temperatures ranging from -20℃ to 32℃.
It's incredible! I can't belive what he did!
That reminds me, Japanese comedian Kanpei Hazama is challegening round-the-world by running and a sailing boat, I wonder where he is now??
Regarding myself, today Nuala couldn't come to school, so we didn't have second class. After class, I joined soccer game at Trinity College. Met with Ivan from Argentina. It was bit cold but as long as fine weather , never mind.
3.2.09
2/3 continuous heavy snow...
snow snow snow...
Before mentioning about the weather, when I woke up today, I was shocked about what I did...
Yesterday, I was reading book by holding pen, then when I woke up pen was in my bed without the cap...
Oh,my goodness,,, as u can imagine, color of the pen was stained to the sheet of the bed. What a stupid I am... Nothing can do in the morning so I just left the home...
Same as yesterday, snow covered the ground, but transpotations were seems to be working so I went to school.
According to the The Irish Times,
“This was probably the worst recent congestion seen in the greater Dublin area. Thousands of motorists were stranded both inside and outside the city. The fact that it was caused by a light dusting of snow shows just how ill-prepared the city is for adverse weather conditions. In spite of repeated weather warnings, the city authorities were clearly unable to cope."
※quoted from The Irish Times03/2/09
In other words, lack of the preparation for the snowing condition was revealed.
Unfotunately, according to the forecast, freezing weather would be last for couple more days..
By the way, tonight I talked with host mother about the serious social problems in Japan, such as serious crime, chid abuse, murder of relative, and so on. She told me that these days broadcasts are full of bad news in Ireland as well; that's why she's not buying newspaper anymore. b/c she can't do nothing about the situation and just read about it, it's just makes you annoying.
In my opinion, people are getting selfish, they don't care much about the others. Talking example about people who don't pay fee of school-provided lunch. Usually we have school-provided lunch in primary school. Of course we pay for it, but recently some of parents doesn't pay for it. I don't understand what they are doing. It's totally beyond on my mind.
Anyway, I just have to do what I can do as possible as I can.
Before mentioning about the weather, when I woke up today, I was shocked about what I did...
Yesterday, I was reading book by holding pen, then when I woke up pen was in my bed without the cap...
Oh,my goodness,,, as u can imagine, color of the pen was stained to the sheet of the bed. What a stupid I am... Nothing can do in the morning so I just left the home...
Same as yesterday, snow covered the ground, but transpotations were seems to be working so I went to school.
According to the The Irish Times,
“This was probably the worst recent congestion seen in the greater Dublin area. Thousands of motorists were stranded both inside and outside the city. The fact that it was caused by a light dusting of snow shows just how ill-prepared the city is for adverse weather conditions. In spite of repeated weather warnings, the city authorities were clearly unable to cope."
※quoted from The Irish Times03/2/09
In other words, lack of the preparation for the snowing condition was revealed.
Unfotunately, according to the forecast, freezing weather would be last for couple more days..
By the way, tonight I talked with host mother about the serious social problems in Japan, such as serious crime, chid abuse, murder of relative, and so on. She told me that these days broadcasts are full of bad news in Ireland as well; that's why she's not buying newspaper anymore. b/c she can't do nothing about the situation and just read about it, it's just makes you annoying.
In my opinion, people are getting selfish, they don't care much about the others. Talking example about people who don't pay fee of school-provided lunch. Usually we have school-provided lunch in primary school. Of course we pay for it, but recently some of parents doesn't pay for it. I don't understand what they are doing. It's totally beyond on my mind.
Anyway, I just have to do what I can do as possible as I can.
2.2.09
2/2 heavy snow...
heavy snow
In the morning when I went outside, snow had covered the ground. I had looked at the forecast, so I had known it's gonna be cold, but I didn't imagine that it's gonna be a much serious day...
After class, I came back to home about 4:00. After I arrived at home, snowfall started again. I was wondering about the transportations.
As I imagined, host mother came back to home late at quater to 8:00. She told me that it took about 2hours to came back from the shopping centre where usually takes about 15minutes drive. Heavy snows has brought to a standstill at road. She told me that this is unusual situation to happen, so the city and people were not used to it. Because of that, roads were dangerous, transportations were stopped.
Then I heard that in London, situation was worse. Some people was brought to a standstill at the airport.
In the weekend I heard that there were much snow in Vancouver where doesn't used to be snow that much. It shows that these freezing climate change covers all over the world...
*extras*
"Alles Gute zum Geburtstag! "
"Happy birthday" in German.
