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.
31.1.09
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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