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What advice would you give to your teenage self?
When I was a teenager? How many years ago? 😅 When I returned to Japan in…
Do you need a break? From what?
Hi! I am back. I had a short break for a week. I posted Japanese blogs…
The most important invention in your lifetime is…
The most important invention is glasses. I started wearing glasses at age 12. I also used…
What do you complain about the most?
A few months ago, I talked to an older man (in his 60s). I asked him,…
Review: K Is for Kindness by Rina & Risa Horiuchi
Hi, Vivi wrote a book review. K Is for Kindness was crafted by Rina & Risa…
Write about a few of your favorite family traditions.
Over 20 years ago, I left my Japanese family. But I still like Japanese tradition and…
Think back on your most memorable road trip.
Every trip is memorable. I went on road trips in Japan, Europe, and America. I share…
Writing with Fire (2021)
I often fly American Airlines or Delta Air Lines. The reason is the wide variety of…
What colleges have you attended?
I thought I had answered this question, but I didn’t… Over 20 years ago, I attended…
Tell us about your first day at something — school, work, as a parent, etc.
Before my third birthday, I took the entrance exam for a national kindergarten. The entrance exam…
What have you been putting off doing? Why?
I think I have been putting off almost everything. I am lazy. But I’m Japanese, so…
When Did People Start Eating Three Meals a Day?
When Did People Start Eating Three Meals a Day? — History Facts Dinner is the largest…
What makes a good neighbor?
My husband and I are an interracial couple. When we visited a small town with kids,…
What’s something you would attempt if you were guaranteed not to fail.
I don’t understand this question well. Because if I were guaranteed not to fail, I wouldn’t…
Story: Rumble by LILI
Hi, You might have received the old blog post. I have corrected English. I am sorry.…
What’s a topic or issue about which you’ve changed your mind?
Generation Gap and Technology Two weeks ago, I read this blog. → Why Gen Z Redefines Success…
What skill would you like to learn?
Last year I answered this question. I wanted to learn scuba diving, programming, and chess. Instead…
What’s your all-time favorite album?
I am a music lover. I still have some CDs. Probably young people don’t know what CDs…
How often do you walk or run?
I don’t often walk and run. I don’t like exercise, so I manage my weight with healthy…
What are you doing this evening?
Today is my father-in-law’s birthday. We are celebrating his birthday. My mother-in-law’s birthday was last month.…
Are you holding a grudge? About?
There was a school reunion. I didn’t attend, but my friend did. My friend told me…
What brings a tear of joy to your eye? In 2025…
I usually don’t cry. I don’t show my emotions. Of course, I feel happy or sad…
What daily habit do you do that improves your quality of life?
At least once a day, I say “thank you.” Saying thank you is difficult for some…
What was the last thing you searched for online? Why were you looking for it?
I searched for flight tickets. Early booking is 20-30% cheaper than usual. I compared prices and…
What’s your favorite time of day?
I don’t have my favorite time of day, but I like waking up after a good…
What is the most important thing to carry with you all the time?
I have had a habit of praying for my ancestors. If there were no ancestors, I…
Describe your life in an alternate universe.
I am a realist, but sometimes I wonder how my life would have been different if…
Was today typical?
Yes! I don’t post blogs on WordPress every day, but I write something. I post Japanese…
Multicultural Education
My roommates After returning from Spain, my original plan was to study multicultural education at a…
What are your future travel plans?
I plan to return to Japan around November. I want to travel with my dad to…
What’s your favorite game (card, board, video, etc.)? Why?
My favorite games are Tekken (鉄拳) and Initial (頭文字) D. Tekken is a fighting game released…
366 days & Once Upon A Love Story
I watched several foreign movies on the plane. I can understand almost everything as long as…
Hong Kong International Airport
To get to Japan, I transferred three times. I did it because the flight tickets were…
If you could host a dinner and anyone you invite was sure to come, who would you invite?
I would invite Anthony Bourdain, but it will never happen. He passed away in 2018. He…
What time do you go to bed and wake up currently?
The time difference between Florida and Japan is 13 hours. I returned to Florida last week,…
What’s your definition of romantic?
I answered this question last year. What’s your definition of romantic? Oh… My first language is Japanese.…
What’s the most delicious thing you’ve ever eaten?
A few days ago, I went to an Italian restaurant in Japan. My favorite is ミラノ風ドリア…
Write about your first crush.
I don’t remember my first crush. Instead, I want to write about my first date. I…
What’s your favorite thing about yourself?
I’m pretty stubborn, but I achieve my goals. I have been doing so until now. I…
List three books that have had an impact on you. Why?
伊勢湾台風物語 The story of Isewan Typhoon In 1959, a big typhoon hit my hometown, and…
What quality do you value most in a friend?
I agree with other bloggers. Everyone has good times and bad times in life. True friends…
What jobs have you had?
I have had different jobs. My first job was at McDonald’s in Japan. When customers asked…
What is your career plan?
I wrote about my future plans before. I am interested in the real estate business, particularly…
What gives you direction in life?
Hi, I am back. Thank you for your comments and likes. 🙏 For the last two…
Write about a time when you didn’t take action but wish you had. What would you do differently?
I am a cat lover. I currently have 4 cats in the house and 4 cats…
What’s the most fun way to exercise?
I don’t like exercising… To maintain a healthy weight, I have managed calorie intake. I have…
If you could be a character from a book or film, who would you be? Why?
Just my imagination… I wish I could be one of Charlie’s Angels characters. The original television…
What book could you read over and over again?
I like reading books. But I don’t like reading the same book over and over again.…
What is your favorite type of weather? 🌞🌸
I like sunny days, but I don’t like summer. Does anyone dislike air conditioning? I avoid…
What’s a secret skill or ability you have or wish you had?
“I can’t tell you…because it is a secret.” Someone answered like that. Exactly! 💯😆 I wish…
My ESL Teacher & Friends
Suell-sensei was my most influential teacher. She was my English teacher in America. I wrote about…
What was the best compliment you’ve received?
I don’t know what the best compliment is, but I have experienced happy moments. For example,…
What strategies do you use to cope with negative feelings?
I am an open-minded person, so I usually don’t have negative feelings. For example, if someone…