-Singer
Soul of Irland @ Laura Izibor
1.2.09
2/1 relax time
very cold day...
I woke up at 1PM, what a lazy sleeper I am...well, I just spent my day for relax.
Hopefully I can be a witty person.
I woke up at 1PM, what a lazy sleeper I am...well, I just spent my day for relax.
Hopefully I can be a witty person.
1/31 too much?!
foggy,bit rain
Got back to my home at 12:00, ate some brunch, did some homeworks, then went out for drinking Guinness again!!
Get together with Japanese, Korean, French, and Italian. I met with Etsuko from Tokyo for first time.
Oh, while I have a great opportunity to meet with people from different countries, I determined to learn other lunguages such as French,German and Spanish.
Well, of course I have to study English hard, but I will learn other languages for fun.
From Youtube I found a insult phrase in French, which used by Asuka in Japanese famous anime "Evangelion."
"Comme tes con! C'est de les foutres en l'air!"
well, I hope it's not a useful phrase...
Got back to my home at 12:00, ate some brunch, did some homeworks, then went out for drinking Guinness again!!
Get together with Japanese, Korean, French, and Italian. I met with Etsuko from Tokyo for first time.
Oh, while I have a great opportunity to meet with people from different countries, I determined to learn other lunguages such as French,German and Spanish.
Well, of course I have to study English hard, but I will learn other languages for fun.
From Youtube I found a insult phrase in French, which used by Asuka in Japanese famous anime "Evangelion."
"Comme tes con! C'est de les foutres en l'air!"
well, I hope it's not a useful phrase...
31.1.09
1/30 it's a FRIDAY night!!
foggy rainy day.
but but but... no matter weather is good or not, we still have a GUINNESS.
7 of us went to Turk's head in Temple bar, good live music,dance floor, chatting, the best way to spend your FRIDAY night.
We met with some other travelers from London who are also studying English in London.
but but but... no matter weather is good or not, we still have a GUINNESS.
7 of us went to Turk's head in Temple bar, good live music,dance floor, chatting, the best way to spend your FRIDAY night.
We met with some other travelers from London who are also studying English in London.
30.1.09
1/29 PPS Number
Fine day.
Oh, my god...today, I woke up 10 to 7 as usuall, but I fell back to speep. It was already half passed 7 when I awake next. Well, u know it could happen to everyone...
After class, I went to the Social Welfare Centre to get my PPS number with Claudio. Officer said it will be sent to home in 10days. I guess I've finished all the registration requierements that I had to do for staying in Ireland, so far.
Anyway, tomorrow is friday, that means.... day of Guinness?=)
Oh, my god...today, I woke up 10 to 7 as usuall, but I fell back to speep. It was already half passed 7 when I awake next. Well, u know it could happen to everyone...
After class, I went to the Social Welfare Centre to get my PPS number with Claudio. Officer said it will be sent to home in 10days. I guess I've finished all the registration requierements that I had to do for staying in Ireland, so far.
Anyway, tomorrow is friday, that means.... day of Guinness?=)
28.1.09
1/28 foggy morning
foggy morning later fine.
Today, when I was walking the way to the station as usual, the park was foggy. There was some kinda strange but comfortable atomosphere.
After class, I studied at self access class room untill 4:30. After I came back,I done some stuffs, ate pasta for the supper and went to bed.
Today, when I was walking the way to the station as usual, the park was foggy. There was some kinda strange but comfortable atomosphere.
After class, I studied at self access class room untill 4:30. After I came back,I done some stuffs, ate pasta for the supper and went to bed.
1/27 Immigration
Fine, later bit rain.
Finally I went to Garda National Immigration Bureau to get my certificate of registration in Ireland. It took about 2 and a half hours to complete my registration that I got tired and took a nap before the supper.
In the class we talked about spooky film, such as The Ring,Ghosts. etc...
Finally I went to Garda National Immigration Bureau to get my certificate of registration in Ireland. It took about 2 and a half hours to complete my registration that I got tired and took a nap before the supper.
In the class we talked about spooky film, such as The Ring,Ghosts. etc...
1/26 Gift from Japan
Fine day.
Starting 3rd week! Wow, it's been really fast since I came here. After class, I went to POST to pick up my parcel from Japan which was gift for my birthday with message.
I registered for my phone&internet banking by phone call. It was bit difficult to follow women's guidance but I could handle it.
Starting 3rd week! Wow, it's been really fast since I came here. After class, I went to POST to pick up my parcel from Japan which was gift for my birthday with message.
I registered for my phone&internet banking by phone call. It was bit difficult to follow women's guidance but I could handle it.
26.1.09
"The Bankers"
The Bankers
This cosy pub is an oasis of calm in Dublin's bustling metopolis.
The Bankers, located at the corner of Dame Lame and Trinity Street, is a cosy, traditional bar with an intimate and friendly atmosphere.
16 Trinity Street,
Dublin 2.Tel: + 353 (0) 1 6793697
visited 1/16
This cosy pub is an oasis of calm in Dublin's bustling metopolis.
The Bankers, located at the corner of Dame Lame and Trinity Street, is a cosy, traditional bar with an intimate and friendly atmosphere.
16 Trinity Street,
Dublin 2.Tel: + 353 (0) 1 6793697
visited 1/16
GUINNESS COUNTER
So far 27 pint of GUINNESS
5/5 1 pint@Acevel's house
5/1 2pint @The Ocean Bar
1pint @slattery's public house
1pint @
4/29 1 pint @Acevel's house
3/20 1 pint @Acevel's house
3/14 1 pint @Acevel's house
2/27 2pint @TURK'S HEAD
2/20 2pint @TURK'S HEAD
2/14 1pint @Karma Bar
2/12 1pint @local pub near Wendy's place
1/31 3pint @TURK'S HEAD
1/30 1pint @The Porterhouse
3pint @TURK'S HEAD
1/24 1 pint @The Porterhouse
1/17 2 pint @Dakota Bar
1/16 1 pint @The Bankers
1/10 2 pint @Brazen Head
5/5 1 pint@Acevel's house
5/1 2pint @The Ocean Bar
1pint @slattery's public house
1pint @
4/29 1 pint @Acevel's house
3/20 1 pint @Acevel's house
3/14 1 pint @Acevel's house
2/27 2pint @TURK'S HEAD
2/20 2pint @TURK'S HEAD
2/14 1pint @Karma Bar
2/12 1pint @local pub near Wendy's place
1/31 3pint @TURK'S HEAD
1/30 1pint @The Porterhouse
3pint @TURK'S HEAD
1/24 1 pint @The Porterhouse
1/17 2 pint @Dakota Bar
1/16 1 pint @The Bankers
1/10 2 pint @Brazen Head
25.1.09
"The Dragon"
The Dragon, one of Dublin's most vibrant gay bars.
South Great Georges Street,
Dublin 2.
Tel: + 353 (0) 1 4781590
visited 1/17
South Great Georges Street,
Dublin 2.
Tel: + 353 (0) 1 4781590
visited 1/17
"Dakota Bar"
One of the popular bar for Dubliners.
9 South William Street Dublin
Telephone:00 3531 672 7696
visited 1/17
9 South William Street Dublin
Telephone:00 3531 672 7696
visited 1/17
1/25 Italian PASTA
Fine,later rain a bit
Visited Claudio's flat to have Italain Pasta.
He made me TRUE Italian pasta. Sauce with Chorizzo,Garic,Onion,Mushroom.
Surely delicious!He said he can serve it at restaurant for €16... well that's difficult to answer though. haha. anyway U r good chef!!!
We talked about our travel experiences showing my photos from mixi album.
Elena visited New Caledonia last year. Good food, good weather, beautiful scenery, oh that's why people call the closest place to the heaven. Hopefully I have a chace to visit someday.
Maria had been to Cambodia, so we talked about it.
Oh, well, I want to visit as much places as I can, is it possible for me??
YES I CAN!!
Then we did our homework together.
"Dublin Day by Day"25th Jan
About "Dun Laoghaire"
The town is situated some 12 kilometres south of Dublin city centre, and is a major port of entry from Britain.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D%C3%BAn_Laoghaire
Having Tailteann Games
The Tailteann Games were an ancient sporting event held in Ireland in honour of Queen Tailtiu.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tailteann_Games
Visited Claudio's flat to have Italain Pasta.
He made me TRUE Italian pasta. Sauce with Chorizzo,Garic,Onion,Mushroom.
Surely delicious!He said he can serve it at restaurant for €16... well that's difficult to answer though. haha. anyway U r good chef!!!
We talked about our travel experiences showing my photos from mixi album.
Elena visited New Caledonia last year. Good food, good weather, beautiful scenery, oh that's why people call the closest place to the heaven. Hopefully I have a chace to visit someday.
Maria had been to Cambodia, so we talked about it.
Oh, well, I want to visit as much places as I can, is it possible for me??
YES I CAN!!
Then we did our homework together.
"Dublin Day by Day"25th Jan
About "Dun Laoghaire"
The town is situated some 12 kilometres south of Dublin city centre, and is a major port of entry from Britain.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D%C3%BAn_Laoghaire
Having Tailteann Games
The Tailteann Games were an ancient sporting event held in Ireland in honour of Queen Tailtiu.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tailteann_Games
1/24 My BIRTHDAY with GUINNESS!!
Fine,later rain.
Today was my 27th birthday.
WOW, I can't believe that I became 27th!?
What did u expect for 27th?! Already married? Have a child? Working hard?
Well... none of them r in my hand. Instead, I have my free life to enjoy. Is it great?
This was my second time for having a birthday in foreign country since last time was 20th in Canada.
Thanx to Claudio and Herena, taking me out for have GUINNESS for my birthday.
I am so glad about it!!
so what do I expect in 27?
Well,,,answer is simple....
let's enjoy my life with GUINNESS
God bless you,
Today was my 27th birthday.
WOW, I can't believe that I became 27th!?
What did u expect for 27th?! Already married? Have a child? Working hard?
Well... none of them r in my hand. Instead, I have my free life to enjoy. Is it great?
This was my second time for having a birthday in foreign country since last time was 20th in Canada.
Thanx to Claudio and Herena, taking me out for have GUINNESS for my birthday.
I am so glad about it!!
so what do I expect in 27?
Well,,,answer is simple....
let's enjoy my life with GUINNESS
God bless you,
24.1.09
1/23 football day
Fine day.
After class, i went to american express service desk to exchange my T/C to cash.
However,surprisingly, there was no service desk in Dublin anymore...
What a damn.
Therefore, I went to AIB to save my money.
Then, Chika told me that she is going to play football today, so I joined with her.
We went to Harvard park which is located in south from city centre.
We played with Korean guys. We also played Korean style football, which we use
tennis court and play like an volleyball.
I was in a wave of optimism after the game.
I also met Eriko who has been in Dublin for almost 6month from Saitama.
Well, playing football was good relaxation for me. but... as a matter of fact, I
guess I was tired that I went to bed around 9:30 after watched FRIENDS.
After class, i went to american express service desk to exchange my T/C to cash.
However,surprisingly, there was no service desk in Dublin anymore...
What a damn.
Therefore, I went to AIB to save my money.
Then, Chika told me that she is going to play football today, so I joined with her.
We went to Harvard park which is located in south from city centre.
We played with Korean guys. We also played Korean style football, which we use
tennis court and play like an volleyball.
I was in a wave of optimism after the game.
I also met Eriko who has been in Dublin for almost 6month from Saitama.
Well, playing football was good relaxation for me. but... as a matter of fact, I
guess I was tired that I went to bed around 9:30 after watched FRIENDS.
22.1.09
1/22 Self Study....
Fine, later rain
Oh-my-god! Already Thursday....
Gee. Time does fly fast.
Today, Neil told us about fairies in Ireland. Especially before generation of his grandma belives in those things strongly as ghosts as well. Also it is interesting to know about Catholics. Although their languages and cultures are different, Catholic people has same sense of belief.
Compare with Japan, European has hight sense of belief in religion. Even most of Japanese are Buddhism I don't think we are religious as well as European.
After the class, I practiced with text book at the self study room.
Friday to go for end of this week .
Oh-my-god! Already Thursday....
Gee. Time does fly fast.
Today, Neil told us about fairies in Ireland. Especially before generation of his grandma belives in those things strongly as ghosts as well. Also it is interesting to know about Catholics. Although their languages and cultures are different, Catholic people has same sense of belief.
Compare with Japan, European has hight sense of belief in religion. Even most of Japanese are Buddhism I don't think we are religious as well as European.
After the class, I practiced with text book at the self study room.
Friday to go for end of this week .
1/21 waiting for GUINNESS
fine,bit rain
Amaia told me about the Basque Country. It is part of Spain but independent country. Their culture and language are different from the Spain. I might not have a chance to know about it,if I'm not in Dublin.
Amaia and Neil gave me messages by Basque and Gaelic. What a interesting,isn't it?
I want to drink GUINNESS.... but wait for the weekend.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basque_Country_(greater_region)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaelic
Amaia told me about the Basque Country. It is part of Spain but independent country. Their culture and language are different from the Spain. I might not have a chance to know about it,if I'm not in Dublin.
Amaia and Neil gave me messages by Basque and Gaelic. What a interesting,isn't it?
I want to drink GUINNESS.... but wait for the weekend.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basque_Country_(greater_region)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaelic
20.1.09
James Hoban
James Hoban was an Irish architect, best known for designing the White House.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Hoban
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Hoban
1/20 Obama's inauguration
cold,rainy,windy...
The day has come.
The 44th president of the United States,Barack Hussein Obama made his inaugural address to the nation. More than 2 million people gathered to the inauguration. Before that, inauguration of Lyndon Johnson who had 1.2 million people were the most. That emphasize that how much people are expecting and interesting to him.
He promised a new era of “hope over fear, unity of purpose over conflict and discord.”
So, what we can do?
Let's see what he does.
The day has come.
The 44th president of the United States,Barack Hussein Obama made his inaugural address to the nation. More than 2 million people gathered to the inauguration. Before that, inauguration of Lyndon Johnson who had 1.2 million people were the most. That emphasize that how much people are expecting and interesting to him.
He promised a new era of “hope over fear, unity of purpose over conflict and discord.”
So, what we can do?
Let's see what he does.
1/19 must study hard...
Cold.
Today, I had my writing paper back. Teacher told us that none of us are in a sufficient level of writing for advance learner. In fact, I know I'm not good at writing and I need to work on extremely hard to improve it. We had a serious talk about rather it's going to be a better choice to take FCE course than continuing CAE course. Even though it might be difficult to pass the CAE, I'll try and do my best.
Therefore, I was thinking about the plan for this week's afternoon, but in stead, I determined to study much harder for rest of the 8 weeks.
Today, I had my writing paper back. Teacher told us that none of us are in a sufficient level of writing for advance learner. In fact, I know I'm not good at writing and I need to work on extremely hard to improve it. We had a serious talk about rather it's going to be a better choice to take FCE course than continuing CAE course. Even though it might be difficult to pass the CAE, I'll try and do my best.
Therefore, I was thinking about the plan for this week's afternoon, but in stead, I determined to study much harder for rest of the 8 weeks.
18.1.09
1/18 broken Curtain..orz
In a sudden curtain in my room failed down....
what's going on?!
I just stayed home and do some studies and etc...
During the supper, I talked about difference between Japan and Ireland with my host mother. Such as car; automatic in Jap but manual in Irish. drinking style; Irish pub and Izakaya style...
Interesting huh?
what's going on?!
I just stayed home and do some studies and etc...
During the supper, I talked about difference between Japan and Ireland with my host mother. Such as car; automatic in Jap but manual in Irish. drinking style; Irish pub and Izakaya style...
Interesting huh?
1/17 Party night
Hakim and Sachiko invited me to his colleague's farewell party.
Before the party, we went to TESCO to buy some stuffs for supper and went to Hakim's house to have it.
We had Okonomiyaki,Negiyaki and mussels; of course with GUINNESS! We don't have much chance to eat mussels in Japan but it is really cheap here in Dublin. I wish I had a white wine...
By the way, heavy storm was covering Ireland, so I was worried that we can make it the party... well, but where there is the party, where to go,eh?
"Dakota Bar" which is one of the famous bar for Irish people was the place for the party. I met with people from several countries works in Dublin. Croatian, Israeli, Hungarian, German and so on. One Israeli who lived in Tokyo for five years, talks good Japanese. It was quite interesting talking with people from different countries.
Later, we went to "Gay" club. There were quite interesting in some way as well.hahaha.
What a surprised was some store were open for 24 hours. I took Nite link bus which runs midnight.
Well, when I got home, what I found stupid about myself will be another story...
Before the party, we went to TESCO to buy some stuffs for supper and went to Hakim's house to have it.
We had Okonomiyaki,Negiyaki and mussels; of course with GUINNESS! We don't have much chance to eat mussels in Japan but it is really cheap here in Dublin. I wish I had a white wine...
By the way, heavy storm was covering Ireland, so I was worried that we can make it the party... well, but where there is the party, where to go,eh?
"Dakota Bar" which is one of the famous bar for Irish people was the place for the party. I met with people from several countries works in Dublin. Croatian, Israeli, Hungarian, German and so on. One Israeli who lived in Tokyo for five years, talks good Japanese. It was quite interesting talking with people from different countries.
Later, we went to "Gay" club. There were quite interesting in some way as well.hahaha.
What a surprised was some store were open for 24 hours. I took Nite link bus which runs midnight.
Well, when I got home, what I found stupid about myself will be another story...
17.1.09
1/16 Have a Guinness
Fine.
Last day of the week!
After class, I joined acitinity of visiting National Library of Ireland and National Museum of Ireland. In the National Library, there is collection of Willam Butler Yeats . Teacher gave us a brief explanation about it. But we just had a quick look this time, so I will visit here later to look around slowly.
Then, I walked around Henry St. There are many shops in here. Now they are having sales so it's good time to buy something cheap now.
In the evening, I went to get some GUINNESS and fish'n chips to "The Bankers club" near the school.
Oh, this is my GUINNESS LIFE!!
1/15 Afternoon free class
Today, I joined the afternoon free class.
Actually,class is for testing the trainee teacher.
Each has thirty minutes to give us a class.
Anyway, it was good oportunity to speak in Enlish.
I was tired so I went to bed soon ater 10PM.
Actually,class is for testing the trainee teacher.
Each has thirty minutes to give us a class.
Anyway, it was good oportunity to speak in Enlish.
I was tired so I went to bed soon ater 10PM.
15.1.09
1/14 a week has passed
Rainy
It just have been passed a week since I came to Dublin.
Today, I learned reading,use of English, and listening skills. I took listening test. It was harder than I thought. I realized that I should study hard to pass the exam.
I prepared sandwitch for my lunch, but I forgot to bring to school... what a stupid I am,,, Therefore, I went straight back to home to eat lunch. Also I felt tire when I got home. Since my life change a lot, I think my brain got tired with using English all day...
Well, little by little...
It just have been passed a week since I came to Dublin.
Today, I learned reading,use of English, and listening skills. I took listening test. It was harder than I thought. I realized that I should study hard to pass the exam.
I prepared sandwitch for my lunch, but I forgot to bring to school... what a stupid I am,,, Therefore, I went straight back to home to eat lunch. Also I felt tire when I got home. Since my life change a lot, I think my brain got tired with using English all day...
Well, little by little...
13.1.09
1/13 you should watch the movie "Once"
fine.
Today, I took right train to the school so that I was not late to class. That's a relief.
I chaged my class to CAE from FCE. There are only 4 students in the class.
Amaia from Basque,Spain,The Basque Country is an autonomous community in northern Spain.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basque_Country_(autonomous_community)
Sangmi from Korea, and Claudio from Italy.
I had to write two articles in 1hours30minutes, so I got exhausted after that.
I hate and bad at writing but in order to pass the exam, I need to overcome it.I will do my best.
After class I walked "Grafton Street" which took place in the movie "Once."=「Onceダブリンの街角で」http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Once_(film)
Did u watch yet? I strongly recommend you to watch it!!
It is story about musician and woman who moved to Dublin.You can listen to great music and see good sceneries.
Then I came back to home, done some stuffs and now I'm going to have a supper.
After that I will review todays class and write some postcards.
Today's photo is Grafton street.
Today, I took right train to the school so that I was not late to class. That's a relief.
I chaged my class to CAE from FCE. There are only 4 students in the class.
Amaia from Basque,Spain,The Basque Country is an autonomous community in northern Spain.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basque_Country_(autonomous_community)
Sangmi from Korea, and Claudio from Italy.
I had to write two articles in 1hours30minutes, so I got exhausted after that.
I hate and bad at writing but in order to pass the exam, I need to overcome it.I will do my best.
After class I walked "Grafton Street" which took place in the movie "Once."=「Onceダブリンの街角で」http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Once_(film)
Did u watch yet? I strongly recommend you to watch it!!
It is story about musician and woman who moved to Dublin.You can listen to great music and see good sceneries.
Then I came back to home, done some stuffs and now I'm going to have a supper.
After that I will review todays class and write some postcards.
Today's photo is Grafton street.
William Butler Yeats
Irish poet who was awarded a Nobel Prize in Literature in 1923.
For what the Nobel Committee described as "inspired poetry, which in a highly artistic form gives expression to the spirit of a whole nation;" and he was the first Irishman so honored.Yeats is generally considered one of the few writers whose greatest works were completed after being awarded the Nobel Prize, such works include The Tower (1928) and The Winding Stair and Other Poems (1929)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Butler_Yeats
For what the Nobel Committee described as "inspired poetry, which in a highly artistic form gives expression to the spirit of a whole nation;" and he was the first Irishman so honored.Yeats is generally considered one of the few writers whose greatest works were completed after being awarded the Nobel Prize, such works include The Tower (1928) and The Winding Stair and Other Poems (1929)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Butler_Yeats
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